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ADVANCED MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

Allegany College of Maryland is pleased to announce that all Advanced Manufacturing classes including: Machining, Industrial Maintenance and Welding will be offered at our new location at the Western Maryland Works facility at 37 Lane Avenue, LaVale, MD.

As part of an ongoing effort to support dislocated workers in our region, ACM has the potential to offer training in Industrial Maintenance Technology. Courses may include: Mechanical; Pneumatic; Electrical and Electrical Control Systems; Maintenance Operations; Hydraulics; Process Control and Maintenance Welding. These course offerings will be contingent on ability to fulfill course size and scheduling requirements.

*Course are eligible for grants and scholarships.

Contact Dave Smarik at dsmarik@allegany.edu for more information.

CONSTRUCTION & INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

Backflow Prevention / Cross Connection Training and RecertificationCohorts are being formed for the required training and education to those who alter, install orinspect potable or non-potable water supply systems. Once a group of at least 6 students havebeen formed, the course will be scheduled. For more information on being part of the cohort pleasecontact Kathy Diehl at either 301-784-5121 or kdiehl3549@allegany.edu.

Backflow Prevention/Cross Connection Backflow Prevention / Cross Connection Training (PRO171) Recertification Training (PRO214)Total Course Cost: $480.00 Total Course Cost: $105.00 Maryland Senior Course Cost: $475.00 Maryland Senior Course Cost: $100.00Limited $150 Scholarships available to AlleganyCounty residents! (3 or more years residency)

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WELDING

In our welding lab, safety is our number one priority! In preparing for your welding course, you must provide leather welding gloves, protective eyewear, and a welding helmet. Welding jackets should also be worn throughout the course, which are provided. Please also wear appropriate clothing to class every night to ensure your safety. Proper clothing includes long pants or jeans with no holes or frays, a long sleeve shirt, and work boots- please, no tennis shoes.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (VTE711)This 80 hour course will provide participants with a thorough, technical understanding of shielded metal arcwelding, welding safety, power sources (AC and DC),electrode classifications, and electrode selection (E6010& 7018). It also provides training to develop the skillsnecessary to make quality shielded metal arc welds inall positions (flat, horizontal, vertical up, and overhead)on mild 3/8 inch steel. Single and multiple passes usingmild steel, low hydrogen, and iron powder electrodes willbe covered. Upon successful completion, the studentshould be able to perform production welding, millwrightwork, and general maintenance welding. To certify,trainees must complete an additional 40-hour weldingcourse in preparation for the following skills tests: filletand groove welds done in the flat, horizontal, vertical, andoverhead positions (visual inspection and AWS guidedbend tests performed by an independent CWI).

9/14-11/18, Monday & Wednesday (20 sessions)6:00-10:00 PM ACM: Welding LabInstructor: Gary TaylorCourse Cost: $899.00 Maryland Senior Course Cost: $889.00For more information, potential scholarships or to register,please contact Mike Chronister via email at mchronister@allegany.edu.

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WELDING SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! The Wilson Supply/Veryl Morgan Scholarship memorial award honors Veryl Morgan’s dedication

and long-term service to Wilson Supply. The Scholarship is awarded to Allegany County continuing education students in the fall and spring semesters. Please submit application letter indicating why you are interested in welding; why you are the best candidate for the award; and enrollment date to:

Wilson Supply/Veryl Morgan Scholarship Fundc/o Allissa Tomlinson,

Allegany College of Maryland Center for Continuing Education 12401 Willowbrook Road • Cumberland, MD 21502

THANK YOU, WILSON SUPPLY COMPANY For Providing the Endowed Wilson Supply/Veryl Morgan Scholarship Fund

