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Business & Career Skills Development

Whether you are just starting out, looking to move up, or ready to go out on your own, the right business skills can make all the difference. Flexible online instruction fits your schedule while delivering practical knowledge you can put to work right away.

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Program Information

FCC business courses build practical knowledge in administrative support, written business communication, financial fundamentals, customer service, employment law, remote team management, and entrepreneurship. Courses are offered fully online with 24/7 access and multiple start dates available throughout the year, so you can learn on your own schedule without putting your career on hold

Business knowledge applies directly across every industry and every stage of your career. Administrative and communication skills support entry-level and support roles in virtually any organization. Management and compliance skills open doors to supervisory and leadership positions. Entrepreneurship and planning courses give aspiring business owners the framework to launch and grow with confidence. FCC also offers Professional Development courses to sharpen your communication skills even further to round out your professional foundation.

Maryland is home to nearly 640,000 small businesses, and the professionals who succeed in them are the ones who keep building their skills. Whether you are aiming for a more senior role, a career change, or the independence of running your own operation, FCC business courses fit around your life and deliver skills you can use right away.

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Starting Out

Build the knowledge you need to launch your career or move into a new field. From business fundamentals to effective writing and administrative skills, these courses give you a strong professional foundation.

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Moving Up

Ready to take on more responsibility? Courses in managing remote teams, customer service leadership, employment law, and business communication prepare you to step into roles with greater impact.

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Going Out On Your Own

Thinking about starting a business or consulting practice? These courses walk you through the essentials of entrepreneurship, from writing a business plan to launching and running your own operation.

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Elisabeth Lean
Program Manager, Career & Technical Training
 [email protected]
 301.846.2682

Danielle Manley
Administrative Associate II, Career & Technical Training
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 301.624.2756

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Continuing Education & Workforce Development
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 301.624.2888

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