Report on Non-credit Continuing Education, Licensure

Maryland

Community Colleges

Report prepared by Maryland Community College Association for Continuing Education and Training (MCCACET)

Report on Non-credit Continuing Education

Licensure & Certification

Fiscal Year 2015

Maryland Association of Community Colleges 60 West Street, Suite 200 Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Phone: (410) 974-8117 First Edition, 2016

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Maryland Community Colleges Report on Non-credit Continuing Education

Licensure & Certification Fiscal Year 2015

Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 2

Licensure & Certification Defined ...................................................................................................... 3

Enrollment by Credential (FY 2015) ................................................................................................... 4

Enrollment by Credential Status (FY 2015) ........................................................................................ 5

Enrollment by Industry Category (FY 2015) ....................................................................................... 6

Business and Professional ................................................................................................. 7

Health Care ........................................................................................................................ 8

Education ........................................................................................................................... 9

Information Technology .................................................................................................... 9

Public Safety ...................................................................................................................... 10

Transportation ................................................................................................................... 10

Technical ............................................................................................................................ 11

Other .................................................................................................................................. 12

APPENDIX A: Most Commonly Offered in Maryland (FY 2015) ......................................................... 13

APPENDIX B: Offered at One Community College Only (FY 2015) ..................................................... 14

APPENDIX C: Enrollment Trends ....................................................................................................... 15

APPENDIX D: Governing Bodies, Credentialing Authorities and Descriptions

for Licensures & Certifications .......................................................................................... 16

Appendix E: Maryland Community Colleges ...................................................................................... 43

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Overview

Credentials are becoming increasingly important for anyone who hopes to achieve a higher

living standard and greater economic mobility. By attaining a professional credential an

individual demonstrates the mastery of rigorous standards of knowledge and skills established

by credentialing authorities and earns portable competencies that are recognized and desired

by employers. Licenses and certifications are two important credentials and Maryland

community colleges’ continuing education courses play a significant role in preparing

individuals to obtain them.

This report provides enrollment information for licensure and certification courses from fiscal year 2015 (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). In summary:

Non-credit continuing education courses in Maryland provided education leading to 156 different licenses and certifications

More than 56,700 individuals used Maryland community college continuing education courses to help them obtain or maintain a professional credential

Some credentials require successful completion of multiple courses; therefore, the total course registrations in all programs exceeded 93,000

The sixteen (16) Maryland community colleges worked in concert with a total of 101

international, national, federal and state groups who set the standards for these credentials.

The standards that students must meet depend upon the credential sought, but include the

successful completion of one or more courses, an examination, and/or a demonstration of

hands-on skills mastery. All courses meet or exceed these professional measures while

ensuring that the curricula and instructors also meet college standards.

Appendix D provides details about the licenses and certifications in this report, including

descriptions and contact information for government and professional organizations that

establish the credentialing standards.

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Licensure & Certification Defined

In the United States, a professional credential is a designation of competence awarded in a

variety of forms, often a license or a certification. This report provides enrollment and other

information on each of the 156 credentials mentioned in this document (Appendix D). The

following definitions will assist in understanding the information.

Licensure is a non-voluntary process by which an agency of government regulates a profession.

It grants permission to an individual to engage in an occupation if it finds that the applicant has

attained the level of competency required to ensure that public health, safety and welfare will

be reasonably protected. Licensing is always based on the action of a legislative body. Once

a licensing law has been passed, it becomes illegal for anyone to engage in that occupation

unless he/she has a license. Specific education and/or an examination may be part of the

requirements for an individual’s license application. Licenses may require continuing education

for periodic renewals.

Professional certification is a voluntary process by which a non-governmental professional

organization grants recognition to an individual who has met certain standards. It is a

credential which attests that the individual has demonstrated a certain level of mastery of a

specific body of knowledge and skills within the relevant field of practice. Meeting the standard

may require any of the following: specific education, work experience, or an examination of

knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the job. Maintaining certifications often

requires continuing education in approved topic areas. Certification is designed to promote

and maintain integrity and quality in a given industry.

State Mandated Certifications. In some instances, state regulations require that persons

employed in a certain profession must hold a certification from a non-governmental

professional organization in recognition that certain standards have been met by the individual

holding the certification.

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Enrollment by Credential (FY 2015)

Licenses and certifications are two important credentials with standards for the former usually established by government agencies and for the latter by professional associations. Courses and programs are developed to prepare students to meet the standards for obtaining a credential, as well as provide ongoing continuing education requirements to maintain a credential. Additionally, some credentials require that a student complete more than one course. This accounts for the higher number of total course registrations than the number of individual students.

Credential Students Total Course Registrations

Certification 35,966 60,426

License 20,785 33,023

Totals 56,751 93,449

Certification63%

License 37%

Students

Certification65%

License 35%

Total Course Registrations

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Enrollment by Credential Status (FY 2015)

Maryland community colleges provide continuing education courses and programs that prepare

students to obtain an initial license or certification, as well as courses and programs that

provide continuing education required to maintain a license or certification.

For some credentials, the colleges provide both the pre-licensing (or certification) education and

the maintaining education courses/programs.

Credential Status Number of Programs

Obtain 92

Maintain 25

Both 39

Totals 156

Obtain59%

Maintain16%

Both25%

Credential Status

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Enrollment by Industry Category (FY 2015)

This report places courses leading to credentials into eight industry categories:

Business and Professional Services - courses leading to credentials in fields providing objective counsel and service to others

Education - courses leading to credentials in the field of education

Health Care - courses leading to credentials in medical care of the mind and body, as well as occupations that support the medical community

Information Technology - courses leading to credentials in fields involving the development, maintenance, and use of computer systems, software, and networks

Public Safety - courses leading to credentials in the field of public safety

Technical - courses leading to credentials in mechanical, industrial or commercial trades

Transportation - courses leading to credentials in the field of transportation

Other - courses leading to credentials in fields not included in the above named categories

Category Number of

Courses/Programs Students Total Course Registrations

Business & Professional 30 5,760 8,424

Education 4 7,710 17,643

Health Care 48 17,181 25,276

Information Technology 20 1,545 1,922

Public Safety 3 2,969 6,446

Technical 33 11,619 22,573

Transportation 5 1,051 1,887

Other 13 8,916 9,278

Totals 156 56,751 93,449

Specific courses and programs with enrollment numbers are shown on pages 7-12. Appendix D (p.16) provides further details about each credential.

