Spring 2024 Foundation Series Schedule
The Foundation Series is a preparatory set of workshops that meets before the official start of the RPIE term. In these workshops, participants strengthen the core skills necessary to succeed in the RPIE program, and build the communication and soft skills frequently highlighted by our industry partners. These courses also provide participants the chance to network with one another and practice formal and informal communication.
Fall 2024 Foundation Schedule
RPIE Orientation*
- Orientation (online) Friday, February 2nd, 6:00-8:00pm
- Orientation and Welcome Reception, Saturday, February 3rd, 2:00-7:00pm
*attendance strongly requested
Digital Literacy Fundamentals
Workshops in this series help RPIE participants build and refine the computer skills required in the technical course.
| Course | Day | Time | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Basics | self-paced | Anytime! | Anytime! |
| Microsoft Word and Google Docs | self-paced | Anytime! | Anytime! |
| Microsoft Teams | self-paced | Anytime! | Anytime! |
Technical Foundations
Workshops in this series help RPIE participants build the skills required for the introduction and advanced technical courses.
| Course | Days | Time | Dates |
| AutoCAD Fundamentals | Thursdays | 6:00-8:00pm | Feb. 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| Revit Fundamentals | Sundays | 12:00-3:00pm | Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| Beginning Python | Saturdays and Tuesdays (Problems Lab) |
Saturdays 11:30-1:00pm Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm |
Feb. 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 |
| Beginning Java | Saturdays and Mondays (Problems Lab) |
Saturdays 10:00-11:30am Mondays 7:30-8:30pm |
Feb. 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 |
| Beginning C# | Sundays and Mondays (Problems Lab) |
Sundays 12:00-1:30pm Mondays 6:30-7:30pm |
Feb. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 |
| Introduction to Linux* (required to take Linux) | self-paced and Thursdays | 9:00-10:00pm | Feb. 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| Beginning Cyber security | self-paced and Thursdays | 8:00-9:00pm | Feb. 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| Project Management Fundamentals | Wednesdays | 6:00-8:00pm | Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| Key Topics in Project Management | Fridays | 12:00-2:00pm | Feb. 9, 16, 23 |
| Fundamentals of Data Analysis: Statistics and Probability | Wednesdays | 6:00-8:00pm | Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 |
Communication Essentials
These workshops are designed to support participants’ communication skills, including speaking, listening, and reading.
| Course | Day | Time | Dates |
| Developing Technical Vocabulary | Mondays | 6:00-8:00pm | Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| You Belong Here: Imposter Syndrome and Confidence Building | Saturday | 1:30-3:30pm | Feb. 17 |
| Introduction to Networking Strategies | Tuesdays | 6:00-7:30pm | Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| Technical Writing Fundamentals | Tuesdays | 7:30-9:00pm | Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| Presentation Essentials: History of New York | Saturday | 1:30-3:30pm | Feb. 24 |
| Leadership Essentials | Wednesday | 8:00-10:00pm | Feb 28 |
| Conversation Partners | Sundays | 2:00-4:00pm | Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| Reading Group: Climate Fiction | Sundays | 12:00-2:00pm | Feb. 4, 11, 18 |
Building the Job Portfolio
In these workshops, participants build the key communication skills needed to succeed on the job market and in the job.
| Course | Day | Time | Dates |
| Professional Communication | Sundays | 10:00am-12:00pm | Feb. 4, 11, 18 |
| Shaping Your Career Narrative | Mondays and Wednesdays | 8:00-10:00pm | Feb. 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 |
| Interview Prep: Speaking with Confidence | Saturday | 1:30-3:30pm | Feb. 10 |
| self-paced | Anytime! | Anytime! | |
