We understand that facing a career transition can be challenging so we are here to help. With your valuable skills and experience gained as a federal worker, now is the time to retool your federal work experience into opportunity. At Frederick Community College, targeted programs and courses are designed to help you leverage your existing strengths and acquire new skills, allowing you to ground your expertise in the strengths where you excel and embark on a successful new career path. Explore the resources below to discover how we can support your next chapter.
Enroll in affordable, flexible trainings at Fredrick Community College
Short-term Training Program Opportunities
FCC offers a wide range of certificates and degrees. The programs listed below can be completed in less than a year, and these industries are regularly hiring in our region.
| Program |
Duration (Approx) |
Classes start |
MD Median Salary |
Sample Job Titles |
Biotechnology Boot Camp
(non-credit) |
1 month |
Jan 2026 |
$51,430 |
Biological Technician, Associate Scientist, Biostatistician |
CompTIA A+
(non-credit) |
5 months |
Oct 2025, Jan 2026, Feb 2026 |
$61,450 |
IT Support Technician, Technical Support Specialist |
CompTIA Network+ and Security+
(non-credit) |
9 months |
Mar 2026, Jun 2026 |
$107,690 |
Network Technician, Network Engineer, Security Administrator |
Emergency Management
(Academic Certificate) |
1 year |
Flexible schedule, online |
$60,700 |
Emergency Management Specialist, Disaster Recovery Manager, Emergency Planner |
Medical Coding
(non-credit) |
6 months |
Jan 2026, Mar 2026, Jul 2026 |
$59,990 |
Certified Medical Coder (CPC) |
Paralegal
(Academic Certificate) |
1 year |
Jan 2026 |
$64,940 |
Paralegal |
Real Estate in Maryland
(non-credit) |
3 months |
Jan 2026, Mar 2026, May 2026 |
$49,300 |
Real Estate Agent, Leasing Agent |
Surgical Technology
(Associate Degree) |
1 year
(Completable for individuals who have met the required prerequisite) |
Jan 2026 |
$60,700 |
Surgical Technologist, Operating Room Technician, Scrub Tech |
*Source: U.S. Department of Labor CareerOneStop.
Scholarships & Aid
We’re here to help - FCC offers financial assistance opportunities for eligible students including local, state, and federal scholarships. Contact [email protected] for more information.