Seminole State College of Florida

You’ve taken your love of design and decided to make it your career, now it’s time to take it to the next step. Learn a broad base of advanced drafting and design skills, methods and applications that will enrich your career. Students who complete this certificate may also pursue the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design at Seminole State.

Create, modify, analyze and optimize your design with this technical certificate that prepares you for a rewarding career. Students will learn various applications that can be used in multiple design professions and are not boxed in to one job title. Those who complete this certificate may also pursue the Advanced Computer-Aided Design Technical Certificate or the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design at Seminole State.

Take your love of planning and drawing the perfect dwelling and turn it into a successful career. With high-quality education, technical skill sets, and a balance of design and construction, the A.S. degree in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design provides hands-on experience from experienced faculty and gives you comprehensive training for your dream job.

We all know who the real heroes in Florida are … the heating and air companies. Get hands-on learning for installing and servicing equipment as well as troubleshooting electrical and mechanical components. This certificate prepares students for a career as HVACR technicians and installers.

Stay current with industry standards, practices and techniques that are essential to move you up the career ladder. Our high-tech labs, qualified instructors and great connections to the Central Florida community, put this certificate in high demand.

Modern conveniences like indoor heating and air are easily taken for granted…until something goes wrong. That’s when you need a professional to troubleshoot and repair the system. By earning the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration certificate from Seminole State, you’ll be prepared to do that and more. With hands-on learning geared toward the principles of technology, labor issues, safety and environment, you can advance your skill set and build the foundation you need to enter the workforce as an integral part of keeping climate-control and refrigeration systems in optimal condition year round.

Do you like to build things and discover the principles and designs of why things work and don’t work? Use your strong math skills and solid science foundation to build and design a career that inspires you.

Prepare for your new career as an electrician with training in residential and commercial projects. This program is rich in online learning and hands-on lab experience, and prepares you for an entry-level position.

There’s more to plumbing than pipes and valves. New construction and building maintenance and repair in existing structures is driving demand for skilled plumbers who understand building codes, construction documents, problem solving and more. With this occupation-specific certificate, you will learn the tools of the trade and the technical knowledge to put you on the path to employment in this high-demand field.

Use your steady hand and your drive for success to fuse your new career. A rigorous, challenging program packed with academics and training in high-tech labs will give you the skills you need to master the art of welding while earning your paycheck.

Learn to identify the problem and fix it with your knowledge of automotive repair. This technical, hands-on learning certificate covers basic repairs of all types of vehicles and readies you for a job in the automotive industry. This certificate is upward compatible with the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, Automotive Technology.

Go the extra mile and get hands-on training in a degree that has been recognized as the No. 1 automotive educational program in the U.S. Combining the latest in automotive technology and strong academic coursework, taught by experienced faculty who are ASE-certified master technicians, this degree gears you up for a successful career in the automotive industry.

Become a bumper to bumper automotive maintenance expert with the Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Technician Career Certificate at Seminole State College. This certificate teaches you how to inspect, repair and maintain one of the biggest purchases an individual can make: a car. Take your knowledge of traditional elements with computerized tools, and get the hands-on training to become a highly qualified technician in a career where your skills are in demand.

Become a bumper-to-bumper expert on cars with a technical certificate built from the chassis up. Get your hands dirty with the inside and outside of automotive components. This certificate may be earned as part of the Automotive Service Technology degree

If terms like systems analysis, database programming, and modeling and simulation are your buzzwords, this degree is for you. You will learn the foundations of computer technology and the skills needed to design, build and implement IT solutions, equipping you for this high-demand field. With this A.S., you can choose specializations in simulation, programming or web development, and go on to pursue your bachelor’s degree in IT.

Are you ready to create, design and analyze computer programs? Do you like to dissect programs and figure out the bugs within? Learn the logic and analysis tools to get the programming job done and find the results that companies need to succeed. This certificate, which prepares you to become an entry-level programmer, is upward compatible with the A.S. degree, Computer Programming and Analysis.

Want to become a programmer? This certificate is your first step in the industry exploring concepts, principles, applications, languages, web programming and more. This certificate is upward compatible with the A.S. degree, Computer Programming and Analysis.

Every business now has a website. It’s a vital piece of marketing and commerce every company needs. Be the expert businesses turn to for website development and delivery using the latest programming and scripting technologies and user experience insights.

Are you hands-on? Do you like to install, configure and fix technology? If so, this certificate is for you. From configuring systems to repairing networks, you will develop skills to become a computer engineering technician and keep systems up and running. This certificate is upward compatible with the A.S. degree, Network Systems Technology.

Networking to you isn’t about making small talk; it’s about making wide area networks hum with data. Hone your skills with the creation and maintenance of databases that store, retrieve and manipulate data.

Without the help desk, we would be lost. In today’s data-driven world, this certificate trains those who want to work as help desk professionals and supplements skills for those who already are. Dedicated to operating systems, software packages and hardware, you will learn how to install and troubleshoot IT equipment and provide answers to consumer issues.

