Boating & U.S. Coast Guard Certification, Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Continuing Education Programs
Established in 1957, Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) is an accredited community college located in Baltimore County, Maryland, with three campuses and two extension centers. CCBC has over 100 associates degrees and certificate programs in a wide range of areas.
The annual enrollment exceeds 72,000 students, most of who live in surrounding communities and international students from more than 55 countries. Baltimore is a major port city in Maryland with a mild climate and easy access to major destinations on the East Coast: Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York City.
CCBC School of Continuing Education helps career-building options that include intensive training classes in fields as diverse as technology, health, construction, manufacturing, education, Security and business, as well as apprenticeship and licensure programs.
You can upgrade your job skills, learn a trade, and earn in-demand professional certifications with classes starting when you need them at one of CCBC’s campuses and other convenient locations throughout Baltimore County
The Community College of Baltimore County is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Boating Certification Course meets the certification requirements of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police. The Captain's Licensing Courses are approved by the US Coast Guard.
Academic & Continuing Ed. Programs
Maritime Logistics & Transportation Programs
- AAS Degree in Transportation, Distribution, and Maritime Logistics (60 credits): This program is designed to prepare students for employment or advancement in the Transportation, Distribution, and Maritime Logistics field. Graduates will have the essential skills to be successful entry-level or mid-level employees at seaports and many related industry locations.
- Certificate in Transportation Distribution and Maritime Logistics (21 credits): This certificate is designed primarily for students focusing on the core TDML courses such as Global Commercial Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Technology, Domestic Freight Operations, and Maritime Logistics.
Maritime & Boating Programs
- Maryland Basic Boating Certification: Learn about different types of vessels, Navigational aids, marine weather, regulations, emergency situations, personal watercraft, and maneuvering. Maryland requires that all motorboat operators born after July 1, 1972 pass a certified boating course.
- Marine Engine Maintenance Repair (5 weeks): This course provides entry-level technicians with a fundamental understanding of the marine industry and marine service careers including outboard systems, their repair, maintenance, applications and usage.
- Ordinary Seaman Course (OS): Gain an introduction to the maritime industry and the duties, requirements and responsibilities of the Ordinary Seaman (OS), which is the junior rank of a ship’s deck crew. This entry-level position comprises the main labor force on board a boat.
Captain’s Licensing Course
- US Merchant Marine Officer - Professional Boat Captain: Professional Boat Captains are responsible for piloting a variety of boats for commercial purposes such as charter boats, dinner cruises, water taxis and Assistance Towing. Classes cover navigation, general deck safety, rules of the nautical road, lights, shapes and signals, and the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR).
- U.S. Coast Guard Captain’s Licensing Course (Master 100 Tons): Prepare for the U.S. Coast Guard Captain’s License test master level. This comprehensive review covers all aspects of the commercial operation of Coast Guard inspected passenger carrying vessels. Subjects include Rules of the Road , deck general and safety, chart reading, plotting, T-Boat regulations, watchkeeping, trim and stability and ship construction. (Testing done on campus.)
Logistics & Procurement Courses
- Procurement & Purchasing Management Continuing Ed Certificate (6 months): The Procurement & Purchasing Management program will introduce you to the basics of the supply chain process, management, purchasing, and contracting issues to provide you with the skills you need for a successful career.
- Warehouse Technician - Individuals with Disabilities, Continuing Ed Certificate (9 weeks): Students learn to perform warehouse work and the safety requirements of working in a warehouse. Students will learn the following skills: forklift operation; stock picking; inventory management; shipping and receiving; understanding OSHA regulations; safety practices; and soft skills for employment.
- Automated Facilities and Logistics Technician, Continuing Ed Certificate (8-12 Months): Learn about complex automated manufacturing and distribution systems used in modern facilities; how these facilities fit into the larger supply chain field the role of the consumer in supply chain management; equipment used in automated systems; and good work habits and related ethical concepts in manufacturing and distribution environments.
- Certified Logistics Technician (CL-T) and Certified Logistics Associate (CL-A): These courses train students to the standards set by the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) and teach them to be productive, value-added logistics employees. The MSSC credentials are fully transportable.
- Facility Management Professional (FMP): Prepare to test and earn the important FMP credential from the Facility Management Association. This credential demonstrates an “excellence” level and understanding of important industry standards.
- OSHA 10: This 10-hour course covers the basics of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and its workplace standards to ensure safety at all times.
Workforce and Career Online Courses
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Procurement & Purchasing Management
LAST UPDATED ON Oct 23, 2024