Lakeshore Technical College

Every business and industry, from movie-making to alternative energy, requires people-oriented, analytical, and creative thinkers to address accounting needs. As an accountant, you will have direct input regarding a company’s financial health and profitability. A degree in accounting can be the key to rewarding and challenging opportunities in any field of interest.

The Accounting Assistant technical diploma will provide students with the skills and confidence necessary to perform entry-level bookkeeping and accounting work for local employers. Accounting Assistant students may work in a small business and be responsible for various aspects of bookkeeping or work in a larger firm under the supervision of an accountant and specialize in a certain area.

Supply chains are everywhere in every business, service, or hospital. Other terms you may know describe specific parts of a supply chain. Words such as logistics, purchasing, or material management all encompass only a part of a supply chain. Supply chains are led and managed by people who enjoy working with others and analyzing data. Without supply chain management, you could not get the products or services you need every day. If you want to be a part of an ever-changing and growing field, supply chain management is for you.

This technical diploma, Human Resources Assistant, provides you with a range of entry level and intermediate skills that are needed to perform basic human resources job functions.

The credential ‘ladders’ up to the full two-year Associate Degree, Human Resource Administration. If you enjoy assisting in structuring and administering programs and policies designed to help employees be productive and safe in the workplace, then human resources assistant is a good career for you.

The technical degree holder will assist in recruitment, apply basic workplace safety and legal principles to a variety of employment situations, conduct basic payroll functions, assist in and facilitate employee training and development programs, and serve as a customer service representative for a human resources department.
This growing and dynamic field has excellent future career growth potential.

The Human Resources Basics Certificate provides the learner with the basic skills needed to join the ranks of human resources professionals in a basic, entry level position. It introduces the learner to the human resources environment, the legal issues surrounding HR and the information systems used to support HR functions.

This certificate focuses on the Adobe Suite Software. Students will learn the latest version of Adobe Creative Cloud software as well as the latest trends in the industry. Courses include Photoshop, Illustration, InDesign, and Multimedia Concepts.

This certificate focuses on the creation and maintenance of web sites/pages. The courses in this certificate include Design Fundamentals, Photoshop, Web Development 1, Web Development Advanced and Multimedia Concepts.

This certificate focuses on the creation of brochures, packaging, signage, etc. The courses in this certificate include Design Fundamentals, Photoshop, Illustration, InDesign, and Typography.

Have you been told you have creative and visualization skills? Do you enjoy analyzing design decisions and often think it could have been done better? If you are attracted to the design elements of color, type, shape, illustration, and layout, then creating web sites and print-ready design solutions can be a very satisfying career choice. Graphic and web designers often thrive on competition and creative license; however, they must constantly adapt to the best solutions for the client. This field can draw out your creative talents and expand your business and marketing expertise. A minimum keyboarding skill of 25 wpm is recommended.

The Advanced Fabrication Certificate will provide advanced training in Fabrication for trained welders, and is an embedded credential in the Welding Fab Tech program. The student will also have the opportunity to earn embedded Starrett Measuring certifications.

The Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Prep Certificate Certificate will provide advanced training in Weld Inspection for trained welders. The student will examine the AWS Code Book and prepare to take the CWI Exam and become a Certified Welding Inspector.

This certificate provides a basic understanding to Weld Safety, Math, Metallurgy, Tools, and Print Reading. It also introduces the learner to two different weld processes, Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW) and Gas Metal Arc (GMAW). This is an entry level, pathway certificate to the 27 credit Industrial Welding Technical Diploma. Courses contained in the certificate can be taken at the Cleveland campus in the evenings, when offered.

The Robotic Weld Technician Certificate will provide advanced training in Robotic Welding for trained welders beyond entery-level robotic welding positions. It will provide currently employed welders with the advanced skills needed to operate and program Robotic Welders in automated manufacturing facilities.

Evidence of welders’ work is all around us—everything from battleships, cars, and piping to the amazing dome on the U.S. Capitol Building. If you like hands-on work, have solid math and reading skills, are dedicated to accuracy, and have an eye for detail, welding is the perfect career for you.

