Public Course Catalog
- Information Technology
- Biotechnology
- Engineering
- Professional Development and Business
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Higher Education Test Preparation
A+ Certification - Preparation for the individual interested in obtaining CompTIA's industry-standard, vendor-neutral credential to pursue a career as a computer service technician, or use the equivalent knowledge to support careers that require an in-depth knowledge of technical support issues for the personal computing platform.
CCNA - The CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) indicates a foundation in and functional knowledge of networking for the small office/home office (SOHO) market. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), utilizing various protocols. A CCNA is qualified for careers such as Help Desk Engineer, Field Technician, Level 1 Systems Engineer or Level 1 Systems Integrator.
Certified Ethical Hacker - This course prepares you for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker exam. It will significantly benefit security officers, auditors, security professionals, site administrators, and anyone who is concerned about the integrity of the network infrastructure. This class will immerse the student into an interactive environment where they will be shown how to scan, test, hack and secure their own systems. The lab intensive environment gives each student in-depth knowledge and practical experience with the current essential security systems.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - The CISSP prep course is intended for experienced information security/assurance practitioners. The course covers all topics included on the CISSP examination and provides:
- A high level review of the ten domains.
- Help determining the topics where students should study for exam preparation.
- An overview of the scope of the Infosec field.
Implementing and Supporting Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, Course 2272 - The purpose of this course is to address the implementation and desktop support needs of customers that are planning to deploy and support Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional in a variety of stand-alone and network operating system environments. It provides in-depth, hands-on training for Information Technology (IT) professionals responsible for the planning, implementation, management, and support of Windows XP Professional. This course is based on the final, retail release of Windows XP Professional.
Introduction to Programming Microsoft .NET Framework Applications with Microsoft Visual Studio® 2005 - This five-day instructor-led course enables introductory-level developers who are not familiar with the Microsoft .NET Framework or Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 to gain familiarity with the Visual Studio 2005 development environment. Students will also learn basic skills using either Microsoft Visual Basic or Microsoft Visual C#( as a programming language.
Network+ Certification - The Network+ Certification offering is designed for the individual interested in obtaining CompTIA's vendor-neutral, industry-standard credential, in order to pursue or advance a career as a computer network technician. The Network+ course of study is also appropriate in preparation for the MCP/MCSE course of study.
Oracle Database 10g: Introduction to SQL - This course offers students an extensive introduction to data server technology. The class covers the concepts of both relational and object relational databases and the powerful SQL programming language.
Oracle Database 10g: Administration Workshop I - This course is your first step towards success as an Oracle professional, designed to give you a firm foundation in basic database tasks. In this class, you'll learn how to install and maintain an Oracle database.
Oracle Database 10g: Administration Workshop II - This course advances your success as an Oracle professional in the area of database administration. This course provide the student knowledge to recover a database using RMAN, SQL, and Flashback technology. Tools to monitor database performance and how to use various database technologies, such as Resource Manager, the Scheduler, and Automatic Storage Management (ASM).
Oracle Database 10g: New Features for Administrators - This course introduces students to the new features in Oracle Database 10g - the database for Grid computing. Students learn how to use Oracle Database 10g new features to increase database availability, to simplify database performance monitoring and tuning through the use of Oracle Database 10g Advisors, and to offer simplified database manageability. The course also covers security and some development platform changes that students need to understand if applications running in databases support the related features. Hands-on practice sessions give students an opportunity to examine many of the new features for themselves.
Programming with the Microsoft .NET Framework Using Microsoft Visual Studio® 2005 - This five-day instructor-led course enables developers who are migrating from a different development language, an earlier version of Visual Basic .NET or Visual C#, or who have completed entry-level training and experience using Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, to gain in-depth guidance on programming the Microsoft .NET Framework versions 2.0 and 3.0 with Visual Studio 2005.
Security+ Certification - The Security+ Certification offering is designed for the individual interested in obtaining CompTIA's vendor-neutral, industry-standard, entry-level IT Security credential, in order to pursue or advance a career as a computer security professional, or enhance any IT career role that has security implications. The Security+ course of study is also appropriate as a prerequisite to the CISSP or SCNP course of study.
Sun Fundamentals of the Java Programming Language (SL-110) - The Java Programming Language course teaches students the syntax of the Java programming language; object-oriented programming with the Java programming language; creating graphical user interfaces (GUI), exceptions, file input/output (I/O), threads and networking. Programmers familiar with object-oriented concepts can learn how to develop Java applications.
Sun Java Programming Language (SL 275) - The Java Programming Language course teaches students the syntax of the Java programming language; object-oriented programming with the Java programming language; creating graphical user interfaces (GUI), exceptions, file input/output (I/O), threads and networking. Programmers familiar with object-oriented concepts can learn how to develop Java applications.
