Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Accounting and Finance

The Accounting Certificate is designed for students who wish to further their education in the accounting field. It provides training for students who currently hold a degree in another discipline and are interested in pursuing an accounting degree or for students who are currently working in an accounting or bookkeeping position and need additional instruction.

Accounting and Finance

The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting and finance profession. Course work may include accounting, finance, ethics, business law, computer applications, financial planning, insurance, marketing, real estate, selling, and taxation.

Advanced Electrical Wiring

The Advanced Electrical Wiring certificate provides student a significant overview of electrical theory, residential wiring practices, industrial wiring practices, the National Electrical Code, electrical motors, and control circuits. Participants learn while working hands-on in labs with real industry equipment.

Advanced Machine Operator

The Advance Machining Operator Certificate program provides a foundational knowledge in manufacturing and machining operations, print reading, CNC, industrial safety, 5S, Lean manufacturing, quality control, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) with an emphasis on preventative maintenance. The program also serves as a Department of Labor approved Pre-Apprenticeship Program.

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology

The Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety.

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology

The Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety. Students must complete the Cooling Certificate and the Heating Certificate before beginning the Diploma and AAS.

Associate in Arts

The Associate in Arts degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement enables graduates admitted to constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina to transfer with junior status.

Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation

The Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit of college transfer courses. The degree is appropriate for students pursuing licensure in Elementary Education (K-6) and Special Education (K-12).

Associate in Engineering

The Associate in Engineering degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit of courses. The degree plan includes required general education and prerequisite courses that are acceptable to all state funded Bachelor of Engineering programs.

Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts

The Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60-61 semester hours of college transfer courses. Students must meet the receiving university's foreign language and/or health and physical education requirements, if applicable, prior to or after transfer to the senior institution.

Associate in General Education

The Associate in General Education curriculum is designed for the academic enrichment of students who wish to broaden their education, with emphasis on personal interest, growth and development. Course work includes study in the areas of humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, and English composition.

Associate in Science

The Associate in Science degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit of college transfer courses. It is designed for students who want to pursue a four-year degree in areas such as computer science, engineering, mathematics, the sciences, or professional programs that require strong mathematics and science backgrounds.

Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation

The Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit of college transfer courses. The degree is appropriate for students pursuing licensure in Elementary Education (K-6) and Special Education (K-12).

Automotive Systems Technology

The Automotive Systems Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air conditioning systems.

Automotive Systems Technology

The Automotive Systems Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air conditioning systems.

Automotive Systems Technology - Certificate I

The Automotive Systems Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air conditioning systems.

Automotive Systems Technology - Certificate II

The Automotive Systems Technology Certificate I program must be completed successfully before beginning this program. The Automotive Systems Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air conditioning systems.

Aviation - Instrument Rating

The Instrument Rating certificate is designed for non-career track students to earn their Private Pilot certification while adding on the Instrument Rating without entering the degree program. Courses taken within this certification are also stackable within the degree program.

Aviation Management & Career Pilot Technology - Aviation Management

The Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology curriculum prepares individuals for a variety of aviation and aviation-related careers including the commercial airlines, general aviation, the aerospace industry, the military, and state and federal aviation organizations. Course work includes fundamentals of flight, aerodynamics, aircraft performance, meteorology, navigation, federal regulations, aviation management, and instrument and commercial ground training.

Aviation Management & Career Pilot Technology - Career Pilot

The Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology curriculum prepares individuals for a variety of aviation and aviation-related careers including the commercial airlines, general aviation, the aerospace industry, the military, and state and federal aviation organizations. Course work includes fundamentals of flight, aerodynamics, aircraft performance, meteorology, navigation, federal regulations, aviation management, and instrument and commercial ground training.

Aviation - Private Pilot

The Private Pilot certificate is designed for non-career track students to earn their Private Pilot certification without entering the degree program. Courses taken within this certification are also stackable within the degree program.

Baking and Pastry Arts

This certificate will provide students with a strong skill set of basic baking techniques. Emphasis will be on food safety, baking skills of a wide variety, production baking, breads, and pastries.

Basic Emergency Medical Science

The certificate program prepares students for basic, entry level EMS positions as an EMT. Students learn basic emergency medical skills and procedures, emergency vehicle operations with hands-on driving experience, and other skills needed to enter the EMS field.

