

The Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating Technology career certificate prepares you for employment as a technician or repair person of home and commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Course content includes, but is not limited to, the fundamentals of refrigeration, basic electricity, and heating systems.
View on provider's websiteThe Heartland Air Conditioning Apprenticeship Committee sponsors the Commercial Air Conditioning Apprenticeship Program. Program completion requires that you perform 640 hours of related class training and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training (OJT).
The Commercial Air Conditioning Apprenticeship Program is a selective admission program restricted to individuals who are employed in the air conditioning industry and are working for a participating employer.
Prospective students who are currently working for a participating employer in this area are encouraged to apply for selection to the Apprenticeship Committee before August of each year. The program starts on the first Tuesday after Labor Day each year.
View on provider's websiteProspective students who are currently working for a participating employer in this area are encouraged to apply for selection to the Apprenticeship Committee before August of each year. The program begins on the first Tuesday of Labor Day each year. A list of the participating employers is featured below.
Individuals who are interested in the program must first seek employment with one of the participating employers. Once employed, the individual can then ask the employer to sponsor them within the apprenticeship program.
View on provider's websiteThis program prepares students for engineering technology support positions dealing with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), automation, and control systems in high-tech production, manufacturing, distribution, and engineering research and development. Total credits: 12
View on provider's websiteThis program is for students who have an interest in manufacturing and machining as well as professionals who are working in the field and want to become a CNC machinist. It is aligned with the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Certified Production Technician (MSSC CPT) certification. Total credits: 12
View on provider's websiteThis program prepares students for entry-level technical positions in high-tech production, manufacturing, distribution, and engineering research and development. It is aligned with MSSC CPT certification. Total credits: 18
View on provider's websiteThe Associate in Science (AS) degree in Engineering Technology includes a specialization in advanced manufacturing.
By earning this degree, students earn 63 college credits and two industry certifications: Manufacturing Skills Standards Council Certified Production Technicians (MSSC CPT) and Siemens Mechatronics Associate Certification. T
View on provider's websiteThis program covers the fundamentals of mechatronics and includes instruction in maintenance techniques, computer-aided drafting and design, technical communications, operation and maintenance of industrial components, material handling protocols, and proper use of tools and instrumentation. It is aligned with the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Certified Production Technician (MSSC CPT) certification. Total credits: 30
View on provider's websiteThis program prepares students for support positions in facilities operation and maintenance in high-tech production, manufacturing, distribution, and engineering research and development. It is aligned with MSSC CPT certification. Total credits: 13
View on provider's websiteThe Career Certificate (CC) program in Automotive Collision Technology Technician prepares you for employment as an automotive repair technician or an auto collision painter. Course content includes, but is not limited to, fundamentals of auto body repair, basic sheet metal repair, painting techniques, science of unibody repair, and panel repair and replacement.
View on provider's websiteThe Career Certificate (CC) program in Automotive Service Technology prepares you to enter the automotive service industry as a technician. Course content includes, but is not limited to, brake systems, steering, suspension, manual and automatic transmissions, automotive heating and air-conditioning, electrical systems, and engine repair.
View on provider's websiteWhen you graduate from the Computer Engineering Technology Associate in Science (AS) degree program, you can join the work force as a technical professional in a broad range of industries, commercial enterprises, and businesses. You will be able to use the principles and theories of science, engineering, and mathematics to install, service, and maintain computers, peripherals, networks and a variety of microprocessor, and computer controlled equipment. You will be provided the knowledge and skills required to solve technical issues in the design, development, testing, manufacture, repair, installation, and troubleshooting of electronic equipment and systems, which can include automated industrial control systems, robotic manufacturing systems, SCADA systems, information technology infrastructure, and communication systems.
View on provider's websiteThis College Credit Certificate (CCC) program in Medical Office Management trains you to perform entry-level employment in a medical office, hospital, community health agency or clinic setting. Course content includes, but is not limited to medical front office skills keyboarding, medical terminology, medical insurance and billing, soft skills, and interview preparation. You will have an opportunity to extern in a medical office setting.