You’re already an accomplished industrial welder but maybe you’re looking to take on a new challenge and advance your skills—and your career. Metal fabrication is a highly valued industrial process that involves manipulating metal from one form into another. It’s a skill that is self-rewarding and offers visible results on a daily basis.

The Construction Trades Fundamentals Pathway Certificate provides the needed knowledge and skills to start a career in the construction trades. This certificate provides basic knowledge about various construction trades as well as how to work safely in the construction trades. Students will learn safety and the proper use of construction materials and hand and power tools; how to interpret construction documents; the practice of wood frame layout and assembly; and to recognize plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems.

Change is constant. Change is rapid. In the world of manufacturing technology change brings more complex systems of assembly, control measurement, and material processing of manufactured products. If you’re good at problem solving, like working with automated manufacturing equipment, and you’re looking forward to work that continuously challenges you to keep growing your knowledge and skills—consider an always-evolving career in electro-mechanical technology.

The Environmental Engineering - Waste & Water Technology program prepares learners to maintain the quality of water, air, waste, and other materials through testing, analysis, and monitoring to keep the environment and community healthy and safe. This program will meet a need for environmental engineering technicians in northeast Wisconsin.

The HVACR Installation Technician Embedded Technical Diploma is a great first step for an entry-level position in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) fields. This training prepares individuals to install residential and light commercial HVACR systems used for the environmental control of buildings and product processes.

Electricity powers industry. Keeping electrical equipment running is critical to the bottom line. The Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship program is an employer-sponsored, hands-on training program in which you'll learn to maintain and repair many different types of electrical equipment. If playing an important role on an industrial organization's team is your goal, a career as a journey-level electrician is a great way to reach it. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities for skilled electricians are expected to be good as demand outpaces the supply of trained workers.

Mechanical design technicians, under the direction of engineering staff members, help develop and test products, calculate strength and cost of materials, make drawings to scale, and work on prototypes and product improvement. Students work on acquiring high-level drafting skills and utilize Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software. They learn to construct and revise engineering working drawings and tooling drawings; research and apply information for parts and materials; and specify appropriate tolerances, materials, and other engineering data. Mechanical designers work on teams that focus on continuous improvement, Six Sigma initiatives, and lean manufacturing efforts.

Mechanical design technicians, under the direction of engineering staff members, help develop and test products, calculate strength and cost of materials, make drawings to scale, and work on prototypes and product improvement. Students work on acquiring high-level drafting skills and utilize Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software. They learn to construct and revise engineering working drawings and tooling drawings; research and apply information for parts and materials; and specify appropriate tolerances, materials, and other engineering data. Mechanical designers work on teams that focus on continuous improvement, Six Sigma initiatives, and lean manufacturing efforts.

The Robotic Weld Technician Certificate will provide advanced training in Robotic Welding for trained welders beyond entery-level robotic welding positions. It will provide currently employed welders with the advanced skills needed to operate and program Robotic Welders in automated manufacturing facilities.

Whether you own an old car in need of restoration or have the misfortune of owning a new car crumpled in an accident, having a highly skilled auto collision technician work on your car is your top priority. This program prepares learners to enter the competitive collision repair industry. The Auto Collision Repair & Refinish Technician program is for driven, highly motivated individuals who like hands-on type work and who enjoy seeing the results of their labors.

This certificate provides the basic electrical-related courses of the Automotive Maintenance Technician program and prepares students for entry-level positions in primary electrical skills of an automotive technician. In addition, these courses provide the opportunity for automotive industry workers to enhance their automotive electrical skills and knowledge. Upon completion, certificate students can choose to continue their education by pursuing the Automotive Mechanical Certificate or the two-year Automotive Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma.

Most of us place great value on owning and operating our own vehicles. Our independence stems from our ability to jump in our cars and trucks and go wherever we want, whenever we want. When our independence is threatened because our vehicles aren’t working properly, the first person we seek is a qualified automotive maintenance technician. If you’re mechanically talented, like to solve problems, and enjoy working with people, success in the automotive maintenance field may be just down the road for you.