Business and Professional

10%

Education14%

HealthCare30%Information

Technology3%

Public Safety

5%

Technical20%

Transportation2%

Other16%

StudentsBusiness and Professional

9%

Education19%

HealthCare27%Information

Technology2%

Public Safety

7%

Technical24%

Transportation2%

Other10%


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Enrollment by Category (FY 2015): Business and Professional

Credential Students


Accountant 228 296

Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) 74 74

Certified Bookkeeper 21 73

Cosmetologist/Manicurist 21 40

Counselor 69 151

Developmental Disability Worker 402 402

Dog Grooming 8 32

Esthetician 2 12

Financial Planner 10 10

Fitness Professional (ACE, AFAA, etc.) 233 247

Food Service Management (ServSafe®) 655 710

Forest Qualified Professional 23 23

Human Resources Management Certificate 14 14

Income Tax Preparers (Registered) 40 48

Insurance Broker Salesperson 52 63

National Apartment Leasing Professional 32 59

Paralegal 8 9

Personal Trainer 262 276

Pool Operator 354 361

Procurement Professional 64 74

Professional Yoga Instructor 35 93

Project Management 692 841

Psychologist 20 39

Real Estate Appraiser 225 382

Real Estate Broker/Sales 1,228 2,496

Social Worker 590 967

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) 214 448

Technician of Alcohol Management (TAM) 49 49

Training for Intervention ProcedureS (TIPS®) 18 18

Travel Agent 117 117

Total Business Courses/Programs: 30 5,760 8,424

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Enrollment by Category (FY 2015): Health Care


Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 84 87

Addictions Counselor 65 131

Assisted Living Manager 123 274

Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) 66 91

Cardiovascular Technician 4 84

Central Service Technician 7 49

Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist 46 82

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1,802 3,683

CPR and First Aid 7,445 8,003

Dental Assistant 301 441

Dental Hygienist 178 348

Dental Radiology 175 193

Dentist 109 234

EKG Technician 196 283

Electronic Health Records Specialist Certification 17 51

Emergency Medical Responder 2 2

Emergency Medical Technician 471 760

First Responder 40 41

Massage Therapist 75 114

MD Board of Nursing Train the Trainer 2 2

Medical Assistant 202 1,281

Medical Assistant (Office) 621 853

Medical Coder 138 312

Medical Office Support 336 814

Medical Transcriptionist 76 98

Medicine Aide (including Recertification) 821 855

Mental Health First Aid 169 176

Nurse Refresher (All) 165 324

Nursing 1,133 1,393

Occupational Therapist 216 245

Ophthalmic Medical Assistant 14 14

Optician 68 91

Paramedic 421 741

Patient Care Technician 74 180

Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Professionals 7 7

Pharmacy Technician 275 460

Phlebotomy Technician 535 1,180

Physical Therapist 314 358

Polysomnographic (Sleep) Technician 71 401

Radiology Technician 75 94

Reg.Nurse Case Mgr./Delegating Nurse, Asst. Living 26 26

Reiki Certification 18 18

Respiratory Therapist 33 33

Sports Nutrition Consultant 6 6

Sterile Processing Technician 58 88

Surgical Technician 6 84

Veterinarian 80 176

Wilderness First Responder 15 15

Total Health Care Courses/Programs: 48 17,181 25,276

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Enrollment by Category (FY 2015): Education

Enrollment by Category (FY 2015): Information Technology


A+ Certification 305 465

AutoCAD 18 21

Carrier Ethernet Certification - Associate 65 65

Certified Information Systems Security Professional 37 37

Certified Internet Webmaster, Master Designation 128 183

Certified Wireless Network Administrator 5 5

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 82 126

CompTIA® Security+ Certification 170 183

CompTIA® Strata IT Fundamentals 68 68

CompTIA® Healthcare IT Technician 2 2

Cyber Security 10 10

Final Cut Pro (Apple Certification) 38 39

Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician 8 8

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (Admin) 1 3

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate 24 33

Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOS) 357 425

Network + Certification 155 166

Oracle Certification 34 39

QuickBooks® Certified User (QBCU) 32 38

VMware Certified Professional 6 6

Total Information Technology Courses/Programs: 20 1,545 1,922


Child Care 5,430 9,409

Child Development Associate 299 881

Principles of Education for Healthcare Educators 2 2

Teacher 1,979 7,351

Total Education Courses/Programs: 4 7,710 17,643

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Enrollment by Category (FY 2015): Public Safety


Correctional Officers 1,187 1,590

Law Enforcement 1,769 4,833

National Incident Management System 13 23

Total Public Safety Courses/Programs: 3 2,969 6,446

Enrollment by Category (FY 2015): Transportation


Captain's License 41 41

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) 792 1,628

Flagger 40 40

Maryland Taxi Host 158 158

Temporary Traffic Control Manager 20 20

Total Transportation Courses/Programs: 5 1,051 1,887

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Enrollment by Category (FY 2015): Technical


