Ensign College

A certificate in Computer Science prepares students for continued education by building the foundations of Computer Science. Students learn the subjects of intermediate programming, databases, web development, information technology basics and computer science theory.
The career opportunities for a student with a certificate in Computer Science exist mostly within entry level positions in software publishing firms, scientific research and development organizations, and in education. Advancement opportunities in Computer Science increase with experience.
Upon completion of the certificate, successful graduates will be able to:
Develop software applications using programming languages
Use object-oriented programming to enhance code
Improve code using testing techniques
Solve technical problems

A Programming Fundamentals certificate prepares students for continued education by building the foundations of software development needed for both professional and academic advancement. Students learn intermediate programming and problem solving along with the basic skills to work in groups to develop software applications.
The career opportunities for a student with a Programming Fundamentals certificate exist mostly within entry level positions in software publishing firms and development organizations. Advancement opportunities increase with experience and additional education.
Upon completion of the certificate, successful graduates will be able to:
Use object-oriented programming to enhance code
Solve technical problems
Familiarity with project management frameworks used in the development process

A degree in Software Development prepares students to work in development groups as programmers and project managers.  Students learn how to develop software projects from concept to completion within an agile project management environment.  Students learn how to build complex software using popular programing languages and APIs.  Upon completion, students will have added to their portfolios several software projects building both technical and soft skills. Career opportunities for a student with a degree in Software Development exist within entry level positions as a software engineer or computer programmer. The positions work with computer systems design and related services, software publishers, manufacturers of computers and related electronic equipment, financial institutions, and insurance providers. Advancement opportunities increase with experience.

A certificate in Software Engineering prepares students to work in software development groups as developers and project managers. Students learn how to develop software projects from concept to completion within an agile project management environment. Students learn how to build complex software using popular programing languages and APIs. Upon completion, students will have added to their portfolios several software projects building both technical and soft skills.
The career opportunities for a student with a certificate in Software Engineering exist mostly within entry level positions as a software engineer or computer programmer for computer systems design and related services, software publishers, manufacturers of computers and related electronic equipment, financial institutions, and insurance providers. Advancement opportunities in Software Engineering increase with experience.
Upon completion of the certificate, successful graduates will be able to:
Use object-oriented programming to enhance code
Solve technical problems
Work in teams to build software applications
Use project management frameworks to support the development process

This certificate provides a foundational understanding for students interested in pursuing a degree, or a career, in cybersecurity.
Companies are eager to hire people with understanding and skills necessary to protect data. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find enough qualified cybersecurity professionals and the demand is currently very high for students with these skillsets. Student often start out in the role of a Level-1 Security Analyst and can move into other areas like Penetration Testing or Risk Analysis as they get more experience.
Upon completion of the certificate, successful graduates will be able to:
Design a simple network infrastructure using multiple cyber-defense technologies and best-practices
Demonstrate how to configure users and groups in a Linux environment
Write a simple script to exploit a vulnerable system
Demonstrate an ability to analyze network traffic and identify attacks and other network behavior

Most companies pay big money to ensure that their data and corporate secrets remain secret. In addition, governmental regulations are becoming more and more aggressive towards businesses that do not protect customer information, or medical organizations that do not protect customer health information from attack. This degree prepares students to enter the world of corporate information security.
Companies are eager to hire people with understanding and skills necessary to protect data. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find enough qualified cybersecurity professionals and the demand is currently very high for students with this skillset. Students often start out in the role of level-1 Security Analyst and can move into other areas like Penetration Testing, or Risk Analysis as they get more experience.

The Network Engineering Core certificate is designed as an “intermediate” certificate. Because of needed prerequisites to take some of the courses in this certificate, it is assumed that the student has already completed the IT Fundamentals certificate before signing up for this program. Students will learn how to manage and configure key networking devices, including routers, switches, etc. Upon completion, students will be prepared to sit for key networking industry certifications that can be added to their resume.
Career opportunities for a student with this certificate could include entry-level IT positions within an IT department or corporate help-desk. Advancement opportunities increase with experience.
Upon completion of the certificate, a successful graduate will be able to:
• Demonstrate basic proficiency in Linux administration
• Configure common networking devices
• Demonstrate proficiency in network troubleshooting
• Demonstrate proficiency in designing correct subnetting strategies

