Western Piedmont Community College


Selected Programs at Western Piedmont Community College
Explore programs at Western Piedmont Community College. This list is curated by SkillPointe to match skills-based industries and careers that don't require a four-year degree.
Browse Training Programs (61)
AV Technician
Graphic Designer
Digital Effects and Animation Technology A.A.S.
The Digital Effects and Animation Technology curriculum is designed to provide students with the training necessary to become competent in creating...
Architectural Drafter
Electrician
Construction Trades Certificate
WPCC’s Construction Trades Certificate is made up of 17 hours of courses that introduce wiring, masonry, and plumbing concepts along with other basic...
HVAC Technician
HVACR Certificate
The HVACR Certificate provides 17 semester hours of specific training in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration technologies.
Metal Fabricator
Introduction to Welding Certificate
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful...
Welding Certificate
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful...
Welding Diploma
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful...
Welding Technology, A.A.S.
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful...
Pipefitter / Steamfitter
Introduction to Welding Certificate
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful...
Welding Certificate
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful...
Welding Diploma
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful...
Welding Technology, A.A.S.
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful...
Plumber
Construction Trades Certificate
WPCC’s Construction Trades Certificate is made up of 17 hours of courses that introduce wiring, masonry, and plumbing concepts along with other basic...
Welder
Introduction to Welding Certificate
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful...
Welding Certificate
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful...
Welding Diploma
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful...
Welding Technology, A.A.S.
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful...
Electrician
Building Construction Technology A.A.S.
The Building Construction Technology curriculum is designed to provide students with an overview of the building construction industry. Construction...
HVAC Technician
Building Construction Technology A.A.S.
The Building Construction Technology curriculum is designed to provide students with an overview of the building construction industry. Construction...
Plumber
Building Construction Technology A.A.S.
The Building Construction Technology curriculum is designed to provide students with an overview of the building construction industry. Construction...
Solar Energy Technician
Building Construction Technology A.A.S.
The Building Construction Technology curriculum is designed to provide students with an overview of the building construction industry. Construction...
Photovoltaic System Technology Certificate
The Photovoltaic System Technology Certificate features training in the installation and maintenance of solar arrays as sustainable energy systems.
Cardiovascular Technician
EKG Monitor Technician
This course is designed to teach the student anatomy and physiology of the heart, principles of EKG, dysrhythmia recognition of sinus, junctional...
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nurse Aide Level I
This course is designed to prepare graduates to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis on...
Nurse Aide Level II
This course is designed to prepare graduates to perform more complex skills for patients or residents regardless of the setting. A skill/competency...
Dental Assistant
Dental Assisting Diploma
The dental assistant profession is hot. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, it is projected that there will be 100,000 or more job openings...
Laboratory Technician
Medical Laboratory Technology, A.A.S.
The Medical Laboratory Technology curriculum prepares individuals to perform clinical laboratory procedures in chemistry, hematology, microbiology...
Medical Assistant
Medical Assisting Diploma
Medical Assistants are at the very heart of healthcare and function as a vital part of the healthcare team. The Medical Assisting program will prepare...
Medical Assisting, A.A.S.
Medical Assistants are at the very heart of healthcare and function as a vital part of the healthcare team. The Medical Assisting program will prepare...
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
Administrative Medical Office Specialist Certificate
The Certificate in Medical Office Administration is designed for the individual who is seeking an entry level position in a medical office or hospital...
Medical Office Administration, A.A.S.
The Medical Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as medical administrative personnel in the areas of medical office...
Pharmacy Technician
Medication Aide
This course is designed to meet the training requirements for becoming qualified as a Medication Aide. The course will cover the six rights of...
Phlebotomist
Phlebotomy
This course provides theory and clinical experiences needed for the proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostic testing...
Chef and Head Cook
ServSafe
Managerial ServSafe Course Offering: The ServSafe program helps prepare you for the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification exam.
AV Technician
Simulation and Game Development, A.A.S.
The Simulation and Game Development curriculum provides a broad background in simulation and game development with practical applications in creative...
Civil Engineering Technician
Computer Engineering Technology, A.A.S.
The Computer Engineering Technology curriculum prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills for installing...
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technician
Computer Engineering Technology, A.A.S.
The Computer Engineering Technology curriculum prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills for installing...
Electro-Mechanical Technician
Computer Engineering Technology, A.A.S.
The Computer Engineering Technology curriculum prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills for installing...
Graphic Designer
Simulation and Game Development, A.A.S.
The Simulation and Game Development curriculum provides a broad background in simulation and game development with practical applications in creative...
IT Support Specialist
Computer Engineering Technology, A.A.S.
The Computer Engineering Technology curriculum prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills for installing...
Information Technology, A.A.S.
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians...
Industrial Engineering Technician
Computer Engineering Technology, A.A.S.
