Learn It Online. Online Classes & Certificates

Learn It Online

Online Classes & Certificates

Frederick Community College offers flexibility, convenience and accessibility of online and hybrid* courses through its online learning program. From office administration and accounting to website design and grant writing, FCC’s online course selections include individual classes, specialized training and certificate programs specially designed to meet the needs of today’s busy student. Online courses are delivered through partnerships with Harford and Hagerstown Community Colleges and through Ed2Go and UGotClass, industry leaders in online learning for adults. With 24-7 access to classes and technical support, enrollment in these programs allows participants to learn within the dynamic online environment. Register today for upcoming courses. See back page for enrollment information. *A blend of classroom and online learning.

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Individual Courses Classes in Partnership with Harford Community College

FCC Classes in Partnership with Hagerstown Community College

Ed2Go Classes Start Your Own Business

SMB302 Starting an Import/Export Business In today’s economy, an import/export business could be your ideal choice for a small business. A small company can profitably sell abroad what it markets, and goods imported from overseas can be offered for sale in the U.S. for a substantial markup. Unlike manufacturing or a storefront, an import/export business offers an inexpensive entry into owning your own business. There may even be the advantage of international travel. Students determine what products to offer, learn where to locate suppliers and outlets for their products and are introduced to government regulations concerning import/export. For additional information, visit http://www.harford. edu/faculty/WFlood/. Prerequisite: Internet expertise assumed. Textbook required. This is a Blackboard online course. 29 hrs., Fees: $129 + book

Cisco Certified Network Associate

ONL551 Get Paid to Travel Do you love to travel and enjoy working with individuals? A career as a professional tour director, tour guide, and cruise host may be the job for you! Tour directors are hired to escort local, domestic, and international tours and cruises. Learn everything you need to start your new and exciting career in travel. We will cover group tour procedures, documentation, and handling emergencies. Gain information on full and part-time career opportunities, as well as prospective employers and much, much more. 6 weeks, Fees: $109

SMB308 Instant Incomes: How to Create a Second Income Out of Thin Air If you are laid off, between jobs, or just want to be your own boss, this course is for you! Learn how to create a recession-proof income without being a marketing genius or super salesperson. This class introduces you to a myriad of ways to earn money from home, nearly overnight, and without needing to be a marketing or sales expert to succeed. Online and offline business opportunities are presented that can be run from anywhere, are portable, and require little or no budget to begin. For additional information regarding this course, visit http://www.harford.edu/faculty/WFlood/. Prerequisite: Internet expertise assumed. Textbook required (see website). This is a Blackboard online course. 29 hrs., Fees: $129 + book SMB301 Starting a Virtual Assistant Business A virtual assistant offers administrative and office support services to companies over the Internet. Learn how to establish and successfully grow a virtual assistant business, including how to locate customers, set fees, and develop client contracts. For additional information regarding this course, visit http://www. harford.edu/faculty/WFlood/. Prerequisite: Internet expertise assumed. Textbook required (see website). This is a Blackboard online course. 29 hrs., Fees: $129 + book SMB303 Basic Real Estate Investing Learn how to use real estate investing to build personal wealth, techniques for locating bargain properties and motivated sellers, acquiring property with creative financing, locating sources of cash, fixing up properties, handling tenants, and selling properties. For additional information regarding this course, visit http://www. harford.edu/faculty/WFlood/. Prerequisite: Internet expertise assumed. Textbook required. This is a Blackboard online course. This is NOT a Real Estate continuing education course. 29 hrs., Fees: $129 + book