Alternative Energy 7 7

Apartment Maintenance Technician Certification 196 395

Apprenticeship, all 3,646 10,216

Automotive Service Technician (AST) 601 941

Certified Logistics Technician 48 69

Certified Miner 1,588 1,817

Electrician 614 709

Electrician (NCCER) 116 1,627

Energy Auditor 34 34

Environmental Sanitarians 37 37

EPA Technician 10 10

Facility Management Professional 38 121

Fork Lift Certification 323 333

HAZ-MAT Technician 19 19

Heat/Vent/AC/Refrigeration (HVACR) 491 1,013

Home Improvement Contractor 170 170

Home Inspector 331 332

J-Standard Soldering Certification 7 7

Land Surveyors 132 132

Lead Paint Maintenance 146 152

LEED Green Associate 19 19

Machinist 19 86

NABCEP PV Entry Level 75 119

OSHA Safety and Health 475 505

Pesticide Certification 8 12

Plumber 50 50

Quality Control Inspector 42 59

Refrigeration Transition & Recovery 78 82

Safety Inspector, MD State 205 333

Stationary Engineer 22 36

Visible Emissions Technician 72 122

Wastewater Treatment Technician/Manager 1,619 2,376

Welder 381 633

Total Technical Courses/Programs: 33 11,619 22,573

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Enrollment by Category (FY 2015): Other


Boating Safety 175 176

Canoe Association Adaptive Paddling 55 55

Driver Improvement/Point System 916 1,035

Driver's Education (non-CDL) 4,083 4,207

Driver's Education, Instructor Certification 15 20

Lifeguard 85 86

Maryland Handgun Qualification License 38 38

Maryland Handgun Wear & Carry Permit 12 12

Motorcycle Safety 3,308 3,416

Red Cross Babysitter Training 188 191

Scuba Diving 30 30

Water Safety Instructor 8 8

Wedding Planner 3 4

Total Other Courses/Programs: 13 8,916 9,278

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APPENDIX A Most Commonly Offered in Maryland (FY 2015)

Maryland community colleges are responsible for serving both statewide and local workforce needs. Appendix A lists programs that prepare students for credentials that have strong market demand across Maryland and therefore are offered by a majority of the 16 colleges.

Credential Number of

Colleges Offering Students Total Course Registrations

Child Care 15 5,430 9,409

Medicine Aide (including Recertification) 14 821 855

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 14 1,802 3,683

CPR and First Aid 14 7,445 8,003

Project Management 13 692 841

Real Estate Broker/Sales 13 1,228 2,496

Motorcycle Safety 13 3,308 3,416

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) 12 792 1,628

Pharmacy Technician 12 275 460

Pool Operator 11 354 361

Phlebotomy Technician 11 535 1,180

A+ Certification 11 305 465

Food Service Management (ServSafe®) 11 655 710

Nurse Refresher (All) 10 165 324

Real Estate Appraiser 10 225 382

Heat/Vent/AC/Refrigeration (HVACR) 10 491 1,013

Wastewater Treatment Technician/Manager 10 1,619 2,376

Welder 10 381 633

Totals 26,523 38,235

Percent of FY15 Enrollment 47% 41%

- 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000

10,000

Students Total Course Registrations

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APPENDIX B Offered at One Community College Only (FY 2015)

Licensure and certification continuing education courses are developed at single colleges due to unique market conditions, partnership opportunities, or areas of expertise within each college.

Program College Students Total Course Registrations

Addictions Counselor Allegany 65 131

Canoe Association Adaptive Paddling Garrett 55 55

Cardiovascular Technician CCBC 4 84

Carrier Ethernet Certification - Associate Anne Arundel 65 65

Central Service Technician CCBC 7 49

Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) College of Southern MD 74 74

Child Development Associate Garrett 299 881

CompTIA® Strata IT Fundamentals Chesapeake 68 68

Counselor Allegany 69 151

Cybersecurity College of Southern MD 10 10

Dog Grooming Cecil 8 32

Electrician (NCCER) Anne Arundel 116 1627

Electronic Health Records Specialist Certification CCBC 17 51

Energy Auditor BCCC 34 34

Environmental Sanitarians Howard 37 37

Esthetician Chesapeake 2 12

Final Cut Pro (Apple Certification) Prince George's 38 39

Flagger Allegany 40 40

HAZ-MAT Technician Allegany 19 19

Income Tax Preparers (Registered) Montgomery 40 48

LEED Green Associate Montgomery 19 19

Maryland Handgun Qualification License Garrett 38 38

Maryland Handgun Wear & Carry Permit Garrett 12 12

Maryland Taxi Host BCCC 158 158

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Montgomery 24 33

National Apartment Leasing Professional Montgomery 32 59

National Incident Management System Garrett 13 23

Ophthalmic Medical Assistant CCBC 14 14

Optician Hagerstown 68 91

Professional Yoga Instructor Anne Arundel 35 93

Quality Control Inspector BCCC 42 59

Respiratory Therapist Allegany 33 33

Surgical Technician CCBC 6 84

Temporary Traffic Control Manager Allegany 20 20

Training for Intervention ProcedureS (TIPS®) Garrett 18 18

Visible Emissions Technician CCBC 72 122

Wilderness First Responder Garrett 15 15

Totals 1,760 4,578

Percent of FY15 Enrollment 3% 5%

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APPENDIX C Enrollment Trends

Appendix C shows the history of continuing education enrollment in courses/programs for licensure and certification credentials.

