Northeastern Illinois University

Work on an Advanced Paralegal Certificate requires work on advanced topics which build upon the nationally acclaimed Paralegal Certificate Course© offered by over 100 colleges and universities nationwide. These classes are available to students who wish to extensively build upon their knowledge of law and paralegal studies with classes in specialized facets of contemporary law. Your study and concentration on substantively specific materials will enable you to gain a strong competitive edge over other paralegals. The additional training gained through participation in these advanced classes will embellish your legal knowledge and skills, which in turn should increase your salary and marketability.

Paralegalism is one of the fastest growing careers in the country. The Paralegal Certificate Course© is available in a variety of formats to suit your schedule. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the number of paralegals to increase 15% between 2016 and 2026, much faster than the national average for all occupations. The national median earnings for paralegals is currently $50,940.00/Year and freelance paralegal professionals average significantly more across the board.

Agile coaches help train corporate teams on the agile methodology and oversee the development of agile teams to ensure effective outcomes for the organization. They are responsible for guiding teams through the implementation process and are tasked with encouraging workers and leadership to embrace the agile method. In this 5-week program, you will attain your certification from NEIU so that you can continue on your Agile journey and coach teams and businesses towards Agility.

A business analyst is someone who analyzes an organization or business domain and documents its business or processes or systems, assessing the business model or its integration with technology. It is the LEAST technical profession in IT. Business Analyst helps in guiding businesses in improving processes, products, services and software through data analysis.

A scrum master is the facilitator for an Agile development team; they are responsible for managing the exchange of information between team members. Scrum is a methodology that allows a team to self-organize and make changes quickly, in accordance with Agile principles.

According to techjury, more than 4,000 cyber-attacks occur every day. Join the fight against hackers and cyber criminals with this extensive and interactive cybersecurity course. Gain mastery of tools and cybersecurity processes to make you job-ready. Gain the fundamental knowledge needed to analyze business data and develop effective security frameworks. Our comprehensive training teaches the best security practices, support programs, and policies. Prepare for the CompTIA certifications, while gaining knowledge and building your skill. This 26-week non-credit online training prepares you for a cybersecurity career.

In this program, students will prepare to proficiently use Microsoft Office 2016. The training bundle includes beginner, intermediate & advanced levels for Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.

As of January 2020, 1.94 billion+ websites have come into existence. With 4 million+ mobile apps available for download on Android and iOS combined, 4 billion+ people use the internet. People responsible for designing the visual, interactive elements for all of these websites and apps, while optimizing the User Experience are UI/UX Designers. Become one of those great designers by enrolling today! Acquire high-level skills with a frequently updated curriculum. In line with the rapidly changing industry requirements, we ensure our students learn to acquire the top and most in-demand industry skills, through our courses. What you will get is a blend of theory & best industry practices, all to build a solid foundation by allowing you to apply your course learnings to practical industry scenarios.

Our full stack web development curriculum incorporates all the requirements that anyone would need to become an expert developer. We are committed to the advancement, development, and sustenance of technical skills across the globe. We make you stand out from the crowd like a seasoned web developer by acquiring top-level skills. Learn front-end and backend programming languages, frameworks, and tools including JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, Node, React, Python, Express, SQL. In this 26-week non-credit online training, learn the core programming concepts, website structuring and designing, assigning responsive behaviors to the site, setting up the entire back end system from basic to complex web applications.

The Clinical Medical Assistant Training Program prepares candidates for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Exam (CCMA) which qualifies graduates to work in hospitals, physician offices and other healthcare facilities. A non-credit program offered through Northeastern Illinois University’s Office of Community and Professional Education in partnership with MK Education, this training combines 160 hours of online instruction in Patient Care, Medical Administration, Phlebotomy and EKG Training practices with up to 160 hours of hands-on externship experience. Following satisfactory completion of the classroom portion of the course, you will placed in an externship. Overall, this course will require approximately 20 hours per week of independent study in addition to classroom hours. In light of the safety requirements recommended because of the COVID-19 virus, classes will be taught as synchronous online classes - Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT).

Medical transcriptionists are vital members of the professional healthcare team. They transcribe medical reports to document patients` medical care and condition. Most medical reports are transcribed from audio files recorded by the physician, but a growing number are first compiled by speech recognition technology, then edited and corrected by medical transcriptionists, or Medical Language Specialists, a new career descriptive. In fact, the emergence of EMRs (Electronic Medical Records) is a promising field of opportunity for medical transcriptionists since they are responsible in the main for creating most of the components of the basic record. The Medical Transcription Course prepares students for employment in a physician’s office, group practice, clinic, or hospital. It contains 300 hours of transcription practice from authentic physician dictation in multiple specialties.

