Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Selected Programs at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Explore programs at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. This list is curated by SkillPointe to match skills-based industries and careers that don't require a four-year degree.
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Training and Development Specialist
HR Certification Exam Preparation
An intensive 36-hour program incorporates lectures, discussions and tests to learn the HR body of knowledge. It is designed primarily for HR...
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AV Technician
Multi-Media/Video, A.A.S.
This concentration includes the fundamentals of art and technology and how to apply them in a successful, creative career. Students develop skills in...
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Graphic Designer
Animation and Game Art, A.A.S.
The animation concentration focuses on storytelling and animation. It introduces the fundamentals of animation in preparation for a range of exciting...
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Graphic Design Certificate
The graphic design concentration is an interdisciplinary, career-focused program that helps students develop skills in design, typography, computer...
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Graphic Design, A.A.S.
The graphic design concentration is an interdisciplinary, career-focused program that helps students develop skills in design, typography, computer...
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Multi-Media/Video, A.A.S.
This concentration includes the fundamentals of art and technology and how to apply them in a successful, creative career. Students develop skills in...
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Architectural Drafter
AutoCAD Certificate of Achievement
This certificate of achievement program is designed so students can specialize in the AutoCAD software. It is intended for the student with prior...
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CAD Specialist Certificate
Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) certificates prepare students for entry level CAD Operator occupations. The student will gain experience with in-demand...
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Computer Aided Design, A.A.S.
Regardless of the project, a space shuttle, a wind turbine, or an automotive part, workers need paper or electronic drawings that show exact...
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ProEngineer Certificate of Achievement
This program is designed so students can specialize in ProEngineer (Pro-E). It is intended for the student with prior design and drafting experience...
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SolidWorks Certificate of Achievement
This program is designed so students can specialize in SolidWorks. It is intended for the student with prior design and drafting experience returning...
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Construction Equipment Operator
Crane Operator Training
In this hands-on training, participants will be taught and tested on their ability to operate the crane through the functions necessary to perform the...
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Forklift Operator Training
This course is intended to provide students with the skills necessary to safely operate forklift machinery. The course combines classroom learning...
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Electrician
Electrical Construction Certificate
This certificate program trains students for employment as apprentice electricians for new construction. It is also appropriate for those currently...
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Electrical Control Certificate
This certificate program trains students for employment as maintenance electrician trainees in the industry. It is also appropriate for those...
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Electrical Technology, A.A.S.
This program provides education and training for prospective construction and industrial electricians, electrical maintenance personnel, and others...
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HVAC Technician
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Certificate
This certificate option trains students for entry-level positions as refrigeration mechanic, air conditioning equipment installer, refrigeration...
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Welder
Welding CC Processes Certificate of Achievement
This degree includes skill training in the SMAW and GTAW welding processes and welding symbols and print reading. Courses in the welding CC processes...
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Welding CV Processes Certificate of Achievement
This degree includes skill training in the GMAW and FCAW welding processes and welding symbols and print reading. Courses in the welding CV processes...
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Welding Technologies Certificate
The certificate level courses in the welding technologies program guide the student through a series of process skills using manual and automated...
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Electrical Lineman
Cell Tower Technician Academy
As cellular telephone networks continue to expand, so do the employment opportunities for cell tower technicians. Cell tower technicians climb the...
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Telecommunications Tower Technician Certification
Climb to new heights in your career by becoming a certified Telecommunication Tower Technician today!
The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA)...
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Wind Turbine Technician
Wind Turbine Technician Academy
Join the nation's leading training program for wind turbine technicians. Focused on specific, hands-on competencies, our unique training model moves...
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Certified Nursing Assistant
Patient Care Academy
Students who successfully complete the academy are eligible to take the State of Michigan examination to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)...
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Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygiene, A.A.S.
The dental hygiene program prepares students to become qualified dental hygiene practitioners. A dental hygienist's primary responsibility is to...
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Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant Technology Certificate
The medical assistant technology program is a one-year certificate program. The student will be trained in the administrative and clinical skills...
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Medical Assistant Technology, A.A.S.
This program allows the medical assistant student to earn an associate degree by completing general education requirements. This fits into the career...