This certificate provides the basic mechanical-related courses of the Automotive Maintenance Technician program and prepares students for entry-level positions. In addition, these courses provide the opportunity for working adults to enhance their auto mechanical skills and knowledge. Upon completion, certificate students can choose to continue their education by pursuing the Automotive Electrical Certificate or the two-year Automotive Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma.

Mechanical design technicians, under the direction of engineering staff members, help develop and test products, calculate strength and cost of materials, make drawings to scale, and work on prototypes and product improvement. Students work on acquiring high-level drafting skills and utilize Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software. They learn to construct and revise engineering working drawings and tooling drawings; research and apply information for parts and materials; and specify appropriate tolerances, materials, and other engineering data. Mechanical designers work on teams that focus on continuous improvement, Six Sigma initiatives, and lean manufacturing efforts.

You’ve seen high-profile trials with a person keying the testimony into a steno-graph machine or read the scrolling captions for the hearing-impaired on your TV screen. The person recording the spoken words at speeds ranging from 180 to 225 words a minute is a court reporter. If you’re an excellent listener, have strong language and communications skills, and are committed to accuracy and confidentiality, a career in court reporting may be a perfect fit for you.

Lakeshore Technical College shares this program with Fox Valley Technical College and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College students and also offers an opportunity for students to complete the program at the Lakeland University-Milwaukee campus. Classes are scheduled efficiently and to reduce student travel using the iFlex instructional mode (see description). The schedule has a mix of in-person class days and online instruction. For fall 2020, students can attend class at any of these sites via videoconferencing with iFlex scheduling (see Flexible learning tab.)

This program is also available 100% online within the iFlex instructional mode. Students are able to attend classes from home. NOTE: A minimum internet connection speed of 3 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload is required. The computer must use Windows 7 or newer operating system.

You’ve seen high-profile trials with a person keying the testimony into a steno-graph machine or read the scrolling captions for the hearing-impaired on your TV screen. The person recording the spoken words at speeds ranging from 180 to 225 words a minute is a court reporter. If you’re an excellent listener, have strong language and communications skills, and are committed to accuracy and confidentiality, a career in court reporting may be a perfect fit for you.

Children are our future. Nurturing and caring for them takes place in homes, in schools, and in various child care facilities. Parents and guardians put their trust in qualified child care providers to ensure the safety, well-being, and development of their children—our future. If you love being with young children and want to be a part of their positive growth and development, a career in early childhood education may be a rewarding choice for you.

The Childcare Professional Certificate will prepare the student for the Childcare Profession.

Children are our future. Nurturing and caring for them takes place in homes, in schools, and in various child care facilities. Parents and guardians put their trust in qualified early childhood educators to ensure the safety, well-being, and healthy development of their children—our future. If you love being with young children and want to be a part of their positive growth and development, a career in early childhood education may be a rewarding choice for you.

To serve and protect. These words define the commitment of law enforcement personnel. If you’re a law-abiding individual who values honesty, order, detail, and you possess the desire and ability to work with and assist people in a variety of situations, you may want to consider dedicating yourself to an ever-changing career in law enforcement.

To serve and protect. These words define the commitment of law enforcement personnel. If you’re a law-abiding individual who values honesty, order, detail, and you possess the desire and ability to work with and assist people in a variety of situations, you may want to consider dedicating yourself to an ever-changing career in law enforcement.

To serve and protect. These words define the commitment of law enforcement personnel. If you’re a law-abiding individual who values honesty, order, detail, and you possess the desire and ability to work with and assist people in a variety of situations, you may want to consider dedicating yourself to an ever-changing career in law enforcement.

To serve and protect. These words define the commitment of law enforcement personnel. If you’re a law-abiding individual who values honesty, order, detail, and you possess the desire and ability to work with and assist people in a variety of situations, you may want to consider dedicating yourself to an ever-changing career in law enforcement.

To serve and protect. These words define the commitment of law enforcement personnel. If you’re a law-abiding individual who values honesty, order, detail, and you possess the desire and ability to work with and assist people in a variety of situations, you may want to consider dedicating yourself to an ever-changing career in law enforcement.

