Central Georgia Technical College

Aas - Applied Technical Management Aas-Applied Technical Management

Allows a student who has completed a diploma in a TCSG program area to continue to this AAS. In addition to the skills and knowledge obtained in the diploma, the student will obtain degree-level general education knowledge and business related skills and knowledge. Conditional Program Admission: Student must have graduated or be eligible to graduate from a diploma in a

Accelerated Orthopedic Technician

Accelerated Phlebotomy Technician

Educates students to collect blood and process blood and body fluids. Phlebotomy technicians typically work in concert with clinical laboratory personnel and other healthcare providers in hospitals or other healthcare facilities. This accelerated program would offer a condensed curriculum that covers the fundamental knowledge and techniques of phlebotomy, infection control, and venipuncture procedures.

Accounting

Prepares students for a variety of entry-level accounting careers in today’s technology-driven workplaces. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention,

Accounting

Administrative Support Assistant

Advanced Business and Customer Service Technology

Advanced Carpentry

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Prepares students to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation.

Advanced Legal Assistant

Targeted to students with bachelor’s degrees who wish to prepare for paralegal positions in the law office, learning opportunities develop technical and professional knowledge

Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder

Serves as a continuation of the basic certificate. The advanced program provides instruction in shielded metal arc welding in the overhead, horizontal, and vertical positions.

Ai-Enhanced Robotic Manufacturing Specialist

Prepares students for a career as an industrial systems technician/electrician. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic

Air Conditioning Electrical Technician

Prepares students in the air conditioning area of study to acquire competencies in electricity related to installation, service, and maintenance of electrical systems.

Air Conditioning Technician Assistant

Air Conditioning Technology

This certificate offers courses designed to prepare students for refrigeration assistant positions within the HVAC industry. Topics include refrigeration fundamentals, refrigerator principles and practices, and system components.

Aircraft Assembly Technician I

Provides technical training to existing industry and individuals interested in obtaining aircraft structural assembly skills, and results from industry requesting new personnel with the skills addressed in the aircraft structural courses included in this program. This program will provide a minimum of training for job market entry and/or upgrading for existing industry personnel and could lead to continued training for a diploma.

Aircraft Assembly Technician II

Aircraft Composites Technician

The Aircraft Composites Technician certificate program will provide technical training to existing industry and individuals interested in obtaining aircraft structural assembly skills. This program will provide a minimum of training for job market entry and/or upgrading for existing industry personnel and could lead to continued training for a diploma.

Aircraft Structural Technology

Prepares students for careers in aircraft structures manufacture

Animal Healthcare Assistant

This certificate provides an understanding of horticulture as it relates to nursery stock and vegetable production. Instruction includes plant science, soil science, pest management, plant propagation and nursery production.

Assistant Office Manager

Medical Administrative Assistant

Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health Professions

The AAS in Allied Health Professions degree, Practical Nursing track, prepares students to provide competent nursing care as a licensed practical nurse. A variety of clinical experiences is planned so that theory and practice are integrated under the guidance of the clinical instructor.

Associate of Science in Nursing

Prepares students for positions in the nursing profession. The curriculum is designed to produce highly trained, technically advanced, competent and caring individuals who are prepared to practice professional nursing in a variety of healthcare settings. The purpose of the program is to provide the learner with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to practice competently and safely as a beginning nurse generalist in a variety of acute and long-term care settings.

Auditing and Assurances Specialist

Automation and Robotics Technology I

Provides instruction in industrial systems electrical inspection, maintenance, service, and repair. Topics include DC and AC fundamentals, motor controls, magnetic starters and braking systems, PLCs, and industrial wiring procedures.

Automation Technology

Automation Technology

Prepares students for a career as an Industrial Systems Technician/Electrician. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skill, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist

Provides students with skills needed to enter the automotive industry as an entry-level chassis technician. Topics covered include: shop safety, basic electrical/electronic theory and diagnosis, chassis components and types, steering system components and service, alignment theory and procedures,

Automotive Climate Control Technician

Automotive Collision Repair

Prepares students for careers in the automotive collision repair profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes automotive painting and refinishing. Program graduates are qualified as painting and refinishing technicians.

Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I

Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician

Automotive Technology Introduction

Automotive Engine Performance Technician

Provides students with skills for entering the automotive service industry as an entry-level climate control technician. Topics covered include: basic shop safety, electrical/electronic theory and diagnosis, and the theory, operation, diagnosis

Automotive Engine Repair Technician

Provides the student with entry-level automotive engine repair skills. Topics include: basic shop safety, basic electrical/ electronic diagnosis, principles of engine operation, basic engine diagnosis, and basic engine repair procedures.