Demand for medical office assistants (Medical Office Specialists) will rise 20+% in the next 10 years according to Department of Labor statistics. Medical office assistants enjoy exciting, varied assignments, steady work schedules, respect and prestige. Whether you work for a clinic or medical provider, as a Medical Office Assistant you will have a career you can be proud of! This course will take you through the basics of how a medical office functions and train you to do all of it but the nursing!! Start a rewarding career in a growing and recession proof field. There are no educational prerequisites or experience required to enroll in this course, and it does include a comprehensive medical billing module, and a complete medical terminology module.

The Online Dental Assisting curriculum prepares the student to take on significant responsibility as a member of the dental health care team. Employment positions are available in dental offices, hospitals, clinics, dental schools and professional sales. A career in dental assisting offers many challenges and a variety of procedures such as: assisting with and providing direct patient care, sterilizing instruments, taking impressions, and performing office management tasks. Dental assisting offers variety, flexibility, excellent working conditions and personal satisfaction. A non-credit program offered through Northeastern Illinois University’s Office of Community and Professional Education in partnership with MK Education, this online training combines online class instruction in delivery of quality oral health care practices with 4 lab classes and up to 120 hours of hands-on externship experience following completion of the online coursework.

When you train with Northeastern Illinois University you can be prepared for a successful career as an EKG technician in less than a month. The healthcare industry is growing rapidly, and the U.S. Department of Labor estimates that employment for cardiology technicians, which includes EKG technicians, will grow by 23% by 2026. You can work in a field that focuses on helping people and making a difference with their health every day. EKG technicians enjoy competitive salaries as well as the potential for traditional employment benefits. If you’re already working in the healthcare industry, adding EKG technician certification is a great skill to add to your arsenal.

The Medical Billing and Coding Online Training Program prepares candidates for three exams: the Billing and Coding Specialist Certification (CBCS) by NHA, the Certified Coding Association (CCA) by AHIMA, and the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by AAPC which qualify graduates to work in hospitals, physician offices and other healthcare facilities. This non-credit program combines 17 modules with additional simulations for students to complete and is a self-directed independent study. This program prepares individuals to perform and manage the medical and health insurance operations in a medical office, health-care facility, health maintenance organization or insurance provider. Instruction includes health and medical insurance processes, health insurance law, policy and regulations as well as insurance records and paperwork administration. Instruction also includes database management, data coding and validation as well as quality control, legal requirements and health information content and structure.

Medical transcriptionists are vital members of the professional healthcare team. They transcribe medical reports to document patients` medical care and condition. Most medical reports are transcribed from audio files recorded by the physician, but a growing number are first compiled by speech recognition technology, then edited and corrected by medical transcriptionists, or Medical Language Specialists, a new career descriptive. In fact, the emergence of EMRs (Electronic Medical Records) is a promising field of opportunity for medical transcriptionists since they are responsible in the main for creating most of the components of the basic record. The Medical Transcription Course prepares students for employment in a physician’s office, group practice, clinic, or hospital. It contains 300 hours of transcription practice from authentic physician dictation in multiple specialties. 

The online Pharmacy Technician Training Program prepares candidates for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and the Exam for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) which qualifies graduates to work in retail and hospital pharmacies. This non-credit program combines 186 hours of online instruction in retail and hospital pharmacy practices and up to 120 hours of hands-on externship experience. (Externship is available after the classwork is completed. Specific arrangements for locations and time slots will be assigned after the course begins.) Students have a year from the date of enrollment to complete this course.

Be prepared for a successful career as a phlebotomy technician in less than a month. The healthcare industry is growing rapidly, and the U.S. Department of Labor estimates that the phlebotomy technician field will grow by 24%, or over 30,000 jobs, by 2026. You can work in a field that focuses on helping people and making a difference with their health every day. Phlebotomy technicians enjoy competitive salaries as well as the potential for traditional employment benefits.

The Veterinary Assistant Training Program prepares candidates for working with Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians. A non-credit program offered through Northeastern Illinois University’s Office of Community and Professional Education in partnership with MK Education, this training combines 175 hours of class instruction in veterinary medicine and animal husbandry with up to 100 hours of hands-on externship experience. In light of the safety requirements recommended because of the COVID-19 virus, classes will be taught as synchronous online classes - Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT).