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Gain the skills employers need in less than a year. Workforce training programs at Frederick Community College are fast, flexible, and affordable, with career-ready programs in healthcare, trades, technology, business, and hospitality.

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Your New Career Path Starts Here

Whether you are starting fresh, changing careers, or rebuilding after an unexpected transition, you will find flexible and affordable short-term training programs to get you where you want to go, often in less than 12 months. FCC offers valuable short-term credentials in Academics, Career & Technical Training, Healthcare, Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism, and Trades & Vocational Training. If you are a displaced federal worker, your experience is a strong foundation. FCC can help you build on it, adding new skills and credentials to open doors in a new field or industry. Explore the resources below to find the right path forward.

Career & Technical Training   Healthcare Careers  Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism  Trades & Vocational Training

Career & Technical Training

From logistics and biotechnology to real estate, IT, and child care, these programs give you the technical knowledge and industry credentials employers are looking for in today's workplace.

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Biotechnology Boot Camp

Enter the biotech and bioprocessing industry with hands-on, skills-based training.

Length: 1 Month

Cost: No cost

Median Pay: $60,330*

*Source: careeronestop.org

 

Start Your Career in Biotechnology
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Certified Child Care Provider

Meet Maryland State Department of Education requirements and launch a career in child care.

Length: 3-5 Months

Cost: From $700

Median Pay: $36,270*
*Source: Indeed.org

 

Enroll in Child Care Provider Training
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CompTIA IT Certification

Earn industry-recognized CompTIA certifications and enter the fast-growing IT support field.

Length: 5-6 Months

Cost: Up to $2,550

Median Pay: $55,348*

*Source: salary.com

 

Prepare for CompTIA IT Certification
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Home Inspection Pre-Licensure

Complete Maryland's 72-hour training requirement and prepare for the state home inspector licensing exam.

Length: 3 Months

Cost: Up to $1,290

Median Pay: $61,790*

*Source: dllr.state.md.us

 

Become a Home Inspector
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Logistics & Production

Prepare for entry-level logistics and manufacturing roles with two national industry credentials.

Length: 3 Months

Cost: Up to $1,670

Median Pay: $80,880*

*Source: data.bls.gov

 

Discover Logistics & Production
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Real Estate

Prepare for the Maryland Real Estate state licensing exam and launch your career as an agent or broker.

Length: 3 Months

Cost: Up to $590

Median Pay: $49,770*

*Source: careeronestop.org

 

Get Your Real Estate License
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The Cyber Workforce Accelerator™

Cybersecurity is one of today’s fastest-growing, highest-paying industries, and now you can break into it at no cost to you. The Cyber Workforce Accelerator™ (CWA) arms you with sought-after skills, hands-on experience, and in-demand credentials to launch your career in cybersecurity, fast.  

Earn Security Operations Center Operations Analyst I (SOCOA I) Certification, an Industry-Recognized Credential (IRC) recognized by the State of Maryland, to demonstrate your skills and knowledge for entry-level cybersecurity positions. Delivered virtually with no in-person attendance required. Upon completion, job placement assistance is available and employers are ready to hire. Get started today!

Explore Cyber Workforce Accelerator

Healthcare Careers

Launch a rewarding career in one of the fastest-growing fields in the region. FCC healthcare programs prepare you for certification exams and entry-level employment in clinical, hospital, and veterinary settings.

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Certified Nursing Assistant

Develop patient care skills and prepare for the Maryland Board of Nursing certification exam to become a CNA.

Length: 5 Months

Cost: From $3,750

Median Pay: $43,330*

*Source: careeronestop.org

 

Explore the CNA Program
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Clinical Medical Assistant

Become a Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) and support physicians across a range of healthcare settings.

Length: 8 Months

Cost: From $4,980

Median Pay: $46,760*

*Source: careeronestop.org

 

Read About The CMA Program
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Dental Assisting

Gain entry-level dental assisting skills and oral radiography experience in a simulated lab setting.

Length: 4-8 Months

Cost: Up to $3,025

Median Pay: $48,270*

*Source: careeronestop.org

 

Explore Dental Assisting
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Medical Billing & Coding

Prepare for AAPC professional certification with in-depth instruction in clinical coding and billing.

