Continuing Education and Workforce Development

Workforce, Career, and Community Education offers a variety of classes to enhance employment opportunities and advancement and foster personal enrichment.

In addition to adult education, parents and guardians can enroll their children ages 6 to 17 in our Kids on Campus program.

Training and Development Solutions by Howard Community College, offered through workforce, career, and community education, provides training for business, nonprofit, and government agencies. Employee training can be held at the company's site or the college’s business training facilities. Existing courses can be taught, or we can create customized training tailored specifically to an organization and its needs.

Hundreds of classroom and distance education courses are available in the following categories:

Apprenticeships

Biomedical Engineering Technology

Construction Management

Electrical 

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 

Help Desk Support Technician

Information Technology 

Licensed Practical Nurse

Software Development

Surgical Technologist

Business and Leadership

Accounting & Finance

 

Business Skills/Writing & Speaking 

Career Preparation

Customer Service

Data Analysis 

Entrepreneurship, Self-Employment & Small Business

Human Resources Management (includes SHRM certification prep)

Leadership & Supervision

Marketing & Social Media

Mediation & Law

Project Management (includes PMP & CAPM certification prep)

Real Estate

Trade Occupations: Certifications & Licenses

Home Inspection

Logistics or Production Technician Certification

Master Watershed Steward Certification

Pre-Apprenticeship Electrical Program

Solar Energy System Inspector

Computers & Information Technology

Computer & Technology Basics

Databases

Desktop, Photo Editing & Graphic Design

IT & Cybersecurity Certifications

IT Help Desk

Office Applications & Office 365

Mobile Technology & Web Development

Networking

Programming

Developmental Disabilities

College Opportunities for Readiness Education (CORE) Program

Early Childhood Education & Child Care

Child Health & Wellness

Core Requirements

Online Credential Boosters Courses

Social-Emotional Learning

English as a Second Language, World Languages & Cultural Competency

ACTFL Proficiency Testing

Critical Languages

Customized English Language Programs

English for Career Preparation

English Institute for F1 Students

English as a Second Language classes for seven levels of ability 

Professional English Programs

Skilled Immigrant Program

Health Care Careers

Advanced Patient Care Skills (Patient Care Technician)

Advanced Pediatric Patient Care Assistant

Cardiac Electrophysiologist Technologist Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

CT & MRI Certificates

Dental Assisting and Radiology

Dental Hygienist Continuing Professional Education

Diagnostic Medical Vascular Sonographer Program

Dispensary Technician

Health Care Interpreter 

Health Information Technology

Medical Assistant

Medical Billing & Coding

Nursing Assistant Instructor Training

Ophthalmic Technician Assistant

Orthopedic Technician Assistant

Pediatric Nursing Assistant

RN Case Manager

Veterinary Assistant

High School Diploma Programs & Adult Basic Skills

Basic Math, Reading & Writing, Science & Social Studies

Career Development

College Readiness

High School Diploma Programs (GED/NEDP) 

Motorcycle Safety (The Rider School)

Absolute Beginner Basic Rider Course

Basic Rider Course

Basic Rider Course 2

Personal Enrichment and 60+

Arts, Crafts & Photography 

Cooking, Beer & Wine Appreciation

Dancing & Music

Education

Environmental Learning

Finance & Investment

Fitness

History & Culture

Home & Garden 

Makeup & Shopping

Retirement Preparation

Special Interests

Wellness: Body, Mind & Spirit

Writing

Test Preparation

College Placement

SAT

The Music Institute

Classes and individual lessons

Kids on Campus

Enrichment classes for youth ages 6-17.

 

Additional online courses for personal enrichment and professional development are offered through vendor partners. In addition, individuals can take certain courses in the credit catalog as a noncredit class by registering for it using the “CustomClass” option. For more information on workforce, career, and community education, call 443-518-1700 or visit howardcc.edu/coned.