View on provider's websiteThe A.S. degree in Computer Programming and Analysis prepares you as an entry-level programmer in the microcomputer environment. A variety of programming languages, software applications, and networking courses are available, so you may individualize the program depending on your personal career and interest. Course content includes computer programming, systems analysis, database applications, and data communications. Hands-on computer experience is emphasized throughout the program.
View on provider's websiteThe Computer Programming certificate prepares you as an entry-level programmer in the microcomputer environment. A variety of programming languages, software applications, and networking courses are available, so that you may individualize the program depending on your personal career and interest. Hands-on computer experience is emphasized throughout the program.
View on provider's websiteSFSC’s Network Security program gives you the computer literacy, training, and knowledge required to operate, troubleshoot, and repair PC hardware and software while placing a strong emphasis on cybersecurity and networking. Graduates earn 30 hours of college credit and receive the tools and training they need to pursue the CompTIA IT Fundamentals, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, and CompTIA Security+ industry certifications.
View on provider's websiteLearn concepts, theory, and hands-on laboratory skills that can you can use in the workplace. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics expects that jobs for network and computer systems administrators will grow by 28 percent through 2020, faster than average for all occupations. Demand for information technology workers should continue to grow as firms invest in newer, faster technology and mobile networks.
View on provider's websiteThe Correction Officer Career Certificate (CC) trains you for employment as a correctional officer in the state of Florida. The program meets the state requirements as approved by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. Upon successful completion of this occupational program, you will be eligible to take the state certification examination to become a certified officer. You must attend all sessions of training and score a minimum of 80% on all examinations per Administrative Rule.
View on provider's websiteThe Associate in Science (AS) degree in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare you for entry-level employment in the criminal justice field. Program content includes general education requirements as well as introductory courses relevant to criminal justice.
View on provider's websiteThis Career Certificate (CC) program trains you to become a corrections officer in the state of Florida, and it meets the state requirements as approved by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. If you hold a law enforcement officer training certificate and passed the State Certification Examination, you may “crossover” to corrections. Upon successful completion of this occupational program, you will be eligible to take the state certification examination to become a certified corrections officer. You must attend all sessions of training and per Administrative Rule, score a minimum of 80% on all examinations.
View on provider's websiteThe Associate in Science (AS) degree in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare you for entry-level employment in the criminal justice field. Program content includes general education requirements as well as introductory courses relevant to criminal justice.
View on provider's websiteThis Occupational Certificate (OC) program trains you to become a law enforcement auxiliary officer in the state of Florida, and it meets the state requirements as approved by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. Upon successful completion of this “prerequisite” course, you may work as an auxiliary officer with limited authority and in the company of a certified officer. You must attend all sessions of training and score a minimum of 80 percent on all examinations per Administrative Rule. If you graduate from this course, you may not carry a firearm, impact weapon, or operate a vehicle until you have successfully completed the appropriate training through a certified training center or an agency with a certified high-liability instructor.
View on provider's websiteThe Basic Law Enforcement program trains you to become a law enforcement officer in the state of Florida. It is approved by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission for meeting state requirements for law enforcement officer training. By completing the program successfully, you receive an occupational certificate and are eligible to take the state certification examination to become a certified law enforcement officer. You must attend all sessions of training and score a minimum of 80% on all examinations per Administrative Rule.
View on provider's websiteThe Associate in Science (AS) Degree in Emergency Medical Services provides you with supervisory level instruction related to emergency, out-of-hospital care under the direction of an emergency physician. Emergency medical services personnel direct and manage patient care aspects of the emergency response team. The Emergency Medical Services Program is a two-year applied sciences degree program. It includes EMT, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Responder, and general education course work. Students certified as an Emergency Medical Technician may be awarded 11 credit hours toward this program of study. Students certified as Paramedics may be awarded up to 42 credit hours into this degree program.
View on provider's websiteThe Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program trains and prepares students for an entry level career in Emergency Medical Services. Upon completion the graduate will be awarded an Advanced Technical Diploma and are eligible to apply to take the Florida EMT Certification Exam. Some weekend hours are required for clinical practice. Program content includes, but is not limited to, anatomy, cardiac care, medical emergencies, emergency childbirth, poisoning, shock, respiratory emergencies, and psychological emergencies.
