Professional Upskilling in Maryland: Top Training Resources for Non-Degree Programs

Professional Upskilling in Maryland: Top Training Resources for Non-Degree Programs

August 5, 2024

Whether you’re aiming to break into the biotech sector or enhance your skills, Maryland offers a range of non-degree resources designed to propel your career forward. Here’s a look at some top-notch programs and training opportunities available to help you succeed:

Maryland Based Non-Degreed Resources:

Biotechnical Institute of Maryland (BTI)

For those seeking to enter the life sciences field, BTI provides exceptional, tuition-free training aimed at under- or unemployed individuals. Founded by Dr. Margaret B. Penno in 1998, BTI has trained over 500 students, with nearly 400 successfully placed into jobs.

Programs Include:

• Laboratory Associates Program: Gain practical lab skills through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience, all at no cost.

Additional Services:

• BioSciConcepts Workshops: 15 annual fee-based workshops for industry professionals.
• Customized Training: Receive tailored training programs for your company, offered on-site or at BTI’s facilities.

BIOTrain

Montgomery College’s BIOTrain initiative brings together biotechnology companies, government, and nonprofits to foster a skilled technical workforce. The program provides free training through engaging lectures, workshops, and hands-on sessions led by industry experts.

Bio-Trac

Bio-Trac, in partnership with Montgomery College, offers graduate/postgraduate-level hands-on laboratory training workshops for research scientists. Courses are team-taught by active researchers and innovators from leading research institutes and private industry.

• Topics Include:
  • Flow Cytometry: Principles, Methods, and Applications
  • Gene Editing with CRISPR
  • Single Cell RNA-Seq
  • Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Introduction
  • Spatial Transcriptomics Workshop
  • R for Research Scientists

Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES)

FAES supports career development through credit-bearing courses and workshops tailored to the NIH community and beyond. With a focus on research and professional growth, FAES offers:

• Features:
  • Highly engaged faculty members
  • Flexible online, asynchronous learning format
  • Open-enrollment policy
  • Affordable tuition
  • Microcredentials in Bioinformatics, Biomedical Sciences, Leadership, Project Management, Public Policy, and more
  • Workshops offer interactive formats and small class sizes

Explore these resources to unlock new opportunities and advance your career in the life sciences field!

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