This course prepares you to earn your remote pilot certificate. It is designed to give you the instruction you need to prepare for and successfully pass the FAA remote pilot knowledge test. The test itself, administered at an authorized FAA Knowledge Testing Center, will be a written exam with no piloting demonstration required.

The instruction is being provided by SkyOp, the leading sUAS courseware developer and training company in the country. The course will focus on small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). These are defined by the FAA as weighing less than 55 lbs.

Session 1

Dates: Wednesday June 18, and Thursday June 19, 2025

Time: 10:30am – 3:30pm

Location: SkyOp Online Classroom

Session 2

Dates: Wednesday July 16, and Thursday July 17, 2025

Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm

Location: SkyOp Online Classroom

Session 3

Dates: Wednesday August 13, and Thursday August 14, 2025

Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm

Location: SkyOp Online Classroom

EDU225C: July 7 - August 23, 2025; ONLINE Class; 3 credits

As a pathway to Paraeducator certification, paraeducators may complete a portfolio demonstrating the knowledge and skills competencies in the areas of math, reading, and writing, and the ability to assist in math, reading, and writing instruction. This course guides students in the preparation and completion of the required portfolio evidence through participation in a series of seminars and completing evidence to be presented in a final portfolio.

About the instructor:

Cynthia has been in education since 1998. She has taught in educator preparation at the University of New Hampshire and Saint Anselm College before coming to NHTI. Cynthia is the coordinator of clinical practice for the Education Department at NHTI and Professor of Education. In the past, Cynthia was an elementary and middle school teacher and an assistant middle school principal. She loves all aspects of education, but areas of professional interest include mentoring new teachers, supporting students with disabilities, student assessment, and special education. Cynthia earned her B.S and M.Ed from Notre Dame College and is completing her doctoral dissertation through Northeastern University.

Overview

Training for the Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A prepares students for licensing using online, self-paced instruction and in-vehicle training time. After hours of driving, labs, lecture, and range time, participants master a wide range of driver competencies to become safe, comfortable, confident drivers.

The license is required to operate vehicles such as truck and trailer combinations, tankers, livestock carriers, and flatbeds.

Hybrid: Online and in Concord with Patten Driving School

Location: 77 Old Turnpike Road, Concord, NH 03301

Optional Book:  Entry-level Driver Training: Obtaining a CDL; ISBN #978-1-68008-493-1.

Summer Session 1 (CRN 30771): July 14 - August 15, 2025

Zoom Orientation Meeting: Monday, July 14, 2025, 9-10:30am.

Online Theory (40 Hours): July 14 - August 1, 2025 (self-paced 40 hours of course instruction over 3 weeks)

In-person Range (25 Hours): August 4 - August 8, 2025 (in person 8am-4:30pm M-F)

In-person Road (20 Hours): Individually scheduled 4-hour driving sessions beginning week of August 11 and runs through August 15 if needed.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this program, students must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a valid NH Driver License
• Have a CDL Learner’s Permit - required to register for class; otherwise a copy of your driver record may be required to enroll

Additional Student Responsibilities:

• Complete and pass DOT Physical Exam; valid Medical Card on file with DMV
• Complete Drug & Alcohol Screen
• Enroll in random drug & alcohol testing program
• Enroll in FMCSA Clearing House as student

Please note the following:

To gain employment in this field, applicants must not have any alcohol-related or major driving offenses during the previous two years on both civilian and military licenses. The Division of Motor Vehicles reserves the right to disqualify applicants based on information obtained during the application process. Employers may have additional requirements.

Program Cost

The $9,150 includes training tuition only for theory, range, road, one state test session with instructor and tractor trailer provided.

Students will be required to pay for the following to the New Hampshire Department of Motor Vehicles and the New Hampshire Department of Safety, for your enrollment records, permit(s) and applicable test(s):

• Copy of Learner's Permit: $20
• Complete and pass DOT Physical Exam; valid Medical Card on file with DMV: Cost Varies (est. $100)
• Drug & Alcohol Screen: Cost Varies (est. $100)
• If chosen for a random drug and alcohol screen: Cost Varies
• State re-test fee with Patten's Driving School: $450

This program is WIOA and SNAP E&T eligible.

