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Girl playing guitar Girl playing guitar Music Lessons
The FCC music program is led by expert musicians with lessons and ensembles open to students of all ages and all levels, from beginner to advanced, in a variety of formats. Annual Shields Music Scholarships are provided by the George L. Shields Scholarship Fund and the FCC Foundation. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
CEWD Accounting CEWD Accounting Accounting
Choose from a variety of classes designed to provide business owners and professionals with skills and information to expand their knowledge and grow their businesses. Students can learn accounting fundamentals and the essential skills needed to become a Certified Bookkeeper (CB designation). This program option does not award academic credit. It is designed for those seeking personal enrichment or professional development. *This program can be completed entirely online. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Business_Management.jpg Business_Management.jpg Business Entrepreneurship & Small Business Start-Up
Business Entrepreneurship & Small Business Start-up courses are designed for those who want to start or grow a business, develop leadership skills, and begin or advance in a successful career. Courses are also beneficial for those interested in changing professions or strengthening a portfolio. *This program can be completed entirely online. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
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Project management involves a combination of people skills and management techniques that will provide a variety of employment options and potential for career growth. Courses are designed to prepare students to earn a valuable, globally-recognized career certification. *This program can be completed entirely online. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
realestate.jpg realestate.jpg Real Estate & Home Inspection
Work your own hours and set your own goals. Master the Maryland Real Estate Commission requirements to become a real estate agent or home inspector and prepare for the state licensing exams. Real estate and home inspection courses at FCC will prepare you for a career in this thriving market. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Early Childhood Early Childhood Child Care Career Preparation
Child Care Career Preparation courses prepare students for a career as a child care provider. Choose from child care certificate programs featuring courses meeting the Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care and Maryland Child Care Credential Program requirements. This program does not award academic credit. *This program can be completed entirely online. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Culinary Schools Culinary Schools Culinary Skills
Culinary Skills courses deliver knowledge and skills to students for entry-level careers as culinary professionals while also providing personal enrichment opportunities. Upon successful completion, participants receive documentation acknowledging attendance and participation. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
FoodBusiness FoodBusiness Food Business Entrepreneurship
Build upon your skills and experience while increasing your credentials. Culminating in an exciting pitch competition, participants can showcase their new business concepts to local industry and financial community partners with opportunities to win monetary awards and/or customized mentorships with working professionals in the field. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Health meets Food Health meets Food Health meets Food: Culinary Medicine in Foodservice
Foodservice professionals are perfectly positioned to play a central role in changing the way Americans eat. This course provides foodservice professionals with a unique combination of nutritional knowledge and improved healthy culinary skills so that they can effectively incorporate healthy options into menus to help consumers. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Hospitality Hospitality Hospitality Management-CEWD
CEWD Hospitality Management courses provide students with knowledge and marketable skills in the areas of supervision, communication, and basic financial control procedures. Students are prepared to be employed as hospitality professionals in a variety of hospitality sectors. Continuing Education enrollment is often for personal interest or career development and does not follow a specific curriculum path. Upon successful completion, participants receive documentation acknowledging attendance and participation. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Automotive Technology Automotive Technology Automotive Technology
The Automotive Technology program prepares students to work as automotive service technicians in automotive stores, tire service centers, service stations and for automobile dealers and the automotive repair and maintenance industry. The number of vehicles in use and on the road today continues to rise. This is generating an increasing need for more entry-level service technicians as these cars and trucks require inspection, maintenance, and repairs. Join an industry where your skills and knowledge are important and essential to the ongoing transportation needs in today's modern car-driven society. The Automotive Technology program prepares students for entry-level vehicle operations and maintenance positions. This non-credit option is designed for individuals seeking workforce training, professional development, or personal enrichment. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
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The Electrical program prepares students for entry-level electrical positions and apprenticeships. This option does not award academic credit. It is designed for individuals seeking personal enrichment or professional development. For related academic credit programs, see Building Trades. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
CEWD_HVAC CEWD_HVAC Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
The HVAC program prepares students for entry-level HVAC positions and apprenticeships. This option does not award academic credit. It is designed for individuals seeking personal enrichment or professional development. For related academic credit programs, see Building Trades. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Man working on engine Man working on engine Logistics & Production Technology: Applied Biotechnology