Fiscal Year Students

% Change


% Change

2004 56,375 - 75,717 -

2005 64,484 14% 88,389 17%

2006 66,223 3% 96,433 9%

2007 69,297 5% 105,230 9%

2008 67,807 -2% 105,658 0%

2009 65,763 -3% 102,449 -3%

2010 64,685 -2% 102,617 0%

2011 60,830 -6% 93,863 -9%

2012 59,002 -3% 91,850 -2%

2013 55,627 -6% 89,035 -3%

2014 50,769 -9% 83,341 -6%

2015 56,751 12% 93,449 12%

% Change 2004-2015 1% 23%

-

20,000

40,000

60,000

80,000

100,000

120,000

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Enrollment Trends: 2004 - 2015

Students Total Course Registrations

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APPENDIX D Governing Bodies, Credentialing Authorities and Descriptions

for Licensures & Certifications

Appendix D shows continuing education courses/programs that: Prepare for License or Certification (Pre-Lic Cert)

provides the education required by a government agency or professional association to be successfully completed before a student can apply for a credential (license or certification)

prepares a student for a credentialing exam Maintain License or Certification (Con Ed)

provides the continuing education required for a credentialed student to maintain the license or certification

Description

Pre-Lic. Cert

Con Ed

Credential Governing Body/State Mandated

Credentialing Group Website

A+ Certification Exam prep to qualify to configure and repair PCs

X Certification National/No Computing Technology

Industry Association (CompTIA®)

www.comptia.org

Accountant CE for Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

X License State/Yes MD State Board of Public

Accountancy, DLLR www.dllr.state.md.us/license/cpa

Adv. Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Credential and CE in Advanced Life Support

X X Certification National/No American Heart

Association www.heart.org

Addictions Counselor

CE for those holding an addictions counselor license

X Certification State/Yes

MD Addictions Prof. Certification Board/MD

Board of Prof. Counselors/Therapists

www.mapcb.com/certification.html

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Description

Pre-Lic. Cert

Con Ed



Alternative Energy

Credential for providers of wind/turbine services or geothermal installation

X Certification International/

No

NABCEP/Int’l Ground Source Heat Pump

Association

www.nabcep.org

www.igshpa.okstate.edu

Apartment Maintenance Technician

Exam prep for NAAEI apartment maintenance tech.

X Certification National/No National Apartment

Association Education Institute

www.naahq.org

Apprenticeship (All)

Prep for journeyman status in occupational trades

X License State/Yes MD Apprenticeship &

Training Council www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/appr/apprc

ouncil.shtml

Assisted Living Manager

Credential and CE to provide care in assisted living setting

X X Certification State/Yes

MD State Department of Health and Mental

Hygiene, Office of Health Care Quality

www.dhmh.maryland.gov/ohcq

AutoCAD Credential in drafting software

X Certification National/No American Design & Drafting Association

www.adda.org

Automotive Service Technician (AST)

Exam prep for Automotive Service Excellence exams

X Certification National/No Automotive Service

Excellence www.ase.com

Boating Safety

Credential for operators of recreational watercraft

X Certification State/Yes MD Department of Natural Resources

www.dnr.state.md.us

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Description

Pre-Lic. Cert

Con Ed



Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS)

Credential and CE in basic trauma life support for EMTs

X X Certification National/No Basic Trauma Life

Support, Incorporated http://ehs.umbc.edu/ce/BTLS/btls.htm

**Canoe Association Adaptive Paddling

Credential for knowledge needed to outfit equipment and modify teaching styles to allow people of all abilities to participate in paddlesport activities

X X Endorsement National/No American Canoe

Association

www.americancanoe.org/?page=Course

s_Adaptive

Captain’s License Credential to pilot 100 ton+ boats

X License Federal/Yes U.S. Coast Guard www.uscg.mil

*Cardiac Rescue Technician

Credential and CE to provide cardiac care to stroke/ heart attack victims

X X Certification State/Yes MD Institute for

Emergency Medical Services Systems

www.miemss.org

Cardiovascular Technician

Exam prep for Cardiovascular Technician (CVT)

X Certification National/No Cardiovascular Credentialing International

www.cci-online.org

Carrier Ethernet Certification - Associate

CE for those certified in Carrier Ethernet (CE) standards and applications


No CISCO www.cisco.com

http://www.americancanoe.org/?page=Courses_Adaptive

http://www.americancanoe.org/?page=Courses_Adaptive

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Description

Pre-Lic. Cert

Con Ed



Central Service Technician

Exam prep for Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)


No

International Association of Health Care Service Material Management

(IAHCSMM)

www.iahcsmm.org

**Certified Administrative Professional

Credential for those working as administrative professionals

X Certification National/No

International Association

of Administrative

Professionals (IAAP)

www.iaap-hq.org

*Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) ®

Credential (entry level) in project management

X Certification National/No Project Management

Institute (PMI) www.pmi.org

Certified Bookkeeper Credential and CE for bookkeepers

X X Certification National/Yes The American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers

www.aipb.org

*Certified Employee Benefits Specialist

Credential for human resources benefits personnel


No

International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists

www.ifebp.org

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Credential for IT professionals who specialize in security

X

Certification National/No

International Information System Security

Certification Consortium (ISC)2

www.isc2.org/cissp/default.aspx

Certified Internet Webmaster, Master Designation

Exam prep for CompTIA® credential for day-to-day website management



www.comptia.org

http://www.pmi.org/

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Description

Pre-Lic. Cert

Con Ed



Certified Logistics Technician (CLT)

Credential for front-line materials handlers

X Certification National/No Manufacturing Skill

Standards Council (MSSC) www.msscusa.org

Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist

Credential for medical billing industry

X Certification National/No American Medical Billing

Association www.ambanet.net/AMBA.htm

Certified Miner

Certification and CE required by MSHA to work in a mine

X X Certification State/Yes

MD Dept. of the Environment/Mine Safety

and Health Administration

www.msha.gov

Certified Nursing Asst. (CNA)

Credential to provide clinical support to RNs and LPNs

X Certification State/Yes MD State Board of

Nursing www.mbon.org

*Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Credential for payroll professionals

X Certification National/No American Payroll

Association www.americanpayroll.org

Certified Wireless Network Administrator

Exam prep for CompTIA® Network Administrator credential



www.comptia.org

Child Care

Credential and CE for providers of licensed child care and before & after school care