Basic Law Enforcement Training

Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) is designed to give students essential skills required for entry-level employment as law enforcement officers with state, county, or municipal governments, or with private enterprise. General subjects include criminal, juvenile, civil, traffic, and alcoholic beverage laws; investigative, patrol, custody, and court procedures; emergency responses; and ethics and community relations.

Basic Welding I

The following courses give students a basic understanding of the principles and skills of modern-day welding. Upon completion, students should be able to apply basic welding techniques in both SMAW and GMAW welding.

Biomedical Equipment Technology

A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair sophisticated devices and instrumentation used in the health care delivery system. Includes instruction in instrument calibration, design and installation testing, system safety and maintenance procedures, procurement and installation procedures, and report preparation.

Biomedical Equipment Technology (Certificate)

A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair sophisticated devices and instrumentation used in the health care delivery system. Includes instruction in instrument calibration, design and installation testing, system safety and maintenance procedures, procurement and installation procedures, and report preparation.

Biomedical Equipment Technology (Diploma)

A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair sophisticated devices and instrumentation used in the health care delivery system. Includes instruction in instrument calibration, design and installation testing, system safety and maintenance procedures, procurement and installation procedures, and report preparation.

Brewing, Distillation and Fermentation

This curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for various careers in the brewing, distillation and fermentation industry. Classroom instruction, practical laboratory applications of brewing, distillation and fermentation principles and practices are included in the program of study.

Brewing Methods and Operations

This curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for careers in the brewing industry. Classroom instruction, practical laboratory applications, fermentation principles and practices are included in the program of study. Graduates may be eligible to sit for the professional Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD) certification exams.

Building Construction Science

This program focuses on live projects and hands-on activities to teach students energy efficient construction materials and methods associated with high-performance buildings. Students will learn advanced framing methods and energy auditing techniques and software associated with building energy analysis.

Building Instrumentation & Control

The Building Instrumentation and Control Certificate program teaches the student the concepts and skills needed to program, install, calibrate, and service systems that acquire and record industrial and environmental data. It is also intended to prepare students to install and maintain automated energy and environmental control systems.

Business Administration

The Business Administration Certificate provides students with the opportunity to begin to develop an understanding of the various aspects of the free enterprise system. The certificate is applicable across a wide range of potential businesses both for-and-not-for-profit.

Business Administration: General Business Administration

The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today's global economy.

Business Administration: Marketing and Retailing

Marketing and Retailing is a concentration under the curriculum title of Business Administration. This curriculum is designed to provide students with fundamental skills in marketing and retailing, while embracing the digital landscapes of modern marketing techniques.

Business Administration: Sports Management

Sports Management is a concentration under the curriculum title of Business Administration. This curriculum is designed to provide students with the fundamental skills in sports management, and is designed for individuals who are interested in the business-side of sports.

Cardiovascular Sonography

The Cardiovascular Sonography curriculum provides the individual with the knowledge and skills necessary to acquire, process, and evaluate the human heart and vascular structures. Graduates may be eligible to apply to the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers for examinations in physics, cardiovascular physics, vascular physics, and adult echocardiography.

CNC Machine Programmer

The Computer-Integrated Machining curriculum prepares students with the analytical, creative and innovative skills necessary to take a production idea from an initial concept through design, development, and production, resulting in a finished product. Coursework may include manual machining, computer applications, engineering design, computer-aided drafting (CAD), computer-aided machining (CAM), and CNC operations.

Computer Engineering Technology

A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills for installing, servicing, and maintaining computers, peripherals, networks, and microprocessor and computer controlled equipment. Includes instruction in mathematics, computer electronics and programming, prototype development and testing, systems installation and testing, and report preparation.

Computer Engineering Technology (Certificate)

The Computer Engineering Technology Certificate program offers a concentrated curriculum to prepare students with the concepts and skills needed to troubleshoot computer hardware issues. Key areas of study include electrical concepts and troubleshooting, microprocessors, and network technologies.

Computer Engineering Technology (Diploma)

The Computer Engineering Technology Diploma equips students with a robust foundation in computer engineering principles. Students will engage with coursework covering computer applications, computer hardware, networking, operating systems, and automation.

