This one-year certificate program is designed to provide students with concentrated skill training, leading to employment in entry level business support positions.

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries in the business support field. The labor market and employer information are specifically presented for the Amsterdam, Gloversville, Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley regions. Salary information is based on estimates within the Capital District.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

Designed with job-readiness in mind, this certificate program focuses on technology and customer service training for employment in the business support area including word processing, computer, and software applications as well as communications and customer service.

Students will be able to:

FAM Technology Center

FM Biz Hub (Business Club)
Get involved in social and service-oriented activities and take trips to such places as Boston, New York, Lake Placid, Burlington, Montreal, Quebec City, and Washington D.C.

Wall Street Club
Trips to NYC Financial District and Philadelphia Mint and NYC Federal Reserve Bank gold vault.

Money Smart Financial Coaching Program
This intrusive coaching approach is proven to improve students’ financial wellness and improve academic success.

International Business: Study Abroad
Take the opportunity to travel the world during spring break to learn about the global economy and business world.

This program may allow students to earn a digital badge which verifies the achievement of in-demand skills and competencies. SUNY FMCC continues to expand opportunities for students to become more marketable to employers.

This certificate program offers hands-on courses to prepare you for direct to work careers in various business support positions. Here are just some examples.

Our leading-edge Accounting program is designed to provide students with the accounting, bookkeeping and business skills needed to succeed in small or large firms. Students will develop the necessary accounting, related computer software, communication, and math competences required for careers in accounts payable, receivable, payroll and bookkeeping.

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries in the accounting and bookkeeping field. The labor market and employer information are specifically presented for the Amsterdam, Gloversville, Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley regions. Salary information is based on estimates within the Capital District

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

This program is designed to prepare students for immediate employment upon graduation. For students looking to continue their studies at four-year colleges and universities, it is recommended that they consult with an academic advisor and consider enrolling in the Business Administration AS program.

Students will be able to:

FAM Technology Center

FM Biz Hub (Business Club)
Get involved in social and service-oriented activities and take trips to such places as Boston, New York, Lake Placid, Burlington, Montreal, Quebec City, and Washington D.C.

Wall Street Club
Trips to NYC Financial District and Philadelphia Mint and NYC Federal Reserve Bank gold vault.

Money Smart Financial Coaching Program
This intrusive coaching approach is proven to improve students’ financial wellness and improve academic success.

International Business: Study Abroad
Take the opportunity to travel the world during spring break to learn about the global economy and business world.

Students have opportunities for internships in their first or second year and have subsequently been placed in local and regional businesses.

This program may allow students to earn digital badges which verifies the achievement of in-demand skills and competencies. SUNY FMCC continues to expand opportunities for students to become more marketable to employers.

The core accounting courses in this program prepare the student with the specialized accounting terminology, concepts and applications present in the fields of financial, managerial, cost, and tax accounting. Here are just some examples.

This direct to work certificate program combines off-campus “hands-on” experience with on-campus related instruction to prepare you to be a Bank or Financial Teller in the region. This flexible offering can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries. The information presented is based on labor market estimates for Amsterdam, Gloversville, the Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley. Salary information is based on estimates for the Capital District.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

Students learn from practicing professionals, who follow the competency guidelines prescribed by the College and based on O*NET online specifications, national competency catalogs, and employer input.

Students will be able to:

FAM Technology Center

Hands-on Training
Train at a local business and learn from experienced tellers approximately 12 hours per week.

On-campus instruction
Courses selected to relate with your specific career area and generally totals 6-9 credit hours per semester.

Individual Studies Advisor
Students will be assigned an academic advisor to guide you through your program.

FM Biz Club (Business Club)

Program placement is competitive and determined by the student’s personal interview with the Individual Studies Advisor and the Director of External Partnerships and Applied Learning, as well as site availability.

Although similar to cooperative education and internship programs, the Individual Studies Certificate program requires that students learn basic career skills at job sites without pay.

This direct to work certificate program combines off-campus “hands-on” experience with on-campus related instruction to prepare you to be an Assistant Horticulturist for garden and greenhouse businesses in the region and beyond. This flexible offering can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries. The information presented is based on labor market estimates for Amsterdam, Gloversville, the Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley. Salary information is based on estimates for the Capital District from ZipRecruiter.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

Students learn from practicing professionals, who follow the competency guidelines prescribed by the College and based on O*NET online specifications, national competency catalogs, and employer input.

Students will be able to:

Hands-on Training
Train at a local garden or greenhouse business and learn from an experienced Horticultural tradesperson approximately 12 hours per week.

On-campus instruction
Courses selected to relate with your specific career area and generally totals 6-9 credit hours per semester.

Individual Studies Advisor
Students will be assigned an academic advisor to guide you through your program.

Flexible Offering
The program can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

Program placement is competitive and determined by the student’s personal interview with the Individual Studies Advisor and the Director of External Partnerships and Applied Learning, as well as site availability.

Although similar to cooperative education and internship programs, the Individual Studies Certificate program requires that students learn basic career skills at job sites without pay.