Frederick Community College offers CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification preparation through a four course series in partnership with Hagerstown Community College. Courses are offered in a blended learning format to provide flexibility in earning your CCNA certification. Courses are consecutive and must be completed in order. Courses 1 & 2 are offered in the fall semester, 3 & 4 are offered in the spring. Student must have A+ or equivalent experience either in class or work. Most class lessons, materials, and labs are accessed via the web; however, students and instructor will interact at scheduled times via online classroom and will be required to attend 2 required Saturday meetings. Questions? Please contact Jack Drooger, Jr. for program details and prerequisite information. Phone 301.790.2800 Ext.453, email [email protected]. CCO110 CCNA: Networking 1 Participants are introduced to the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The OSI and TCP layered models are used to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services alayers in conjunction with the Cisco Networking Academy. The principles and structure of IPv4 and v6 addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. Introductory router/switch device configuration skills are also included. Prerequisites: A+ certification or equivalent work experience. (Textbook Required). 70 hrs., Tuition: $150, Fees: $363, Total: $513 +book  CCO111 CCNA: Networking 2 Examine the architecture, components, and operation of routers, and apply the principles of routing and routing protocols. Students analyze, configure, verify, and troubleshoot the primary routing protocols of EIGRP and OSPF using IPv4 and v6. By the end of this course, students will be able to recognize and correct common routing issues and problems. Offered in conjunction with the Cisco Networking Academy. Required: CCNA Networking 1. (Textbook Required). Networking 1 must be successfully completed to enroll in the Networking 2 course. 70 hrs., Tuition: $150, Fees: $363, Total: $513 +book  CCO112 CCNA: Networking 3 This course provides a comprehensive, theoretical, and practical approach to learning the technologies and protocols needed to design and implement a converged switched network. Students learn about the hierarchical network design model and how to select devices for each layer. The course explains how to configure a switch for basic functionality and how to implement Virtual LANs, VTP, Inter-VLAN routing, and Spanning Tree Protocol in a converged network. In conjunction with the Cisco Networking Academy, students also develop the knowledge and skills necessary to implement a WLAN in a small to medium network. Student must have taken Networking 2 before registering into this course. 70 hrs., Tuition: $150, Fees: $363, Total: $513  CCO113 CCNA: Networking 4 This course covers the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in Enterprise Networks. Students learn how to implement and configure common data link protocols and how to apply WAN security concepts, principles of traffic, access control and addressing services. Natural Address Translation (NAT) and DHCP services are also covered. Student must have taken Networking 3 before registering into this course. 70 hrs., Tuition: $150, Fees: $363, Total: $513 

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ONL241 Starting a Nonprofit This highly interactive, hands-on course is ideal for anyone who is interested in forming a new nonprofit, converting an informal group to tax-exempt status, or reorganizing an existing organization. Learn practical how-to information about incorporation, organization and other issues pertinent to anyone involved with a nonprofit start-up. Learn how to incorporate, select a board of directors, write by-laws, craft a mission statement, obtain tax-exempt status, develop a budget, create a marketing plan, explore fundraising options, and more. 6 weeks, Fees: $109 ONL240 Starting a Consulting Practice This course is designed to help those who wish to set up a consulting practice get started. Learn the complete process of starting and operating a consulting practice beginning with the business start-up process, including issues such as licensing and legalities. Develop a complete business plan that details finances, pricing policies, contracting and marketing. The course concludes with a discussion of record-keeping and tax concerns. 6 weeks, Fees: $109

Financial Management ONL149 Introduction to Quickbooks 2012 Use the power of QuickBooks 2012 software to take control of your business accounting! In these lessons, you’ll learn how to set up a chart of accounts, pay bills, invoice customers, create receipts, and reconcile your checking account. In addition, you’ll discover how to track your accounts payable and receivable, manage your assets, control inventory and generate estimates and reports. QuickBooks is designed for small to midsized businesses that want to incorporate powerful, effective software with a traditional approach to accounting. Whether you’re new to Quickbooks or have already used earlier versions of this accounting software program, this course will equip you to quickly and efficiently gain control over the financial aspects of your business. 6 weeks, Fees: $139 ONL310 A to Z Grant Writing A to Z Grant Writing is an invigorating and informative course that will equip you with the skills and tools you need to enter the field of grant writing. You’ll learn how to raise needed funds by discovering how and where to look for potential funders who are a good match for your organization. You’ll also learn how to network and develop true partnerships with a variety of funders, how to organize a successful grant writing campaign, and how to put together a complete proposal package. 6 weeks, Fees: $109