X X Certification State/Yes MD State Department of Education Office of Child

Care (MSDE-OCC)

www.msde.maryland.gov/MSDE/divisions/child_care/child_care.htm

http://www.msscusa.org/

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Description

Pre-Lic. Cert

Con Ed



**Child Development Associate

Credential for those working with young children in all settings

X X Certification National/No Council for Professional

Recognition www.cdacouncil.org

Cisco Certified Network Association (CCNA)

Exam prep for Cisco information technology network professionals


No CISCO www.cisco.com

*Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for Examiners

Credential to conduct final MVA licensing exams for CDL

X License State/Yes MD Motor Vehicle

Administration www.mva.maryland.gov

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Credential to drive commercial vehicles, trucks, 16+ passenger buses, mobile cranes, uncoupled tractors



**CompTIA® Healthcare IT Technician

Credential for IT Technicians who install, manage and troubleshoot IT systems in medical and clinical settings



www.comptia.org

http://www.cdacouncil.org/

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Description

Pre-Lic. Cert

Con Ed



CompTIA® Security + Certification

Exam prep to provide network security within an organization



www.comptia.com

CompTIA® Strata IT Fundamentals

Exam prep to provide IT support within an organization

X Certification

National/No

Computing Technology


www.comptia.com

Correctional Officers

Credential and CE for detention center and jail personnel

X X Certification State/Yes MD Police & Correctional

Training Commission www.dpscs.state.md.us

Cosmetologist/ Manicurist

Credential for hair, skin, and nail care professionals

X License State/Yes MD State Board of

Cosmetologists www.dllr.state.md.us/license/cos

Counselor CE for counseling professionals

X License State/Yes MD Board of Professional

Counselors www.dhmh.maryland.gov/bopc

CPR & First Aid

Credential and CE for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – First Aid

X X Certification National/No American Heart

Association www.heart.org

Cyber Security Credential for network penetration testers


No EC Council www.eccouncil.org

*Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)

Credential for those within the acquisition workforce

X Certification National/No Department of Defense www.dau.mil/

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Description

Pre-Lic. Cert

Con Ed



Dental Assistant

Credential to perform duties to support dental patient care

X License State/Yes MD Board of Dental

Examiners http://dhmh.maryland.gov/dental

Dental Hygienist

CE for those that provide dental hygiene in dental offices


Examiners

http://dhmh.maryland.gov/dental

Dental Radiology

Exam prep for Dental Radiation Health and Safety exam

X Certification National/No Dental Assistant National

Board www.danb.org

Dentist CE for licensed oral care doctors


Examiners

http://dhmh.maryland.gov/dental

Developmental Disability Worker

Credential for those who care for developmentally disabled adults

X Certification State/Yes

MD Dept. of Health & Mental

Hygiene/Developmental Disability Administration

http://dda.dhmh.maryland.gov

Dog Grooming Credential for certified dog groomer

X Certification National/No National Dog Grooming

Association www.nationaldoggroomers.com

Driver Improvement/ Point System

CE required for persons who accumulate excessive points on their driver’s license

X Certification State/Yes MD Motor Vehicle


http://www.nationaldoggroomers.com/

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Description

Pre-Lic. Cert

Con Ed



Driver's Education, Instructor Certification

Credential for persons teaching driver's education

X Certification State/Yes MD Motor Vehicle

Administration

www.mva.maryland.gov

Driver's Education (non-CDL)

Prep course for persons pursuing a driver's license


Administration

www.mva.maryland.gov

EKG Technician

Credential for one who performs electrocardiograph tracings of the heart

X Certification National/No National Healthcareer

Association www.nhanow.com

Electrician

CE for electricians and prep for Electrician Masters License and Electrical Code Update

X X License State/Yes MD Apprenticeship &

Training Council www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/appr/apprc

ouncil.shtml

Electrician (NCCER)

Four-level training to meet NCCER requirements for electricians

X Certification National/No National Council for

Construction Education and Research

www.nccer.org

Electronic Health Records Specialist

Credential for health professionals who work with electronic health records


Association (NHA) www.nhanow.com

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Description

Pre-Lic. Cert

Con Ed



**Emergency Medical Responder

Credential for emergency medical responder lifesaving skills

X Certification National/Yes National Registry of Emergency Medical

Technicians

www.nremt.org/nremt/about/reg_1st_history.asp

Emergency Medical Technician

Credential for the 3 levels of EMTs – Basic, Intermediate, Paramedic

X X Certification State/Yes MD Institute for

Emergency Medical Services Systems

www.miemss.org/

Energy Auditor

Credential and CE for one who conducts a home energy audit

X X Certification National/No Building Performance

Institute (BPI) www.bpi.org/

*Engineer CE for licensed professional engineers

X License National/Yes National Society of

Professional Engineers www.nspe.org/index.html

Environmental Sanitarians

Credential and CE for water, air and land managers

X X Certification State/No MD Department of the

Environment www.mde.state.md.us/

EPA Technician

Credential and CE for those who enforce environmental regulations

X X Certification Federal/No US Environmental Protection Agency

www.epa.gov/

Esthetician Credential for one who will care for and treat the skin


Cosmetology (DLLR) www.dllr.state.md.us/license/cos

http://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/reg_1st_history.asp

http://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/reg_1st_history.asp

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Facility Management Professional (FMP)

Credential for facility management professionals

X Certification National/No International Facility

Management Association (IFMA)

www.ifma.org

Final Cut Pro (Apple Certification)

Level One Credential for mastery of Apple’s non-linear video editing software

X Certification National/No Apple, Inc. http://training.apple.com/certification

Financial Planner (CFP)

Credential and CE for Financial Analysts and Planners

X X Certification National/No Certified Financial Planner Board of

Standards www.cfp.net/

*Firefighter

Credential for members of company organized to fight fires

X Certification State/Yes Maryland Fire & Rescue

Institute www.mfri.org

First Responder

Credential for delivery of advanced first aid to accident or sudden illness victim