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FINANCIAL / LEGAL Paralegal Certificate Course© Online(PRO980)The following course is offered in partnershipwith The Center for Legal Studies, one ofAmerica’s most respected legal education training centers. Students will be trained tointerview witnesses, investigate complexfact patterns, research the law, prepare legaldocuments, and assist in preparing cases forcourtroom litigation. The instruction is practice-oriented and relates to those areas of law in which paralegals are in most demand.There are no prerequisites to take the course,but students will be expected to completea significant amount of homework for eachsession. This program will help students increase their office’s efficiency, productivity, andbillable hours as well as learn new marketable job skills. The online course is offered six timeseach calendar year and can be started onANY of the session dates listed. Each session is 7 weeks long. To complete the ParalegalCertificate Course® students must select and finish two, 7-week sessions, however, bothsessions are included in the $1,595.00 course cost. Textbooks and resources, includingWESTLAW access, are available for purchasefrom the Center for Legal Studies by calling1-800-522-7737. For more information, pleasecontact Kathy Diehl at kdiehl3549@allegany.eduor 301-784-5121.

10/19-12/4ACM: Online Course Cost: $1,595.00 plus books and WestlawMaryland Senior Course Cost: $1,590.00Limited $500 Scholarships available to AlleganyCounty residents! (3 or more years residency)

INSURANCE In partnership with SERVPRO

Understanding the Restoration Industry:Property Fire Damage Restoration (4 hours)(PRO235)Insurance professionals (agents, adjusters, etc.)will be introduced to the power of fire, and howthe customer’s perception of the loss impactstheir ability to make decisions, reinforcing theneed for a quick, efficient response. Additionally,they will learn about the primary causes offire damage and how the cost of these lossesimpacts the insurance industry.

9/24, Thursday (1 session)8:00 AM-12:00 PM 7:30 AM Sign in beginsACM: CE BuildingInstructor: Timothy DuckCourse Cost: $5.00 (Lunch included)Maryland Senior Course Cost: $5.00

Restoring Contaminated Buildings (2 hours)(PRO234)The adjuster/agent gains a better understandingof what comprises a large loss event and ofsafety issues connected to large loss damageThe lesson reviews the goals of large lossrestoration and the types of restoration servicesto produce an effective response. Individualswho hold an insurance license from Maryland,Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia canearn credits towards their Insurance ContinuingEducation requirements.

9/24, Thursday (1 session)1:00-3:00 PM 12:30 PM Sign in beginsACM: CE BuildingInstructor: Timothy DuckCourse Cost: $5.00 Maryland Senior Course Cost: $5.00

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Career Development / Licensure & Certification Ethics (3 hours) (PRO220)The adjuster/agent gains a better understandingof Ethical Conduct by reviewing definitionsof ethics and other terms that are used when describing ethical situations. The lesson reviews the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (corporate code of conduct) compliance with legal guidelines, and internal audit practicesand behavior. Individuals who hold an insurance license from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia,or West Virginia can earn credits towards theirInsurance Continuing Education requirements.

11/5, Thursday (1 session)8:00-11:00 AM 7:30 AM Sign in beginsACM: CE BuildingInstructor: Timothy DuckCourse Cost: $5.00 Maryland Senior Course Cost: $5.00

Restorative Drying for Water Damage (2 hour)(PRO239)Insurance professionals (agents, adjusters,etc.) will gain a better understanding of howwater damage impacts the insurance industry,while also gaining a better understandingof what to expect from a quality restoration professional. The lesson reviews the principlesof water damage restoration as defined in the industry standard (IICRC S500 Water Damage

LEADERSHIP / MANAGEMENT radioACTIVE (PRO163)

Restoration Standard). Adjusters/agents learnthe key questions a restoration professionalasks when inspecting and drying wet structures.This information helps reinforce the need for aquick, efficient response.

11/5, Thursday (1 session)12:00-2:00 PM 11:30 AM Sign in beginsACM: CE BuildingInstructor: Timothy DuckCourse Cost: $5.00 (Lunch included)Maryland Senior Course Cost: $5.00

Cleaning and Restoring Smoke DamagedContents (2 hours) (PRO238)The adjuster/agent gains a better understandingof the “tools” used by restoration professionalsto clean and restore smoke damaged contents.The lesson reviews various methods of cleaning, the science behind effective cleaning,and professional cleaning products.

