Professional and Career Training Workshops, Certificates, and Certifications
Meat Processing and Food Safety Certificate Program
This certificate program is an intensive, hands-on, four-part basic training program designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to enter employment in the meat processing industry. The program consists of specialized training in the accuracy of cutting, knife handling, portion control, merchandising and the utilization of all products. Hands-on training includes: animal slaughter, primal fabrication, retail cutting, valued-added products, safety, sanitation, packaging, and HACCP standards.
For individuals who are unable to attend the four-week long training, the certificate can be achieved by successfully completing all components at different times: (CEU = Continuing Educational Units).
- Lamb & Goat Processing Workshop (May 11-15) 5-day workshop for 4 CEUs
- Pork Processing Workshop (May 18-22) 5-day workshop for 4 CEUs
- HACCP Training (May 28-29) 2-day workshop for 1.6 CEUs
- Beef Processing Workshop (June 1-10) 8-day workshop for 8 CEUs
Dates: May 11- June 10, 2020
Location: SUNY Cobleskill
Price: $4950
Register here for the Meat Processing and Food Safety Cert
AWS Amazon Certified Solutions Architect Preparatory Course
- This 12- week course provides students valuable and highly sought after cloud computing skills.
- This cloud architect certification training is designed for anyone seeking to learn the major components of Amazon Web Services (AWS).This is a preparatory course to achieving AWS Amazon Solutions Architect Certification.
- The AWS certification is a must- have for any IT professional, with average salaries above $100,000 USD. A certificate in AWS Cloud Technology can boost your salary up to 26%.
- Broadband is essential for this online synchronous course. Dates: January 28, 2020 - April 16, 2020 Tue & Thur 7-8:30 pm
Location: SUNY Cobleskill
Cost: $575
Sausage Making Workshop
This one-day workshop will dive into the world of basic charcuterie. In both classroom and lab setting, participants will observe the basic breakdown of pork for sausage and have hands on experience to the basic steps of fresh sausage fabrication including: meat selection, grinding, spices, stuffing and sampling. Lab experience will occur following federal regulations in the USDA inspected meat processing facility. Lunch is included. (Limited to 15 attendees)
*Stay tuned for future dates..
Fiber Sorting, Classing and Grading Certificate Program
The goal of this certificate is to provide professional training which will lead to standardize sorting and grading of natural animal fibers in the United States thereby supporting and enhancing the natural fiber textile industry across the country. Classes are taught throughout the country with instruction provided by certified Master Sorter/Grader/Classer professionals from SGC (Sorting Grading Classing).
Upon successful completion of all parts of the certificate, and approval by SGC, participants will receive a SUNY Cobleskill Fiber Sorting, Grading, & Classing Certificate and will be a certified Master Sorter. Continuing education and a refresher course is required every three years after the initial certification to maintain the professional status. The certification includes three parts:
- Basic Fiber Workshop: Day-long workshop for .8 CEUs (Continuing Educational Units). The goal for the Basic Course is to have natural fiber producers gain the knowledge to return to their farm and organize their fiber for production. Management, harvesting and sorting are the building blocks for the workshop with hands-on time to gain experience.
- Advanced Fiber Workshop: Three-day, hands-on course for 2.4 CEUs. It is geared to those individuals who want more in-depth education and/or are interested in developing a business sorting for other fiber bearing livestock owners or fiber purchasers. This Advanced Course requires completion of the Basic Course and a passing score on the final exam before registering.
- Apprenticeship Program: Two years of field work in sorting, grading and classing of a minimum of 250 fleece. Each apprentice has a mentor providing guidance and feedback throughout the apprenticeship. The Apprenticeship Program is designed for those who wish to pursue receiving their final Certification in Sorting/Grading/Classing. Qualification for this program requires successful completion of both the Basic Course and Advanced Course.
*Spring dates coming soon
PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) International
The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) is an international non-profit organization that promotes safety and optimal outcomes in equine-assisted therapy for people with special needs. SUNY Cobleskill is an approved certification site. We typically offer annual trainings and certification examinations.
Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL)
Workshop & Skills Test
Expert professionals, Susanne Haseman and Amanda Hogan, will share their knowledge on mental health and learning issues while working with equine partners.
Susanne Haseman • Med, LCMHC, CEIP-MH, ESMHL Curriculum/ Workshop and PATH Int’l Advanced Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Amanda Hogan • PATH Int’l Master Therapeutic Riding Instructor, ESMHL and Co-author of ESMHL Curriculum/ Workshop.
3 Day ESMHL Workshop ONLY Registrered Skills Test ONLY** $550 March 15 - 17 $150 March 18
3 Day ESMHL Workshop & Skills Test Auditors ONLY $600 March 15-18 $100 March 15 - 17
**For Registered Skills Test: MUST have proof of having attended a PATH Int'l Instructor Workshop within the previous two years or provide Registered Certification resubmission letter. MUST be 21 years of age or older.
Email proof of Valid Instructor in Training Letter (IT) to PernatDG@cobleskill.edu or mail to:
SUNY Cobleskill
Attn: Deb Pernat
Knapp 223
106 Suffolk Circle
Cobleskill, NY 12043
Register for the ESMHL Workshop
Beekeeper Trainings
- Basic Beekeeping Workshop: In this six-hour class designed for beginners, learn about the lives of honey bees and the basic requirements and responsibilities of keeping bees. Understand the mechanics of the hive and the tools involved to keep a healthy hive. Instruction will cover the history of bees, bee anatomy, bee biology, hive congruency and natural hive design, apiary site selection, bee health, patterns of nectar and pollen flow, seasonal concerns and methods for recognizing the needs of your bees. Other topics will include installing bee packages, assembling hive wooden ware, cleaning burr comb, harvesting honey, recognizing healthy brood patterns as well as signs of problems, disease and pest identification and control, chemical treatments and watching and preparing for swarm season.
- Advanced Beekeeping Workshop: In this six-hour class, you will learn from our expert instructors, Christine O’Dell and Dean Haskin, who will share their knowledge on beekeeping. Learn about introducing queens to a colony and splitting colonies to replace loss or increase numbers. Other topics include recognition and prevention of disease and pests and preparing colonies for winter.
*Workshop Dates Coming Soon
Canine Training Programs
- Canine Aggression Awareness Workshop: This course covers fundamentals of canine behavior and aggression, as well as de-escalation tactics and related concepts. Objectives of this course is to help identify nonverbal indicators often displayed by an aggressive canine, and to identify nonverbal behaviors people can exhibit to de-escalate canine aggression. This training is a one-hour class led by members of our Bachelor of Technology in Canine Training and Management Faculty.
If you have any questions, please contact Deb Pernat at 518-255-5528 or pernatdg@cobleskill.edu