The Network Engineering Core certificate is designed as an “intermediate” certificate. Because of needed prerequisites to take some of the courses in this certificate, it is assumed that the student has already completed the IT Fundamentals certificate before signing up for this program. Students will learn how to manage and configure key networking devices, including routers, switches, etc. Upon completion, students will be prepared to sit for key networking industry certifications that can be added to their resume.
Career opportunities for a student with this certificate could include entry-level IT positions within an IT department or corporate help-desk. Advancement opportunities increase with experience.
Upon completion of the certificate, a successful graduate will be able to:
• Demonstrate basic proficiency in Linux administration
• Configure common networking devices
• Demonstrate proficiency in network troubleshooting
• Demonstrate proficiency in designing correct subnetting strategies

This certificate is designed to help someone get into the IT industry as quickly as possible. This certificate also prepares the student to sit for several industry certification exams. The final exam for all of these courses is an industry certification exam, which means that, if the student scores high enough on the final exams, they could receive an industry certification for each course. This could provide up to 5 different industry certification that can be added to their resume.
The most common entry level job in IT is a technical support engineer or Help Desk professional. These people need to know how to troubleshoot and resolve all sorts of technical problems. For those students wanting to get into the technology field as quickly as possible, this will be the quickest option. Many IT professionals start in some sort of technical support role before moving on to other technical departments within the company.
Upon completion of the certificate, successful graduates will be able to:
Identify and configure key desktop settings
Identify and describe the function of key hardware in a desktop or laptop computer
Design and configure a basic corporate network, identifying the key hardware and infrastructure devices needed to connect systems together
Identify and configure basic security settings to protect a workstation or server
Define and configure key security policies for a corporate network
Troubleshoot basic networking and system configuration problems

The Network Engineering Core certificate is designed as an “intermediate” certificate. Because of needed prerequisites to take some of the courses in this certificate, it is assumed that the student has already completed the IT Fundamentals certificate before signing up for this program. Students will learn how to manage and configure key networking devices, including routers, switches, etc. Upon completion, students will be prepared to sit for key networking industry certifications that can be added to their resume.
Career opportunities for a student with this certificate could include entry-level IT positions within an IT department or corporate help-desk. Advancement opportunities increase with experience.
Upon completion of the certificate, a successful graduate will be able to:
• Demonstrate basic proficiency in Linux administration
• Configure common networking devices
• Demonstrate proficiency in network troubleshooting
• Demonstrate proficiency in designing correct subnetting strategies

A degree in Network Engineering prepares students to work in any Information Technology department as entry-level network administrators. Students will learn how to manage and configure key networking devices, including firewalls, routers, switches, etc. In addition to learning about specific networking devices, students will learn networking from a cybersecurity perspective to ensure that designs and configurations are built to key cybersecurity policies and best-practices. Upon completion, students will have had the opportunity to earn several IT industry certifications that can be added to their resume and will have many hands-on experiences to reference to demonstrate actual IT experience.
Career opportunities for a student with a degree in Network Engineering exist within entry level positions as a network administrator, or IT professional. Any entry-level back-office IT position should be within reach for graduates with this degree. Advancement opportunities increase with experience

Digital content impacts our lives every day and the digital media creation industry is among the fastest growing industries in the world. This rapidly increasing demand for digital content creation and management offers an exciting opportunity for those interested in content creation. Our certificate focuses on developing digital content in the form of graphic design, photography, video and audio production, web and mobile media, writing, portfolio development, and more using content creation tools and equipment.
One of the advantages of this certificate is that the subject matter and training in the program fits the desires of employers in today’s market place. Students who successfully complete the certificate will be better qualified to seek positions in many industries by either furthering their education or applying directly into the workplace. Career paths may include:
Content Manager
Technical Writer
Graphic Designer
Video Production Specialist

Digital content impacts our lives every day and the digital media creation industry is among the fastest growing industries in the world. This rapidly increasing demand for digital content creation and management offers an exciting opportunity for those interested in content creation. Our certificate focuses on developing digital content in the form of graphic design, photography, video and audio production, web and mobile media, writing, portfolio development, and more using content creation tools and equipment.
One of the advantages of this certificate is that the subject matter and training in the program fits the desires of employers in today’s market place. Students who successfully complete the certificate will be better qualified to seek positions in many industries by either furthering their education or applying directly into the workplace. Career paths may include:
Content Manager
Technical Writer
Graphic Designer
Video Production Specialist

