Microcredential in
Fire Protection Technology: Leadership Development
Registration is completed with Corning Community College.
Corning Community College
Online
Online
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
12 Credits
Credit-bearing
$525.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Build the skills to lead with this final step in the Fire Protection Technology Microcredential Series. In this Fire Protection Technology, Leadership Development microcredential, you will learn essential leadership strategies for emergency situations and critical communication skills for any emergency incidents. You will learn how to complete necessary administrative functions and gain a basic knowledge of responsibilities involved with leading others. A basic understanding of building construction, incident pre-planning, and post-incident analysis will be examined. A strong focus on community relations will be emphasized. Upon successful completion of this microcredential, you will have completed the three-microcredential series, and will be ready to apply for Fire Officer I certification.
An online microcredential from Corning Community College (12 credits). Registration is completed with Corning Community College.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
Section 2:
Open
What you can earn
Fire Protection Technology: Leadership Development Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Prepares for an industry certification exam (Industry-Recognized Credential)
Pathway to Credit
This Corning Community College course can count toward credit at the SUNY campuses below. Each campus decides how the credit applies; confirm with its admissions or registrar office.
| Campus | Major | Counts as | Degree | Credits | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton-Montgomery Community College | General Studies | INT 110 Applied Skills Seminar | Bachelor's | 3 | Feb 8, 2025 |
| Onondaga Community College | Liberal Arts | GEN 100 Career Readiness | Certificate | 3 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| SUNY Oneonta | Liberal Arts | GEN 100 Career Readiness | Bachelor's | 5 | Feb 3, 2026 |
Fulton-Montgomery Community College
Major
General Studies
Counts as
INT 110 Applied Skills Seminar
Degree
Bachelor's
Credits
3
As of
Feb 8, 2025
Onondaga Community College
Major
Liberal Arts
Counts as
GEN 100 Career Readiness
Degree
Certificate
Credits
3
As of
Dec 10, 2024
SUNY Oneonta
Major
Liberal Arts
Counts as
GEN 100 Career Readiness
Degree
Bachelor's
Credits
5
As of
Feb 3, 2026
Skills covered
Pre-Planning and Training
Post-Incident Assessment
Administrative Functions
Effective Communication
Community Relations
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Human Resource Management
Leadership
Certified Fire Officer I
Career outlook
Related occupations: IT Support Specialist, Help Desk Technician, Junior Developer
Entry-level IT roles often require a certification rather than a degree.
Funding opportunities
You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.
SUNY Reimagine Workforce Scholarship (Scholarship)
Partial scholarships for first-time SUNY non-credit learners.
Who qualifies: New York residents taking their first SUNY non-credit course.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.