ONL317 Advanced Grant Proposal Writing In this course, an experienced grant writer will show you how to research and write winning proposals that get funded. Learn what to do–and, more importantly what not to do–on every part of your proposal. Gain a full understanding of the criteria funders use to determine whether your grant proposal gets funded or rejected. You’ll discover a number of significant finishing touches that can give your project the edge over others. You’ll know the best type of paper to use, which buzzwords to include, which fonts work best, and which types of graphics and formatting techniques will make your proposal more competitive. 6 weeks, Fees: $109

ONL370 Effective Selling The goal of Effective Selling is not to teach you how to make a sale today, but to help you discover how you can easily convert a potential customer into a long term asset. Effective Selling will help you lay the groundwork for repeat business and your future success. In sales, there are no quick fixes. However, with the knowledge, planning skills, communication techniques, and the understanding of human nature that you will gain from this course, your sales will grow as if by magic. 6 weeks, Fees: $109

ONL320 Get Grants In this course, two experts who have raised millions of dollars in grant money tell you how to develop successful, fundable grants. Learn to recognize what makes a project attractive to a funding agency and see how to create a compelling case. In just a few weeks, you’ll be prepared to convert an idea into a complete, well-developed package. Discover how to target the best funding agencies for your project and learn insider secrets for approaching them in the right way. Highly recommended for development professionals, educators, non-profit agency staff members or volunteers and anyone else involved in fundraising for a large or small organization. 6 weeks, Fees: $109

ONL325 Fundamentals of Supervision and Management If you have recently been promoted to a supervisory or management position or want to learn how to become a more effective manager, this course will help you master the basics of business by learning the language of management. Discover the people skills required to motivate and delegate, and explore tools for solving problems and resolving conflicts. 6 weeks, Fees: $109

ONL319 Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant Learn how you can use a basic knowledge of grant or proposal writing to become an expert in the grant consulting field. Your instructor, a national grant consulting veteran, will provide you with easy-to-follow instructions that you can use to start your own home-based business. You’ll learn what services to offer, how to find clients, and how to set your fees. This is one field where your creative writing skills can literally touch thousands of people and make a true difference in their quality of life. 6 weeks, Fees: $109

Marketing, Networking & Sales ONL205 Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring Discover small business marketing strategies that can help you attract attention, woo your target audience, grow your customer base and expand your profits–all for little or no money. Learn about cost-effective strategies including strategic partnerships, local marketing, search engine optimization, social networking, email marketing, lead generation and niche marketing. 6 weeks, Fees: $109 ONL321 Marketing Your Nonprofit Learn how to use powerful marketing techniques to compete more effectively for customers, donors, members, and volunteers. You’ll also learn how to persuade the media to communicate your organization’s message and further the ideals and goals of your organization. 6 weeks, Fees: $109 ONL322 Nonprofit Fundraising Essentials Find out what fundraising is and the role it plays in the nonprofit world. Acquire the basics of fundraising for nonprofit organizations, from annual and special fund drives to more advanced projects involving corporate and foundation relations, major gifts, and planned giving. 6 weeks, Fees: $109

Leadership, Management & Communication Skills

ONL326 Fundamentals of Supervision and Management 2 Learn how to be a more effective manager or supervisor. Learn how you can develop your interpersonal skills by understanding and dealing with the various people issues that arise in the workplace. We’ll discuss review the various personality traits such as emotional intelligence, the need for power, conscientiousness, agreeableness, and more and how they impact the ability to get the job done. You’ll develop a plan of action to improve both your interpersonal skills and your work relationships. 6 weeks, Fees: $109 ONL501 Administrative Assistant Fundamentals This course will help you discover and master the essentials of managerial and staff support, information and records management, communications technology, travel and meeting coordination, space planning, and office ergonomics. You’ll become an indispensable member of your team by identifying opportunities and implementing solutions to turn your office into a high productivity machine. This course may help you prepare for the internationally recognized Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) and Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) exams offered by the International Association of Administrative Professionals. 6 weeks, Fees: $109 ONL502 Administrative Assistant Applications Gain the skills and knowledge you’ll need to prepare for the Certified Administrative Professional exam and begin a rewarding career as an administrative assistant. Discover how time management, accounting, business law, organizational behavior and management affect administrative assistant responsibilities and activities. Learn the basics of accounting, including the general ledger and key accounting terms, and see how financial statements and controls help keep your organization moving in a positive direction. Understand the fundamentals of business law, contracts, and the principalagency relationship; discover ethics and organizational politics; and understand the basics of human resources management. Learn about key management functions such as planning, control, motivation, and organization, discover how to increase creativity, and find out how marketing differs from sales. Learn the basics of operations management. It is strongly suggested that students take ONL501 Administrative Assistant Fundamentals before taking this course. 6 weeks, Fees: $109