Automotive Fundamentals

Prepares students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession. Learning opportunities enable students to develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates are qualified as well rounded entry-level technicians.

Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Technician

Prepares students for entry-level maintenance and repair positions in auto service shops. Students will learn the basic repair and maintenance operations in all eight ASE areas of passenger vehicles and light trucks. Graduates of this program will be able to pursue master level auto knowledge in the automotive technology diploma program.

Automotive Technology

Automotive Transmissions/Transaxle Tech Specialist

Provides students with the skills to enter the automotive industry as an entry-level transmission, transaxle, and drive line technician. Topics covered include: shop safety, basic electrical/electronic theory and diagnosis, manual transmission/transaxle operation and diagnosis, automatic transmission/transaxle operation and diagnosis, axles operation and diagnosis, differentials operation and diagnosis, and 4WD/AWD systems operation and diagnosis.

Aviation Maintenance Technician

New students may take AVMT occupational courses in summer and fall semester only.

Aviation Maintenance Technician – Airframe

Prepares students for employment in the field of aviation maintenance. The program emphasizes a combination of aircraft airframe maintenance theory and practical application. Satisfactory completion of all AMT program courses entitles students to participate in FAA airframe examinations and certifications. CGTC is a FAA Part 147

Aviation Maintenance Technician – Powerplant

Prepares students for employment in the field of aviation maintenance. The program emphasizes a combination of aircraft power plant maintenance theory and practical application. Satisfactory completion of all AMT program courses entitles students to participate in the FAA power plant examinations and certifications. CGTC is a FAA Part 147

Aviation Maintenance Technology

Provides students with an introduction to the occupational area of aviation maintenance technology as currently understood and practiced by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mechanic certificate holders with airframe and/or power plant ratings. In addition, the combined power plant

Aviation Maintenance Technology

New students may take AVMT occupational courses in summer and fall semester only. *FAA mandated curriculum changes will be implemented for all AVMT students effective Fall semester 202312. For questions concerning this process, contact the Aviation Maintenance faculty advisor.

Aws Cloud Solutions Specialist

Banking and Finance

Prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s banking, insurance, mortgage, and financial services industries. The program provides learning opportunities that assist and reinforce industry needs. The program emphasizes a combination of advanced banking and finance theory and the practical application necessary for successful employment. The program is designed for new, current, or returning students for skill and knowledge enhancement.

Banking and Finance

Prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s banking, insurance, mortgage, and financial services industries. The program provides learning opportunities that assist and reinforce industry needs. The program emphasizes a combination of advanced banking and finance theory and the practical application necessary for successful employment. The program is designed for new, current, or returning students for skill and knowledge enhancement.

Banking and Finance Specialist

The Banking and Finance Specialist technical certificate program introduces the concepts and skills necessary to be productive within the banking and financial service industry.

Barber II

Allows the student who holds a current master cosmetology license to receive additional training that will qualify the student to take the examination for barbering.

Barbering Assistant

Provides training to prepare students to work as a barbering apprentice at a barber shop.

Barbering for Cosmetologists

Barbering Fundamentals

The Barbering Fundamentals technical certificate program provides introductory courses for students to begin a career pathway in the profession.

Basic Electrical Systems Technician

Basic Electronic Assembler

Prepares students for careers as entry-level production technicians in a manufacturing environment, or as service technicians or operators in the telecommunications industry. Topics include basic algebraic fundamentals, direct current circuits, and soldering techniques.

Basic Electronic Technician

The Basic Electronics Technician technical certificate provides students a basic understanding of electronic circuits. Students will take courses on DC circuits, AC circuits, and soldering techniques to prepare them for a career as an Electrician Technician I or equivalent.

Basic Machining Operator

Prepares students for entry-level machine shop employment by providing the knowledge and skills in basic machining operations. Instruction is provided in blueprint reading, lathe, mill, and surface grinder operation, mathematical functions,

Basic Machinist

Prepares students for a machine tool operator position with a machine shop or machine tool establishment. Topics include foundations of mathematics, an introduction to machine tool technology, and blueprint reading for machine tool

Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder

Prepares students for careers in the welding and joining industry. This certificate emphasizes arc welding in the flat position and is pre-requisite to the advanced certificate.