National Safety Council

www.nsc.org/

American Red Cross

Fitness Certification/ Fitness Professional

Credential for one who will lead fitness and health activities


No

American Aerobic Association International/

International Sports Medicine Association

http://aaai-ismafitness.com

http://www.ifma.org/

http://www.mfri.org/

http://aaai-ismafitness.com/

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Flagger

Credential to provide traffic control and safety in work zones

X Certification National/Yes American Traffic Safety

Services Assoc. – National Safety Council

www.nsc.org

Food Service Management – (ServSafe®)

Credential for the safe preparation, cooking, and storing of food

X X Certification National/No National Restaurant

Foundation and other Credentialing Groups

www.servsafe.com

Forest Qualified Professional

CE for persons licensed to submit forest stand delineations and write forest conservation plans

X License State/Yes MD Department of Natural Resources

http://drn2.maryland.gov

Fork Lift Certification Credential for one operating a fork lift

X Certification State/Yes MD Occupational Safety


www.osha.gov

*Green Generalist

Credential for one who implements sustainability methods and processes

X Certification State/No MD Technology

Enterprise Institute

www.mtech.umd.edu

HAZ-MAT

Credential for CDL license holder who will transport hazardous material

X X Certification State/Yes MD Occupational Safety


www.osha.gov

http://www.nsc/

http://www.servsafe/

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Heat/Ventilation/Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration (HVACR)

Master prep and CE for HVACR technicians

X License State/Yes

MD State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air

Conditioning, & Refrigeration Contractors

www.dllr.state.md.us/license/hvacr

Home Improvement Contractor

Credential for one owning & operating a home improvement business

X License State/Yes MD Home Improvement

Commission www.dllr.state.md.us/license/mhic

Home Inspector

Credential for one who inspects domiciles for structural or systemic problems

X X License State/Yes

MD Commission of Real Estate Appraisers,

Appraisal Management Companies, and Home

Inspectors

www.dllr.state.md.us/license/reahi

Human Resources Management Certificate

Credential for managers

X Certification National/No American Management

Association (AMA) www.amanet.org

**Income Tax Preparers (Registered)

Exam prep and CE for registered income tax preparers

X X Registration State/Yes MD Board of Individual

Tax Preparers (DLLR)

http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/taxprep/taxpreplic.shtml

Insurance Broker Salesperson

Credential and CE for one who sells property/casualty and health/life insurance policies

X X License State/Yes MD Insurance Administration

http://insurance.maryland.gov

http://www.dllr/

http://www.dllr/

http://www.dllr/

http://www.amanet/

http://www/

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*IPMA Certification

Credential for human resource professional in federal, state and local governments


No

International Personnel Management Association

for Human Resources (IPMA)

http://ipma-hr.org/

J-Standard Soldering Certification

Credential and CE in electrical and electronic soldering assemblies for manufacturing operators

X X Certification National/No

Institute of Interconnecting &

Packaging – Electronic Circuits – Association Connecting Electronic

Industries

www.ipc.org

Land Surveyors CE for licensed Maryland surveyors

X License State/Yes MD Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulations

(DLLR) www.dllr.state.md.us/license/ls

Law Enforcement

Credential and CE for local and/or municipal police officers

X X Certification State/Yes MD Police & Correctional

Training Commission www.dpscs.state.md.us

Lead Paint Maintenance

Credential for one who supervises or performs lead paint abatement and inspection

X License State/Yes MD Department of the

Environment www.mde.state.md.us

LEED Green Associate

Credential for leadership in energy and environmental design

X Certification National/No Green Building

Certification Institute www.gbci.org

http://ipma/

http://www.ipc/

http://www.dllr/

http://www.dpscs/

http://www.mde/

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Lifeguard Credential for one who maintains swimmer safety

X Certification National/No American Red Cross www.redcross.org

*Locksmith Credential for locksmiths and safe technicians

X X Certification National/No Associated Locksmiths of

America (ALOA) www.aloa.org

Machinist

Credentials for metalworking professionals measuring specific processes and levels of competency based on skills standards

X Certification National/No National Institute for Metalworking Skills

https://www.nims-skills.org/web/nims/home

**Maryland Handgun Qualification License

License to purchase, rent, or receive a handgun in Maryland

X License State/Yes MD State Police

http://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/CriminalInvestigationBureau/LicensingDivision/Training/HandgunQualifi

cationLicense.aspx

**Maryland Handgun Wear & Carry Permit

Permit to wear and carry a regulated firearm in Maryland

X X Permit State/Yes MD State Police

http://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/CriminalInvestigationBureau/LicensingDivision/Firearms/WearandCarry

Permit.aspx

**Maryland Taxi Host

Credential required for Baltimore City taxi companies/drivers

X Certification State/Yes City/Yes

MD Tourism Education Foundation &

MD Public Service Commission

www.mdtef.org



http://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/CriminalInvestigationBureau/LicensingDivision/Firearms/WearandCarryPermit.aspx




http://www.mdtef.org/

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Massage Therapist

Credential for one who performs hands-on manipulation of soft body tissue

X X License State/Yes MD Chiropractic Board http://dhmh.maryland.gov/chiropractic

*Master Logger, Maryland

CE for persons licensed to operate timber harvesting in Maryland

X License State/Yes MD Department of

Natural Resources, Forest Service

http://drn2.maryland.gov

MD Board of Nursing Train the Trainer

Credential for case managers and delegating nurses working with assisted living facilities

X Certification State/Yes MD Board of Nursing www.mbon.org

Medical Assistant

Credential for one who provides assistance to nurse and physician in an office setting


Association (NHA) www.nhanow.com

Medical Assistant (Office)

