Construction management is a professional degree leading to a wide variety of career options. Northern’s construction management program equips students to be skilled in coordinating all phases of building construction, including estimating, scheduling, preconstruction, interpreting scopes of work as well as writing contracts, purchasing materials, and working with subcontractors and vendors to ensure project success. Academic and real-world opportunities are provided that are intended to enhance the student learning experience.

Pursuing a career in cosmetology offers individuals the opportunity to unleash their creativity, passion for beauty, and talent for enhancing people's confidence by providing professional hair, makeup, and skincare services. In the cosmetology program, you will learn the art, science, and business of the beauty industry. Students who complete the program can choose to work in a specific area of the cosmetology field or advance their training to become a Cosmetology instructor. Students in the cosmetology program will receive a combination of classroom and laboratory work, with opportunities to practice their skills on mannequins and actual customers in the campus salon/studio. Students will learn hair shaping, hair coloring, chemical texturizing, design, and artistic principles. Additional subjects include: artificial nails, bacteriology, decontamination, infection control, manicures, and pedicures as prescribed by the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology Laws and Rules.

Pursuing a career in Cannabis Operations & Plant-Based Wellness offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a burgeoning industry that is revolutionizing healthcare and wellness. Cannabis Operations is designed to provide students with extensive knowledge of cannabis fundamentals, as well as its uses and effects. You'll gain an understanding of cannabis regulations and advanced dispensary retail while learning to lawfully instruct others about cannabis and related product use. Plant-Based Wellness focuses on best practices for customer service, legally compliant communication, and historical elements of integrating plants into wellness. Additionally, you'll become confident in regulatory compliance and remaining compliant in retail and frontline settings.

The electrical line technician (ELT) program is offered through a partnership of NMU and the Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP). Students will attend lectures at NMU's Jacobetti Complex and fieldwork at the MSDC training site on the former K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base in Gwinn, Michigan. Students will receive introductory elevated outdoor work-site field experiences related to electrical power transmission and work-site field experiences related to electrical power transmission and distribution systems, including climbing, pole setting and framing, guying and bucket and digger truck operation. Students will also learn the principles of electricity and the fundamentals of current flow in series, parallel and compound circuits as well as the general safety rules used in the electrical power industry. Applications of safety policies, personal responsibility, accident reporting procedures, and the safe use of various tools will be covered. Each student has the opportunity to train for and receive their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL A) while in the line tech program.

American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid Training Program

Embark on an enriching learning journey with our American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid training. Designed for those engaged in healthcare studies or part of healthcare groups of four or more, this program amplifies your clinical readiness.

What to Expect

Our program embodies a blend of hands-on technical training and supervised on-site clinicals. This interactive and supportive approach ensures you're confidently equipped to perform your skills on patients.

• Hands-on Training: Master technical aspects of CPR/AED/First Aid, ensuring practical proficiency.
• On-Site Clinicals: Apply your skills directly to patient care, under the careful guidance of our instructors.

Customized Support

We understand that each student's learning journey is unique. Therefore, we offer one-on-one counseling and additional training in areas where you need more guidance, tailoring our program to fit your needs perfectly.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Course

State-Licensed Nurse Aide Training Program: Our comprehensive CNA program prepares students to sit for the CNA state exam and perform confidently in various healthcare settings.

Course Includes:

• All course materials and fees: No hidden costs, all materials necessary for the course are included in the program.
• Book: Each student will receive a textbook, which is theirs to keep after the course concludes.
• Background Check: A necessary requirement for all healthcare professionals, included as part of the course.
• Scrub Top: Each student will receive a scrub top, which is theirs to keep.
• State Exam Prep: We provide thorough preparation for the state CNA exam, helping to ensure our students' success.
• Job Placement Assistance: Our dedicated team assists graduates in finding suitable job opportunities in their local area.

Financial Assistance:

• Payment Plans: Flexible payment options are offered to make the course more affordable.