Biomedical Instrumentation Technology Specialization (in Electronics Fundamentals Diploma)

Biomedical Instrumentation Technology Specialization (in Electronics Technology Associate's Degree)

Biotechnology

Introduces students to the fields of biological and chemical technology to prepare for employment in research, industrial,

Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant

Business and Customer Service Technology

Introduces the student to the dynamics of providing exceptional customer service in a variety of customer service settings. The training includes an overview of the service industry, why service is important, and the demand for skilled customer service representatives. Training also includes developing skills that help the learner: project the right image

Business Healthcare

Business Healthcare Technology

Designed to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of positions in today’s technology-driven workplaces. The program emphasizes the use of software and technology. Students are also introduced to accounting fundamentals, electronic communications, internet research, electronic file management, and healthcare regulation and compliance. The program includes instruction in effective communication skills and terminology that encompasses office management

Business Healthcare Technology

Designed to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of positions in today’s technology-driven workplaces. The program emphasizes the use of software and technology. Students are also introduced to accounting fundamentals, electronic communications, internet research, electronic file management, and healthcare regulation and compliance. The program includes instruction in effective communication skills and terminology that encompasses office management

Business Management

Prepares students for entry into management positions in a variety of businesses and industries. Learning opportunities will introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement in management.

Business Management

Prepares students for entry into management and supervisory occupations in a variety of businesses and industries. Learning opportunities will introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement in

Business Technology

The Business Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of positions in today’s technology-driven workplaces. The program emphasizes the use of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications software. Students are also introduced to accounting fundamentals, electronic communications, Internet research, and electronic file management.

Business Technology

High school diploma or GED® Placement Measure: Standard

Calibration Technician

Introduces the history of national and international quality standards, core opportunities, safety, basic AC-DC theory and application, statistical analysis, dimensional measurements

Call Center Insurance Marketing Representative

The Certified Insurance Marketing Representative certificate program will prepare students for careers in professional marketing positions involved in Property and Casualty Insurance and/or Life and Health Insurance. The program emphasizes development of those skills and techniques needed to function as strong, contributing, successful members of the sales and marketing team.

Carpentry

Prepares students for careers in the carpentry industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of carpentry theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates have the qualifications of an entry-level carpenter.

Carpentry

Prepares students for careers in the carpentry industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of carpentry theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates have the qualifications of an entry-level carpenter.

Carpentry Fundamentals

Introduces the student to the basic levels of carpentry skills. Topics include introduction to the trade, safety, hand and power tool usage, site layout, structural framing, building envelope systems, and exterior finishes. The program emphasizes a combination of carpentry theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates have the qualifications of an entry-level framing carpenter.

Carpentry Technology

Continuing where the carpentry fundamentals certificate ends, this program introduces the student to the more technically advanced carpentry skills. Topics include introduction to the interior finishes and trim, door and window installation, steel framing, and stair finishes. The program emphasizes a combination of carpentry theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates have the qualifications of an entry-level finish carpenter.

Certified Construction Worker

Offers training in the construction industry, providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to work effectively on a construction site. Completion of the program qualifies graduates for entry-level employment. Topics include safety, tool use and safety, materials and fasteners, and construction

Certified Manufacturing Specialist

Prepares students for entry-level employment in a manufacturing environment. Topics include organization principles, workplace skills, manufacturing production, automated manufacturing skills, and representative manufacturing skills.

Certified Personal Trainer

Certified Warehousing and Distribution Specialist

Cisco Exploration Specialization (in Networking Specialist Associate's Degree)

Introduction to Networks - Cisco

Cisco Exploration Specialization (in Networking Specialist Diploma)

Introduction to Networks - Cisco

Cisco Network Specialist

Teaches how to build, maintain, and troubleshoot computer networks. Students also learn how to connect these networks to other networks and the Internet.

Cloud Computing Specialization (in Networking Specialist Associate's Degree)

Cloud Computing Specialization (in Networking Specialist Diploma)

CNC Specialist

Commercial Driving - Class A

The Commercial Driving – Class A certificate program provides basic training in the principles and skills of commercial truck operations. Safe operating practices are integrated into the development of driving skills on the road. Each student must demonstrate proficiency in required behind-the-wheel (BTW) skills such as operating a commercial vehicle safely on public roads through a variety of maneuvers.

Commercial Driving - Class B

Commercial Electrical Construction Technician

Designed for careers in the electrical construction industry. A combination of basic concepts, theory, and practical application is utilized to develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills. Topics include safety practices, basic residential electrical installations and building prints, plans, and general construction basics.

