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About »The certificate in Accounting is designed to provide students with a specialized body of knowledge in accounting. The courses are sequenced to advance from the basic principles through more advanced applications. The courses in the Accounting certificate apply toward the major in Business, Accounting concentration.
Learn MoreThis certificate is designed for students who have completed the Introduction to Gunsmithing certificate. Advanced metal finishing, custom barrel fitting, modern stock refurbishing and manufacture, rifle and shotgun trigger and firing mechanisms, design and function of handguns will be the emphasis of this certificate.
Learn MoreAdvanced Welding Certificate provides the student with the skills necessary to perform tasks to the American Welding Society (AWS) standards in multiple processes.
Learn MoreThis certificate covers the fundamentals of design, copywriting and layout for print media advertising, as well as basic web media and some interactive design applications.
Learn MoreThe Automotive Fundamentals certificate provides a fundamental understanding of diagnosis and repair service for the engine, automatic transmission, brake, heating and air conditioning, suspension and steering and electrical systems. The certificate covers all eight areas of ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification.
Learn MoreThis certificate provides students with technical knowledge in animal science, farm maintenance, welding, farm soil conditions, environmental and natural resources related to the agriculture industry.
Learn MoreA wide variety of career opportunities are available to students who prepare for actual work situations through practical training in welding.
Learn MoreThis program is a basic introduction to the construction field. This certificate includes six Building Construction Technology core classes. It is designed for the person who only wants the basics of carpentry so they can join the exciting world of construction after only two semesters.
Learn MoreThis program is designed to help students develop the skills necessary to properly install, configure, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair computer hardware,
Learn MoreThe CompTIA certificate prepares students for multiple certification exams. Students who complete the certificate are eligible to continue into the Computer Technology degree program.
Learn MoreThe CNC certificate is designed for people with a machinist background who desire to learn about the basic operations of CNC (computerized numerical controlled) machinery.
Learn MoreThe Customer Service and Support Certificate prepares students to pursue entry-level customer service positions. Students learn to use basic computer applications and office technology skills which will help them assist their supervisors. They will also learn additional skills that will allow them to help customers by providing accurate and useful information in an appropriate manner.
Learn MoreThis certificate is designed for computer or network systems professionals that need expertise in security.
Learn MoreThis certificate will offer training and preparation for career opportunities in entry-level positions in the fast-growing Digital Rendering, Game Development, and Multimedia fields.
Learn MoreStudents in Early Childhood Development receive a comprehensive understanding of the needs of young children and are trained to implement quality preschool programming.
Learn MoreThis certificate is designed for people with three years of maintenance experience who are needing certification for their craft, job advancement or short term refresher training.
Learn MoreThis academic program is designed to meet specific state or professional needs. It is not accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education. Students graduating from this program are not eligible to take the National Board Examination, or any state board examination for which graduation from an ABFSE accredited program is required.
Learn MoreThis certificate provides introductory didactic and experiential learning outcomes to successfully provide the scope of care of the Emergency Medical Technician. This is a one semester certificate program.
Learn MoreThe Entrepreneurship certificate is designed to give students the basic business concepts necessary to start and operate their own small business.
Learn MoreThe Fire Science Technology Certificate provides instruction in fire prevention methodology, fire detection systems, fire codes, fire investigation, rescue, safety and salvage procedures, hazardous materials, and fire behavior and extinguishment. This program assists in qualifying firefighters for management positions within fire service. This certificate is currently only offered for dual-enrollment candidates.
Learn MoreThis academic program is designed to meet specific state or professional needs, and is designed for persons wanting to obtain a South Carolina Funeral Directors' License only.
Learn MoreThe purpose of the Greenhouse Management Certificate is to cultivate enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and skilled professionals that are equipped for careers in the field of greenhouse management, including knowledge of managing greenhouse structures and growing greenhouse crops by providing them with theoretical and hands-on, industry and research-backed training in the latest greenhouse management sciences, practices, technologies and equipment.
Learn MoreStudents completing this certificate will gain a skillset allowing them to work in a number of health care related occupations. Students also have the option of transitioning to other health care programs.
Learn MoreThe Heating Fundamentals certificate provides students with the theory and hands-on training in the operation of heating and cooling system design and component application. The certificate program will focus on concepts of installation, service repair, preventative maintenance and start-up of heating and cooling systems.
Learn MoreThe Human Resources Management certificate prepares students to pursue entry-level HR generalist positions. Students learn the basic types of management and supervisory skills. They also learn the employment laws that affect the workplace, as well as the main human resource functions that all HR professionals perform in business and industry.
Learn MoreThe certificate will enable students to gain entry level skills for HVACR equipment installation. This certificate will enable students to accelerate their progression to the HVACR Technician career track.
Learn MoreThe Infant/Toddler certificate offers a combination of classroom instruction and supervised, hands-on experience that prepares students to teach and provide high-quality childcare. This program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Learn MoreThe Automation certificate prepares students for certification. This certificate also allows students to continue into the Mechatronics Technology program.
Learn MoreThis certificate will introduce the novice gunsmith to the hand tools, blueprint reading skills, schematic understanding, basic machine tool operations and the nomenclature used in Gunsmithing.
Learn MoreIntroduction to HVAC certificate is a “stackable certificate” that is embedded in the HVAC Associate of Applied Science Degree.
Learn MoreThe purpose of the Landscape Design and Installation Certificate is to cultivate enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and skilled professionals that are equipped for careers in the field of landscape design and the installation of plants and hardscapes by providing them with theoretical and hands-on, industry and research backed training in the latest landscape design and installation sciences, practices, technologies and equipment.
Learn MorePiedmont Technical College offers a Landscape Management certificate which may be combined with core courses for eligibility for an Associate in Applied Science, major in Horticulture Technology.
Learn MoreThe Machine Tool Operator certificate is designed for those students who would like to learn basic machining skills without being enrolled in a full-time degree program.
Learn MoreThis certificate will offer training and preparation for career opportunities in entry-level positions in today's advanced manufacturing facilities.
Learn MoreThe Masonry certificate prepares students for a specialty area in Building Construction Technology. Students who complete the certificate are eligible to continue into the Building Construction Technology program.
Learn MoreThis certificate is designed to prepare students for system approach analysis and troubleshooting on advanced automated equipment and machinery, combining electronic, mechanical, robotics and information system technology found in today's automated manufacturing facilities.
Learn MoreThe MIG certificate prepares students for a specialty area in Welding. Students who complete the certificate are eligible to continue into the Welding diploma program.
Learn MoreThis program is designed to help students develop the computer application skills necessary to complete their Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. Holding a MOS certification can boost an individual’s employment potential and may increase his/her entry-level salary. Students who complete this certificate may continue their education by enrolling in the associate degree program in Administrative Office Technology.
Learn MoreThe Office Technician certificate is designed for students who wish to obtain an entry-level data-entry position in a short period of time.
Learn MoreThe Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Paramedic Certificate is designed for students currently working in the fire/rescue field who are certified as either South Carolina EMT or National Registry EMT. This certificate can be completed in three semesters with a total of 40 credit hours. Upon completion of this certificate program, students will be eligible to take the Paramedic National Registry Exam.
Learn MoreBecause health care is changing at an unprecedented pace, new or varied approaches to patient care are emerging. One such approach is the use of multi-skilled individuals known as patient care technicians (PCT) who are a part of the health care team.
Learn MoreThis program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and ability to install, maintain and troubleshoot computers, networks and network equipment. The program takes a hands-on approach using real-world examples.
Learn MoreThis certificate provides exposure to both aesthetic and commercial applications of photography. Beginning in the first semester, students will learn how to take pictures using basic camera handling and exposure techniques. Beginning, intermediate and advanced photography classes are offered in addition to core courses with each level offering and expanded series of exercises.
Learn MoreThe Precision Metrology certificate is designed to upgrade or refresh skills for people familiar with measuring systems required in Advanced Manufacturing industries.
Learn MoreThe Refrigeration Applications certificate provides students with the theory and hands-on training in the operation of refrigeration system design and component application. The certificate program will focus on installation, start-up, service repair and preventative maintenance of commercial and domestic refrigeration systems.
Learn MoreThe STICK certificate prepares students for a specialty area in Welding. Students who complete the certificate are eligible to continue into the Welding diploma program.
Learn MoreThe TIG certificate prepares students for a specialty area in Welding. Students who complete the certificate are eligible to continue into the Welding diploma program.
Learn MoreThe purpose of the Turfgrass Management Certificate is to cultivate enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and skilled professionals that are equipped for careers in the field of lawn care and golf and sports turf management by providing them with theoretical and hands-on, industry and research-backed training in the latest turfgrass management sciences, practices, technologies and equipment.
Learn MoreThis certificate is designed to allow students to transfer to a senior institution after two semesters and a minimum of of thirty (30) transferable credit hours.
Learn MoreVascular Sonography utilizes ultrasound to perform diagnostic testing on patients’ arteries and veins.
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