There’s more to fixing technology then turning it on and off. Gather the necessary knowledge to provide technical support to a variety of IT client environments. This certificate, which includes A+, Cisco Net+ and Windows configuration courses, is upward compatible with the A.S., Information Systems Technology and the A.S. degree, Network Systems Technology.

Networking to you isn’t about making small talk; it’s about making wide area networks hum with data. Hone your skills with the creation and maintenance of databases that store, retrieve and manipulate data.

Without the help desk, we would be lost. In today’s data-driven world, this certificate trains those who want to work as help desk professionals and supplements skills for those who already are. Dedicated to operating systems, software packages and hardware, you will learn how to install and troubleshoot IT equipment and provide answers to consumer issues.

Fight the hackers with your cyber savvy, and protect an organization's most important resources. With the Network Security Technical Certificate from Seminole State, you will be a security professional armed with the knowledge and skills to protect the network. Your industry certification will make you a marketable and essential asset to businesses both large and small.

Networking to you isn’t about making small talk; it’s about making wide area networks hum with data. Hone your skills with the creation and maintenance of databases that store, retrieve and manipulate data.

Do you want a job in networking? This certificate gives you a deep dive into Cisco networks: how to work with network infrastructure, set up routers, switches, networks and connections, and solve problems. And it prepares you for the CISCO Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification exam.

Get the tools you need to successfully manage and troubleshoot a Microsoft systems environment as a network administrator and be a leader in complex local and wide area networks.

The network administrators can’t do it all alone. They need your help. Provide the much-needed (and high-demand) support to help manage complex local area networks and wide area networks and keep them up and running. This certificate is also upward compatible with the A.S. degree, Network Systems Technology.

Virtual machines in the business industry are a hot commodity and so is having someone who knows how to operate them. Learn to install, configure, troubleshoot, deploy and maintain VMware and Microsoft machines in a virtual environment with this certificate. This certificate prepares students for the VMware Certified Professional credential and is upward compatible with the A.S. degree, Network Systems Technology.

Networking to you isn’t about making small talk; it’s about making wide area networks hum with data. Hone your skills with the creation and maintenance of databases that store, retrieve and manipulate data.

Without the help desk, we would be lost. In today’s data-driven world, this certificate trains those who want to work as help desk professionals and supplements skills for those who already are. Dedicated to operating systems, software packages and hardware, you will learn how to install and troubleshoot IT equipment and provide answers to consumer issues.

Networking to you isn’t about making small talk; it’s about making wide area networks hum with data. Hone your skills with the creation and maintenance of databases that store, retrieve and manipulate data.

Without the help desk, we would be lost. In today’s data-driven world, this certificate trains those who want to work as help desk professionals and supplements skills for those who already are. Dedicated to operating systems, software packages and hardware, you will learn how to install and troubleshoot IT equipment and provide answers to consumer issues.

Take your career to the next level by becoming a dual certified officer with our correctional officer cross-over to law enforcement program. This program will arm you with the fundamental skills needed to be a law enforcement officer and prepare you to take the state certification exam.

You’ve watched every crime show available, and now you’re ready to take the next step to start your career path as a criminal justice technology specialist. This technical certificate will give you a solid foundation in the skills and knowledge needed to work in law, public safety and security.

The Associate in Science in Criminal Justice Technology provides you with a strong background of necessary skills in the fast paced field of Criminal Justice. This program includes courses in the areas of law enforcement, legal affairs, corrections, and investigations. Covering criminal law, criminal procedures, crime scene investigation, and criminology, you will study valuable topics that will prepare you for a career in the public safety field.

Crossover from corrections to law enforcement and put your commitment to public safety into practice. This vocational certificate will prepare you to uphold the law in your jurisdiction and equip you with practical skills in legal, defensive tactics, the court system and more.

Take your new career to your community and protect the public. Simulated situations and classroom learning will help you fulfill your responsibility as a law enforcement officer. This program prepares you to receive a Basic Police Standards Certificate required for eligibility to take the state certification exam to become a law enforcement officer.

You’ve watched every crime show available, and now you’re ready to take the next step to start your career path as a criminal justice technology specialist. This technical certificate will give you a solid foundation in the skills and knowledge needed to work in law, public safety and security.

The Associate in Science in Criminal Justice Technology provides you with a strong background of necessary skills in the fast paced field of Criminal Justice. This program includes courses in the areas of law enforcement, legal affairs, corrections, and investigations. Covering criminal law, criminal procedures, crime scene investigation, and criminology, you will study valuable topics that will prepare you for a career in the public safety field.

Take your career to the next level by becoming a dual certified officer with our law enforcement cross-over to corrections program. This program will arm you with the fundamental skills needed to be a correctional officer and prepare you to take the state certification exam.

It’s a big responsibility being in charge of the supervision, safety, and security of inmates, but you are up for the challenge. This certificate includes theory and applications that will help you achieve your goals. Students who take this program are prepped and ready for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement state certification exam.

Do you want to make a difference in a child’s world? Use your heart and passion to be the voice for children. With planned sequences of specific courses, you can become a paraprofessional who stands up for children with disabling conditions from infants through grade school.