Accounting, Bookkeeping, Tax Preparation ONL223 Accounting Fundamentals Learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, while also learning how to analyze and record financial transactions, as well as prepare various financial reports at the end of the fiscal period. Accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes, and various common banking activities will be discussed. We’ll cover all the bases from writing checks to preparing an income statement and closing out accounts at the end of each fiscal period. 6 weeks, Fees: $109 ONL224 Accounting Fundamentals II This course builds on the knowledge you gained in our Accounting Fundamentals course to provide you with a solid understanding of corporate accounting practices. You’ll be able to analyze transactions and prepare various corporate financial reports. You’ll also gain practical experience working with dividends, plant assets, depreciation, accrued revenue and expenses, retained earnings, stockholders’ equity, and more. 6 weeks, Fees: $109

Real Estate SMB303 Basic Real Estate Investing Learn how to use real estate investing to build personal wealth, techniques for locating bargain properties and motivated sellers, acquiring property with creative financing, locating sources of cash, fixing up properties, handling tenants, and selling properties. For additional information regarding this course, visit http://www. harford.edu/faculty/WFlood/. Prerequisite: Internet expertise assumed. Textbook required. This is a Blackboard online course. This is NOT a Real Estate continuing education course. 29 hrs., Fees: $129 + book

Computer Skills & Software ONL358 CompTIA® Network+ Certification Prep 1 This course will help you prepare to take and pass the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. Learn about topologies, the OSI Seven-Layer model, protocol suites, modern network operating systems, network hardware, cabling standards, remote connectivity, Internet connections, network troubleshooting, and more. 6 weeks, Fees: $139 ONL350 Basic A+ Certification Prep Time to roll up those sleeves and dive inside the personal computer! The Basic CompTIA A+ Certification Prep course teaches you about the hardware common to virtually every personal computer, including microprocessors, RAM, power supplies, motherboards, BIOS, CMOS, the expansion bus, and input/output devices. This course gives you the knowledge upon which you’ll base the rest of your CompTIA A+ certification studies for the exams that debuted in late 2006. 6 weeks, Fees: $139

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ONL351 Intermediate CompTIA A+ Certification Prep The Intermediate CompTIA A+ Certification Prep course picks up where the Basic course left off, taking you right into the PC. You’ll start with detailed information on installing and configuring hard drives and removable drives, and then spend the rest of the course knee-deep in Windows. You’ll learn about the operating system from installation to operations, maintenance to troubleshooting. The course finishes with an in-depth look into installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting printers. This course takes you through the second of the three steps you need to become both a highly competent PC tech and a CompTIA A+ certified technician, 2009 style. 6 weeks, Fees: $139 ONL352 Advanced CompTIA A+ Certification Prep The Advanced CompTIA A+ Certification Prep course focuses on fun technology. You’ll learn everything you need to know to select, install, and service video, sound, and portable computers. The course teaches networking, both wired and wireless, because every well-rounded tech needs to know it. You’ll learn about security, security, security. Plus you’ll learn my troubleshooting methodology, tried and true in countless computer crises. The Advanced course completes the three-course CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Prep cycle and prepares you for both the 2009 exams and for real life as a PC tech. Let’s get to it! 6 weeks, Fees: $139 ONL360 CompTIA® Security+ Certification Prep 1 CompTIA’s Security+ certificate is widely regarded as the entrylevel certificate for gaining access to this in-demand field. This course, teaches the definitions, structures, and methods that combine to create a secure network environment as well as the common network security protocols and ports in use on secure networks. Emphasis will be on tools and techniques to help you pass the exam and also work as a successful secure network administrator. 6 weeks, Fees: $139 ONL361 CompTIA® Security+ Certification Prep 2 Continue to prepare for the CompTIA® Security+ exam as you review the information you need to pass the test and earn this important certification. Start with a brief review of the Security+ exam and its objectives. Then work through concepts of access control, reviews of key terminology, policy and administration of accounts in a secure environment, managing risk, PKI and the security elements. We’ll discuss tips for taking a CompTIA exam throughout. 6 weeks, Fees: $139 ONL140 Introduction to SQL Learn the key concepts of Structured Query Language (SQL) and gain a solid working knowledge of this powerful and universal database programming language. You’ll learn the basic structure of relational databases, how to read and write simple and complex SQL statements, and advanced data manipulation techniques. 6 weeks, Fees: $139