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Phlebotomist
Phlebotomy Technician Academy
Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Phlebotomy Technician Academy is a ten-week course. The academy is in partnership with Bronson Hospital...
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Respiratory Therapist
Resipiratory Care Practitioner, A.A.S.
Respiratory therapists evaluate, treat, and care for patients with heart and lung diseases. Respiratory therapists manage sophisticated life-support...
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Chef and Head Cook
Culinary Arts and Sustainable Food Systems Certificate
This certificate teaches hands-on culinary skills in our state-of-the-art commercial kitchens. The certificate offers an innovative course selection...
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Culinary Arts and Sustainable Food Systems, A.A.S.
This program of study was developed with advisory groups of chefs, farmers, food processors/distributors and food industry entrepreneurs incorporating...
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Dietary Manager Certificate of Achievement
This program of study prepares students with the education and experience necessary to perform the responsibilities of a dietary manager. These...
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IT Support Specialist
Desk Side Support Certificate of Achievement
This certificate of achievement is taught in a hands-on environment to prepare students to provide computer support, troubleshooting, and security...
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IT Support Technician, A.A.S.
This hands-on program will prepare students for employment supporting operating systems along with networking and security requirements for local area...
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PC Support Technician Certificate of Achievement
This program is designed to prepare students to provide computer support services including installation and management of operating systems...
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Network and Computer Systems Administrator
Cisco Certification Certificate of Achievement
With this certificate of achievement, students will learn network installation, configuration, and support specifically for Cisco installations. In a...
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Cisco Technician, A.A.S.
This hands-on program prepares students for employment, specifically for Cisco installations, that includes work installing, configuring, and...
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Network Manager Certificate of Achievement
This hands-on program prepares the student for employment as a Microsoft network manager who can support operating systems, hardware, and software...
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Software Developer
Database Specialist Certificate of Achievement
This certificate of achievement prepares students in database creation, manipulation, and use within programming and web applications. SQL use in a...
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Software Developer, A.A.S.
Students in the software developer program learn to program computers to create applications for business, computer science, web development, and...
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Web Design and Development, A.A.S.
Students learn the fundamentals of web design using relevant design and research strategies, current business practices, and optimal production...
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Web Developer Certificate of Achievement
Students receiving this certificate of achievement are prepared to work with web page development. Students learn the current version of HTML as well...
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Electro-Mechanical Technician
FANUC Handling Tool Operation and Programming
Interested in being certified by an industry leader in robotics? Enroll in FANUC Handling Tool Operation & Programming now! In this course you will...
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Introduction to Handling Tool Operation
In this hands-on course you will learn how to safely operate a 6-Axis FANUC robot and manually control it in various modes such as Joint & World...
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Industrial Engineering Technician
Engineering Technology, A.A.S.
This program prepares students as engineering technicians.
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Machinist
CNC Operator Certificate of Achievement
Kalamazoo Valley offers several different drafting programs designed to put students to work in entry-level positions, to complete an associate degree...
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Computer Numerical Control Set-up and Operation
Course participants learn to setup and operate 3 and 4 axis CNC milling machines and 2 axis CNC lathes. They apply basic CNC related mathematics, the...
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Introduction to CNC
This program covers the fundamental principles of safe work practices. Course participants learn to operate 3 axis CNC milling machines and 2 axis CNC...
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Machine Tool Automation, A.A.S.
This program prepares students to work in manufacturing environments such as CAD/CAM/CNC specialists. Students gain comprehensive knowledge in...
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Machine Tool Operator
Machine tool technology programs are designed to prepare students for machinist careers. Students are guided through a series of machine tool...
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Machine Tool Technology, A.A.S.
Machine tool technology programs are designed to prepare students for machinist careers. Students are guided through a series of machine tool...
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Machinist Certificate
This certificate program prepares students to enter the job market as a machinist, toolmaker, mold-maker, or die-maker trainee. Earning a certificate...
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Paralegal and Legal Assistant
Machine Maintenance
In this hands-on course, participants will learn many of the skills needed for machine maintenance. This course will develop your skills in performing...
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Maintenance Mechanic - Facility Certificate
This certificate program provides the technical core competencies without the general education components which can be added later.
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Maintenance Mechanic - Industrial Certificate
This certificate program provides the technical core competencies without the general education components which can be added later.
