Montgomery College is pleased to partner with the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce to provide these Green Business Certification Courses. This course can put you on the road to get certified in Montgomery County's new Green Business Certification Program. Learn more about other Green Energy Programs in Montgomery County such as Green Energy and Sustainability Management, and LEED Certification.

Check the schedule for more information on our Green Training classes.
Montgomery County Green Business Certification Program:
Crash Course on How to Become a Green Certified Business
Position your company to be among the first to get certified in Montgomery County’s new Green Business Certification Program, a voluntary program designed to help businesses go above and beyond basic green measures to reduce ecological footprint. This course will focus on the fundamentals associated with implementation of day to day business operations and policies covering: 1) Organizational Commitment, 2) Waste Reduction & Recycling, 3) Environmentally Responsible Purchasing, 4) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 5) Efficient Runoff Management and Water Use, 6) Pollution Prevention and 7) Transportation and Travel. The course will also outline green business opportunities, benefits, and strategies for leading environmental change within your organization.
Course: MGT323, 3 Hours, 1 Session
Class Dates:
November 17, 2011        8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
January 19, 2012           8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
May 17, 2012           8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Registration: $55
Location: Online (headset and microphone required to participate)
*visit www.montgomerycountychamber.com to register

New Sustainability Practioner Certificate beginning Spring 2011 !!!

Beginning Spring 2011, Montgomery College will offer a new certificate program for individuals interested in acquiring the skill set necessary to develop a strategic sustainability action plan. The following course, Introduction to Environmental and Social Sustainability is a core requirement of this certificate program. Students must also chose a concentration track (e.g., Sustainable Supply Chain, Green and Renewable Energy, or Green Marketing). An optional 4-month "apprenticeship" program will also be offered, providing the student with an opportunity to work with company stakeholders to develop a sustainability action plan.

Introduction To Environmental and Social Sustainability, MGT348
This class introduces basic concepts and frameworks of sustainability to provide you with a solid understanding of how sustainability works, why it is important, and how to use sustainability as a lens for good business strategy. You will participate in weekly online classes, with reading and writing assignments between class meetings. Topics covered include creating a sustainability plan, employee engagement, energy and climate change, and sustainability reporting and communication. Students registered for this class are required to have a headset with microphone. Tuition waiver applies; seniors pay fee only.
Course: MGT348, 24 Hours, 12 Session
Tuition: $299.00 + $200.00 fee = $499.00; Non-MD residents add $255.00

Introduction To Green Careers
“Green Jobs” are a hot topic right now. But what is a “Green Job”? This stand-alone course will provide definitions of green jobs and introduce participants to potential green career paths. Topics covered will include “hot” green careers, creating a green career (as opposed to having a green job), and positioning yourself to stand out from the many applicants for a green position. The course is suited for career changers as well as recent graduates and will also provide resources to help participants with the green career search. This class will be held at Bethesda Green, 4825 Cordell Ave., Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Course: MGT349, 2 Hours, 1 Session
Tuition: $35.00 + $20.00 fee = $55.00; Non-MD residents add $50.00

Green Collar Jobs
Have you wondered what a “green collar job” is and how you can gain the skills to obtain one? This stand-alone course will review career paths for more technical and vocational “green” jobs, discuss training options, and review training programs and resources relevant to those career paths. The information provided in this course will enable participants to better navigate the world of green collar jobs and determine what career path may be most suitable for them. This class will be held at Bethesda Green, 4825 Cordell Ave., Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Course: MGT350, 2 Hours, 1 Session
Tuition: $35.00 + $20.00 fee = $55.00; Non-MD residents add $50.00

Learn more about the Green Business Certification Program in Montgomery County, Maryland by visiting http://mcgreenbiz.org Position your company to get certified in Montgomery County's new Green Business Certification Program, a voluntary program designed to help businesses go above and beyond basic green measures to reduce their ecological footprint.
In addition to the Green Business Certification Program classes, Montgomery College also offers courses in Green Energy and Sustainability Management for your home or business. Also for those who are already LEED Certified there are CEU courses to help you maintain your certification. See Going Green/Green Energy Programs for more information on all the programs and find class schedule information.

Since the 1970s Montgomery College has taken its environmental stewardship responsibilities seriously. If you would like to learn more about Montgomery College's energy initiatives see Energy Management: Green Building Design & Greening of the Campus, for more information. Montgomery College has received the county's Excellence in Recycling Award for six of the last eight years. See the article on page 5 in Montgomery College Today Fall 2009 on how Montgomery College Grows Greener by the Day