11/5, Thursday (1 session)2:30-4:30 PM 2:00 PM Sign in beginsACM: CE BuildingInstructor: Timothy DuckCourse Cost: $5.00 Maryland Senior Course Cost: $5.00

How do we impact our co-workers? How do we impact our world? radioACTIVE partners with you to assist your group in moving toward a collectivevision and relationship through collective experiences and discussions. The radioACTIVE experience starts with an assessment. Together, we willdiscuss goals for what you want to accomplish. Your assessment includes a discussion of the abilities of the participants so no one feels left behind or unable to complete theexperience. From start to finish, you will take ownership of the plans. For more information, contact Kathy Diehl at 301-784-5121 or kdiehl3549@allegany.edu.

HEART OF A LEADER (PRO990)

NO LECTURES. NO POWER POINTS. NO FLUFF. HIGH STANDARDS. FULL ENGAGEMENT & PARTICIPATION. REAL-

LIFE APPLICABILITY. PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL RESULTS

Join us on April 7 and 8, 2021 for a LIFE-CHANGING Experience!!!

For more information, please email kdiehl3549@allegany.edu

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PHR/SPHR Exam Preparation (PRO058)The PHR/SPHR Exam Prep Course is taughtby David Siler, SPHR/GPHR, an award winninglecturer to businesses and HR professionalson many HR related topics. With more than25 years of experience as a senior level HRpractitioner, he is well respected in the HRfield for his extensive knowledge of the lawsand trends nationally. He has been teachinghis PHR/SPHR prep course for more than 10years. The overall passing rate for his studentsis approximately 90%.

This class is offered as a webinar. The webinar is ideal for those who would like to take a prep course but either cannot take time away fromwork, or are not close enough to drive to alive class. The webinar is conducted in 3-hour sessions.

System requirements: Flash Player 6.0.79 orlater (http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash), andone of the following browsers:• Windows: Internet Explorer 6, Firefox 1,

Google Chrome, Safari 3, Opera 9.5, Netscape 7, AOL 8, CompuServe 7

• Mac: Safari 3 and later, Firefox 1.x and later, Google Chrome

• Linux: Firefox 1, Opera 9.5, Konqueror 3.3.1

HTML5 requirements: Google Chrome 14 or later on Windows or Mac and Safari 5.1 or later on Windows or Mac.

For more information about the course and certification eligibility, please contact KathyDiehl at 301-784-5121 or kdiehl3549@allegany.edu.

*Certification exams are not included in this preparation course. More information aboutthe exams is available at www.hrci.org.

10/15-11/23, Monday and Thursday(12 sessions)6:00-9:00 PM Online Instructor: David Siler Course Cost: $1,395.00Maryland Senior Course Cost: $1,390.00Limited $500 Scholarships available to AlleganyCounty residents! (3 or more years residency)

DRONE TRAINING Drone Pilot Training (VTE926)Offered in partnership with Eyein the Sky Unmanned AerialSystems, this 8-week course willprovide the skills and knowledgeyou need to safelyand legally operate an Unmanned Aerial System(UAS), commonlyreferred to as a drone, either commercially or recreationally.Further, it will provide you with the necessaryinformation required to pass the initial FederalAviation Administration (FAA) Aeronautical Knowledge Test to obtain an FAA UAS Pilot’slicense. Hands-on flying will enhance yourknowledge by giving you the experience offlying a rotary-winged UAS, which will befurnished for your use while participating in thisnew training. This course focuses on the newrules and regulations regarding the operation ofthe Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) operatingin the National Airspace under 14 C.F.R. Part107. You will learn the responsibilities of beinga Remote Pilot in Command with using themethodology of Crew Resource Management,Aeronautical Decision Making, and Risk Management to conduct a safe UAS operation.This course also provides the basic conditions,weather reports, basic aerodynamics, airspace use, reading aeronautical charts,airport operations, maintenance, emergencyprocedures, Certificates of Authorization andother pertinent information regarding the safeflight and operation of small unmanned aircraft.The course will include equal instructional timein the classroom as well as flying time outdoorsand is open to anyone, regardless of skill leveland recreational or commercial UAS Pilotinginterest.

COMING IN SPRING 2021- STAY TUNED! Call 301-784-5336 to be added to the interest list!

Instructor: Dr. Michael KnappCourse Cost: $595.00 Maryland Senior Course Cost: $585.00Limited $125 scholarships available to AlleganyCounty residents! (3 or more years residency)

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EDUCATIONAL COURSES FOR K-12 TEACHERS The Creative Classroom Creativity will abound in your classroom as youtap your students’ hidden talents. Learn how to use creativity to teach reading,writing, visual arts, performing arts, socialstudies, science, mathematics, and physicaland health education. You’ll discover how to find your students’ creative talents and even recognize students’ talents while learning to bea creativity encourager and prepare yourself tohelp all students become creative thinkers andlearners. Develop creative new approaches tofield trips, learning labs, activities, exercises,assignments, and evaluation methods. Thinkbeyond the textbook and challenge yourstudents by making your classroom a creative classroom.

Online Course Start dates: 9/16, 10/14, 11/11, 12/9, 1/13, 2/106 weeks in lengthInstructor: Robin Sellers Course Cost: $110.00 Allegany County Educator Course Cost: $100.00Call (301)784-5281 or visit www.ed2go.com/acps

LeadershipLeadership skills can helpyou gain the respect andadmiration of others, whilealso allowing you to enjoysuccess in your career and more control over your destiny. Contraryto popular belief, leadership skills can belearned and developed. Even if you don’t holda leadership position, this course will teachyou how to use the principles of great leadersto achieve success in almost every aspectof your daily life. Learn about leadershipresponsibilities, effective communication, andhow to facilitate creative thinking in this courseand soon you’ll be thinking and behaving like aleader!

Online Course Start dates: 9/16, 10/14, 11/11, 12/9, 1/13, 2/106 weeks in lengthInstructor: Lynne MortonCourse Cost: $110.00 Allegany County Educator Course Cost: $100.00Call (301)784-5281 or visit www.ed2go.com/acps

Solving Classroom Discipline ProblemsWhy do some teachers enjoy peaceful, orderly classrooms while others face daily discipline battles?The answer is that some teachers know the secrets to solving disciplineproblems and what motives student behavior. Discover techniques that you can use to defuseemotional situations. You will learn how to effectively deal with students who continuallybehave in ways that push your emotional buttons. This course reveals those secrets and presents a step-by-step approach to effective,positive classroom discipline.

Online Course Start dates: 9/16, 10/14, 11/11, 12/9, 1/13, 2/106 weeks in lengthInstructor: Annemarie ThompsonCourse Cost: $110.00 Allegany County Educator Course Cost: $100.00Call (301)784-5281 or visit www.ed2go.com/acps

Creating the Inclusive Classroom:Strategies for SuccessIn this professional development course for teachers, you’ll get the training you need to reach the diverse mix of students you face every day—learning proven strategiesfor inclusion that turn diversity into opportunity.With a mix of students who have learningdisabilities, neurobiological disorders, and physical challenges, the modern classroom requires an efficient and effective teacher whocan prioritize under tight deadlines and becreative on demand. You’ll learn how to be the kind of super teacher who can guide everystudent toward academic success.

Start dates: 9/16, 10/14, 11/11, 12/9, 1/13, 2/106 weeks in lengthInstructor: Ellen Arnold Course Cost: $110.00 Allegany County Educator Course Cost: $100.00Call (301)784-5281 or visit www.ed2go.com/acps

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Guided Reading: Strategies for theDifferentiated Classroom Now more than ever, today’steachers are grappling withthe question of how to reach struggling readers. While there are no quick fixes, thousandsof teachers are combining the principles ofdifferentiated instruction and guided readingwith unparalleled success. Mixed in the rightproportion, these popular strategies will helpyou build a balanced literary framework thatgets results with even the most challengedlearners. Differentiated instruction tactics will help you understand how your studentslearn so you can teach in a way that makessense to them. When you apply those tacticswithin the guided reading framework, whichhelps you lead students through new ways ofapproaching text, great things start to happen.The result is a classroom full of students who are able to negotiate increasingly challengingtexts with unprecedented fluency. This courseis critical for today’s educators, who often haveto teach on the run with limited resources and unlimited demands on their time. Get ready toreach your readers with ease in no time flat!

Online Course Start dates: 9/16, 10/14, 11/11, 12/9, 1/13, 2/106 weeks in lengthInstructor: Marsha SpearsCourse Cost: $110.00 Allegany County Educator Course Cost: $100.00Call (301)784-5281 or visit www.ed2go.com/acps

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY Flagger Certification (PRO724)This course is designedto provide the instructionrequired by the state ofMaryland to become a flagger through the American Traffic SafetyServices Association (ATSSA) program. This program is the only program allowed in Maryland and is allowedin most other states. All persons performing flagging along Marylandroadways are required to have passed the Marylandapproved flagger course. Topics will include flaggerequipment, flagger awareness, flagger safety, workingoutdoors, Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) zones anddevices and general work zone safety. Certificationcard is valid for 3 years.

10/10, Saturday (1 session)8:30 AM-2:30 PM ACM: CE BuildingInstructor: Joe Farris, Safety Director, Carl Belt, Inc.Course Cost: $81.00 Maryland Senior Course Cost: $76.00Limited $15 Scholarships available to AlleganyCounty residents! (3 or more years residency)

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REAL ESTATE / APPRAISER Principles of Real Estate for Sales Agents (Pre-Licensure) (PCE405)This course provides pre-licensure instructionin the principles and practices of real estateas required by the Maryland Real EstateCommission and COMAR regulation. Topicscovered in the course are: Principles of real property; Landlord-tenant relationship;Real estate contracts; Rules of agency andlistings; Transfer of title to real property; Titleinsurance and settlements; Fundamentals of appraising; Real estate finance; Marylandreal estate law; Regulations of the Real EstateCommission; Details of the Code of Ethics;Laws and practices covering human rightsand community relations; Test application;Instruction and discussion; Basic mathematicspertaining to real estate industry; Propertycondition disclosure; Law and regulationscovering hazardous substances; and an exit exam. Course materials included are Modern Real Estate Practice and Maryland RealEstate Practice and Law.

9/8-12/15, Tuesday (15 sessions)6:00-10:00 PM ACM: CE BuildingInstructor: Elizabeth Rhodes Course Cost: $350.00 Maryland Senior Course Cost: $345.00Limited $150 Scholarships available to AlleganyCounty residents! (3 or more years residency)

2020-2021 7-Hour USPAP Update Course (PRO151)Get up to speed on the latest edition of USPAP.This course will cover everything you need toknow about the 2020-2021 USPAP changesthrough interactive in-class instruction by aUSPAP certified instructor. The intent is to equipattendees with the knowledge and practicalapplication of the current version of USPAP.Students should bring their own book. (WVAppraiser Board is offering a free copy to WVappraisers)

Date TBD (1 session)8:30 AM-4:30 PM ACM: CE BuildingInstructor: Joe Chico Course Cost: $160.00 Maryland Senior Course Cost: $155.00

Site Valuation (PRO137)This course’s objective is to provide studentswith hands-on experience with multiple aspectsof site valuation. Students will be exposedto a general overview of the purpose for sitevaluation and data collections. The course’s focus will be in helping students to developa working knowledge of site valuation usingthe: Sales Comparison Approach; AllocationMethod; Extraction Method; Capitalization ofGround Rent; and Land Residual Technique(Subdivision Analysis)

Date TBD (1 session)8:30 AM-4:30 PM ACM: CE BuildingInstructor: Joe Chico Course Cost: $150.00 (materials included)Maryland Senior Course Cost: $145.00

Allegany College of Maryland Center for Continuing Education is pleased to partner with Historic Highlands Association of REALTORS® Inc. to offer a wide variety of Real Estate

Continuing Education Courses. Dates and times are TBD.

For details, please contact Kathy Diehl at 301-784-5121.

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