The Logistics & Production Technology program delivers in-depth knowledge and applied experience for successful entry-level positions into the Supply Chain, Biotechnology, and Manufacturing industries. Prepare to work in the rapidly growing and highly specialized biotech industry and learn how to maintain equipment and systems that support this growth. Topics include safety, regulation, clean room techniques, Good Manufacturing Practices, cascade refrigeration, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), sensors and robotics. Students will earn industry credentials through the National Coalition of Credentialing Centers: Sensors I, PLC Technology I: Allen Bradley and Siemens, and Introduction to Robotics. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Man and woman in yellow vests Man and woman in yellow vests Logistics & Production Technology: Logistics & Supply Chain
The Logistics & Production Technology program delivers in-depth knowledge and applied experience for successful entry-level positions into the Supply Chain, Biotechnology, and Manufacturing industries. Prepare for frontline material handling and supply chain logistics jobs in fulfilment centers, warehouses, distribution centers and factories. Courses include valuable opportunities to earn two nationally recognized credentials, MSSC Certified Logistics Associate and MSSC Certified Logistics Technician. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Man working on wiring Man working on wiring Logistics & Production Technology: Manufacturing Technology
The Logistics & Production Technology program delivers in-depth knowledge and applied experience for successful entry-level positions into the Supply Chain, Biotechnology, and Manufacturing industries. This program consists of level one and level two training. Manufacturing Technology coursework level one provides foundational conceptual and hands on training which leads to nine nationally recognized credentials from the National Coalition of Credentialing Centers: Foundational and Applied credentials in Sensors, PLC Technology, Fluid Power, Mechanical Systems, Product ID, and Robotics. Level two coursework builds upon the same with applied labs and troubleshooting and an opportunity to earn six additional credentials. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
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The Welding program prepares students for entry-level welding positions and apprenticeships. This option does not award academic credit. It is designed for individuals seeking personal enrichment or professional development. For related academic credit programs, see Building Trades. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
CEWD_EmergencyManagement CEWD_EmergencyManagement Professional Development & Training
Emergency Management courses provide educational opportunities, career training, innovative programming, and emergency management training solutions for professionals in every phase, at every level in the industry. Explore local, regional, and national programming options. This non-credit option is designed for individuals seeking workforce training or professional development. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Labwork Labwork Biotechnology
To prepare you for success in this growing field, FCC provides expert-led instruction, in-depth knowledge, and essential skills for entry-level employment and career advancement in the biotechnology industry. Programs are designed for students to gain real-world experience through partnerships with local biotech companies, including Kite Pharma, Lonza, VaLogic, and Texcell. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Information Technology Information Technology Information Technology
Information Technology courses deliver real-world experience, hands-on training, and in-depth industry knowledge from certified instructors in classrooms and online. A wide range of certification preparation and application instruction is available, with courses designed for first-time users to advanced IT professionals. This non-credit option is designed for individuals seeking workforce training or professional development. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Man working on engine Man working on engine Logistics & Production Technology: Applied Biotechnology
The Logistics & Production Technology program delivers in-depth knowledge and applied experience for successful entry-level positions into the Supply Chain, Biotechnology, and Manufacturing industries. Prepare to work in the rapidly growing and highly specialized biotech industry and learn how to maintain equipment and systems that support this growth. Topics include safety, regulation, clean room techniques, Good Manufacturing Practices, cascade refrigeration, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), sensors and robotics. Students will earn industry credentials through the National Coalition of Credentialing Centers: Sensors I, PLC Technology I: Allen Bradley and Siemens, and Introduction to Robotics. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Man working on wiring Man working on wiring Logistics & Production Technology: Manufacturing Technology
The Logistics & Production Technology program delivers in-depth knowledge and applied experience for successful entry-level positions into the Supply Chain, Biotechnology, and Manufacturing industries. This program consists of level one and level two training. Manufacturing Technology coursework level one provides foundational conceptual and hands on training which leads to nine nationally recognized credentials from the National Coalition of Credentialing Centers: Foundational and Applied credentials in Sensors, PLC Technology, Fluid Power, Mechanical Systems, Product ID, and Robotics. Level two coursework builds upon the same with applied labs and troubleshooting and an opportunity to earn six additional credentials. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
CEWD_CNA CEWD_CNA CNA Certified Nursing Assistant
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program teaches students about basic patient care skills, their role as a member of the healthcare team, disease processes, infection control, and safety issues. Students are prepared for the Maryland Board of Nursing state certification as well as the National Geriatric Nursing Assistant exam. This program includes a required 45-hour clinical experience in addition to the classroom/lab. This option does not award academic credit. It is designed for individuals seeking career training or professional development. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