Build a strong foundation, and a child will learn forever. Specializing in the younger years, an infant/toddler specialization certificate gives you the essential tools to connect with your students on their level and enable them to grow and thrive. This certificate is upward compatible with the A.S. degree, Early Childhood Education.

Your heart to help, your need to work in your community and your passion for health care make you an ideal candidate to work in emergency medical services. Combine medical theory studies with clinicals and internships in the field and you’re ready for a rewarding, challenging career that makes you a life-support provider.

Do you thrive under pressure and want to help people? Most importantly, do you have the heart to be a public servant? Train as an EMT and get the skills you need to provide care to those in an emergency situation with classroom lectures, practical skills laboratories and patient clinical experiences designed to simulate care situations.

Fight fires, save lives. It’s as simple as that. Ignite your new career as a firefighter/emergency medical technician with a wide-range of classroom learning, hands-on training and labs.

Play an important role in emergencies and be the medical first responder with the skills to deliver advanced, life-saving patient care and rapid transportation.

Did you play with fire trucks growing up? Now you have the chance to operate real ones. Receive hands-on instruction including live-fire training, extrication, hose operation and more to fulfill your dream career. This certificate is designed to satisfy the Bureau of Fire Standards program requirements for Professional Firefighter.

Fight fires, save lives. It’s as simple as that. Ignite your new career as a firefighter/emergency medical technician with a wide-range of classroom learning, hands-on training and labs.

It’s time to take your career from the backseat of the fire truck to the front seat. Learn the skills you need to step up and lead while using the tactical theories you learned in the academy to become the leader your crew needs.

Climb the ladder in your department with an extensive program that gives you a full education in tactical fire suppression techniques, leadership and fire-prevention practices. You’ll be in the front seat taking command before you know it.

The legal field is a fast-paced, growing industry that needs paralegals and legal assistants to thrive. In this hands-on, technology-enhanced, American Bar Association-approved program, you will become qualified to play an essential role on a legal team, by learning critical thinking and specialized skills as well as ethical behaviors.

Our world is obsessed with digital and interactive media, but where did it all begin? Learn the evolution of different types of media and study the technical aspects including protocols, file formats, image processing and delivery. This certificate is upward compatible with the A.S. degree, Digital Design or A.S. Digital Cinema and Television Production.

Taking an idea from concept to in-hand material for marketing purposes isn’t as easy as most think. With a certificate focusing on concepts and utilizing available software, you can make them think it was effortless. From design, typography, layout, brand identity, digital imaging, print preparation and more, you will know how to create the assets a company needs to thrive. This certificate is upward compatible with the A.S. degree, Digital Design.

Get creative. Develop your digital media skills, while fostering your creative artistry to produce powerful visual designs. With this technical certificate, students will learn the application of digital imaging and vector drawing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to prepare themselves for a career in graphic design.

Digital media is everywhere. It’s in everything we do. Learn the skills and theories behind conveying information to your audience with creativity so your message makes an impact. With hands-on training from instructors with extensive experience, you can build a powerful portfolio showcasing your talent and skills that will land you your dream job.

Engineer a cutting-edge career with an Engineering Technology Support Specialist certificate. The skills you’ll gain at Seminole State will give you an understanding of the elements of engineering technology and industrial applications and prepare you for a successful and rewarding career.

Take your inventive insight of math and science and administer it to a career path where you are part of the innovation, design, and operation of buildings and machines. From basic principles to technical aspects of the industry, you will be ready for your new career in the industry.

The future is robotic, and with a certificate in mechatronics, you will have a state-of-the-art experience that will put you ahead of this growing field. Students who obtain this certificate will learn the skills to troubleshoot, maintain and repair complex mechanical equipment and be prepared for a job in this multidisciplinary, industrial field.

Without the staff to report all the health data, our doctor’s offices wouldn’t function efficiently. With this in-demand degree, you will learn to utilize technology to collect, analyze, monitor and report health data to the appropriate parties. Students will learn to process clinical codes, patient requests, billing and compliance with the goal of protecting patient privacy.

Are you ready to become an integral member of the professional healthcare team? Take your detail-orientated skills and thrive in the pursuit of medical knowledge. This in-demand program lines you up with the technical skills needed to have a successful career in medical coding and billing. Completion of this program will provide students with 37 college credits, which can be applied to the A.S. degree, Health Information Technology.

The healthcare sector is one of the fastest-growing industries in Central Florida, and with our growing population of retirees, there’s a need for pharmacy technicians. Train and learn to master the basic technical skills, theoretical skills, concepts and functions needed to thrive in this rewarding career.

After an injury, a patient needs a skilled set of hands to help them recover. This is where you come in. Become trained in physical therapy, and learn the application of physical agents, massage, gait training and therapeutic exercises that help relieve pain and restore function.

Help your patients breathe easy with this limited-access, accredited degree that gives you the broad range of basic sciences to advanced courses in cardiopulmonary physiology, critical care medicine and pediatrics. Graduates of this program will be prepared to earn Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials.

The Instructional Design Certificate at Seminole State is tailored for educators, trainers and other professionals. This 15-credit, online program provides the knowledge you need to design, develop, facilitate and evaluate instruction.