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Gudelsky Institute for Technical Education (GITE)

Workforce, Careers & Continuing Education

The Gudelsky Institute for Technical Education (GITE) offers a wide range of training in the areas of Automotive, Building and Construction, Construction Management, Computer Repair, Welding, Environmental Horticulture & Sustainable Agribusiness,  and Basic Repairs. Students have the option of taking these classes for credit (working toward a College Degree) or noncredit (without the worry of grades) - through Workforce Development and Continuing Education (WDCE). Many of these classes prepare you for Industry Recognized Certification exams. 

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Helpful Information

Automotive

Hands-On Automotive Classes on Rockville Campus

The following noncredit WDCE classes are all Co-Listed with the same class offered by the Credit Program (Degree seeking students). These are offered to those students who just want to learn a skill, update their skills, and/or  work toward earning an Industry Certification.  

  • ASE A-1 Engine Repair Prep
  • ASE A- 4 Suspension and Steering Prep
  • ASE A- 5 Brakes Prep
  • Automotive Electricity
  • Basic Engine Performance
  • Engine Performance II
  • Engine Performance III
  • Battery / Starting / Charging
  • Introduction to Auto Technology
Related Industry Certification:

Note: Not all classes are offered every term. 

Building and Construction

Hands-On Classes on Rockville Campus

The following noncredit WDCE classes are all Co-Listed with the same class offered by the Credit Program (Degree seeking students). These are offered to those students who just want to learn a skill, update their skills, and/or  work toward earning an Industry Certification.

  • Apartment Maintenance Technician Certificate*
  • AC / Heat Pump Systems
  • Advanced Framing and Exterior Finishing
  • Building Trades - Introduction
  • Building Trades Blueprint Reading
  • Building Codes and Standards
  • Fundamentals of Carpentry
  • Fundamentals of Electrical Wiring
  • Fundamentals of Plumbing
  • Fundamentals of Refrigeration
  • Heating Systems
  • HVAC Electricity
  • HVAC Technician Development
  • Remodeling and Interior Finishing
  • Residential Electrical Wiring
  • Commercial Electrical Wiring
  • National Electric Code
  • Solar PV Design and Installation
  • Solar PV Design - Advanced
  • Special Topics in Building Trades Technology
Related Industry Certification

*CAMT, Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician, from the National Apartment Associate Education Institute. 

Note: Not all classes are offered every term.

Construction Management

Hybrid and Hands-On Classes on Rockville Campus

The following noncredit WDCE classes are all Co-Listed with the same class offered by the Credit Program (Construction Management Degree seeking students). These courses listed below are offered to those students who just want to learn a skill, update their skills,  and/or  work toward earning an Industry Certification.

  • Computer Applications in Construction
  • Construction Estimating
  • Construction Field Operations
  • Construction Management
  • Construction Methods and Materials
  • Construction Planning and Scheduling
  • Construction Surveying

Note: Not all courses are offered every term

Computer Repair, CompTIA and A+ exam prep

In-Person classes on the Rockville Campus

 These are offered to those students who just want to learn a skill, update their skills,  and/or  work toward earning an Industry Certification.

CompTIA Certification

  • CompTIA  A+ Core 1 Exam Preparation
  • CompTIA  A+ Core 2 Exam Preparation*

Computer Repair

  • PC Repair Introduction
Related Industry Certification

*CompTIA® A+ Certificationnew window

Welding

Hands-On Classes on the Rockville Campus

These are offered to those students who just want to learn a skill, update their skills, and/or  work toward earning an Industry Certification.  

Course Sequence: 
  • Welding Symbols and Blueprint Reading
  • Welding I: Introduction to Welding
  • Welding II - Advanced: SMAW
  • Welding III - Advanced: GTAW

Note: not all classes are offered every term. 

Basic Repair Series

Learn how to do basic repairs around the home

These classes are all noncredit. And are in-person on the Rockville Campus. 

  • Basic Repair - Appliance Maintenance
  • Basic Repair - Carpentry
  • Basic Repair - Drywall Patch, Painting, and Wallpapering
  • Basic Repair - Electrical
  • Basic Repair - Flooring and Tile Installation
  • Basic Repair - Plumbing

Note: Not all courses are offered every term. 

Environmental Horticulture and Sustainable Agribusiness

For professionals and amateurs alike. 

Environmental horticulture can accommodate career interests in either landscape contracting or design. There is a Credit certificate program  designed for persons interested in pursuing a new career as well as for green industry employees seeking additional professional development. The course below is noncredit. 

New Class: Introduction to Cannabis, 5 Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dates: 5 Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. November 12, 2024 to December 10, 2024  Location: Online via Zoom
Class Cost: TTG613, CRN# 25497, $199.99 Non-Maryland residents add $120.