CEWD_DentalAssisting CEWD_DentalAssisting Dental Assisting & Dental Radiography
The Dental Assisting program introduces students to all aspects of entry level dental assisting knowledge and skills, and with the addition of Oral Radiography prepares students for the DANB National Entry Level Dental Assistant Certification Exam (NELDA). This program provides practice on equipment in a simulated dental lab setting. This option does not award academic credit. It is designed for individuals seeking career training or professional development. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Medical Billing Medical Billing Medical Billing
Medical Billing professionals provide administrative and clerical services to assist healthcare offices. The Medical Billing program prepares students for the AAPC Certified Professional Biller (CPB) certification exam with course fees including the cost for exam as well as one year membership in AAPC. This option does not award academic credit. It is designed for individuals seeking career training or professional development. *This program can be completed entirely online. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
CEWD_Medical_Coding CEWD_Medical_Coding Medical Coding
The Medical Coding program prepares students for AAPC certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC). Students learn how to use the coding manuals for CPT, ID-10, and HCPCS to describe and document medical services accurately. The program includes the first year of membership in AAPC and the CPC exam. Students will learn the life cycle of a billing claim and how medical insurances work with the billing process in a physician’s office. Basic medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and introduction to Medical Coding ICD-10 are covered. This option does not award academic credit. It is designed for individuals seeking career training or professional development. *This program can be completed entirely online. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
CEWD_PatientCareTech CEWD_PatientCareTech Patient Care Technician
The Patient Care Technician course is designed for CNAs or recent CNA program completers interested in advanced care skills with the CNA scope of practice or those seeking work as a tech in hospitals and healthcare settings. Students receive a certificate of completion and meet the requirements for the National Healthcare Association Patient Care Technician certification exam. This option does not award academic credit. It is designed for individuals seeking career training or professional development. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
CEWD_Phlebotomy.jpg CEWD_Phlebotomy.jpg Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician courses prepare students in all aspects related to blood collection. Students will develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures safely and are eligible to receive a certificate of completion. This program includes a required 100 hour clinical experience in addition to the classroom/lab and prepares students to take several national certification exams. This option does not award academic credit. It is designed for individuals seeking career training or professional development. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
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Sterile Processing Technician courses prepare students to meet a critical need in the healthcare industry. Students receive a certificate of completion and prepare to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification exam offered by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM). This option does not award academic credit. It is designed for individuals seeking career training or professional development. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
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Veterinary Assistant courses prepare students to be able to support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in a variety of settings including clinics and animal hospitals. Students acquire essential skills and knowledge needed to perform the responsibilities of an entry-level position in the field. This option does not award academic credit. It is designed for individuals seeking career training or professional development. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Girl playing guitar Girl playing guitar Music Lessons
The FCC music program is led by expert musicians with lessons and ensembles open to students of all ages and all levels, from beginner to advanced, in a variety of formats. Annual Shields Music Scholarships are provided by the George L. Shields Scholarship Fund and the FCC Foundation. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Personal Enrichment Personal Enrichment Personal Enrichment
Discover new interests, learn new skills and meet new people at Frederick Community College. Offering unique, exciting and enjoyable classes, personal enrichment programs welcome participants to day, evening and weekend sessions. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
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Designed for adults with intellectual disabilities to promote social, physical, and emotional well-being while helping participants function more independently at home, at work, and in the community. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
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Introducing students to the higher education community and allowing students younger than 16 the opportunity to discover, explore, and learn more about their interests. This includes the Kids on Campus summer program as well as offerings throughout the year in science, technology, creative and performance arts, cooking, Safe Sitter, and much more. Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Information Technology Information Technology Information Technology
Information Technology courses deliver real-world experience, hands-on training, and in-depth industry knowledge from certified instructors in classrooms and online. A wide range of certification preparation and application instruction is available, with courses designed for first-time users to advanced IT professionals. This non-credit option is designed for individuals seeking workforce training or professional development. Continuing Education & Workforce Development