Injuries, trauma, sudden illness—medical emergencies can happen at any time, in any place. Survival often depends on the initial care the injured or severely ill person receives at the scene.

Injuries, trauma, sudden illness—medical emergencies can happen at any time, in any place. Survival often depends on the initial care the injured or severely ill person receives at the scene. If you are calm under pressure, compassionate, good at problem solving, and have the desire to help people in need, a career as an emergency medical technician (EMT) may be an excellent choice for you.

A Firefighter Paramedic (Fire Medic) protects life and property through fire suppression, rescue, prevention, and Emergency Medical Treatment capabilities. Graduates are highly trained in the modern firefighting techniques and Paramedic skills necessary to make them successful in the dynamic emergency services environment.

A Firefighter Paramedic (Fire Medic) protects life and property through fire suppression, rescue, prevention, and Emergency Medical Treatment capabilities. Graduates are highly trained in the modern firefighting techniques and Paramedic skills necessary to make them successful in the dynamic emergency services environment.

Injuries, trauma, sudden illness—medical emergencies can happen at any time, in any place. Survival often depends on the initial care the injured or severely ill person receives at the scene.

A Firefighter Paramedic (Fire Medic) protects life and property through fire suppression, rescue, prevention, and Emergency Medical Treatment capabilities. Graduates are highly trained in the modern firefighting techniques and Paramedic skills necessary to make them successful in the dynamic emergency services environment.

The world of manufacturing is changing rapidly and so too are the skill sets needed to be a competitive part of it. Here is where the skills of a true craftsperson and the high-tech world of automation combine to form the fast-paced CNC programming and machining jobs of the future. If you like to create things with your hands, are fascinated with technology, and want above-average earning power, the CNC Technician program is for you. This career offers the best of both worlds as you will be a respected craftsperson in a growing profession.

Introduces the learner to tools, measurement, and prints used in the machine tool industry as well as hands-on use and application of these concepts to the operation of lathes and drills.

Just about every product that you use in your daily activities is the result of a machine tool manufacturing process. If you like hands-on work, are detail-oriented, have good math skills, and are able to develop and follow through on work instructions, a career in machine tool operation offers you lifelong opportunities.

Machines allow industry to produce large quantities of materials quickly, precisely, and cost-effectively. But without high-skilled operators, the machines are useless. That's where you come in. The Machinist Apprenticeship program is an employer-sponsored, hands-on training program in which you'll learn all phases of the machinist occupation. If you're interested in working with mechanical equipment and following precise plans to produce materials of the highest quality, becoming a journey-level machinist may be the perfect career for you. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities for machinists will be good, especially for those with strong mechanical and math skills. As experienced machinists leave the workforce for retirement or other careers, job opportunities will continue to be available.

Times are changing in the field of Maintenance. Facilities are running with both manual and automated equipment and both need to be maintained and repaired. If you like to troubleshoot, work with your hands, and have an interest in math and electrical and mechanical processes, a career in Maintenance is for you. Your expertise and knowledge is needed in today’s modern, automated facilities.

Change is constant. Change is rapid. In the world of manufacturing technology change brings more complex systems of assembly, control measurement, and material processing of manufactured products. If you’re good at problem solving, like working with automated manufacturing equipment, and you’re looking forward to work that continuously challenges you to keep growing your knowledge and skills—consider an always-evolving career in electro-mechanical technology.

Change is constant. Change is rapid. In the world of manufacturing technology change brings more complex systems of assembly, control measurement, and material processing of manufactured products. If you’re good at problem solving, like working with automated manufacturing equipment, and you’re looking forward to work that continuously challenges you to keep growing your knowledge and skills—consider an always-evolving career in electro-mechanical technology.

The Industrial Technician-Automation certificate is specifically designed for persons employed, or who are experienced in production work and who need to gain skills in the foundations of automation. This certificate is perfect for industrial apprentices or Journeyworkers who would like to learn robotic automation while working full time. The 15 credits in this certificate are offered in sequential order, and will provide knowledge and skill development in PLC’s, Robotic Programming, Touch Screen Applications and Industrial Networks.

