AACC Apprenticeship and Applied Learning

09/21/2026

🔒 Start Your Career in Security or Renew Your Certification! 🔒

Whether you're pursuing your first Security Guard Certification or need to renew your credentials, AACC has a course for you this fall!

SPP-525 Security Guard Certification Training
📅 October 6-7

SPP-526 Security Guard Certification Renewal
📅 October 13

This MPCTC-approved training fulfills Maryland's 12-hour initial security training requirement and provides the knowledge needed to work confidently in the security industry.

Seats are limited, so register today! https://www.aacc.edu/programs-and-courses/job-training/security-guard/

09/19/2026

Need your Pool & Spa Operator certification or recertification? Come on in, the water's fine! 💦

AACC's online courses make it easy to stay certified and advance your skills.

✔️ Get certified in just 2 days
✔️ Recertify in as little as 4 hours
✔️ Learn everything from pool regulations and maintenance to chemicals and filtration systems
✔️ Take the certification exam after completing the course

Registration is open now!

Remember: If your license was issued in 2023, it expires in 2026. Don't wait until the last minute to renew!

https://www.aacc.edu/programs-and-courses/job-training/pool-and-spa/

09/14/2026

Thinking of going into a skilled trade? You should know these three things:

1. AACC offers apprenticeships in HVAC, electrical and plumbing and pre-apprenticeships in carpentry, electrical, HVAC and plumbing, which can give you a head start on a career.

2. Some programs can be completed in less than six months or even a few weeks.

3. Some programs offer scholarships that cover the cost of your classes.

Learn more at aacc.edu/get-job-training.

08/28/2026

📈 Ready to take your HR career to the next level?

Did you know that earning a professional HR certification can demonstrate your knowledge and capabilities to employers? Prepare for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification exams with Anne Arundel Community College’s nationally recognized HR Exam Prep Course.

As an official SHRM Education Partner, AACC offers a comprehensive program taught by experienced, highly credentialed instructors and supported by the SHRM Learning System, SHRM’s most comprehensive certification preparation resource.

📅 Next section begins September 15

Whether you’re pursuing your first HR certification or advancing your professional credentials, this course can help you prepare for the exam and move your career forward.

👉 Register now and invest in your HR future! https://noncredit.aacc.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=18317478

08/27/2026

🌳 Turn your interest in Maryland’s forests into a professional skill!

Did you know that Maryland’s Forest Conservation Act requires certain professionals to be qualified to prepare forest stand delineations and other forest conservation documents? This fall, take the next step toward becoming a Maryland Forest Conservation Qualified Professional through AACC’s OPT-325 Forest Conservation Qualified Professional Training. https://noncredit.aacc.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=17756840

This state-approved continuing education course covers forest stand delineation, tree inventories and how changes in land use affect trees. CEUs are issued.

📅 Fall 2026: Begins September 8
📍 Hybrid course with required online and in-person sessions at Broadneck Park, AACC’s Arnold Campus Forest and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center.

Students must meet Maryland Department of Natural Resources requirements to apply for Qualified Professional status.
Questions? Email [email protected].

07/14/2026

Looking to take the next step toward a new career? Fall registration is now open for AACC's Apprenticeship and Applied Learning programs!

Whether you're interested in gaining hands-on skills, preparing for an in-demand career, or advancing in your current field, our continuing education programs are designed to help you reach your goals with flexible, workforce-focused training.

Some programs require you to attend an information session before you can register, so be sure to sign up early to learn about program requirements, career opportunities, and the enrollment process.

Explore our programs, reserve your spot at an information session if needed, and start building your future today! https://www.aacc.edu/programs-and-courses/job-training/

06/18/2026

Our Summer sections of SPP-525 Security Guard Certification Training and SPP-526 Security Guard Certification Renewal are starting soon!

This program is your gateway into a rewarding and in-demand career in security. Approved by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC), it fully prepares participants to meet the Maryland’s standards for a certified security guard and step into employment with confidence.

This course is approved by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions to satisfy the 12-hour initial security training. Note: Students must be 18 years or older.

SPP-525 is scheduled for July 22-23 and costs $124 for Anne Arundel County residents including $18 fee. SPP-526 is scheduled for July 28 and costs $89 for Anne Arundel County residents including $18 fee.
More information can be found here https://www.aacc.edu/program.../job-training/security-guard/

Please reach out to Laura Howard at [email protected] if you have any questions.

05/26/2026

Don’t get locked out! DEADLINE JUNE 2

AACC is adding multifactor authentication (MFA) to protect your student account. Take a few minutes now to check your phone number and set up your MFA methods, so you can access your accounts without interruption.

Get instructions at aacc.edu/resources/technology/multifactor-authentication. Contact the Technical Service Desk at 410-777-4357 (HELP) if you need support. Interpretation services are available if you need language support.

AACC now uses multifactor authentication (MFA) to help keep your account secure. MFA is a quick extra step, like a text message, phone call or app notification, that helps confirm it’s really you signing in. It’s similar to the type of security your bank and social apps may use.

03/26/2026

Women's History Month is the perfect time to highlight some special women doing some great things in our Welding program.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to represent women welders, and I hope to encourage more women to join the trade. But I also want people in general to see that welding can be the beginning of an adventurous career.”
-Jannah Madyun, welding instructor

Read more at aacc.edu/newsroom/featured-stories/story-library/angelica-martir-march-2026.

AACC Apprenticeship and Applied Learning

01/29/2026

Take classes at Anne Arundel Community College if you are looking to earn your Pool and Spa Operator certification or to become re-certified! Gain the knowledge and skills needed to take the pool and spa operators certification exam. Learn about regulations, maintenance, filter systems, chemicals and forms.

Online course meets the active Maryland’s Public Swimming Pool Regulations as designated by the Maryland State Department of Health to obtain for Pool Operator license. Offered in partnership with Aquatic Training & Consulting Service LLC. Students will be contacted after registering with instructions on how to digitally access the course and required course materials.

Re-certification prerequisites: email Laura Howard, [email protected], a copy of your current county Pool Operator license or a Certificate of Completion from a state-approved Pool and Spa Operation Training Program taken within the past three years to receive permission to register (exclude any birthdate or other confidential/sensitive information before sending).

More information can be found here https://www.aacc.edu/programs-and-courses/job-training/pool-and-spa/

Email Laura Howard at [email protected] to begin registration, or with any questions.