Des Moines Area Community College


Selected Programs at Des Moines Area Community College
Explore programs at Des Moines Area Community College. This list is curated by SkillPointe to match skills-based industries and careers that don't require a four-year degree.
Browse Training Programs (99)
AV Technician
Video Production Certificate
The Video Production certificate is designed for individuals with no prior video production experience, who wish to gain a basic understanding of...
Video Production Diploma
The Video Production Diploma prepares students for entry-level positions in the Video Production industry. Students learn individual job skills that...
Graphic Designer
Graphic Design, A.A.S
The Graphic Design AAS degree program explores the exciting and challenging field of graphic design while focusing on both the creative and technical...
InDesign Certificate
The InDesign certificate is designed for individuals with no prior page layout experience or for those who wish to upgrade the software skills they...
Interactive Media for Graphic Design Certificate
This certificate will provide students with the opportunity to develop specific skills to design for a range of interactive media including websites...
Visual Communications Certificate
The Visual Communications certificate is designed for individuals with no prior graphic design experience and a desire to gain a basic understanding...
Visual Communications Diploma
The Visual Communications Diploma program explores the exciting and challenging field of graphic design while focusing on both the creative and...
Architectural Drafter
Architectural Technologies, A.A.S
A career in architectural technology, including the use of building information modeling, computer-aided drafting, engineering practices and more...
Architectural Technology Diploma
Make the models and drawings that transform into buildings and serve as a vital link between architects and contractors in the field of architectural...
Building Trades Diploma
The DMACC Building Trades Diploma program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter either residential or commercial...
Carpenter
Building Trades Diploma
The DMACC Building Trades Diploma program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter either residential or commercial...
Civil Engineering Technician
Civil Engineering Technology Diploma
Civil Engineering Technicians are the eyes and ears for the engineers….helping to design, construct and maintain our civil engineering infrastructure...
Civil Engineering Technology, A.A.S
Civil Engineering Technicians are the eyes and ears for the engineers….helping to design, construct and maintain our civil engineering infrastructure...
Electrician
Electrical Trades Diploma
The Electrical Trades program prepares students for entry-level positions in residential, commercial and industrial wiring. At the completion of the...
HVAC Technician
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Diploma
The DMACC Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Degree program provides the theory, knowledge, and skills of refrigeration, air...
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology, A.A.S
The DMACC Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Degree program provides the theory, knowledge, and skills of refrigeration, air...
Welder
Production MIG Welding Certificate
A career in welding and manufacturing, including equipment setup and operation, welding, brazing, cutting, arc welding, blueprint reading and more...
Welding Blueprint Reading certificate
A career in welding and manufacturing, including equipment setup and operation, welding, brazing, cutting, arc welding, blueprint reading and more...
Welding Diploma
A career in welding and manufacturing, including equipment setup and operation, welding, brazing, cutting, arc welding, blueprint reading and more...
Welding Gas Metal Arc Certificate
A career in welding and manufacturing, including equipment setup and operation, welding, brazing, cutting, arc welding, blueprint reading and more...
Welding Gas Tungsten Arc Certificate
A career in welding and manufacturing, including equipment setup and operation, welding, brazing, cutting, arc welding, blueprint reading and more...
Welding GMAW Advanced AWS Certificate
As described by the American Welding Society, welding is a very sophisticated and technical science, requiring not only mental application but also...
Welding Shielded Metal Arc Certificate
A career in welding and manufacturing, including equipment setup and operation, welding, brazing, cutting, arc welding, blueprint reading and more...
Welding SMAW Advanced AWS Certificate
As described by the American Welding Society, welding is a very sophisticated and technical science, requiring not only mental application but also...
Welding, Thermal Cutting Certificate
A career in welding and manufacturing, including equipment setup and operation, welding, brazing, cutting, arc welding, blueprint reading and more...