Computer-Integrated Machining

The Computer-Integrated Machining curriculum prepares students with the analytical, creative and innovative skills necessary to take a production idea from an initial concept through design, development, and production, resulting in a finished product. Coursework may include manual machining, computer applications, engineering design, computer-aided drafting (CAD), computer-aided machining (CAM), and CNC operations.

Computer-Integrated Machining

The Computer-Integrated Machining curriculum prepares students with the analytical, creative and innovative skills necessary to take a production idea from an initial concept through design, development, and production, resulting in a finished product. Coursework may include manual machining, computer applications, engineering design, computer-aided drafting (CAD), computer-aided machining (CAM), and CNC operations.

Construction Management Technology

The Construction Management Technology certificate is designed for the skilled tradesperson who is experienced in the construction industry and has the desire to advance to construction management. Courses from this certificate may also apply towards the CMT AAS degree and/or the Building Science diploma.

Construction Management Technology

The Construction Management Technology program prepares students to supervise, manage, and inspect construction sites, buildings, and associated facilities. Includes instruction in site safety, personnel supervision, labor relations, construction documentation, scheduling, resource and cost control, bid strategies, and applicable law and regulations.

Construction & Millwork

The Basic Construction & Millwork Certificate program is consolidated and focuses on hands on construction cabinetmaking/woodworking skill-sets. Students who want to gain applicable skills for personal construction projects or to become more employable in the construction industry can look no further.

Cooling

The Cooling Certificate program teaches the student concepts and skills needed to install and service various types of domestic cooling systems. The material for the EPA's CFC certification(s) will be covered, and the exam will be given during the program.

Cosmetology

The Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry. Course work includes instruction in all phases of professional imaging, hair design, chemical processes, skin care, nail care, multi-cultural practices, and business/computer principles.

Cosmetology

The Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry. Course work includes instruction in all phases of professional imaging, hair design, chemical processes, skin care, nail care, multi-cultural practices, and business/computer principles.

Cosmetology Instructor

The Cosmetology Instructor curriculum provides a course of study for learning the theory and practice of cosmetology as required by the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts. Course work includes requirements for becoming an instructor, introduction to teaching theory, methods and aids, practice teaching, and development of evaluation instruments.

Craft Beverage Lab

The Craft Beverage Lab certificate provides beverage industry employees the concepts and skills to upgrade or cross-train in their careers in the beverage industry. Successful completion of the certificate will also allow previously trained lab technicians in other fields such as medical to learn new concepts and skills and to transfer knowledge to the beverage industry.

Criminal Justice Technology

The Criminal Justice Technology Certificate is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. This certificate program focuses on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services to give students an opportunity to explore possible interest of a career in criminal justice.

Criminal Justice Technology

The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. Emphasis is on criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations.

Culinary Arts

This curriculum provides specific training required to prepare students to assume positions as trained culinary professionals in a variety of foodservice settings including full service restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, catering operations, contract foodservice and health care facilities. Courses include sanitation/safety, baking, garde manger, culinary fundamentals, production skills, nutrition, customer service, purchasing/cost control, and human resource management.

Culinary Studies

This certificate offers students an introductory opportunity to foodservice industry and culinary operations. The certificate is designed to enhance the professional knowledge of individuals who desire to obtain entry-level employment in industrial, institutional and commercial foodservice operations.

Dental Assisting

This curriculum prepares individuals to assist the dentist in the delivery of dental treatment and to function as integral members of the dental team while performing chair-side and related office and laboratory procedures. Graduates of this program may be eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination to become Certified Dental Assistants.

Dental Hygiene

This curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene care for the individual and the community. Graduates of this program may be eligible to take national and state/regional examinations for licensure, which are required to practice dental hygiene.

Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology

The Diesel and Heavy Equipment program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as Heavy Duty Trucks over one ton classification, buses, ships, railroad locomotives, and equipment; as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment.

Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology (Certificate)

The Diesel and Heavy Equipment program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as Heavy Duty Trucks over one ton classification, buses, ships, railroad locomotives, and equipment; as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment.

Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology (Diploma)

The Diesel and Heavy Equipment program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as Heavy Duty Trucks over one ton classification, buses, ships, railroad locomotives, and equipment; as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment.