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ONL157 Intermediate SQL Expand your knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL), the industry standard database programming language. Learn techniques that will enable you to write powerful queries that perform complicated searches and sorts on your data. Master advanced techniques for updating various types of data stored in your tables. Use advanced insertion techniques to add data to your tables and learn how to create, query, and modify temporary tables. And finally, discover how to use string functions to perform complicated searches on strings, how to implement date and time functions to insert and extract portions of a date, and how to create queries that accept input from users. Your new skills with databases will enhance your competitiveness in the technical fields of software development and database administration. 6 weeks, Fees: $139 INT161 Security Awareness Protecting your personal and workplace data is as crucial as protecting your bank account. Hackers, identity thieves and malicious programs roam the Internet searching for easy targets. Learn the fundamentals of information security including key principles, concepts, vulnerabilities, threats and how to counter them. We’ll also cover advanced security awareness topics needed to complete your training to become a “human Firewall.” Students can register at any time during the registration periods listed below and their class will be activated within 2 business days. The certificate of completion will be issued to the registered student only. 1 hr., Fees: $39 ONL148 Keyboarding Learn how to touch-type (type text without looking at your keyboard) with Keyboarding Pro 5, a typing tutorial designed for personal computers. In addition to touch-typing, you’ll learn computer and word processing basics, useful keyboard shortcuts, and posture tips. Whether you’re a beginner or want to improve your keyboarding skills, this class will help you type faster, improve your accuracy, and become more productive. By the end of the course, you’ll know how to touch-type letters, numbers, and symbols; create, save, and edit word processing documents; and successfully take a timed writing test during a job interview. 6 weeks, Fees: $109 ONL160 Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2010 In this course, you’ll learn your way around the new ribbon-based interface and get up and running quickly. Then you’ll focus on the core skills you really need in order to work smarter and faster. You’ll learn how to manage the flood of emails you receive, creating folders and archives so you can always find what you need. Then you’ll discover how to keep track of your contacts and how to use Outlook’s Calendar and Alert features. You’ll also find out how to customize Outlook so it perfectly meets your needs, and you’ll discover how to automate your work with rules. Whether you’re new to Outlook or you’ve been using it for years, you’re sure to learn something useful in every lesson. In just a few weeks, you’ll be a skilled and confident user of this time-saving tool and you’ll never have to worry about missing a meeting, losing an email, or forgetting an important task again! 6 weeks, Fees: $109

ONL158 Mac, iPhone, and iPad Programming The fastest-growing software market today involves mobile applications (apps). Learn to use the free Xcode compiler and the Objective-C programming language to program your own apps. Start with the basic steps to writing any program, then progress to using Xcode–the same compiler that Apple, Microsoft, Adobe, and many other companies use to write programs and applications. Explore examples and perform simple coding exercises to build your confidence using Xcode and Objective-C. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to find your way around Xcode and write Objective-C commands, so you’ll be ready to start creating your very own Mac, iPhone, or iPad programs! 6 weeks, Fees: $109

