A launch pad for completing a bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting, the A.S. program focuses on the humanities, math, and sciences, as well as accounting, law, and marketing.

The Medical Assistant certification program at Columbia-Greene Community College prepares students for entry-level positions in healthcare facilities. Students gain hands-on experience through clinical internships, acquiring skills in medical procedures, patient care, and administrative tasks. After completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the certification exam to become a certified Medical Assistant.

The Chiropractic Assistant certification program at Columbia-Greene Community College provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to work as an assistant in a chiropractic setting. The program covers course topics such as anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, records management, and patient communication. This program is designed to prepare students for a successful career in the rapidly growing field of chiropractic medicine.

Classes focus on basic accounting and business skills, while evening, online, and remote options provide the flexibility for students who need to work during the day. Students also learn how to use industry-standard software such as QuickBooks and Excel.

Columbia-Greene’s nursing program prepares students to sit for the NCLEX, the exam that provides licensure for registered nurses. Coursework covers the behavioral and biological sciences as well as the liberal arts. Nursing students learn from trained experts in the classroom as well as in clinical settings.

This program prepares students for entry into the medical office field with a wide range of skills such as transcription, updating and filing patient medical records, completing insurance forms, arranging for hospital admission and laboratory services, billing, and bookkeeping.

The Cyber Security / Digital Forensics degree program provides students with a strong foundation in computers and networking with an emphasis on security. Courses are aligned with industry-recognized certifications in networking infrastructure and security, as well as the skills required to defend networks and devices against cyber attacks. Students will learn to investigate, respond to and manage incidents, such as cyber attacks, data breaches, and malicious activity

The Security Guard class offered by Columbia-Greene Community College (CGCC) is a great way to get the training and certification needed to become a security guard. The course covers topics such as legal rights and responsibilities, safety and emergency procedures, and customer service. After completing the course, students will receive a certificate of completion from CGCC and be eligible to apply for a security guard license in New York State.