The Computer Engineering Technology curriculum prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills for installing...
Network and Computer Systems Administrator
Information Technology, A.A.S.
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians...
Networking Certificate
The Certificate in Networking is designed for students currently employed or who will be seeking work in a computer environment using or planning a...
Software Developer
Computer Engineering Technology, A.A.S.
The Computer Engineering Technology curriculum prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills for installing...
Information Technology, A.A.S.
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians...
Simulation and Game Development, A.A.S.
The Simulation and Game Development curriculum provides a broad background in simulation and game development with practical applications in creative...
Systems Analyst
Information Technology, A.A.S.
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians...
Architectural Drafter
Computer Integrated Machining, A.A.S.
The Computer-Integrated Machining curriculum prepares students with the analytical, creative and innovative skills necessary to take a production idea...
Mechanical Engineering Technology A.A.S.
The Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment as technicians in the diversified mechanical and manufacturing...
Civil Engineering Technician
Electrical Engineering Technology, A.A.S.
The Electrical Engineering Technology curriculum prepares the students to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in electrical...
Electrical Lineman
Electrical Engineering Technology, A.A.S.
The Electrical Engineering Technology curriculum prepares the students to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in electrical...
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technician
Electrical Engineering Technology, A.A.S.
The Electrical Engineering Technology curriculum prepares the students to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in electrical...
Electrician
Electrical Engineering Technology, A.A.S.
The Electrical Engineering Technology curriculum prepares the students to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in electrical...
Electro-Mechanical Technician
Industrial Systems Technology, A.A.S.
The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, or install equipment....
Introduction to Mechatronics Certificate
Mechatronics is a scientific field that combines mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering in developing industrial processes that efficiently...
Mechanical Engineering Technology A.A.S.
The Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment as technicians in the diversified mechanical and manufacturing...
Mechatronics Engineering Technology, A.A.S.
The curriculum is designed to prepare students through the study and application of principles from mathematics, natural sciences, and technology and...
Industrial Engineering Technician
Computer Integrated Machining, A.A.S.
The Computer-Integrated Machining curriculum prepares students with the analytical, creative and innovative skills necessary to take a production idea...
Electrical Engineering Technology, A.A.S.
The Electrical Engineering Technology curriculum prepares the students to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in electrical...
Industrial Systems Technology, A.A.S.
The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, or install equipment....
Mechanical Engineering Technology A.A.S.
The Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment as technicians in the diversified mechanical and manufacturing...
Industrial Machinery Mechanic
Industrial Systems Technology, A.A.S.
The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, or install equipment....
Machinist
Computer Integrated Machining, A.A.S.
The Computer-Integrated Machining curriculum prepares students with the analytical, creative and innovative skills necessary to take a production idea...
Mechanical Engineering Technology A.A.S.
The Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment as technicians in the diversified mechanical and manufacturing...
Correctional Officer
Criminal Justice Technology, A.A.S.
The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local...
Detention Officers Certification
This course has been developed by the N. C. Sheriff’s Education and Training Standards Commission as a means of training people to function as an...
Criminal Investigator
Criminal Justice Technology, A.A.S.
The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local...
EMTs and Paramedics
Paramedic Program
Western Piedmont’s Emergency Services Training Center offers our 2021 Paramedic to EMTs interested in becoming certified as entry level paramedics...
Firefighter
Paralegal and Legal Assistant
Paralegal Technology, A.A.S.
The Paralegal Technology curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of attorneys by performing routine legal tasks and assisting...
Police Officer
Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate
Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) is designed to give students essential skills required for entry-level employment as law enforcement officers...
Criminal Justice Technology, A.A.S.
The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local...
Preschool Teacher
Early Childhood Education, A.A.S.
Western Piedmont Community College’s Early Childhood Education program provides opportunities for you to gain the education needed to seek work with...
Early Childhood Preschool Certificate
This is a 16-hour Certificate program at WPCC that focuses on topics concerning pre-school children.
Infant/Toddler Care Certificate
The curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy to three years of age in diverse learning environments. Students will combine...
Social Services Assistant
Human Services Technology Certificate
A 14 credit-hour curriculum intended to give you an overview of interviewing, counseling, and substance abuse techniques. We offer a general Human...
Human Services Technology, A.A.S.
The Human Services Technology curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and...
Teacher Assistant
Early Childhood Education, A.A.S.
Western Piedmont Community College’s Early Childhood Education program provides opportunities for you to gain the education needed to seek work with...
Early Childhood Preschool Certificate
This is a 16-hour Certificate program at WPCC that focuses on topics concerning pre-school children.
Infant/Toddler Care Certificate
The curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy to three years of age in diverse learning environments. Students will combine...
Western Piedmont Community College
Address
1001 Burkemont Ave
Morganton, NC 28655-4511
Morganton, NC 28655-4511
Phone number
828-438-3500