Credential for competency in clinical and administrative healthcare procedures

X Certification National/No American Association of

Medical Assistants www.aama-ntl.org

Medical Coder

Credential for one who assigns codes to medical procedures

X Certification National/No American Health &

Information Management Association

www.ahima.org

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Medical Office Support

Credential for one who provides medical office support



Medical Transcriptionist

Credential for transcribers of medical dictation


Medical Transcription www.themtassist.com

Medicine Aide (includes re-cert)

Credential for nursing assistants to administer medication

X X Certification State/Yes MD Board of Nursing www.mbon.org

Mental Health First Aid

Credential for those wanting to help others who are developing a mental illness or are in crisis

X Certification State/No MD Department of Health and Mental

Hygiene www.mhamd.org/mhfa

Microsoft Cert. Desktop Support Technician

CE for persons certified to support computer infrastructures

X Certification National/No Microsoft www.microsoft.com

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)

CE for persons who design and build technology solutions


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Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (Admin)

CE for persons certified to design & implement computer infrastructures


Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOS)

Credential in Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

X X Certification National/No Microsoft www.microsoft.com

Motorcycle Safety Credential to operate a motorcycle



NABCEP PV Entry Level

CE for persons certified to design, install and operate grid-tied and stand-alone PV Systems

X Certification National/No North American Board of

Certified Energy Practitioners

www.nabcep.org

National Apartment Leasing Professional

Credential for persons who manage apartment complexes

X Certification National/No National Apartment

Association www.naahq.org

**National Incident Management System

Credential for operating any US system of emergency management and incident response

X X Certification National/No FEMA https://training.fema.gov/nims/

https://training.fema.gov/nims/

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Network+ Certification

Credential for one who configures & installs network components



www.comptia.org

Nurse Refresher (All) CE to renew a dormant RN license

X License State/Yes MD Board of Nursing www.mbon.org

Nursing CE for licensed nurses


Occupational Therapist

CE for licensed occupational therapists


Occupational Therapy Practice

www.dhmh.maryland.gov/botp

Ophthalmic Medical Assistant

Credential to assist ophthalmologists with eye exams

X License State/Yes MD Board of Optometry www.dhmh.maryland.gov/optometry

Optician Exam prep for optician certification

X Certification National/No American Board of

Optometry www.dhmh.maryland.gov/optometry

Oracle Certification

Credential in server and database language development


No Oracle Corporation www.oracle.com

OSHA Safety and Health

Credentials for persons involved in safety & health regulations and codes

X X Certification State/No MD Occupational Safety


www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/mosh/

http://www.dhmh.maryland.gov/optometry

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Paralegal

Credential for one who performs legal services sanctioned by federal and state authority

X Certification National/No American Association for

Paralegal Education www.aafpe.org

**Paramedic

Credential for advanced provider of emergency medical care

X X Certification National/Yes National Registry of Emergency Medical

Technicians

www.nremt.org/nremt/about/reg_para_history.asp

**Patient Care Technician

Credential for one who assists with day-to-day patient care



Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Professionals (PEPP)

Credential for pre-hospital professionals who assess and manage ill or injured children

X Certification State/No American Academy of

Pediatrics www.peppsite.com/course.cfm

Personal Trainer Certificate

Credential for one who provides one-on-one fitness instruction

X Certification National/No American Council on

Exercise (ACE) www.acefitness.org

Pesticide Applicator

Credential for storage and application of pesticides


Agriculture http://mda.maryland.gov

https://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/reg_para_history.asp

https://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/reg_para_history.asp

http://www.nhanow.com/

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Pharmacy Technician

Credential for one who assists licensed pharmacists

X Certification State/Yes MD Board of Pharmacy http://dhmh.maryland.gov/pharmacy

Phlebotomy Technician

Credential for one who performs venipuncture for blood specimens

X Certification National/No American Society for

Phlebotomy Technicians www.aspt.org

Physical Therapist CE for licensed physical therapists

X License State/Yes MD Board of Physical

Therapy Examiners http://dhmh.maryland.gov/bphte

Plumber

CE for journeymen & masters and code certification and prep for master’s classes

X X License State/Yes MD State Board of

Plumbing www.dllr.state.md.us/license/pl

Polysomnographic (Sleep) Technician

Credential to work in a sleep center


Sleep Technologists www.aastweb.org

Pool Operator

Credential to maintain proper chemical levels in pools

X X Certification State/Yes MD Department of

Health & Mental Hygiene http://dhmh.maryland.gov

Principles of Education for Healthcare Educators

Credential for first-time CNA instructors

X Certification State/Yes MD Board of Nursing www.mbon.org

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Procurement Professional

Credentials for government procurement professionals (CCPO & CPPB)

X Certification National/No Universal Public

Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC)

www.uppcc.org/certified

Professional Yoga Instructor

Credential for Registered Yoga Instructor status

X Certification National/No Yoga Alliance www.yogaalliance.org

Project Management Credential for project mgmt. professionals

X Certification National/No Project Management

Institute www.pmi.org

Psychologist CE for licensed psychologists


Psychologists http://dhmh.maryland.gov/psych1

**Quality Control Inspector

Credential for Home Energy Efficiency Professionals


Building Performance Institute

& MD DHCD

www.bpi.org/professionals_advanced.a

spx

QuickBooks® Certified User (QBCU)

Exam prep for QuickBooks® proficiency

X Certification National/No Intuit https://quickbookstraining.com/quickb

ooks-certification/certification.html

Radiology Technician CE for certified radiology technicians

X Certification State/No American College of

Radiology www.acr.org

http://www.uppcc.org/certified/

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Real Estate Appraiser

Credential and CE for persons appraising real estate property

X X License State/Yes

MD Commission of Real Estate Appraisers,

Appraisal Management Companies, and Home

Inspectors

www.dllr.state.md.us/license/reahi

Real Estate Broker/Sales

Credential and CE for persons selling real estate property

X X License State/Yes MD Real Estate

Commission www.dllr.state.md.us/license/mrec

Red Cross Babysitter Training

Young adult prep for Red Cross babysitter certificate


Refrigeration Transition & Recovery

Credential to handle CFC refrigerants

X Certification Federal/No Any EPA-approved

provider www.epa.gov

Registered Nurse Case Manager/Delegating Nurse in Assisted Living

Credential for RN working as case managers or delegating nurses w/medication techniques in assisted living facilities


