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How can Miami Dade College help you start a new career?

Start training today! Miami Dade College, together with Ed4Career can help you start training for a new career or get training to advance in your current career. We offer online, self-paced, open enrollment programs to help you gain the high demand skills needed in today’s workplace.

What is Miami Dade College known for?

Miami Dade College continues a tradition of cultural and artistic endeavor. MDC features award-winning performances, readings and exhibits that are as diverse as the community it calls home.

Does Miami Dade College have a board of rules and appeals program?

This year the Regulatory and Economic Resources Department (RER) in cooperation with Miami Dade College is pleased to present the continuing education program for Board of Rules and Appeals certified personnel. Twelve hours of training, applicable to everyone, will be provided.

Where can I get help navigating the permitting process in Miami-Dade?

Businesses in unincorporated Miami-Dade can get help navigating the permitting process, at no cost. Staff provides personalized service and walks business owners step-by-step through the process to completion.

What is MDC online?

MDC Online offers a wide variety of online courses that allow you to fit class around a busy schedule or even complete a bachelor, associate or college credit certificate program entirely online.

Can Miami Dade College cancel classes?

Miami Dade College reserves the right to cancel classes and/or programs for which there is insufficient enrollment, to close a class when the enrollment limit in that class is reached and to make any schedule changes as necessary, including a change in time, days, credit, location, or instructor.

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Each term the Virtual College offers a no fee, no credit online orientation for new students. The MDC Online Orientation is designed to help you:

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Many professors will require you to complete the Orientation the first week of class. See if it is required in the syllabus or if you are not sure, contact your professor.

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Always reach out to your professor with requests for help or to let them know about situations that may arise regarding the completion of your assignments. Be proactive in your communication with your professors-they want to help!

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Join the nation's most diverse student body and take part in programs and activities that enrich your college experience. Make new friends, create a student group or Shark it up at sports events.

Arts & Culture

Miami Dade College continues a tradition of cultural and artistic endeavor. MDC features award-winning performances, readings and exhibits that are as diverse as the community it calls home.

Community Partnerships

Community engagement is an important part of our work. We collaborate with our partners to serve the community and train students in useful, workforce skills that lead to rewarding careers.

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What is the number to swim lessons in Miami Dade?

For more information, call Miami-Dade Parks Leisure Access Services at 305-755-7848. Every swim lesson counts. Every Lesson Counts is a water safety campaign in Miami-Dade County.

How long is a swim class?

Swim classes are offered at County pool locations. They are available year-round, depending on demand, in two-week sessions. Swim classes are 30 to 45 minutes long.

What are the basic skills for swimming?

Children ages 6 to 18 in levels 1 to 3 learn fundamental skills such as water entry, water adjustment, breath control, floating, and front and back crawl. Children ages 6 to 18 in levels 4 to 6 improve swimming for distance in the four basic strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Adults (ages 18 and over)

What age do you start a water class?

Levels 1-6 (ages 6-18) Children ages 6 to 18 in levels 1 to 3 learn fundamental skills such as water entry, water adjustment, breath control, floating, ...

How old do you have to be to get a Learn2Swim scholarship?

Apply for Learn2Swim Scholarship. If your child is between 2-17 years old and doesn't know how to swim, you may qualify for a Learn2Swim scholarship. The scholarship will provide the funds for your child to take swimming lessons. The scholarship is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

What age do parents and toddlers learn to swim?

Parents & Tots (ages 2-5) Lessons are designed to help toddlers ages 2 to 5 become comfortable in and around water. You, the parent, will learn important water safety techniques. A parent or guardian is required in the water with each child. The class starts by teaching basic skills.