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NONCREDIT COURSE SCHEDULE Workforce Development and Continuing Education | Fall 2021 Affordable, practical, and convenient classes at locations throughout Montgomery County, Maryland Fall Registration Opens July 26 montgomerycollege.edu/wdce | 240-567-5188 Ofrecemos clases en español Who We Are — Fall 2021— 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 Fall 2021 in this publication, we’re sure you’ll find a wide variety of offerings Visit 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 Our on-campus registration offices open August 2! We look forward to seeing you IN PERSON. See page 104 for training for their employees. These classes are held at places of open locations and hours. employment or can be offered at WDCE sites throughout Most Noncredit Fall 2021 classes will be held online the county. through Distance Learning or Structured Remote teaching for the entire semester. Some classes that focus on About Our Students hands-on skills and learning experiences will meet on campus. Decisions to move into future phases will depend When you enroll in one of our Workforce Development and on state and county guidelines. See full details of the Continuing Education courses, you will be joining more than plan and the phases, including resources for students, 25,000 people who have attended our programs during the past employees, and the community, at MC Resilient: year. These people come from diverse backgrounds but have www.montgomerycollege.edu/resilient-mc/index.html. one thing in common: the desire to learn new things. Although Distance Learning (DL) are offered completely online the median age of our students is 40, many of our students are and allow students to learn independently, on their own young or older adults. Students come from all corners of the schedules, as they meet specific deadlines and complete assignments. Instructors guide students’ learning with community, regardless of age and educational experience. lessons, activities, and feedback through a Blackboard course site About Our Faculty Structured Remote (SR) are scheduled on specific days and at specific times. Students meet as a class remotely Our faculty are carefully screened professionals with expertise through Zoom or Blackboard Collaborate; instructors will tell in their fields. Some are drawn from the College’s credit students which software to use. Students complete reading faculty. Instructors are hand-picked for their teaching skills, and assignments according to the course schedule. Class professional knowledge, and talent, ensuring our reputation as sessions take place in real time, and the instructor leads a provider of high-quality courses. course sessions.. Hybrid (face to face & DL or SR) are listed in the course Where to Find Us schedule with specific times and locations. Some meetings will happen online via structured remote or distance learning Classes are held on the Germantown, Rockville, or Takoma along with some on-campus meetings. Park/Silver Spring Campuses at Montgomery College If you are required to come to campus, follow the Health and two satellite Campuses—Westfield South in Wheaton and Safety Guidance found on the web at: and the Gaithersburg Business Training Center in Olde https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/coronavirus/ Towne Gaithersburg. Additional off-campus locations have return-to-campus-health-safety.html been selected for convenience, amenities, and suitability More information on instruction types can be found on the for instruction. Classes meet at more than 40 locations web at https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/coronavirus/ countywide, including on site at places of employment. student-guidance.html#instruction. 2 | Workforce Development and Continuing Education — Fall 2021— Montgomery College Industry Certification Preparation Programs Information Technology Montgomery College Industry Certification Preparation Programs • Amazon Web Services • CISCO® Certified Network Association (CCNA) Montgomery College provides many courses that prepare • CompTIA® Network+ Certification individuals to sit for industry credential examinations. Further • CompTIA® Security+ Certification details may be found on the individual program websites or at • Microsoft Office Specialist https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/job-skills. • Oracle Certification Business and Professional Public Safety • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) • Advanced Safety Certificate program • Coaching, ICF-ACSTH • 911 Dispatch Academy • Food Service Management (ServSafe®) • Firefighter* • Individual Tax Preparer • First Responder* • LEED Green Associate • OSHA 500 Trainer course Occupational Safety and • Nail Technician Health for the Construction Industry • National Apartment Leasing Professional • OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health for the Construction Industry • Project Management Professional (PMP®) • OSHA 511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for • Real Estate Appraiser General Industry ® • Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM ) • OSHA 7300 Understand OSHA’s Permit-Required Confined Space Standard Education • OSHA 7845 Record Keeping Rule • Principles of Occupational Safety and Health (POSH) • Alternate Certification for Effective Teachers (ACET) • Child Care Technical • Child Development Associate (CDA) • TESOL Training • Apprenticeship (All Trades) • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications (9) Health Care • Certified Energy Photovoltaic Associate • Certified Professional Horticulturist • Basic Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers • Certified Tree Worker Climber Specialist • Basic First Aid • Commercial Pesticide Applicators License—Maryland • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Department of Agriculture • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) • CompTIA® A+ Certification • CPR and AED • CPR, AED & Basic First Aid Course • Home Improvement Contractor • Delegating Nurse Training for Assisted Living • Home Inspector • Dysrhythmia Recognition and Response Algorithms for • Licensed Tree Expert the Healthcare Access and Registration • National Green Infrastructure Certificate • Healthcare Providers • Professional Turfgrass Fertilizer Applicator Certificate • Fitness Certification/ Fitness Professional • Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA): CNA/ GNA Transportation • Medical Coder* • Medicine Aide Update • 6 Hour MVA Behind the Wheel Course • Nurse Refresher • CDL Learner’s Permit Prep • Nursing* • Driver's Education/Non-CDL • Personal Trainer Certificate • Pharmacy Technician • Driver’s Education/Non-CDL with Additional Supports • Phlebotomy Technician • Learner’s Permit Prep • Physical Therapist • Motorcycle Safety • RN Case Manager/ Delegating Nurse Training for Assisted Living * 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 ....................................93 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]. Registration Options and Information ...... 104 Registration information [email protected] ............................. 240-567-5188 Fax .................................. ..................................................................................