Reiki Certification

Credential for practitioner of holistic natural healing

X Certification National/No Reiki Plus www.reikiplus.com

http://www.dllr/

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Respiratory Therapist

Credential for those that evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders

X License State/Yes

MD Board of Physicians

(DHMH)

www.mbp.state.md.us

Safety Inspector, MD State

Credential for one who inspects equipment and vehicles to ensure compliance with state safety regulations

X License State/Yes MD State Police -

Automotive Safety Enforcement Division

www.mdsp.maryland.gov

SCUBA Diving

Credential for one who operates self -contained underwater breathing apparatuses


No Professional Association

of Diving Instructors www.padi.com

Social Worker CE for licensed social workers

X License State/Yes MD Board of Social Work

Examiners http://dhmh.maryland.gov/bswe

Society for Human Resource Management

Credential for human resource managers

X Certification National/No Society for Human

Resource Management www.shrm.org

*Speech/Language Pathologists/ Audiologists

CE for licensed audiologists and speech/language pathologists

X License State/Yes

MD Board of Examiners for Audiologists and

Speech-Language Pathologists

http://dhmh.maryland.gov/boardsahs

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Sports Nutrition Consultant

Credential for one who provides athletes with proper diet and nutrition information


No American Aerobic

Association International http://aaai-ismafitness.com

Stationary Engineer Exam prep for stationary engineer

X License State/Yes MD Board of Stationary

Engineers www.dllr.state.md.us/license/stateng

Sterile Processing Technician

CE for certified sterile processing technicians


International Association of Healthcare Central

Service Material Management

www.iahcsmm.org

Surgical Technician Credential for one who supports surgical teams

X X Certification National/No Liaison Council for

Certification of Surgical Technicians

www.nbstsa.org

Teacher Initial teacher credential

X X Certification State/No MD State Board of

Education www.marylandpublicschools.org

Technician of Alcohol Mngt. (TAM)

Credential for one who dispenses or sells liquor

X X Certification State/No MD State Licensed

Beverage Association www.mslba.org

Temporary Traffic Control Manager

Credential for one who provides temporary traffic control

x Certification State/Yes MD State Highway

Administration www.roads.maryland.gov

http://www.roads.maryland.gov/

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**Training for Intervention ProcedureS (TIPS®)

Credential for the responsible service and sale of alcohol

X Certification State/Yes MD State Liquor Licensing

Board (Comptroller of MD)

www.marylandtaxes.com

Travel Agent

Credential for those who handle travel arrangements

X Certification National/No The Travel Institute www.thetravelinstitute.com

Veterinarian CE for licensed veterinarians


Agriculture www.mda.maryland.gov/vetboard

Visible Emissions Technician

Credential to perform tests on vehicle exhaust systems

X X Certification National/No National Center for

Vehicle Emissions Control and Safety

www.colostate.edu/depts/ncvecs/ncvecs1.html

VMware Certified Professional

Credential for one who manages VMware products


No VMware

http://mylearn.vmware.com/portals/ certification/

Wastewater Treatment Tech./Mgnr.

Credential to work in water and water treatment plants

X X License State/Yes Board of Water &

Wastewater Systems Operators

www.mde.state.md.us

*WaterART Certification

Credential for the aquatics and fitness industries

x Certification International/

No WaterART Fitness

International www.waterart.org

http://www.marylandtaxes.com/

http://www.waterart.org/

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Water Safety Instructor

Credential for teaching swimming


Wedding Planner Credential for wedding and event planning

X Certification National/No Wedding Planning

Institute www.weddingplanninginstitute.com

Welder Credential for welders

X Certification National/No American Welding

Society www.aws.org

**Wilderness First Responder

Credential for critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations

X Certification National/No National Outdoor Leadership School

http://www.nols.edu/wmi/courses/wfr.shtml

*Zero enrollments in FY15

**New Program in FY15



Appendix E

Maryland Community Colleges

Allegany College of Maryland 301-784-5277 www.allegany.edu/ce

Anne Arundel Community College 410-777-2325 www.aacc.edu/coned

Baltimore City Community College 410-659-6723 www.bccc.edu

Carroll Community College 410-386-8100 www.carrollcc.edu/Programs-and-Courses/Non-Credit-Programs/

Cecil College 410-287-6060 x611 www.cecil.edu/Continuing-Education

Chesapeake College 410-827-5834 www.chesapeake.edu/continuing_ed/

College of Southern Maryland 301-934-7766 www.csmd.edu

Community College of Baltimore Co. 443-840-4777 www.ccbcmd.edu/coned

Frederick Community College 301-846-2400 http://www.frederick.edu/workforce-continuing-education.aspx

Garrett College 301-387-3770 www.garrettcollege.edu/coned

Hagerstown Community College 240-500-2336 www.hagerstowncc.edu/coned

Harford Community College 443-412-2376 www.harford.edu/cet/

Howard Community College 443-518-1700 www.howardcc.edu/coned

Montgomery College 240-567-5188 www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/

Prince George's Community College 301-546-0417 https://www.pgcc.edu/Programs_and_Courses/Continuing_Education_Offerings.aspx

Wor-Wic Community College 410-334-2815 http://www.worwic.edu/Academics/ContinuingEducation.aspx

Maryland Association of Community Colleges 60 West Street, Suite 200 Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Phone: (410) 974-8117

Documents

Report on Non-credit Continuing Education, Licensure