This completely online certificate program prepares students for a position as a medical coder in an acute care hospital, clinic or physician’s office, long-term care facility, or other health care settings. Coders ensure that valid codes are applied to medical diagnoses and procedures to facilitate reimbursement, analysis of patient outcomes, and research. The Medical Coding Specialist Certificate of Achievement prepares students to sit for the national certification examination to become a Certified Coding Associate (CCA). Students in this program must receive a grade of C or better in all courses to be eligible to graduate with this certificate of achievement. The program is approved by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

The Vocational Nursing program prepares applicants to practice as competent, compassionate and ethical Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs). The program provides a high quality vocational education program which is sensitive to the diverse needs of our students and our community. We facilitate educational access and academic excellence through a learner-centered nursing program, and prepare students to successfully pass the National Licensing Exam (NCLEX PN) and to practice Vocational Nursing in a variety of health-related settings: skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, Residential care facilities, memory-care units, sub-acute care units, hospice and home health agencies, school districts, jails, clinics, surgery centers and physician’s offices.

The Data Science Certificate of Achievement will prepare students for today’s data-driven world. The program is designed to enhance career opportunities in data science areas, including data and system analysis, data science research, business analytics, data engineering, database administration, statistical assistance, software engineering, and management. The core sequence covers data science foundational concepts, core programming practices, database management and an introduction to version control software. Skills mastered in this sequence of courses can be a first step toward a career in data science.

This IT Support Technician Certificate of Achievement program provides training and skills in preparation for immediate employment on a computer help desk or support desk in a variety of organizations, as well as to support computer users in the retail environment. It provides skills needed for career entry in this information technology employment area.  The certificate is designed to prepare students for an entry-level position as a Help or Support Desk Specialist in the field of information technology. Program completers can obtain positions in any organization, in IT service organizations, and in computer retail stores. This certificate is designed as an entry-level certificate program, which can also lead to the department’s PC Support and Network Management Certificate. 

This Certificate program provides training in preparation for immediate employment in business, government and industrial organizations utilizing cloud computing services. It provides skills needed for career entry and/or advancement in such positions as cloud computing specialist, cloud architect and cloud engineer.

The Cloud Computing Architect Certificate is designed to prepare students for an entry-level position supporting organizations using cloud computing services in the field of information technology. Program completers will be able to obtain positions in any organization, including IT service organizations.