Digital content impacts our lives every day and the digital media creation industry is among the fastest growing industries in the world. This rapidly increasing demand for digital content creation and management offers an exciting opportunity for those interested in content creation. Our certificate focuses on developing digital content in the form of graphic design, photography, video and audio production, web and mobile media, writing, portfolio development, and more using content creation tools and equipment.
One of the advantages of this certificate is that the subject matter and training in the program fits the desires of employers in today’s market place. Students who successfully complete the certificate will be better qualified to seek positions in many industries by either furthering their education or applying directly into the workplace. Career paths may include:
Content Manager
Technical Writer
Graphic Designer
Video Production Specialist

Medical assistants are multi-skilled, with training in clerical/administrative procedures (front office) as well as clinical procedures (back office). They can work in large clinics as well as small medical offices. The duties of clinical medical assistants vary according to state laws. Common skills include taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting physicians during examinations. Medical assistants collect and prepare laboratory specimens and administer medications.
Administrative skills may include updating and filing patients’ medical records, filling out insurance forms, and arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services. Medical assistants also perform tasks in medical settings, such as answering telephones, greeting patients, handling correspondence, and scheduling appointments.
This major provides students with mid-level administrative and clinical skills for a variety of healthcare settings. Students learn and demonstrate current outpatient laboratory collection procedures, assistance with office surgery, front office billing and insurance procedures, and basic computer/word processing skills.
There are employment opportunities in insurance companies, outpatient medical offices, and HMO’s for well-trained certified medical assistants. Medical assistants from Ensign College are consistently offered jobs upon completion of their internships. Students may advance to supervisory positions.

The Medical Billing and Coding Certificate prepares students to function in medical clinic coding/billing departments, as well as coding/billing facilities. Students learn to analyze medical records, such as chart notes and operative reports, then assign accurate medical codes, diagnoses (ICD-10-CM), procedures (CPT), and supplies (HCPCS). Students also learn billing and reimbursement practices, including CMS 1500 forms. The Medical Coding program prepares students to sit for a national certification exam (CPC exam).
Medical billers/coders are in demand by coding/billing facilities, insurance companies, medical clinics (all specialties), and hospitals. This occupation is expected to experience faster than average employment growth with a moderate volume of annual job openings.

The certificate in Paralegal Studies prepares the student for a dynamic career in the legal profession. The student will receive training in case management and legal research as well as learn how to analyze and summarize data to assist attorneys in preparation for hearings, trials, closings, corporate meetings, and other legal functions. The student will experience community learning opportunities that include job shadows, internships, and real-world projects. *Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
A successful paralegal finds fulfillment as a contributor in resolving difficult legal situations on behalf of families, non-profit organizations, law firms, government agencies, and corporations. A variety of positions can be found in numerous industries including banking, insurance, healthcare, business, entertainment industry, real estate, and public agencies.
Upon completion of the certificate, successful graduates will be able to:
• Apply substantive and procedural law to a given set of facts, formulate arguments, and identify legal solutions
• Practice professional and ethical standards appropriate to the legal profession
• Perform legal research and summarize findings for supervising attorneys, clients, and/or the courts
• Follow appropriate interviewing and investigational procedures with clients, witnesses, and industry professionals
• Demonstrate professional skills necessary to a paralegal career, including oral and written communication and technology skills

A two-year, associate of applied science degree in Paralegal Studies prepares the student for a dynamic career in the legal profession. The student will receive training in case management and legal research as well as learn how to analyze and summarize data to assist attorneys in preparation for hearings, trials, closings, corporate meetings, and other legal functions. The student will experience community learning opportunities that include job shadows, internships, and real-world projects. *Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
A successful paralegal finds fulfillment as a contributor in resolving difficult legal situations in behalf of families, non-profit organizations, law firms, government agencies, and corporations. A variety of positions can be found in numerous industries including banking, insurance, healthcare, business, entertainment industry, real estate, and public agencies.