Website Development ONL315 Introduction to Creating WordPress Web Sites Want to build an attractive, sophisticated blog or Web site— without having to learn any special coding? WordPress is the answer you’re looking for! WordPress is one of the world’s most popular Web design tools because it’s free, easy to use, and produces professional results. Get hands-on experience with this powerful tool as you create your own combination WordPress blog and website. You’ll walk through the process from start to finish, mastering everything from planning your content to picking a theme. For WordPress beginners, there’s no easier way to learn the ropes. By the end of the course, you’ll know how to use WordPress confidently to launch and maintain your own blog or interactive website. 6 weeks, Fees: $109 ONL330 Creating WordPress Websites II Learn how to build content management websites and blogs with WordPress.org, the world’s most popular Web page publisher. Online visitors will be able to comment on your articles, fill out forms and applications, buy your products, and even make appointments. Master each step, from selecting a domain name and a hosting company to installing WordPress and creating pages. Discover how to insert images and multimedia, create a user-friendly navigation system, and take advantage of the dynamic add-on features known as plug-ins. Explore how to turn your website into an e-commerce powerhouse and improve search engine page results. Learn some HTML and CSS coding to customize your site’s look and feel. 6 weeks, Fees: $109 ONL101 Creating Web Pages (HTML) Learn how to design, create, and post your very own site on the World Wide Web. Discover low-cost marketing techniques and search engine strategies. 6 weeks, Fees: $109 ONL141 Creating Web Pages–Level 2 Students build on their HTML skills. In this practical, project-oriented course, students discover how to use tables to create fresh, innovative, and unconventional arrangements of text, colors and graphics. Incorporate audio into a site, and find out how frames can improve site navigation and turn drab pages into stunning works of art. Learn how to make a web site more interactive through the use of forms, and learn how formatting pages with Cascading Style Sheets can save hours of time and effort. 6 weeks, Fees: $109

Certificate Programs Speed Spanish

Online Mobile Marketing

Online Social Media for Business

ONL451 Speed Spanish Imagine you speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Now you can with Speed Spanish! Designed for anyone who wants to learn Spanish pronto. Learn six easy recipes for joining Spanish words together to form sentences. In no time at all, you’ll be able to go into any Spanish speaking situation and converse in Spanish. ¡Qué Bueno! 6 weeks, Fees: $109

The way consumers are interacting with brands and connecting to the world is changing because of mobiles. Find out about locationbased marketing, mobile payments, QR codes, applications, and mobile coupons. You will learn how mobile marketing can increase your capabilities to retain current customers and gain new ones. Courses can be taken individually. Upon completion of all 3 courses a certificate will be issued from UGotClass.

Discover the new principles of communication that apply across all networks, how these specific social networks work, and the possible uses for your organization. Find out what you can be doing, what you should be doing, and take back a plan to integrate social networks into your communication and marketing. Courses can be taken individually. Upon completion of all 3 courses a certificate will be issued from UGotClass.

ONL452 Speed Spanish II Have you ever seen a non-native speaking Spanish fluently? Were you impressed? Would you like to become more conversational and more comfortable in Spanish-speaking situations? Now you can. Our Speed Spanish courses are unlike any other Spanish classes you may have ever taken. You’ll see words, hear them pronounced properly, and be granted plenty of opportunities to practice your pronunciation. Then, you’ll learn several clever recipes that you can use to glue the words together into sentences. Enroll in Speed Spanish II, and you’ll see an immediate improvement in your Spanish fluency from the very first lesson. 6 weeks, Fees: $109

LRN205 Online Mobile Marketing Certificate Register for all 3 courses at the series price. All 3 courses must be completed in one semester. Courses can be taken individually at the price listed for each class. See page 50 for registration instructions for UGotClass online classes. • LRN105 Introduction to Mobile Marketing • LRN106 Creating Cell Phone Apps for Your Business • LRN107 Advanced Mobile Marketing 12 weeks, Series Fees: $595