Biotechnology - UMBC is the only academic institution in Maryland, and one of a few in the world, to offer comprehensive training programs in the area of regulatory affairs for biotechnology. UMBC Training Centers offers this 4-course sequence to non-credit students, providing participants with an in-depth exposure to key areas associated with bringing a biological product to the market under FDA approval. Courses may be taken individually; non-credit students completing all four courses will be awarded 18 CEUs. (See below for Graduate Credit option.)
Design, Construction, and Validation of GMP Biotechnology Facilities - This course presents a detailed discussion of the design, construction, and validation issues to be considered for a GMP Biotechnology Manufacturing facility. Topics to be covered include architectural considerations, equipment, utilities, materials of construction and computerization.
Good Manufacturing Practices for Bioprocesses - This course presents an in-depth discussion of the application of current good maunfacturing practices (cGMP's) to the biotechnology industry. cGMP requirements, compliance, and adequate documentation will be addressed.
Quality Control and Quality Assurance for Biotechnology Products - This course will cover in-depth the key issues associated with adequate quality control systems, assays and stability for the novel biotechnology products.
Regulatory Issues in Biotechnology - This course provides an in-depth study of the regulatory framework required to achieve approval of new products derived through biotechnology.
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) - These interactive courses are designed to prepare the practicing engineer for the FE/EIT (Fundamentals of Engineering/Engineers-In-Training) exam. Review courses for the EIT are intensive, with an emphasis on problem solving and testing strategies. Materials and sample problems are based on guidelines from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). Specifically designed model test and review sessions for this course simulate the actual EIT Exam.
Principles and Practices of Engineering (PE) - These interactive courses are designed to prepare the practicing engineer for the PE (Principles and Practices of Engineering) exams. Review courses for the PE disciplines are intensive, with an emphasis on problem solving and testing strategies. Materials and sample problems are based on guidelines from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). Specifically designed model test and review sessions for this course simulate the actual PE Exams.
Professional Development and Business
Introduction to Business Analysis - Businesses today are faced with more internal and external pressure to perform effectively than ever before. Crucial to an organization’s success is the capability of its people to solve problems and seize opportunities that contribute to the organization goals. Given finite and often limited resources, management must decide correctly how to expend those resources wisely. The Business Analyst is critical to this endeavor.
Capturing Business Requirements: Methods & Techniques - This workshop provides participants with a framework for planning, executing and managing the requirements development process. In addition, they will be equipped with the data gathering techniques to elicit requirements and with the tools and techniques for analyzing, documenting, and verifying requirements with stakeholders. These tools and techniques include interviews, surveys and observation, as well as process and data modeling tools. Also, the importance and construction of a traceability matrix will be explored. Another significant aspect of the course involves managing stakeholder expectations and implementing a change management process to control the dreaded, scope creep.
Business Analysis Bootcamp - Today’s organizations face the challenge of effectively using resources to create, uncover and exploit opportunities for innovation and growth. The Business Analysis Bootcamp provides experienced analysts with a road map for meeting that challenge. It covers initial problem analysis, goal setting, creating a business case, planning, eliciting, analyzing and structuring requirements, assessing feasibility, generating alternative solutions and presenting the results of a business case to decision-makers.
Certified Financial Planner - The College for Financial Planning, the oldest and most widely respected source of financial planning education in the United States sponsors the highest quality educational programs, courses, and materials. The College created the country's first financial planning education program—the CFP® Certification Professional Education Program. Graduates of the College, over 75,000 to date, are consistently cited as the best financial advisers in the nation.
Financial Planning Process & Insurance - The course begins with a presentation of the basics that will form the foundation of knowledge you need as a working financial services professional. The financial planning process, as well as the legal, ethical, and regulatory issues affecting financial planners, and time value of money concepts are covered. The course continues with a discussion of the principles of risk management and insurance, allowing you to identify a client’s risk exposure and select appropriate risk management techniques.
Estate Planning - Estate Planning is vital to a total financial plan, especially in your work with high net-worth clients. This course introduces you to the process of developing an estate plan. Topics covered include federal estate and gift taxation, techniques that reduce the size of a gross estate, wills, intestacy, probate, trusts, and more.
Income Tax Planning - Because taxes affect virtually every financial decision, having timely knowledge of tax laws and issues greatly enhances your effectiveness as a financial professional, and broadens your opportunities to do business. This course emphasizes the fundamentals of individual income taxation, the tax implications of various types of businesses, tax-advantaged investments, employee compensation issues and planning, alternative minimum tax, tax traps, and more.
Investment Planning - You’ll learn about the wide variety of investment vehicles that may be included in a client’s portfolio, as well as client assessment, tax considerations, economic factors, valuation methods, asset allocation techniques, portfolio performance evaluation, and more. Having the knowledge to choose the right investments is essential for implementing your clients’financial plans—and ensuring their confidence in you.