Length: 5-6 Months

Cost: Up to $2,500

Median Pay: $57,730*

*Source: careeronestop.org

 

Pursue Medical Billing & Coding
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Patient Care Technician

Advance beyond CNA-level skills for careers in a variety of hospital and healthcare settings.

Length: 3 Months

Cost: Up to $1,500

Median Pay: $43,330*

*Source: careeronestop.org

 

Become a Patient Care Technician
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Phlebotomy Technician

Learn to collect blood specimens and perform lab testing with hands-on clinical experience.

Length: 9 Months

Cost: Up to $2,625

Median Pay: $49,340*

*Source: careeronestop.org

 

Start Your Path in Phlebotomy
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Sterile Processing

Learn to sterilize and manage medical instruments and prepare for the CRCST certification exam.

Length: 3 Months

Cost: Up to $1,850

Median Pay: $51,030*

*Source: careeronestop.org

 

Read About Sterile Processing
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Veterinary Assistant

Build the animal care and administrative skills needed for entry-level work in veterinary settings.

Length: 5 Months

Cost: Up to $2,400

Median Pay: $43,430*

*Source: careeronestop.org

 

Step Into Vet Assisting

Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism

Turn your passion for food and hospitality into a career. Programs through the Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism Institute (HCTI) provide hands-on training and industry certifications for careers in culinary arts, baking, and hospitality management.

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Baking & Pastry Arts

Develop foundational baking and culinary skills while earning multiple industry certifications.

Length: 4 Months

Cost: Up to $2,550

Median Pay: $68,260*

*Source: careeronestop.org

 

Step Into Baking & Pastry Arts
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Culinary Medicine

Gain the nutritional knowledge and skills to incorporate healthy options into menus in foodservice settings.

Length: 3-4 Months

Cost: Up to $1,400

Median Pay: $81,860*

*Source: careeronestop.org

 

Discover Culinary Medicine
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Food Entrepreneur

Acquire foodservice skills management, operations, and marketing while earning industry certifications.

Length: 2 Months

Cost: No Cost

Median Pay: $68,260*

*Source: careeronestop.org

 

Food Business Entrepreneurship
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Hospitality Management

Gain the supervision, communication, and financial skills needed for a career in hospitality.

Length: 4 Months

Cost: From $1,920

Median Pay: $75,080*

*Source: careeronestop.org

 

Start Your Hospitality Career

Trades & Vocational Training

Build hands-on skills for careers in the electrical, HVAC, welding, and automotive industries. Programs through the Construction and Applied Technologies Institute (CATI) prepare you for apprenticeships and entry-level positions in the trades.

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Automotive Technology

Learn automotive systems, vehicle inspections, and shop safety aligned with ASE certification standards.

Length: 6 Months

Cost: Up to $1,680

Median Pay: $60,750*

*Source: careeronestop.org

 

Read About Automotive Technology
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Electrical

Gain essential knowledge and hands-on experience for apprenticeships and entry-level positions.

Length: 12 Months

Cost: Up to $2,710

Median Pay: $75,460*

*Source: careeronestop.org

 

Explore the Electrical Program
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HVAC

Train for entry-level HVAC positions and earn your EPA-608 certification for work with refrigerants.

Length: 12 Months

Cost: Up to $2,420

Median Pay: $72,090*

*Source: careeronestop.org

 

Get Started in HVAC
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Welding

Develop foundational welding skills across multiple processes and earn industry certifications.

Length: 18 Months

Cost: Up to $2,060

Median Pay: $60,040*

*Source: careeronestop.org

 

Start Your Path in Welding
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Financial Assistance Options

Financial assistance options are available for eligible Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) students to offset the cost of training. Resources include:

  • CEWD scholarships
  • Workforce development funding
  • Program-specific financial aid opportunities
  • Payment plan options

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Contact Us

Molly Carlson
AVP/Dean, Continuing Education & Workforce Development
 mcarlson@frederick.edu
 301.624.2820

Eran Bosaz
Administrative Assistant to the AVP/Dean, Continuing Education & Workforce Development
 ebosaz@frederick.edu
 301.624.2820

Registration Office
Continuing Education & Workforce Development, Jefferson Hall (1st Floor)
 CEInfo@frederick.edu
 301.624.2888

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