Diesel Mechanic
Diesel Technology Diploma
This fully-loaded program pulls together the diverse skillset needed to launch a career as a diesel technician. Learn how to repair
Diesel Technology, A.A.S
At Penn College
Industrial Engineering Technician
Applied Engineering Technology (Wind Turbine) , A.A.S
A career in engineering and manufacturing, including the ins and outs of industrial equipment repair, digital electronic equipment usage, maintenance...
Power Generation Technician
Diesel Technology Diploma
This fully-loaded program pulls together the diverse skillset needed to launch a career as a diesel technician. Learn how to repair
Diesel Technology, A.A.S
At Penn College
Solar Energy Technician
Renewable Energy Technology, A.A.S
Renewable Energy Technology is a five term AAS program that provides students conceptual and hands-on training in technology and practices used in the...
Wind Turbine Technician
Applied Engineering Technology (Wind Turbine) , A.A.S
A career in engineering and manufacturing, including the ins and outs of industrial equipment repair, digital electronic equipment usage, maintenance...
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advanced Nurse Aide Certificate
The Advanced Nurse Aide Certificate provides an opportunity to gain the additional competencies and clinical experiences needed to seek employment in...
Nurse Aide Certificate
The Nurse Aide 75 Hour certificate is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to care for patients/residents in a variety of long-term...
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant Diploma
The Dental Assistant program prepares the student, as a member of the dental health team, to assist the dentist in all phases of dentistry. The...
Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygiene, A.A.S
The Dental Hygiene curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for positions in general and specialty dental offices, hospitals, schools, public...
Dietetic Technician
Dietary Manager Certificate
The Dietary Manager is responsible for the management of food operations in a dietary department. This includes the management of food service...
Laboratory Technician
Medical Laboratory Technology, A.A.S
Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) perform tests that help diagnose and treat diseases, detect medical mysteries like HIV/AIDS and recently helped...
Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant Diploma
The goal of the Medical Assistant program is to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills)...
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
Medical Billing and Coding Diploma
Medical Billing and Coding is one of the fastest-growing medical office specialties. Students learn to translate medical diagnoses and procedures into...
Medical Office Specialist, A.A.S
Medical Office Degree program offers credit courses that prepare students with entry-level skills to more advanced skills needed for promotion in...
Nurse - LPN / LVN
Practical Nursing Diploma
The student who completes the Practical Nursing program is prepared to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). LPNs provide nursing care under the...
Phlebotomist
Phlebotomy Specialist Certificate
A phlebotomist draws blood from patients for diagnostic medical tests. Most phlebotomists are employed in hospitals. The DMACC Phlebotomy Specialist...
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Thearpy Sleep Medicine Certificate
The sleep medicine add on to the respiratory therapy program will provide students currently enrolled in respiratory therapy programs in Iowa and...
Respiratory Therapy, A.A.S
The Respiratory Therapy program provides students the opportunity to learn the dynamic allied health profession of respiratory therapy. Respiratory...
Surgical Technologist
Surgical Technology Diploma
The Surgical Technology program is designed to prepare students to be employed in a hospital or surgery center. As a skilled health professional, the...
Vet Technician
Veterinary Technology, A.A.S
Veterinary technicians provide professional technical support to veterinarians, biomedical researchers and other scientists. As a veterinary...
Chef and Head Cook
Culinary Arts Diploma
You'll combine these experiences with courses in:
food preparation
nutrition
menu planning
purchasing
baking
international cuisine
restaurant...
Culinary Arts, A.A.S
In the Culinary Arts program at the Iowa Culinary Institute® (ici®) at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) on the Ankeny Campus, we believe that...
Hospitality Business, Resturant Management Diploma
The Hospitality Management program prepares students for a career in the hospitality field. Most graduates will enter the industry either in cooking...
Hospitality Management- Resturant Concentration, A.A.S
The Hospitality Management program prepares students for a career in the hospitality field. Most graduates will enter the industry either in cooking...
Data Security Management
Cybersecurity Certificate
Students who complete this certificate will possess analytical skills to assess, develop, and implement information security policies and to research...
