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. These series of courses can put you on the road to get certified in Montgomery County's new Green Business Certification Program.
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: MGT316, 3 Hours, 1 Session
Tuition: $35.00 +20.00 fee = $55.00; Non-MD residents add $50.00
How to Register
Location: Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce,
51 Monroe Street, Suite 1800, Rockville, Maryland 20850
In Class Meeting:
CRN: 41037 5/7/10 T 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
CRN: 10681 8/10/10 T 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Montgomery County Green Business Certification Program: How to Meet the Requirements
If you are already familiar with the county's Green Business Certification Process and have filled out the application document, you may have trouble achieving enough "green actions" to meet the program's requirement. This short course is designed to explore how your organization can most strategically approach remaining green options to achieve certification, save money, and create happy and loyal employees. Have your application forms and questions ready to discuss.
Course: MGT325, 2 Hours, 1 Session
Tuition: $30.00 + $15.00 fee = $45.00; Non-MD residents add $30.00
How to Register
Online Course:
CRN: 36641, 4/8/10 Thursday 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CRN: 41071, 6/17/10 Thursday 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CRN: 10721, 7/22/10 Thursday 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CRN: 10720, 8/18/10 Thursday 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Business Case for Greening Your Operations
Very significant savings can be realized through improved efficiency measures designed to cut waste. Opportunities abound, whether it’s retrofitting your lighting, eliminating unnecessary appliances, reducing your travel, or reusing your packaging materials. Similarly, a green and healthy workplace can increase employee retention and productivity, improve recruitment, and reduce risks. Forward-looking businesses that effectively respond to consumers’ environmental needs can also take advantage of extraordinary revenue generating opportunities. This course will examine financial justification models including life cycle cost analysis and return on investment (ROI). In addition, it introduces baseline assessment tools to help businesses prioritize green investments and measure success.
Course: MGT317, 3 Hours, 1 Session
Tuition: $35.00 + $20.00 fee = $55.00; Non-MD residents add $50.00
How to Register
Location: Montgomery College, Gaithersburg Business Training Center
12 South Summit Ave, 4th Floor, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
CRN: 41038, 6/29/10 W 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Leading Environmental Change within Your Organization
Are you the “green champion” within your company or have you just been assigned to lead your “green team” and spearhead the greening of your operations? Navigating change within your organization requires preparation, well thought out strategies and a compelling business case. Learn how to create and utilize a green team, engender culture and behavioral change and engage colleagues in the creation of new policies to support environmental improvement. In addition, learn how to inspire and empower staff to contribute new ideas and embrace continuous environmental improvement.
Course: MGT318, 3 Hours, 1 Session
Tuition: $35.00 + $20.00 fee = $55.00; Non-MD residents add $50.00
How to Register
Location: Montgomery College, Gaithersburg Business Training Center
12 South Summit Ave, 4th Floor, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
CRN: 10680 7/13/10 W 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
In addition to the Green Business Certification Program classes, Montgomery College also offers courses in Green Energy and Sustainability Management. Fall 2009 courses include Clean and Renewable Energy for Your Home and Business MTG299, and Intro to Going Green MGT298. See http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/management.html for more 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.