Distillation Methods and Operations

This curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for careers in the distillation industry. Classroom instruction, practical laboratory applications, distillation principles and practices are included in the program of study. Graduates may be eligible to sit for the professional Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD) certification exams.

Early Childhood

The Early Childhood Certificate program is designed to provide students minimum entry-level skills to work with children from three to five years old. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, and school-age programs.

Early Childhood Administration

This curriculum prepares individuals pursuing administrative roles in diverse child care settings to effectively work with children, families and teachers. Course work includes foundations in early childhood education, communication and leadership skills, programming and staffing, budgeting/financial management and marketing, and rules and regulations of early childhood programs.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children.

EDM & Fixture Specialist

The Computer-Integrated Machining curriculum prepares students with the analytical, creative and innovative skills necessary to take a production idea from an initial concept through design, development, and production, resulting in a finished product. Coursework may include manual machining, computer applications, engineering design, computer-aided drafting (CAD), computer-aided machining (CAM), and CNC operations.

Electrical Construction

The Electrical Construction Certificate program provides students with a comprehensive foundation in electrical systems used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Through hands-on labs and classroom instruction, students develop practical skills in wiring installation, electrical motor control, and construction practices.

Electrical Systems Technology

The Electrical Systems Technology curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, and applications of the National Electric Code.

Electrical Systems Technology

The Electrical Systems Technology curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, and applications of the National Electric Code.

Electrical Wiring

The Electrical Wiring Certificate program teaches the student the concepts and skills needed to install and repair residential, commercial, and industrial wiring systems. Preparation for state and local licenses are achieved through laboratory and classroom studies that focus on the National Electrical Code.

Electronics Engineering Technology

The Electronics Engineering Technology program prepares the students to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to become technicians who design, build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, equipment, and systems. Includes instruction in mathematics, basic electricity, solid-state fundamentals, digital concepts, and microprocessors or programmable logic controllers.

Electronics Manufacturing

The Electronics Engineering Technology program prepares the students to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to become technicians who design, build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, equipment, and systems. Includes instruction in mathematics, basic electricity, solid-state fundamentals, digital concepts, and microprocessors or programmable logic controllers.

Emergency Medical Science

The Emergency Medical Science curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge, skills and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system and prepares graduates to enter the workforce. Graduates of this program may be eligible to take state and/or national certification examinations.

Emergency Medical Science Bridge Program

The Emergency Medical Science Bridge Program is designed to allow currently certified non-degree paramedics to earn an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Emergency Medical Science.

Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship Certificate is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, early-stage business owners, and innovative thinkers seeking to transform ideas into actionable business opportunities. Students will gain the foundational knowledge, practical skills, and the entrepreneurial framework necessary to start, grow, and sustain a business.

Essentials of Sports Management

The Essentials of Sports Management Certificate provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for careers in the field of sports management. This program introduces students to the process of managing sports organizations, marketing strategies, logistics, and facility operations.

Essentials to Social Media Marketing

The Essentials of Social Media Marketing Certificate equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of digital marketing. This program focuses on key principles of marketing, consumer behavior, and advertising, with a strong emphasis on social media and digital platforms.

Esthetics Instructor

The Esthetics Instructor curriculum provides a course of study for learning the skills needed to teach the theory and practice of esthetics as required by the North Carolina Board of Cosmetology. Course work includes all phases of esthetics theory laboratory instruction.

Esthetics Technology

The Esthetics Technology curriculum provides competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles and hands-on fundamentals associated with the art of skin care. Course work includes instruction in all phases of professional Esthetics Technology, business/human relations, product knowledge, and other related topics.

Food Truck Operations

This certificate is designed to offer students an overview of food truck operations. In only three semesters, students will earn a certificate that will provide a ServSafe Manager Certification, basic culinary skills, an understanding of cost controls, and labor management.

Foundations of Business and Financial Literacy

The Foundations of Business and Financial Literacy Certificate offers students a comprehensive introduction to essential business concepts, financial accounting, and taxation. This program emphasizes practical skills in managing personal and business finances, understanding tax systems, and utilizing computer applications in a business setting.