NHTI is proud to partner with Patten's Commercial Driver Training.

Contact Kathy Taylor, Director of Workforce Development at kjtaylor@ccsnh.edu for more information and to register.

In this course you will learn best practices for capturing outstanding aerial imagery. You will get an introduction to using Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro for post-processing. You will need to have access to the current versions of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro so you can work on class activities. These applications are part of Adobe Creative Cloud.

The instruction is being provided by SkyOp, the leading sUAS courseware developer and training company in the country. The course will focus on small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). These are defined by the FAA as weighing less than 55 lbs.

Dates: Monday July 21, Wednesday July 23, Friday July 25, and Monday July 28, 2025

Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm ET

Location: SkyOp Online Classroom

In this course you will learn best practices for drone-based image data collection. You will also get an introduction to basic post-processing techniques using Pix4Dmapper. You will need to have access to the current version of Pix4Dmapper so you can work on class activities.

The instruction is being provided by SkyOp, the leading sUAS courseware developer and training company in the country. The course will focus on small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). These are defined by the FAA as weighing less than 55 lbs.

Dates: Monday August 4, Wednesday August 6, and Friday August 8, 2025

Time: 11:00am - 4:30pm ET

Location: SkyOp Online Classroom

Overview

Training for the Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A prepares students for licensing using online, self-paced instruction and in-vehicle training time. After hours of driving, labs, lecture, and range time, participants master a wide range of driver competencies to become safe, comfortable, confident drivers.

The license is required to operate vehicles such as truck and trailer combinations, tankers, livestock carriers, and flatbeds.

Hybrid: Online and in Concord with Patten Driving School

Location: 77 Old Turnpike Road, Concord, NH 03301

Optional Book:  Entry-level Driver Training: Obtaining a CDL; ISBN #978-1-68008-493-1.

Fall Session 1 (CRN 11576): September 22 - October 24, 2025

Zoom Orientation Meeting: Monday, September 22, 2025, 9-10:30am.

Online Theory (40 Hours): September 22 - October 10, 2025 (self-paced 40 hours of course instruction over 3 weeks)

In-person Range (25 Hours): October 14 - October 17, 2025 (in person 8am-4:30pm T-F)

In-person Road (20 Hours): Individually scheduled 4-hour driving sessions beginning week of October 20 and runs through October 24 if needed.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this program, students must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a valid NH Driver License
• Have a CDL Learner’s Permit - required to register for class; otherwise a copy of your driver record may be required to enroll

Additional Student Responsibilities:

• Complete and pass DOT Physical Exam; valid Medical Card on file with DMV
• Complete Drug & Alcohol Screen
• Enroll in random drug & alcohol testing program
• Enroll in FMCSA Clearing House as student

Please note the following:

To gain employment in this field, applicants must not have any alcohol-related or major driving offenses during the previous two years on both civilian and military licenses. The Division of Motor Vehicles reserves the right to disqualify applicants based on information obtained during the application process. Employers may have additional requirements.

Program Cost

The $9,150 includes training tuition only for theory, range, road, one state test session with instructor and tractor trailer provided.

Students will be required to pay for the following to the New Hampshire Department of Motor Vehicles and the New Hampshire Department of Safety, for your enrollment records, permit(s) and applicable test(s):

• Copy of Learner's Permit: $20
• Complete and pass DOT Physical Exam; valid Medical Card on file with DMV: Cost Varies (est. $100)
• Drug & Alcohol Screen: Cost Varies (est. $100)
• If chosen for a random drug and alcohol screen: Cost Varies
• State re-test fee with Patten's Driving School: $450

This program is WIOA and SNAP E&T eligible.

NHTI is proud to partner with Patten's Commercial Driver Training.

Contact Kathy Taylor, Director of Workforce Development at kjtaylor@ccsnh.edu for more information and to register.