The technical certificate prepares students
for entry-level work through a series of courses within an A.S.
or A.A.S. program. Unlike the A.S./A.A.S. programs, which include
liberal arts and science courses (like English and Biology), technical
certificate programs are comprised mainly of courses related directly
to the career youre training for, with only a few liberal
arts courses. A technical certificate can be completed in about
half the time of an A.S. degree.
Workforce credit certificate programs are non-college credit programs
for career areas that do not require college-level work. Every
class is directly related to learning skills for the career youve
chosen. The programs vary in length, from a few months to two
years, and range from automotive repair to culinary operations.