Foundations of Economics and Financial Literacy

The Foundations of Economics and Financial Literacy Certificate provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of personal finance, economic principles, and financial accounting. This program is designed to develop financial literacy and economic understanding, equipping students with the skills to make informed decisions in both personal and professional contexts.

General Occupational Technology

The General Occupational Technology curriculum provides individuals with an opportunity to upgrade skills and to earn an associate degree, diploma, and/or certificate by taking courses suited for individual occupational interests and/or needs. The curriculum content will be customized for students according to occupational interests and needs.

General Occupational Technology

The General Occupational Technology curriculum provides individuals with an opportunity to upgrade skills and to earn an associate degree, diploma, and/or certificate by taking courses suited for individual occupational interests and/or needs. The curriculum content will be customized for students according to occupational interests and needs.

General Occupational Technology

The General Occupational Technology curriculum provides individuals with an opportunity to upgrade skills and to earn an associate degree, diploma, and/or certificate by taking courses suited for individual occupational interests and/or needs. The curriculum content will be customized for students according to occupational interests and needs.

Geomatics Technology Land Surveying Fundamentals

The Geomatics Technology curriculum prepares students to use mathematical and scientific principles for the delineation, determination and planning of land tracts, boundaries, contours, and features by applying principles of route and construction surveying, photogrammetry, mapping, global positioning systems, and geographical information systems.

Geomatics Technology (Surveying)

The Geomatics Technology curriculum prepares students to use mathematical and scientific principles for the delineation, determination and planning of land tracts, boundaries, contours, and features by applying principles of route and construction surveying, photogrammetry, mapping, global positioning systems, and geographical information systems.

Green Building & Carpentry

This training provides hands-on skills in advanced framing to build high performance buildings. Whether you want to join the workforce or build your own shelter, all skill-levels and experience are welcome.

Group Fitness Instructor

The Group Exercise Instructor certificate prepares students to work as a Group Fitness Instructor in the health & fitness industry. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to appropriately design group exercise classes, lead group exercise classes effectively and provide proper technique demonstrations.

Health and Fitness Science

The Health and Fitness Science program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the fitness and exercise industry. Students will be trained in exercise science and be able to administer basic fitness tests and health risk appraisals, teach specific exercise and fitness classes and provide instruction in the proper use of exercise equipment and facilities.

Heating

The Heating Certificate program teaches students concepts and skills needed to service and repair domestic and light commercial heat pumps, air conditioning, and heating units.

Hospitality Management

The Hospitality Management certificate provides line employees with the concepts and skills to upgrade or cross-train in their career in the hotel and restaurant management industry. Successful completion of CUL 110, HRM 225 and HRM 245 leads to nationally recognized certifications from the National Restaurant Association and the American Hotel and Lodging Association.

Hospitality Management

This curriculum prepares individuals to understand and apply the administrative and practical skills needed for supervisory and managerial positions in hotels, motels, resorts, inns, restaurants, institutions, and clubs. Course work includes guest services, leadership, management, restaurant operations, lodging operations, marketing, sanitation, food preparation, and food and beverage management.

Infant/Toddler Care

The Infant/Toddler Care certificate prepares individuals to work with children from infancy to three years of age in diverse learning environments. Coursework includes infant/toddler growth and development, physical/nutritional needs of infants and toddlers, safety issues in the care of infants and toddlers, care and guidance, and communication skills with parents and children.

Information Technology: Artificial Intelligence

Students will learn how to use AI tools focused on industry standards. Upon completion of the certificate students will have a grounding in AI concepts, prompt engineering, AI domains, tools, and generative AI.

Information Technology: Artificial Intelligence

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and growth in the Information Technology (IT) and AI fields. Coursework includes IT and AI fundamentals, AI tools, discrete and generative AI, Python programming, and hands-on training in multiple AI domains.

Information Technology: Back-End Developer

The Back-End Developer provides courses related to back-end web development. Coursework includes server-side scripting and database development. Students must complete the Web Developer Front-end Certificate to meet the pre-requisite skill set.

Information Technology: CCNA Preparation

This certificate is designed to help prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) examination. Topics include network topologies and design, router configuration and protocols, switching theory, virtual LANS and threaded case studies.

Information Technology: Computer Fundamentals

The Computer Fundamentals certificate provides students with an essential set of skills to prepare for the workplace. Students will learn to use a popular software application package, create, and design databases, design web sites, and perform operating system, networking, and security basics.