The Introduction to Electro Mechanical Technology Certificate will introduce students to some of the foundational courses in LTC’s Electro-Mechanical program. Courses such as PLCs, Robotic Maintenance as well as Industrial Wiring provide entry level knowledge to pursuing a career as an Electo-Mechnical Technician.

This occupation requires combined knowledge of electrical, electronic and mechanical systems used in industrial plants. Workers frequently support automation and robotic technologies. Work processes include installing, repairing, and maintaining equipment/devices. Troubleshooting systems involved in manufacturing and process control are critical requirements for workers in these occupations. Workers typically operate and debug, industrial computer and communication systems including PLC's, PCs, and HMI technologies. Workers machine metal and other materials; fabricate parts and weld/join components. Documenting work performed, maintaining accurate records, and working in a collaborative environment are critical interpersonal skills. Employees in some, but not all plants, support facilities, utilities and grounds.

The Robotic Weld Technician Certificate will provide advanced training in Robotic Welding for trained welders beyond entery-level robotic welding positions. It will provide currently employed welders with the advanced skills needed to operate and program Robotic Welders in automated manufacturing facilities.

Change is constant. Change is rapid. In the world of manufacturing technology change brings more complex systems of assembly, control measurement, and material processing of manufactured products. If you’re good at problem solving, like working with automated manufacturing equipment, and you’re looking forward to work that continuously challenges you to keep growing your knowledge and skills—consider an always-evolving career in electro-mechanical technology.

Machines are important in our lives—directly or indirectly. Broken or inefficient machines slow the pace of manufacturing and, ultimately, profits. To remain competitive in today’s fast-paced industrial/manufacturing environment, equipment needs to be maintained to run at peak performance. If you like to troubleshoot problems, put theory to work hands-on, and have interests in math and mechanical processes, a career in industrial maintenance may be your key to success.

Maintenance technicians work in industrial manufacturing and safely perform mechanical and electrical duties to keep machines, equipment, or the structure of a facility in repair. The Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship program is employer-sponsored. This program combines the on-the-job hands-on training with related training at the technical college. Some hands-on training is used to reinforce the related training. Thus, skills are developed to help the technician keep machines and equipment operating and productive. If you like to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot problems and put theory to work, a career as a maintenance technician may be your ticket to success. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities for Maintenance Technicians are expected to be good as demand outpaces the supply of trained workers.

If you are creative, enjoy the constantly evolving food service industry, work well with people, and have a love of food, a career in culinary arts may be the best place to launch your career. Graduates of the program become chefs, independent restaurateurs, bakers or pastry chefs, sales staff for the food industry, food service managers, and corporate chefs. Students enjoy small class sizes and rapid progression to graduation through four consecutive 15-week semesters. The program is rich with practical experience in American regional and international cuisines. Courses are offered in traditional and blended delivery. The program requires day, evening, and some Saturday hours.

If you are creative, enjoy the constantly evolving food service industry, work well with people, and have a love of food, a career in culinary arts may be the best place to launch your career. Graduates of the program become chefs, independent restaurateurs, bakers or pastry chefs, sales staff for the food industry, food service managers, and corporate chefs. Students learn and grow their skills in a newly constructed commercial kitchen custom-designed for educational purposes. They enjoy small class sizes and rapid progression to graduation through four consecutive 15-week semesters. The program is rich with practical experience in American regional and international cuisines. Courses are offered in traditional and blended delivery. The program requires day, evening, and some Saturday hours.

he Restaurant Service Essentials Certificate will provide an introduction to the growing Culinary/Hospitality industry and prepares the learner for entry level positions in the hospitality or restaurant industry. Students will learn how to serve food & beverages, assist other kitchen workers, maintain sanitation standards and work with diverse food inventories.

Think about your last dental visit. Your dentist likely worked closely with a dental assistant to perform your exam or procedures. Dental assistants are vital to the safe and efficient operation of the dental office—they assist the dentist in the treatment room, in the lab, and with business administration. If you’re interested in a career that focuses on helping people and offers plenty of variety in the workday, dental assisting is a great choice for you.