ONL454 Speed Spanish III Master your ability to speak, understand, and read Spanish by taking the final installment in our unique three-part Speed Spanish learning series. In this advanced-level course, you’ll learn the final six recipes that will serve as templates to help you create any Spanish sentence you want. Guided practice will include lots of new vocabulary, pronunciation, and speed drills, as well as in-depth study of Spanish parts of speech to help you speak and understand Spanish in a snap. The goal of this course is not just learning the recipes—it’s also to help you use them spontaneously so that you’ll never be at a loss for words! 6 weeks, Fees: $109

Photography ONL153 Secrets of Better Photography Online Designed for both film and digital photographers, this course is filled with tips and tricks to help you take better photographs. You will learn the basic technology that all cameras use, and you will receive helpful information on exposure and lighting. You will also explore strategies for taking excellent photos in all types of situations, including portraiture, landscape, macro and still life. 6 weeks, Fees: $109

Test Prep ONL345 Praxis I Preparation Are you a prospective teacher who needs to pass the Praxis Exam? If so, this is the course for you! You’ll develop all the skills you need as we review and prepare for everything the test includes. You’ll improve your reading, writing, and math skills so that you’ll be ready to pass all three parts of the Praxis I. You’ll learn useful test-taking strategies and get plenty of practice test questions. You’ll even have the opportunity to take full-length practice tests. 6 weeks, Fees: $109  

LRN105 Introduction to Mobile Marketing More than half of U.S. consumers who have made purchases on their smartphones have done so in response to mobile marketing messages. Smartphone sales will exceed 420 million in 2011. Analysts forecast these sales will surpass 1 billion by the end of 2016. The way consumers are interacting with brands and connecting to the world is changing because of mobiles. Find out about location-based marketing, mobile payments, QR codes, applications, and mobile coupons. You will learn how mobile marketing can increase your capabilities to retain current customers and gain new ones. See page 50 for registration instructions for UGotClass online classes. 4 weeks, Fees: $195 LRN106 Creating Cell Phone Apps for your Business (non-technical course) Cell phone apps are the latest way smart businesses are reaching their customers. Smart organizations are investing in building cell phone apps for their businesses. We will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how non-technical users can build, deploy and market smartphone applications across Android, iPhone and Blackberry platforms. The course is ideal for business owners and executives who want to understand how smartphone applications can be inexpensively built, and also for technical users who want to understand how to quickly deploy smartphone applications. See page 50 for registration instructions for UGotClass online classes. 4 weeks, Fees: $245 LRN107 Advanced Mobile Marketing Gain the knowledge needed to implement a mobile marketing plan for your organization. Find out about proximity marketing, mobile marketing metrics, and developing a mobile marketing campaign. Learn how to promote your app on the web, build a landing page for your app, and advanced tracking of your application usage. Then take home a blueprint for creating guidelines and standards for your mobile marketing effort, and how to measure its success. See page 50 for registration instructions for UGotClass online classes. 4 weeks, Fees: $245

LRN201 Social Media for Business Certificate Register for all 3 courses at the series price. All 3 courses must be completed in one semester. Courses can be taken individually at the price listed for each class. See page 50 for registration instructions for UGotClass online classes. LRN100 Introduction to Social Media • LRN102 Marketing Using Social Media • LRN101 Integrating Social Media in Your Organization 12 weeks, Series Fees: $495 LRN100 Introduction to Social Media Learn what social networks are and their role in your business and personal life. Find out the top sites and how businesses are using the sites for communication, customer retention, branding, marketing, market research, needs assessment and serving customers and clients. Explore the options for your organization. Let your instructor guide your exploration of Facebook and YouTube. For anyone interested in social networks. Instructor Jennifer Selke is a nationally known speaker. She speaks at national conferences on the subject of social networks, writes articles on the subject, and conducts webinars for professionals on the topic. The seat-time for this course is about a 10-hour commitment. See page 50 for registration instructions for UGotClass online classes. 4 weeks, Fees: $195 LRN102 Marketing Using Social Media Develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization using social networks. Let your instructor guide you in exploring major social networks, including Twitter, LinkedIn, and blogging. Learn quick, easy ways to use Twitter, blogs and LinkedIn to engage your customers or clients and keep them interested in your organization or business. You’ll find out the advantages and disadvantages of each, and learn what’s right for your work and kind of organization. Instructor Suzanne Kart is director of marketing for a national association, and writes and speaks on the topic. The seattime for this course is about a 10-hour commitment. See page 50 for registration instructions for UGotClass online classes. 4 weeks, Fees: $195 LRN101 Integrating Social Media in Your Organization Find out what you can be doing, what you should be doing, and take back a plan to integrate social networks into your communication and marketing. Take away a practical strategy and techniques for implementing social networks for your organization or business. Learn how to create your own private social network using Ning, work socially using Google Docs and calendars, and move your web site to an interactive Web 2.0 site. Learn to choose which social network tools are right for your situation, and then integrate them into your web site to develop a social networking strategy for your organization. Instructor Jennifer Selke is a nationally known expert, speaker and consultant in the area of social media. The seat-time for this course is about a 10-hour commitment. See page 50 for registration instructions for UGotClass online classes. 4 weeks, Fees: $195