Information Technology: Cyber Forensic Analyst

This certificate will bridge the gap between traditional Criminal Investigations and Cyber/Computer Investigations. Students will gain the foundational knowledge and skills to properly conduct cyber investigations by studying criminal law and utilizing industry-standard tools in the collection, preservation, and analysis of digital evidence.

Information Technology: Database Management

Students will learn how to design, manipulate and update databases using a variety of database programs. Upon completion of the certificate students should be able to write programs which create, update and produce databases, tables and reports representative of industry standards.

Information Technology: Front-End Developer

The Web Developer Front-end Certificate provides introductory courses related to front-end web development. Coursework includes client-side markup and scripting and graphic design.

Information Technology: GIS Fundamentals

The GIS Fundamentals Certificate provides a curriculum based on a solid foundation in GIS concepts. Students will learn the different forms of spatial data, principles and methods for collecting spatial data, principles of map design, and designing, creating and manipulating GIS databases and operating GPS technology.

Information Technology: Information Systems

The Information Systems curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. Classes cover computer operations and terminology, operating systems, database, networking, security, and technical support.

Information Technology: Network Management

The Network Management curriculum prepares individuals for employment supporting network infrastructure environments. Course work includes design, installation, configuration, and management of network infrastructure technologies and network operating systems.

Information Technology: Network Systems Administration

This certificate will prepare individuals to perform tasks commonly associated with systems administrators. Students will learn how to monitor, manage, and troubleshoot computer systems and servers, and will be able to install, manage, and configure Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.

Information Technology: PC Installation & Maintenance

Students learn how to install, optimize, upgrade, and troubleshoot personal computer hardware and software. Preparation for the A+ Certification examination is an integral objective of this certificate program.

Information Technology: Software and Web Development

The Software and Web Development curriculum prepares graduates for careers in the information technology arena using computers and mobile devices to disseminate and collect information via the Internet. Course work covers the terminology and use of computers, Internet-ready devices, servers, databases, programming languages, as well as Internet applications, site development and design.

Information Technology: Systems Security

The Systems Security certificate will prepare individuals to monitor, manage and mitigate the common cyber security risks that business systems face today. It uses a comprehensive approach that includes rigorous training in process documentation, incident response planning and drills, and security assessments.

Information Technology: Systems Security

The Systems Security curriculum covers a broad expanse of technology concepts. This curriculum provides individuals with the skills required to implement effective and comprehensive information security controls. Course work includes networking technologies, operating systems administration, information policy, intrusion detection, security administration, and industry best practices.

Manicuring Instructor

The Manicuring Instructor curriculum provides a course of study covering the skills needed to teach the theory and practices of manicuring as required by the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetology. Course work includes all phases of manicuring theory laboratory instruction.

Manicuring/Nail Technology

The Manicuring/Nail Technology curriculum provides competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the nail technology industry. Course work includes instruction in all phases of professional nail technology, business/computer principles, product knowledge, and other related topics.

Mechanical Engineering Technology

A course of study that prepares students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to design, develop, test, and troubleshoot problems involving mechanical systems. Includes instruction in principles of mechanics, design testing procedures, prototype and operational testing and inspection procedures, and manufacturing process-testing procedures.

Mechanical Engineering Technology: Automation & Robotics

The Mechanical Engineering Technology Automation and Robotics Certificate program is designed to develop fundamental skills necessary to safely operate and maintain robotic and automated equipment. This certificate prepares students for employment opportunities in automated industries.

Mechatronics Engineering Technology

A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, and other electromechanical systems. Includes instruction in prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis and maintenance procedures.

Mechatronics Engineering Technology: Basic Industrial Maintenance

The Industrial Systems Basic Maintenance program teaches the student concepts and skills needed to service and repair various types of mechanical equipment.

Mechatronics Engineering Technology: Maintenance & Reliability

A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, and other electromechanical systems. Includes instruction in prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis and maintenance procedures.

Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting Diploma prepares healthcare professionals with a wide range of skills to complete administrative tasks, clinical duties, and laboratory work. Course work covers appointment management, insurance processing, billing procedures, computer skills, basic lab techniques, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration, and the ethical and legal aspects of patient care.