Health Information Management professionals play a critical role in maintaining, collecting and analyzing the data that physicians, nurses and other health care providers rely on to deliver quality health care. With LTC’s Health Information Management program, you can become an expert in patient health data management and work in a variety of health care settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and long-term care, insurance and government agencies.

The Medical Coding Specialist program prepares individuals for employment as entry-level coding specialists in health care facilities such as hospitals, clinics, physician practice groups, surgery centers, long-term care facilities, and home healthcare agencies. Coding specialists are also employed in consulting firms, coding and billing services, insurance companies, governmental agencies, and computer software companies. The medical coding specialist reviews medical documentation provided by physicians and other health care providers and translates this into numerical codes. The coding specialist assigns and sequences diagnostic and procedural codes using universally recognized coding systems. Several uses of coded data are for payment of health care claims, statistics, and medical research.

Before you see your physician during a typical office visit, it’s very likely you’ll interact with a medical assistant first. Medical assistants serve an important role on the healthcare team by performing a wide variety of clinical and clerical skills. If you want a career that features opportunities to work in the administrative, laboratory, and patient care areas of a physician’s office or clinic, medical assisting may be just what you’re looking for.

Nursing assistants play an important role in basic patient/resident care activities in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings, including home healthcare. If you’re a good communicator, compassionate, and interested in caring for people, becoming a nursing assistant may be a rewarding career choice for you.

The Associate Degree in Pharmacy Services prepares individuals to advance their roles as Pharmacy Technicians or to transition into related roles in the work place. Pharmacy Technicians are able to provide a wide range of duties in the pharmacy, and will enhance their technical skills through additional knowledge in third party payment processing and related reimbursement issues, staff scheduling processes, customer service, and enhancing store sales. Marketing, management, and business operations are also introduced in this degree. The program culminates in a capstone course that provides the student with the opportunity to apply their education to a real-life situation through increasing store sales, creating efficient operations, improving management practices, or enhancing service to patients. Graduates will find positions as Senior Pharmacy Technicians, Assistant Store Managers, Trainers, Pharmacy Technician Managers, and many related positions in hospital or retail pharmacies or related organizations.

If you’re ill or injured, you have access to an enormous variety of therapeutic medications, and you trust your pharmacy to correctly interpret and fill your prescriptions. Pharmacy technicians contribute to our safety by assisting pharmacists in a variety of technical tasks. If you’re attentive to detail, organized, a good communicator, and like math, science, and working with people, a career as a pharmacy technician may be your prescription for success.

A career as a practical nurse is a great start to a nursing career. Under supervision, you’ll be able to manage and direct care in various health care settings. You’ll learn how to assist with health assessments and medication administration, and also learn about drug classifications and their effect on the body, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. Upon completion of the program you’ll be eligible to take the National Council of State Board's licensing exam to become an LPN.

Diagnosing certain medical conditions or injuries often requires physicians to go beyond a routine physical examination; they need to see inside the body, so an x-ray of the affected area is ordered. Radiographers work with patients to acquire the necessary diagnostic images. If you’re detail-oriented, caring, interested in anatomy and physiology, able to work under pressure, and inclined to work with technology and people, a career as a radiographer may be a satisfying choice for you.

Have you been told you have creative and visualization skills? Do you enjoy analyzing design decisions and often think it could have been done better? If you are attracted to the design elements of color, type, shape, illustration, and layout, then creating web sites and print-ready design solutions can be a very satisfying career choice. Graphic and web designers often thrive on competition and creative license; however, they must constantly adapt to the best solutions for the client. This field can draw out your creative talents and expand your business and marketing expertise. A minimum keyboarding skill of 25 wpm is recommended.

The program curriculum focuses on using game and simulation development to help students learn programming principles, web application development, integration of web marketing and website design, database administration, mobile device development, and freelance and contract employment.

The Web Development Specialist Technical Diploma introduces you to the principles of programming and web application development by performing front-end and back-end web development, administration and development of content management systems, and the implementation of database solutions. This program prepares you to select applications and write supporting code for websites and other applications, design and maintain websites and/or web applications, and develop databases to support websites and applications.