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Mail: Make checks payable to: Frederick Community College. Mail to FCC, Attn: Cashier, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702.

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*By signing, I accept & agree to abide by the policies and regulations of Frederick Community College including the Student Code of Conduct. See www.frederick.edu for student policies and procedures. I furthermore certify that the information provided on this form is correct. B One-time fee/term (Jul1-Dec31 or Jan1-Jun30)

Frederick Community College makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you have accommodation needs, please call 301.846.2408. To request a sign language interpreter, please call 301.846.2476 (Voice) or 240.575.2366/866.616.7243 (Videophone). Requests for any accommodation should be made at least five working days prior to attending a scheduled event.

Board of Trustees

Debra S. Borden, Chair • David F. Bufter, Vice Chair • Nick Diaz • Gary Fearnow • Doris J. White • Myrna R. Whitworth • Roger A. Wilson

Registration for Online Courses Ed2Go Online Courses

UGotClass/LERN Online Courses

Learn at your own pace in instructor-led online courses. Classes begin on the third Wednesday of every month and are comprised of 12 lessons released every Wednesday and Friday over a 6-week period. The courses are completely web-based and can be accessed from any Internet connection 24 hours a day, seven days a week! For more information, to see a sample class site or to register, go to www.Ed2Go.com/fcconline. Please note, prior to class registration, be sure to review course requirements for each class. Technical Requirements: Internet access, email and Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox browser. To Register: Ed2Go courses require students to first preregister through Ed2Go and then complete the registration process through Frederick Community College.

UGotClass/LERN online certificates and courses are provided by quality colleges and associations with expert instructors. Participate anytime day or evening, from any computer. Classes start the first Monday of the month. Most courses are offered four times a year. Please note, prior to class registration, be sure to review course requirements for each class. New to Online Learning?: LERN’s online learning tutorial begins the week before classes start. Technical Requirements: Internet access with Internet Explorer, Firefox Mozilla, or Safari browser as well as audio software such as Windows Media, Real, or Flash in addition to speakers or headphones to listen to audio. To Register: Follow the two simple steps below.

Step One – Register with Ed2Go • Go to www.Ed2Go.com/fcconline. Select the course topic and class and then click the ENROLL NOW button. • Follow the instructions to enroll with Ed2Go – choosing a username and password to gain entry later into your online classroom. • When asked for payment, click ALREADY PAID. Within one business day you’ll receive an Ed2Go CONFIRMATION email. (You will pay for your course through FCC’s registration department – see below.) • Print the email and complete any additional information.

Step Two – Register with FCC • Fax, mail or bring both the Ed2Go confirmation email AND the completed FCC Continuing Education Registration form (above) with your PAYMENT to FCC’s Enrollment Services Building before the class start date. • You may also register online at www.frederick.edu/register_now/steps_noncredit.aspx

Step One Choose the course from our schedule or go to www.frederick.edu/learnonline to see class options.

Step Two • Complete the FCC registration form and send in with payment. Once enrolled, confirmation is emailed to you. It includes: • directions for setting up password • directions for accessing course For more information about classes and/or the registration process, contact us at [email protected] or call 301.624.2756.