Medical Laboratory Technology

This curriculum prepares individuals to perform clinical laboratory procedures in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and immunohematology that may be used in the maintenance of health and diagnosis/treatment of disease. Graduates may be eligible to take the examination given by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology.

Medical Laboratory Technology: Accelerated

This curriculum prepares individuals to perform clinical laboratory procedures in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and immunohematology that may be used in the maintenance of health and diagnosis/treatment of disease. Graduates may be eligible to take the examination given by the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology.

Medical Office Administration

The Medical Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as medical administrative personnel in the areas of medical office, medical billing and coding, dental office, patient services, and medical documents. Course work includes medical terminology, computer applications, medical office management, medical coding, medical insurance and billing, and medical legal and ethical issues.

Medical Office Administration

The Medical Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as medical administrative personnel in the areas of medical office, medical billing and coding, dental office, patient services, and medical documents. Course work includes medical terminology, computer applications, medical office management, medical coding, medical insurance and billing, and medical legal and ethical issues.

Medical Office Administration: Medical Coding

The Medical Coding Certificate program will prepare individuals for entry-level employment opportunities in the allied health specialty of medical coding. This is an introductory program that may, with experience and additional training, lead to national certification.

Medical Sonography

The Medical Sonography curriculum provides knowledge and clinical skills in the application of high frequency sound waves to image internal body structures. Course work includes physics, cross-sectional anatomy, abdominal, introductory vascular, and obstetrical/gynecological sonography.

Nursing

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) curriculum provides knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment, and to meet individual needs which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).

Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of a registered/licensed occupational therapist in screening, assessing, planning, and implementing treatment and documenting progress for clients receiving occupational therapy services. Graduates may be eligible to take the national certification examination for practice as a certified occupational therapy assistant.

Office Management (Certificate)

The Office Management Certificate will prepare individuals for entry-level office management positions in business, government, and industry.

Office Management (Diploma)

The Office Management curriculum prepares individuals for employment as administrative office personnel who use skills in the areas of office management, office finance, legal office, virtual office, customer service, and office software. Course work includes computer applications, oral and written communication, analysis and coordination of office tasks and procedures, and records management.

Office Management: Finance

Office Finance (AAS degree) is a concentration area in the Office Management program. Students develop skills in accounting and office finance, along with office procedures, office software applications, records management, office computations, keyboarding, editing and formatting, oral and written communication, critical thinking, team building and problem solving.

Office Management: General Office

The Office Management curriculum prepares individuals for employment as administrative office personnel who use skills in the areas of office management, office finance, legal office, virtual office, customer service, and office software. Course work includes computer applications, oral and written communication, analysis and coordination of office tasks and procedures, and records management.

Office Management: Virtual Office

The Virtual Office Certificate program equips students with the essential skills to work efficiently in remote and hybrid office environments. Through training in digital communication, state-of-the-art software, and virtual administrative support, graduates are prepared for careers in remote office management and customer service roles.

Online Hospitality Management

The Online Hospitality Management Certificate is designed for learners to gain a broad spectrum of hospitality knowledge. Focus on hospitality and tourism, human resources, law, and cost controls for food and beverage operations will provide a good understanding of hospitality management functions.

Practical Meat Cutting

This certificate is designed to offer students advanced culinary skills, an understanding of food costing, and an in-depth look at the skills needed for retail and restaurant meat cutting and charcuterie. In only three semesters, students will earn a certificate that will provide both culinary and specialized protein skills.

Practical Nursing

This curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide nursing care to children and adults. Students will participate in assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN).

Quality & Lean Six-Sigma

The Computer-Integrated Machining curriculum prepares students with the analytical, creative and innovative skills necessary to take a production idea from an initial concept through design, development, and production, resulting in a finished product. Coursework may include manual machining, computer applications, engineering design, computer-aided drafting (CAD), computer-aided machining (CAM), and CNC operations.

Radiography

The Radiography curriculum prepares the graduate to be a radiographer, a skilled health care professional who uses radiation to produce images of the human body. Course work includes clinical rotations to area health care facilities, radiographic exposure, image processing, radiographic procedures, physics, pathology, patient care and management, radiation protection, quality assurance, anatomy and physiology, and radiobiology.