Retirement Planning & Employee Benefits - With more and more Americans expressing concern about how they can be financially comfortable in retirement, it's crucial to your business that you know how to serve their needs in this area. This fourth course covers all the major retirement-related issues: retirement savings need analysis, qualified retirement plan design, Social Security, Medicare, and more. In addition, group life, health, and disability insurance; nonqualified deferred compensation; and other commonly provided employee benefits are examined.
CFP Exam Review and Preparation - In order to become a practicing CFP® certificant, you must pass the CFP Board's comprehensive two-day examination. It costs nearly $600 to sit for the Exam, so it is prudent to spend additional time and money preparing in order to avoid a costly retest.
Essentials of Human Resource Management - The Essentials of Human Resource Management is a true introduction to human resource management. The primary focus of this program is to provide participants with a broad overview of the human resource function.
PHR®/SPHR® Certification Preparation - UMBC Training Center is offering a professional development program for human resource professionals utilizing the study materials of the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM) Human Resource Learning System.
Project Management: A Systems Approach - This course provides participants with a solid foundation of the project management skills and techniques needed to initiate, plan, control, execute, and close out projects successfully on time and within budget. Within each of these phases there are numerous documents and tasks that must be successfully orchestrated and executed to result in a successful project. And while many Project Managers have proficiency in some of these areas, few have mastered all of them. The goal is this program is to fill in these gaps.
Project Management Professional (PMP®) - This course covers in depth the essential elements of managing a successful project. Focusing on the generally accepted practices of project management recognized by the Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI®), this course offers you a standards-based approach to successful project management across application areas and industries.
Basic Project Management for Technical Professionals Workshop - The Basic Project Management Workshop is designed for the first-line project manager or project leader. This workshop covers those subjects the leader must know in order to plan, schedule, and control a project. These subjects include estimating techniques, PERT and Gantt charts, resource allocation, status reporting, etc. All information is presented by a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and is consistent with PMI’s PMBOK©.
Creating High Performance Project Teams - Today’s project teams require employees who are empowered to operate freely, think and respond creatively, and contribute in their own way. Through lecture, discussion, learning instruments and extensive role-playing exercises, participants will be introduced to the differences between a traditional project team and a contemporary team arrangement. They will also gain experience in forming and directing team efforts and learn skills to make the team effective.
Effective Communications for Successful Projects - With the great amount of diversity present in the workplace today and the rapid pace of organizational change, effective communication skills are critical for success, and essential for members of a project team. The ability to concisely package and deliver a targeted message to a specific audience is one of great value, sought after by employees and employers alike. For some, being a strong communicator comes naturally, while for others, it is a life-long struggle. For most of us however, we fall somewhere in the middle. Effective communication is something we strive to develop and improve in our daily relationships with colleagues, friends, and family. Through a combination of lecture, exercises, role playing, and self-evaluation, this course introduces strategies for members of a project team to develop effective communication skills. Catering to different learning and communication styles, this course enables participants to examine their style of communicating with others, take steps to improve their interpersonal skills, and change their communicative behaviors.
Microsoft Project 2007 Workshop - A successful project is one that comes in on time, within budget, and meets established quality standards. Every project manager knows that effective management of tasks and events is vital to a project, from inception through completion. Many project managers have begun to rely on software tools to assist in the management of their projects. MS Project is a project management tool that facilitates assembly and tracking of projects, and enables project managers to quickly reconfigure plans as needed. Because of its sophisticated functionality, MS Project has become one of the most widely used project management tools.
Project Estimating - This workshop is designed to prepare participants for the challenges of estimating, to provide them with a model for estimating throughout the project lifecycle, and to provide them with tools and techniques that can be used to create reliable estimates.
Using Earned Value Management to Measure Project Performance - Successful project managers make effective project plans. Then they control those plans by carefully monitoring, measuring, and managing cost, schedule and quality. One effective technique that is used by these managers is Earned Value Management (EVM). This one-day workshop provides participants with the concepts, formulas, and processes needed to develop an effective Earned Value Management method. Armed with this method, participants will be able to accurately assess project status, foresee early-warning signs of project slippage, take corrective actions and report relevant information to varying stakeholder groups. Lastly, participants will gain can insight into how to implement EVM in their organizations.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography - The UMBC Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program has been in existence since 1973 as the Maryland Institute of Ultrasound Technology (MIUT) and was acquired by UMBC in 1993. The program has been accredited through CAAHEP and the JRC-DMS since 1986. Because of its tenure and dedication to producing knowledgeable and competent Sonographers, the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program has prevailed and is proud to be a part of UMBC.
Higher Education Test Preparation
GRE - Addressed exactly to the character of the computerized GRE, our GRE workshops are the most prestigious, original, thorough,and effective prepartion for the GRE available. The Graduate Record Examination Test Workshop provides a thorough preparation for each of the sections of the GRE.
LSAT - Come to UMBC and prepare for the types of questions included in the Law School Admissions Test. This course is designed to help the student improve performance on the competitive LSAT exam.