Cybersecurity Diploma
Students who earn this diploma will be introduced to the basic principles, protocols and procedures to work in the Cybersecurity field. The student...
Cybersecurity, A.A.S
Cybersecurity professionals protect companies and individuals from all sorts of cyber breaches, hacks, and issues. Every day criminals develop new...
IT Support Specialist
Computer Information Systems, A.A.S
The Computer Information Systems program is intended for the student who is interested in an entry-level programming career in software development...
Information Technology/Network Administration Certificate
The ITNA program will provide students with a foundation in the basic technologies of computer networking, both as an objective and measurable skill...
Network and Computer Systems Administrator
Information Technology/Network Administration Certificate
The ITNA program will provide students with a foundation in the basic technologies of computer networking, both as an objective and measurable skill...
Network Technology, Telecommunications Certificate
Network Technology Certificate program graduates will be prepared to pursue an entry level career in several areas of Information Technology. Careers...
Networking Technology, A.A.S
Do you want to learn to build and design modern communication networks? Do you like to use the internet, cell phones, and streaming video and wonder...
Software Developer
C++ Application Developer Certificate
The purpose of the C++ Application Developer Certificate is to provide the student with the knowledge of how to design, write and execute computer...
Java Application Developer Certificate
This certificate is designed to provide students with no programming background, a solid foundation on the logic and design of Java based programs...
Python Application Developer Certiifcate
This certificate is designed to provide students with no programming background, a solid foundation on the logic and design of Python-based programs...
SQL Application Developer Certificate
The purpose of the SQL Application Developer certificate is to add to the specialization of study at DMACC. This certificate can also help the student...
Web Developer Advanced Certificate
This certificate provides students with the advanced technology and skills required to develop, enhance and maintain most commercial website...
Web Developer Certificate
This certificate provides a core set of web development skills for working with commercial website applications. The coursework focuses on client side...
Web Development Diploma
The Web Developer diploma provides a basic set of web development skills that focus on creating commercial website applications. A student who...
Web Development, A.A.S
The Web Development AAS degree is intended for the student who is interested in designing and building commercial website applications. The program...
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technician
Electronics Fundamentals Diploma
The Electronics Fundamentals diploma provides the foundational knowledge for a position in the field of electronic technology. The curriculum focuses...
Electro-Mechanical Technician
Applied Engineering Technology (Electro-Mechanical) , A.A.S
A career in engineering and manufacturing, including the ins and outs of industrial equipment repair, digital electronic equipment usage, maintenance...
Electro-Mechanical Technology Certificate
The Electro-Mechanical Technology certificate is a series of occupational related courses that provide a person with an understanding of basic areas...
Robotics and Control Systems Engineering, A.A.S
The Robotics & Control Systems Engineering Technology program prepares students for a career as a technician in industrial manufacturing. At the end...
Industrial Engineering Technician
Applied Engineering Technology (Electro-Mechanical) , A.A.S
A career in engineering and manufacturing, including the ins and outs of industrial equipment repair, digital electronic equipment usage, maintenance...
Applied Engineering Technology Diploma
The Applied Engineering Technology Diploma program prepares students for an entry level position as a maintenance technician in industrial...
Electronics Engineering Technician, A.A.S
A career in electronics engineering, including various equipment installations, diagnosis, repair, maintenance and more.
Make electronic systems...
Industrial Machinery Mechanic
Building Maintenance Certificate
The DMACC Building Maintenance Certificate is a short-term credit program intended to provide you with the latest information and skills needed to...
Machinist
Advanced Manufacturing Technology, A.A.S
A career in manufacturing, including the basics of welding, fabrication, computer numerical control (CNC) machine operation, computer-aided drafting...
CNC Operator/Programmer Certificate
CNC Operators are entry-level jobs that require someone to interact with CNC machining equipment, loading and unloading parts with minor modifications...
CNC Setup/Operator Certificate
CNC Operators are entry-level jobs that require someone to interact with CNC machining equipment, loading and unloading parts with minor modifications...