Residential Design

This state-recognized curriculum credential introduces students to sustainable design concepts and strategies for anyone interested in residential design. Students will develop an understanding of the built environment and how building science and sustainability are incorporated into design considerations for high performance buildings and energy efficiency.

Restaurant Management

The Restaurant Management Certificate is designed for students specifically interested in the dining segment of the Hospitality industry. In just three semesters, students will gain an understanding of sanitation, basic culinary skills, guest services, and classical dining service training and management.

Retail Marketing

The Retail Marketing Certificate is designed to equip students with essential skills and strategies to understand the competitive retail landscape. Students will learn the fundamentals of marketing goods and services, and all coursework can be applied toward the Business Administration: Marketing and Retailing Associate in Applied Science Degree.

Robotics & Multi-Axis Machining

The Computer-Integrated Machining curriculum prepares students with the analytical, creative and innovative skills necessary to take a production idea from an initial concept through design, development, and production, resulting in a finished product. Coursework may include manual machining, computer applications, engineering design, computer-aided drafting (CAD), computer-aided machining (CAM), and CNC operations.

Robotic Welding

The Robotic Welding Certificate provides a fast-paced training curriculum in the utilization of robotic automation for industrial production welding operations in advanced manufacturing facilities. Students learn from lectures and a dedicated robotics lab with industry leading robots and the opportunity to earn multiple industry third-party credentials.

Social and Human Services

The Social and Human Services Diploma is a document that asserts that a student has completed some of the main course of study, a few classes, or a set of experiences within the human services field. The Diploma is earned in pursuit of the A.A.S. degree program.

Social and Human Services

The Social and Human Services curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and behavioral health services. Along with core courses, students take courses which prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas.

Social and Human Services: Addiction & Recovery Studies

The Addiction and Recovery Studies certificate is designed to prepare students to take the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) exam in North Carolina and to better understand the processes of addiction and recovery, along with addiction and recovery counseling.

Social and Human Services: Mental Health Studies

The Mental Health Studies certificate is designed for human services professionals and professionals in other fields for whom an understanding of mental health challenges and interventions may enhance their job skills and performance.

Solar Photovoltaic Energy Technology

The Solar Photovoltaic Energy Technology certificate is a short-education educational program covering the design, installation, and maintenance of solar photovoltaic systems. Participants learn electrical theory, wiring practices, safety, and regulatory requirements, while working hands-on in a solar energy lab with real industry equipment.

Surgical Technology

The Surgical Technology curriculum prepares individuals to assist in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room and to function as a member of the surgical team. Students will apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and develop skills necessary to prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare patients for surgery; and assist surgeons during operations.

Surgical Technology Bridge Program

The Surgical Technology Bridge program is designed to allow currently certified non-degree surgical technologists to earn an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Surgical Technology. Surgical technologists enrolled in the bridge program must have completed their surgical technology certificate or diploma at a CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program.

Sustainability

Sustainability concepts permeate many different disciplines and industries. This certificate provides a solid foundation and concepts that can be incorporated into a variety of career options to help solve some of the biggest challenges facing society.

Sustainable Agriculture and Construction

This certificate introduces students to permaculture concepts and hands-on carpentry, two essential skill-sets for anyone interested in homesteading and self-sufficiency.

Therapeutic Baking

This certificate is designed to offer students an understanding of sanitation and safety, food science, basic and advanced baking skills in pastry and breads, plus an in-depth look at baking for specialized dietary needs. In three semesters, students will earn a certificate that provides valuable skills for restaurant and healthcare food service venues.

Therapeutic Culinary

This certificate is designed to offer students basic culinary skills, an understanding of food safety and sanitation, nutrition, food science, and an in-depth look at specialized dietary needs through therapeutic cuisine. Students will earn a certificate that will provide a range of skillsets that employers value in healthcare fields as well as traditional restaurant venues.

Veterinary Medical Technology

This curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to assist veterinarians in preparing animals, equipment, and medications for examination and surgery; collecting specimens; performing laboratory, radiographic, anesthetic, and dental procedures; assisting in surgery; and providing proper husbandry of animals. Graduates of accredited programs may be eligible to take state and national examinations administered by the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board.

Welding Technology

The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry. Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes.

Welding Technology

The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry. Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes.