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2018/2019 fcc catalog
Continuing Education Course Descriptions
Accounting & Bookkeeping
ONL 223–Accounting Fundamentals
Demand for accounting professionals currently exceeds supply. If you’re interested
in increasing your financial awareness while also gaining a marketable skill, this
course is for you. You’ll learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, as well as
how to analyze and record financial transactions. You’ll get hands-on experience
with handling accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales
taxes, and various common banking activities. We’ll cover all the bases, from
writing checks to preparing an income statement and closing out accounts at the
end of each fiscal period. Whether you’re a sole proprietor looking to manage your
business finances or you simply want to gain an understanding of accounting
basics for career advancement or for personal use, this course will give you a solid
foundation in financial matters.
ONL 224–Accounting Fundamentals II
While it is true that accounting professionals are scarce, those with corporate
accounting experience are even more rare. This course will build on the knowledge
you gained in the introductory accounting course to provide you with a solid
understanding of corporate accounting practices. In Accounting Fundamentals
II, you’ll explore such topics as special journals, uncollectible accounts receivable,
plant assets, depreciation, notes and interest, accrued revenue and expenses,
dividends, retained earnings, and various financial reports for corporations. If you’re
interested in increasing your financial awareness and accountability while also
gaining a marketable skill, this is the course for you.
ONL 162 Introduction to QuickBooks 2013
Learn how to efficiently control the financial aspects of your business and/or
home by mastering the QuickBooks tools you need to set up a chart of accounts,
track inventory and receivables, reconcile checking accounts, print invoices, track
payables, create estimates, and generate reports.
ONL 167 Intermediate QuickBooks 2013
In this course, go beyond the basic introductory concepts by utilizing more
advanced features and applications, including managing multiple company files,
exporting/importing list data, entering price levels and tracking discounts and
credits, creating customer statements, tracking mileage, and more. This course is
designed for those QuickBooks users who already have a good grasp on the basics
or have successfully completed the Introduction to QuickBooks 2013 course.
ONL 192–Introduction to QuickBooks 2016
Gain control of your financial accounting using this powerful software program,
including how to create statements and invoices and track payables and
receivables. QuickBooks is designed for individuals needing a fully functional
accounting system that's also quick and easy to use. In just 12 lessons, students
will master the tools required to take control of their personal or business financial
accounting needs.
ONL 191–Intermediate QuickBooks 2016
Go beyond the basic features and learn how to use QuickBooks to its full
potential. This course helps you master QuickBooks’more advanced features and
applications, including managing multiple company files, exporting and importing
list data, making journal entries, managing inventory, monitoring discounts/
credits, and tracking business vehicle mileage. The course concludes with a
discussion on how to track loans and use the budgeting feature to better plan
and control your business. Whether you’re a small business owner, bookkeeper,
or accountant needing a QuickBooks refresher, this course will make you more
confident and secure in accounting for your business.
Trades & Vocational Training
See Building Trades course descriptions in Academic section
on pages 108 & 109.
TRD 258–Introduction to Automotive Technology
This course will introduce students to the automotive service industry. The course
will familiarize students with the functions and operation of key components,
vehicle inspections, tool and part identification/use, and shop safety. Students
will also explore career paths and industry certifications. The program includes
Workplace Excellence curriculum, which is designed to help participants
understand and deliver what employers demand today. Students that successfully
complete this course will be able to participate in the associated externship.
TRD 259-Basic Automotive Mechanics-Externship
This 90 hour supervised, hands-on automotive repair externship will
expand on topics introduced in Introduction to Automotive Technology.
Individual experience will vary based on host’s location workload,
but a standard skills checklist will ensure all students meet the same
goals. T-shirts will be provided to wear during the externship.
Early Childhood Development (CHI)
CHI 300–Child Growth and Development
This certification course satisfies the child development half of the MSDE
requirement of 90 hours for child care teachers and directors. Gain a broad
overview of major concepts, theories and research related to the social, emotional,
cognitive, and physical development of the child from birth through age 12. This
course and a 45-hour course in age-appropriate curriculum (preschool infant-
toddler, or school age) are required to complete the 90-hour certification for child
care. Aligns with MD Staff Credential (proposed) levels 2-4.
CHI 301–Preschool Curriculum and Activities
Become prepared for a position in a child care center or preschool. This
certification course satisfies the curriculum half of the MSDE requirement of 90
hours of training for child care teachers and directors working with preschoolers.
Basic concepts of curriculum planning and implementation for children three to
five years old are introduced. Topics include: teaching strategies, environment
design, and implementation of best practices in early childhood education.
Aligns with MD Staff Credential (proposed) levels 2-4. This course and Child
Growth & Development 45 hours are required to complete the 90-hour child care
certification.
CHI 302–School Age Child Care
Gain the skills necessary to work in school-age child care programs. Topics include
curriculum planning, age-appropriate materials and methods for children ages
6-13. This certification course satisfies the curriculum half of the MSDE requirement
of 90 hours of child care training for teachers, directors and coordinators working
with school-age children.
CHI 310–Child Care Administration
This course prepares prospective directors to administer and manage a child
care center. Topics include state requirements and compliance standards for
physical facilities, licensing, insurance, and staffing child care programs. Other
topics include recordkeeping, budget and bookkeeping, personnel selection,
training and managing staff, food services, equipment, materials, and community
involvement. This certification course satisfies the MSDE requirement for 45 hours
of administrative training for child care center directors.