Machinist Technology Diploma
A career in the tooling industry, ranging from interacting with CNC machining equipment and performing precision handwork to repairing damaged machine...
Correctional Officer
Criminal Justice, A.A.S
For 50+ years, DMACC has been a leader in providing criminal justice education programs. The DMACC Criminal Justice Degree Program is designed to...
Court Reporter
Realtime Court Reporter, A.A.S
Put yourself in the center of fascinating events, discussions and judicial proceedings with a realtime DMACC Court Reporter Degree: the person...
Criminal Investigator
Criminal Scene Investigator Certificate
The purpose of the Crime Scene Investigation certificate is to provide a program of study for students to concentrate in the areas of crime scene...
Digital Forensic Investigation Certificate
The purpose of the Digital Forensic Investigation certificate is to provide a course of study for students to concentrate in the areas of digital...
Homeland Security Certifcate
This three-class certificate program concentrates in the areas of homeland security, intelligence analysis, and security management. It provides you...
EMTs and Paramedics
Emergency Medical Technician Certifcate
Aside from the normal studying students will be required to sign up for clinical and ride time during the course of the semester assuming they have...
Paramedice Certificate
The Paramedic certificate prepares individuals to use critical thinking skills to provide treatment for medical, trauma and cardiac emergencies in the...
Paramedicine- Clinical, A.A.S
The Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic AAS degree prepares individuals to use critical thinking skills to provide medical treatment for patients...
Paramedicine- Fire Science, A.A.S
This program will prepare students to become a Paramedic. This program provides students with the necessary preparatory courses for seeking...
Paramedicine- Public Administration, A.A.S
This program will prepare students to become a Paramedic. This program provides students with the necessary preparatory courses for seeking...
Firefighter
Fire Protection Technology Certifcate
Success requires a team effort. Fire Science faculty and staff strive to meet the needs of all FS students, and students are expected to meet their...
Fire Science Technology, A.A.S
This program is designed to prepare individuals who have little or no experience with the firefighting profession for entry-level positions in the...
Paramedicine- Fire Science, A.A.S
This program will prepare students to become a Paramedic. This program provides students with the necessary preparatory courses for seeking...
Paralegal and Legal Assistant
Paralegal Certificate
The Paralegal Certificate is for students with a Bachelor’s Degree, Associate in Science or Associate in Arts Degree who wish to work as a paralegal....
Paralegal, A.A.S
Paralegals perform a variety of legal tasks under the supervision of an attorney. Paralegals are also known as legal assistants. They work for...
Police Officer
Criminal Justice, A.A.S
For 50+ years, DMACC has been a leader in providing criminal justice education programs. The DMACC Criminal Justice Degree Program is designed to...
Criminal Justice, Emergency Management Certificate
The Emergency Management Certificate prepares students for a career in such areas as local, state, tribal, and federal emergency management positions...
Preschool Teacher
Early Childhood Education Certificate
The Early Childhood Education certificate prepares the student for an entry-level position in a child care program. This program meets the...
Early Childhood Education Diploma
The Early Childhood Education program prepares students for careers working with young children in a variety of settings. Students who successfully...
Early Childhood Education, A.A.S
The Early Childhood Education-Associate program is designed to extend and expand on those skills developed in the Early Childhood Education diploma...
Early Childhood Program Administration Certificate
The Early Childhood Program Administration certificate is designed to provide students with leadership and management skills needed to work...
Auto Body Technician
Auto Collision Technology Diploma
The Auto Collision Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment in the highly technological auto collision industry and to update...
Auto Collision Technology, A.A.S
The Auto Collision Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment in the highly technological auto collision industry and to update...
Auto Mechanic
Auto Mechanics Technology, A.A.S
The Auto Mechanics Technology program is designed to prepare students for steady employment, professional growth and personal satisfaction. This...
Des Moines Area Community College
Address
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023-3993
Ankeny, IA 50023-3993
Phone number
515-964-6241