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Noncredit Course Schedule NONCREDIT COURSE SCHEDULE Workforce Development and Continuing Education | Winter/Spring 2021 Affordable, practical, and convenient classes at locations throughout Montgomery County, Maryland Winter/Spring Registration Opens November 30 montgomerycollege.edu/wdce | 240-567-5188 Ofrecemos clases en español Who We Are Open to All What Is Workforce Development and Montgomery College is committed to equal employment Continuing Education (WDCE)? opportunity that assures access, equity, and diversity. Further, the The Workforce Development and Continuing Education (WDCE) College is committed to providing an environment in which all programs at Montgomery College provide a wide range persons are provided the opportunity for employment, participation of noncredit and credit educational offerings and services in academic programs, and/or other college activities free from designed to meet the needs of county residents and businesses. discrimination, any form of harassment as prohibited by federal Individuals in career transitions, those reentering the workforce, regulations and state law, and sexual assault. and those maintaining current technical skills, as well as those seeking lifelong education enrichment experiences, are among National Recognition the 25,000 students each year. High-quality noncredit courses are available in numerous program areas including information Montgomery College Workforce Development and Continuing technology, small business and management, technical training, Education is certified by the Learning Resources Network certification and licensure preparation, financial planning, real (LERN), an international association in lifelong learning. estate, early childhood education, health sciences, professional LERN has rated our Workforce Development and Continuing development, writing, English as a Second Language, human Education unit as one of the leading providers of continuing resources, supervision, and more. Special programs are education programs in North America. available for older adults, adults with developmental disabilities, and Spanish speakers. Course offerings change continuously to reflect the ever-changing needs of the businesses and What's Happening communities we serve. As you peruse the programs and services Winter/Spring 2021 in this publication, we’re sure you’ll find a wide variety of offerings Visited our website often for suited to you. up-to-date course information. In addition to classes for individuals, we contract with many businesses and government agencies to provide customized Most Winter/Spring 2021 classes will be held online through Distance Learning or Structured Remote teaching training for their employees. These classes are held at places of for the entire semester. Decisions to move into future employment or can be offered at WDCE sites throughout phases will depend on state and county guidelines. See full the county. details of the plan and the phases, including resources for students, employees, and the community, at MC Resilient: About Our Students www.montgomerycollege.edu/resilient-mc/index.html. Distance Learning (DL) are offered completely online When you enroll in one of our Workforce Development and and allow students to learn independently, on their own Continuing Education courses, you will be joining more than schedules, as they meet specific deadlines and complete 25,000 people who have attended our programs during the past assignments. Instructors guide students’ learning with year. These people come from diverse backgrounds but have lessons, activities, and feedback through a Blackboard one thing in common: the desire to learn new things. Although course site the median age of our students is 40, many of our students are Structured Remote (SR) are scheduled on specific days young or older adults. Students come from all corners of the and at specific times. Students meet as a class remotely community, regardless of age and educational experience. through Zoom or Blackboard Collaborate; instructors will tell students which software to use. Students complete reading and assignments according to the course schedule. Class About Our Faculty sessions take place in real time, and the instructor leads course sessions.. Our faculty are carefully screened professionals with expertise in their fields. Some are drawn from the College’s credit Hybrid (face to face & DL or SR) are listed in the course faculty. Instructors are hand-picked for their teaching skills, schedule with specific times and locations. Some meetings will happen online via structured remote or distance learning professional knowledge, and talent, ensuring our reputation as along with some on-campus meetings. Note: on campus a provider of high-quality courses. meetings will be reevaluated closer to spring break. Course in Building Trades, Health Sciences, and Workforce Where to Find Us Technologies may meet on campus. Safety measures will be in place to protect students and employees. If you are Classes are held on the Germantown, Rockville, or Takoma required to come to campus, follow the Health and Safety Park/Silver Spring Campuses at Montgomery College Guidance found on the web at: and two satellite Campuses—Westfield South in Wheaton https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/coronavirus/ and the Gaithersburg Business Training Center in Olde return-to-campus-health-safety.html Towne Gaithersburg. Additional off-campus locations have More information on instruction types can be found been selected for convenience, amenities, and suitability on the web at https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/ for instruction. Classes meet at more than 40 locations coronavirus/student-guidance.html#instruction. countywide, including on site at places of employment. 2 | Workforce Development and Continuing Education Montgomery College Industry Certification Preparation Programs Information Technology Montgomery College Industry Certification Preparation Programs • Amazon Web Services • Certified Salesforce Administrator Montgomery College provides many courses that prepare • CISCO® Certified Network Association (CCNA) individuals to sit for industry credential examinations. Further • CompTIA® Network+ Certification details may be found on the individual program websites or at • CompTIA® Security+ Certification https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/job-skills. • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) • Microsoft Office Specialist Business and Professional • Oracle Certification • Salesforce Administrator Training ® • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM ) • Salesforce Platform App Builder • Coaching, ICF-ACSTH • Tableau Qualified Associate Certification • Food Service Management (ServSafe®) • Individual Tax Preparer Public Safety • LEED Green Associate • Nail Technician • Advanced Safety Certificate program • National Apartment Leasing Professional • 911 Dispatch Academy • Project Management Professional (PMP®) • Firefighter* • Real Estate Appraiser • First Responder* • Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®) • OSHA 500 Trainer course Occupational Safety and Health for the Construction Industry Education • OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health for the Construction Industry • Alternate Certification for Effective Teachers (ACET) • OSHA 511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry • Child Care • OSHA 7300 Understand OSHA’s Permit-Required Confined • Child Development Associate (CDA) Space Standard • OSHA 7845 Record Keeping Rule Health Care • Principles of Occupational Safety and Health (POSH) • Basic Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers • Basic First Aid Technical • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) • Apprenticeship (All Trades) • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications (9) • CPR, AED and Basic First Aid Course • Certified Energy Photovoltaic Associate • Delegating Nurse Training for Assisted Living • Certified Professional Horticulturist • Healthcare Providers • Certified Tree Worker Climber Specialist • Fitness Certification/ Fitness Professional • Commercial Pesticide Applicators License—Maryland • Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA): CNA/GNA Department of Agriculture • Medical Coder* • CompTIA® A+ Certification • Medicine Aide Update • Home Improvement Contractor • NCLEX RN Review • Home Inspector • Nurse Refresher • Licensed Tree Expert • Nursing* • National Green Infrastructure Certificate • Personal Trainer Certificate • Professional Turfgrass Fertilizer Applicator Certificate • Pharmacy Technician • Phlebotomy Technician Transportation • Physical Therapist • RN Case Manager/Delegating Nurse Training for • 6 Hour MVA Behind the Wheel Course Assisted Living • CDL Learner’s Permit Prep • Train the Trainer: Preparing CNAs for Success • Driver's Education/Non-CDL • Driver’s Education/Non-CDL with Additional Supports • Learner’s Permit Prep • Motorcycle Safety * Credit Program www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce | 3 Contents Contact WDCE General Information and Policies .......... 103 If you need more information about course offerings, registration, or special programs Index ....................................95 available through Workforce Development and Continuing Education, call us between Locations and Key to Courses ............ 105 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, at Registration Form ....................... 106 240-567-5188 or e-mail [email protected]. 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