EMTs function as part of an emergency rescue and transportation team by responding to emergency calls through a dispatch system, operating emergency vehicles safely, assessing scenes of accidents or illnesses, setting priorities for treating patients based on their degrees of illness or injury, providing prehospital emergency care to treat trauma, shock, wounds, and other medical issues. They are responsible for keeping emergency vehicles in orderly condition and decontaminating vehicles in accordance with local, state, or federal regulations.
View on provider's websiteSouth Florida State College’s Paramedic college credit certificate trains students to provide emergency, out-of-hospital care under the direction of an emergency physician.
Paramedics direct and manage patient care aspects of the emergency response team. The emergency response team is generally composed of public safety and community service agency personnel who respond to traffic accidents, fires, explosions, and other life-threatening situations.
The Paramedic Program includes a three-term sequence of lecture, lab, hospital clinical and emergency medical services clinical courses and instruction. Instruction includes patient airway management, patient assessment, trauma emergencies, medical emergencies, assessment-based management, and ambulance operations.
View on provider's websiteThe Associate in Science (AS) degree in Fire Science Technology provides you with educational classes that prepares you for employment as a fire inspector and investigator, fire science technician, fire officer, fire safety inspector, or firefighter. If you have been previously or are currently employed in these occupations, it can provide supplemental training for you. This program meets both the state of Florida and FESHE degree models.
View on provider's websiteSouth Florida State College’s Dental Assistant Career Certificate program equips students with the knowledge and skills to begin careers as dental assistants and dental hygienists.
View on provider's websiteSouth Florida State College’s Associate in Science in Dental Hygiene program prepares students to become licensed dental hygienists.
View on provider's websiteThe Occupational Certificate (OC) program in Medical Administrative Specialist prepares you for employment as an administrative medical office assistant, medical records clerk, or receptionist in a medical office, hospital, clinic, or other community health agency. Course content includes basic and advanced medical office procedures, medical terminology, computerized billing/insurance claim processing, introduction to medical coding, business communication, office skills training, keyboarding, filing, handling the telephone, word processing, medical document transcribing, and calculating. Emphasis is placed on employability skills to include resume writing and interview preparation. You will also have an opportunity to extern in a medical office setting.
View on provider's websitePhlebotomists are skilled in collecting blood samples for diagnostic purposes. They are employed in physicians’ offices, blood banks, laboratories, and clinical facilities. South Florida State College’s (SFSC) Career Certificate in Phlebotomy prepares students to work as phlebotomists.
View on provider's websiteSouth Florida State College’s Practical Nursing (PN) program makes it possible for students to earn a career certificate in practical nursing and become eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam in about one year.
View on provider's websiteSouth Florida State College’s Radiography program is your ticket to a well-paying job and a rewarding career as an integral member of the health care team. Students earn an Associate in Science (AS) in Radiography and may apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national examination for certification and registration.
View on provider's websiteThrough 1,500 contact hours of training, students gain an understanding of electrical systems, operations, and safety while mastering competencies in electrical distribution, basic electrical theory, and underground electrical construction operations. They learn how to maintain electric power systems and use electrical distribution equipment.
The program provides practice in climbing, framing, building single and three-phase overhead lines, pole top and bucket rescue techniques, operating bucket trucks, and maintaining and repairing underground systems.
View on provider's websiteSouth Florida State College’s Graphic Design Support – College Credit Certificate program teaches you the basic concepts of graphic design and prepares you to become a graphic design assistant.
Graphic designers develop and design a wide range of materials, including advertising, brochures, posters, newspapers, magazines, books, catalogs, signage, product packaging, and websites.
View on provider's websiteThe Professional Culinary Arts and Hospitality certificate prepares you for employment as a kitchen manager and operations cook. The program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in this occupation. Course content includes kitchen organization, sanitation, and planning for production; quantity food preparation with emphasis on timing, quality, efficiency, and cost controls; detailed studies in raw materials, recipes, menu planning, and the use of institutional equipment; and banquet presentation, catering, and other specialty preparations. Lab experience is an integral portion of this program. This includes instruction in the use of utensils, equipment, food, and in procedures required to prepare meals.
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