You can earn your degree 100% online.

Have you been told you have creative and visualization skills? Do you enjoy analyzing design decisions and often think it could have been done better? If you are attracted to the design elements of color, type, shape, illustration, and layout, then creating web sites and print-ready design solutions can be a very satisfying career choice. Graphic and web designers often thrive on competition and creative license; however, they must constantly adapt to the best solutions for the client. This field can draw out your creative talents and expand your business and marketing expertise. A minimum keyboarding skill of 25 wpm is recommended.

The Industrial Networking Certificate is for information technology professionals in the manufacturing industry who will be involved with the implementation, operation, and support of networked industrial systems. This certificate provides the foundational skills to manage and administer networked industrial control systems.

The Industrial Networking Certificate is for information technology professionals in the manufacturing industry who will be involved with the implementation, operation, and support of networked industrial systems. This certificate provides the foundational skills to manage and administer networked industrial control systems.

Computers networked together sharing data and resources are powerfully amazing! Today, businesses of all sizes are networking their computers to maximize efficiency and productivity. If creating an overall computer network strategy, having the ability to analyze ideas/processes, installing hardware/software, and troubleshooting problems are skills you would like to put to use in a career, becoming a network specialist is your ticket to success.

The Servers & Networking Certificate is ideally suited for the IT support worker who seeks to upgrade his/her networking and server support skills. In this program the student will learn how to manage LAN and WAN topologies TCP/IP addressing, routing, firewalls, switches, VPN. The student will also learn how to configure and manage Window’s servers, manage active directory, manage group policy, and configure Hyper-V. The student will also learn how to install, configure and manage a scalable virtual infrastructure using VMWare virtualization technology.

The IT-Service Center Technician embedded pathway certificate prepares students to provide support and technical assistance to computer users with computer software and hardware systems. This certificate includes first year program courses for IT-Network Specialist, IT-Computer Support Specialist, and Manufacturing IT.

The Servers & Networking Certificate is ideally suited for the IT support worker who seeks to upgrade his/her networking and server support skills. In this program the student will learn how to manage LAN and WAN topologies TCP/IP addressing, routing, firewalls, switches, VPN. The student will also learn how to configure and manage Window’s servers, manage active directory, manage group policy, and configure Hyper-V. The student will also learn how to install, configure and manage a scalable virtual infrastructure using VMWare virtualization technology.

The Servers & Networking Certificate is ideally suited for the IT support worker who seeks to upgrade his/her networking and server support skills. In this program the student will learn how to manage LAN and WAN topologies TCP/IP addressing, routing, firewalls, switches, VPN. The student will also learn how to configure and manage Window’s servers, manage active directory, manage group policy, and configure Hyper-V. The student will also learn how to install, configure and manage a scalable virtual infrastructure using VMWare virtualization technology.

The Web Development Specialist Technical Diploma introduces you to the principles of programming and web application development by performing front-end and back-end web development, administration and development of content management systems, and the implementation of database solutions. This program prepares you to select applications and write supporting code for websites and other applications, design and maintain websites and/or web applications, and develop databases to support websites and applications.

You can earn your degree 100% online.

The Web Development Specialist Technical Diploma introduces you to the principles of programming and web application development by performing front-end and back-end web development, administration and development of content management systems, and the implementation of database solutions. This program prepares you to select applications and write supporting code for websites and other applications, design and maintain websites and/or web applications, and develop databases to support websites and applications.

You can earn your degree 100% online.

The wind energy industry is the fastest growing segment of renewable energy production. The U.S. and Canadian wind industry is experiencing annual growth of 25%. Employers seek skilled technicians for operation and maintenance activities in wind farms. There is also a demand for advanced technicians with U.S. and international wind turbine manufacturers; these include: installation technicians, quality control technicians, and warranty and commissioning technicians. Operation and maintenance positions generally remain with a given wind farm location; other technicians travel extensively with the construction of new wind farms and repair/retrofitting of wind turbines around the world.