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2016/2017 fcc catalog
Continuing Education & Workforce
Development
FCC’s continuing education provides programs that
reflect the needs, interests and trends in business and
industry, and programs that promote the personal
and professional growth of the community.
A wide range of noncredit courses is offered in day,
evening, weekend, and online formats that appeal
to people of all ages with busy lifestyles. Continuing
education courses represent leading-edge curricula
and quality instruction. Instructors are generally field
practitioners who bring first-hand knowledge to
the classroom. Courses provide students hands-on
training and state-of-the-art equipment. All courses
can be tailored to the applications of individual
businesses through customized training contracts
within parameters convenient to the companies.
Partnerships
The Continuing Education &Workforce Development
division has developed numerous partnerships
and collaborative groups providing the community
greater resources and access to training. Our partners
include Frederick Memorial Healthcare Systems
Wellness Center and Frederick County Workforce
Services.
Workforce Development &
Career Training
Today’s work environment requires each person to
have a broader range of skills and communication
abilities than ever before. With fewer people being
called upon to do more, keeping skills current
and assuring core competencies provides greater
assurance of career success.
Workforce development courses are designed in
conjunction with professional organizations, area
businesses and industries. Programs are intended
to enhance and update skills or provide entry-
level career training. Many courses are offered as
preparation for national licensing examinations or for
recertification/relicensing. For more information, call
301.846.2431.
Workforce development programs include:
Information Technology
• Computer Technician Training (A +)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Microsoft Office preparation
Health Care andWellness
• Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing
Assistant
• CPR
• Pharmacy Technician
• Phlebotomy Technician
• Professional Development
• Sterile Processing
• Veterinary Assistant
Business
• Certified Bookkeeper
• Project Management Professionals (PMP)
• Small Business
• Society for Human Resources (SHRM) PHR/
SPHR
Real Estate
• Home Inspector
• Maryland Home Improvement Contractors
License Exam Prep
• Real Estate Agent
Construction
• Basic AutoCAD
• Electricity
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
(HVAC)
• Master Electrician Exam Prep
• National Electrical Code Update
• OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety
• Welding
Vocational Training
• Commercial Drivers License, Class B (CDL B)
• Forklift Safety
• Pesticide Applicator
• Personal Trainer
• Stationary Engineer Exam Prep
• ServSafe Food Manager Certification
Child Care
Emergency Management
• Business Continuity
• Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
Small Business
Development
Whether considering starting a small business or
expanding a current business, FCC offers a wide
array of short courses to get people started or to
provide necessary business skills. A variety of “how
to start”courses help you select a new business and
get the process under way. Other courses cover
employee relations, customer service, advertising,
etc. For information on small business courses, call
301.846.2682.
FCC Business Solutions
Frederick Community College prepares organizations
and their employees to meet the challenges of a
diverse, global society through quality, accessible,
innovative training, and development.
Business Solutions allows businesses to quickly
and efficiently access training that is tailored to
their specific needs, training that is of professional
quality, competitively priced and is delivered by local
workforce development professionals.
Companies may access customized training courses
on a wide variety of topics, including:
• Employee Effectiveness
• Leadership and Management
• Computer Software/Hardware Technical
Training
• Customer Service
• Diversity
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Health/Wellness
• Job Training/Skilled Trades
• Safety
• Credit, certificate, degree and noncredit
programs
By examining what our customers need, Business
Solutions has established itself as Frederick County’s
premier local training provider.
Call 240.629.7982 for more information.