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Maintenance Mechanic - Industrial, A.A.S.
Students will gain a versatile background in maintenance to keep electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment in operation. Students completing this...
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Correctional Officer
Corrections Officer Academy
Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Corrections Academy is a Michigan Sherriffs Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) approved, 160-hour...
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Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, A.A.S.
This program offers course work in the criminal justice field. Students wishing to transfer credit to a university should check with a Kalamazoo...
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EMTs and Paramedics
Emergency Medical Services, A.A.S.
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics are trained to perform critical emergency medical intervention for both the traumatically injured and the...
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Emergency Medical Technology - Basic Certificate of Achievement
This one or two semester, ten-credit program prepares the student to work in the out-of-hospital setting as an entry level Emergency Medical...
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Environmental Field Technician
Chemical Technology, A.A.S.
The chemical technology program prepares graduates for employment in chemical laboratory settings including pharmaceutical, paper, plastic, waste...
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Firefighter
Fire Science, A.A.S.
Any student may sign up for fire science courses. Student wishing to enroll in the Firefighter I and II Academy need to meet with the fire science...
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Paralegal and Legal Assistant
Legal Office Assistant Certificate
This certificate program prepares students for entry-level employment in the offices of attorneys, judges, prosecuting attorneys, and legal...
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Police Officer
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, A.A.S.
This program offers course work in the criminal justice field. Students wishing to transfer credit to a university should check with a Kalamazoo...
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Law Enforcement Specialist for Certification, A.A.S.
The Law Enforcement Training Center certification program provides a broad-based general education along with the Michigan Commission on Law...
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Police Academy
Michigan state law requires county and local municipal law enforcement officers to be licensed by the state before they can enforce Michigan laws...
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Auto Mechanic
Auto Automatic Trans/Axle Certificate of Achievement
The National Automotive Technology Education Foundation (NATEF) certified Automotive Technology programs prepare students for a range of employment...
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Auto Brake Systems Certificate of Achievement
The National Automotive Technology Education Foundation (NATEF) certified Automotive Technology programs prepare students for a range of employment...
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Auto Electrical/Electronic Systems Certificate of Achievement
The National Automotive Technology Education Foundation (NATEF) certified Automotive Technology programs prepare students for a range of employment...
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Auto Engine Performance Certificate of Achievement
The National Automotive Technology Education Foundation (NATEF) certified Automotive Technology programs prepare students for a range of employment...
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Auto Engine Repair Certificate of Achievement
The National Automotive Technology Education Foundation (NATEF) certified Automotive Technology programs prepare students for a range of employment...
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Auto Heat/Air Conditioning Certificate of Achievement
The National Automotive Technology Education Foundation (NATEF) certified Automotive Technology programs prepare students for a range of employment...
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Auto Hybrid and Adv Tech Vehicle Certificate
The National Automotive Technology Education Foundation (NATEF) certified Automotive Technology programs prepare students for a range of employment...
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Auto Light Duty Deisel Engines Certificate of Achievement
The National Automotive Technology Education Foundation (NATEF) certified Automotive Technology programs prepare students for a range of employment...
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Auto Manual Drive Train/Axles Certificate of Achievement
The National Automotive Technology Education Foundation (NATEF) certified Automotive Technology programs prepare students for a range of employment...
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Auto Steering and Suspension Certificate of Achievement
The National Automotive Technology Education Foundation (NATEF) certified Automotive Technology programs prepare students for a range of employment...
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Automotive Drivability Systems, A.A.S.
The National Automotive Technology Education Foundation (NATEF) certified automotive technology programs prepare students for a range of employment...
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Automotive Undercar Systems, A.A.S.
The National Automotive Technology Education Foundation (NATEF) certified Automotive Technology programs prepare students for a range of employment...
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General Automotive Service Certificate
The one year certificate in general automotive service is designed to serve as a fast track option for entering the automotive workforce by obtaining...
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Diesel Mechanic
Auto Light Duty Deisel Engines Certificate of Achievement
The National Automotive Technology Education Foundation (NATEF) certified Automotive Technology programs prepare students for a range of employment...
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Address
6767 West O Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4070
Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4070
Phone number
269-488-4100