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 |
Jul 2025 |
$51,430 |
Biological Technician, Associate Scientist, Biostatistician |
CompTIA A+
(non-credit) |
5 months |
Aug 2025 |
$61,450 |
IT Support Technician, Technical Support Specialist |
CompTIA Network+ and Security+
(non-credit) |
9 months |
Oct 2025 |
$107,690 |
Network Technician, Network Engineer, Security Administrator |
Emergency Management
(Academic Certificate) |
1 year |
Aug 2025, flexible schedule, online |
$60,700 |
Emergency Management Specialist, Disaster Recovery Manager, Emergency Planner |
IT BootCamp
(non-credit) |
1-3 months |
July-Oct 2025 |
$86,980 |
Computer Network Support Specialist, IT Support Specialist, Cybersecurity Specialist |
Medical Coding
(non-credit) |
6 months |
Jun 2025 |
$59,990 |
Certified Medical Coder (CPC) |
Paralegal
(Academic Certificate) |
1 year |
Aug 2025 |
$64,940 |
Paralegal |
Real Estate in Maryland
(non-credit) |
3 months |
Sep 2025 |
$49,300 |
Real Estate Agent, Leasing Agent |
Surgical Technology
(Associate Degree) |
1 year (Completable for individuals who have met the required prerequisite) |
Aug 2025 |
$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 FinancialAid@frederick.edu for more information.