Communication Electronics Specialization (in Electronics Fundamentals Diploma)

High school diploma or GED® Placement Measure: Standard

Communication Electronics Specialization (in Electronics Technology Associate's Degree)

Compliance and Reimbursement

CompTIA A+ Certified Preparation (in Website Design/Development) (CA61)

Provides computer users with the basic entry-level skills working toward CompTia A+ certification.

CompTIA A+ Certified Preparation (in Website Design/Development) (MC51)

Provides computer users with the basic entry-level skills working toward CompTia A+ certification.

Computed Tomography Specialist

Prepares students for positions in radiology departments and related businesses and industries. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge

Computer Hardware Specialist

Enhances skills for students in the PC support field. The program builds on the student’s computer knowledge and existing skill base. The student’s skill base is enhanced with hands-on lab work incorporated in courses on operating systems, hardware maintenance, and networking.

Computerized Accounting Specialist

Provides students with skills needed to perform a variety of accounting applications using accounting software and practical accounting procedures. Topics include: principles of accounting, computerized accounting, spreadsheet fundamentals and basic computers.

Computer Programming

The Computer Programming associate diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Those interested in a Computer Programming diploma should be highly motivated individuals who are interested in becoming an Information Technology professional.

Computer Programming

The Computer Programming Associate of Applied Technology degree program consists of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles,

Computer Support Specialist

The Computer Information Systems – Computer Support Specialist program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing.

Computer Support Specialist

Computer Support Specialist associate degree program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development,

Construction Management Technology

Designed for students who want to work in some aspect of construction supervision as a foreman, project manager, carpenter foreman, lead carpenter and other positions with in the construction field. Students will be able to print read, develop hands on carpentry skills, and develop accounting, supervision and management skills after completion of the program.

Construction Management Technology

Designed for students who want to work in some aspect of construction supervision as a foreman, project manager, carpenter foreman, lead carpenter and other positions with in the construction field. Students will be able to print read, develop hands on carpentry skills, and develop accounting, supervision and management skills after completion of the program.

Cosmetology

Cosmetology for Licensure

Prepares students for careers in the field of hair design. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention,

Crime Scene Fundamentals

Criminal Justice Fundamentals

Prepares students for criminal justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational,

Criminal Justice Specialist

Introduces students to various careers in the rapidly growing field of forensic science. Students will gain introductory exposure to knowledge and skills that may encourage further academic preparation in careers in forensic technology in areas such as crime scene investigation, death investigation, laboratory technology, evidence technology, forensic computer science, and general forensic science or criminal justice fields.

Criminal Justice Technology

Case Preparation and Courtroom Testimony 4

Criminal Justice Technololgy

High school diploma or GED® Placement Measure: Standard

Culinary Nutrition Assistant

To deliver quality meals that contributes to the nutritional

Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity certificate is designed to give students the knowledge they need to understand and maintain computer information systems security. Upon completion, graduates are prepared to take the CompTIA Security+ exam for industry

Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity degree program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking.

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

This TCC is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of Cybersecurity, allowing the student to further pursue coursework to prepare for a career in the Cybersecurity field.

Dental Assisting

Prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s dental offices. This program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of

Dental Hygiene

High school diploma or GED® Placement Measure: Standard

Design and Media Production Specialist

Design and Media Production Technology

Prepares students for employment in a variety of media production industries. This program of study emphasizes hands-on experience in the specialized area of post

Design and Media Production Technology

Diesel Engine Service Technician

The Diesel Engine Service Technician certificate program provides students training to become an entry-level diesel engine service technician. The topics covered include diesel shop safety, tools and equipment, diesel electrical/electronic systems, and diesel engines and support systems.

Diesel Equipment Fundamentals

Diesel Electrical and Electronic

Diesel Equipment Technology Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician

Provides the student with training for becoming an entrylevel diesel electrical/electronic systems technician. The topics presented include diesel shop safety and tool use, basic electrical and electronics theory, starting and charging systems, and electronic controls and accessory systems.

Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician

Provides training in the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for employment as a maintenance technician on semi-trucks, trailers or other diesel equipment. The topics covered include diesel shop safety, tools and equipment, preventive maintenance procedures, truck brake systems, and truck drive trains.

Drafter’S Assistant

Early Childhood Care and Education

Prepares students for a variety of careers in the field of early childhood education. The program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and practical application as well as limited general core competencies necessary for successful employment. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings including child care centers and Head Start. Students will have to submit a satisfactory criminal background check

Early Childhood Care and Education

Prepares students for a variety of careers in the field of early childhood education. The program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and practical application as well as general core competencies necessary for successful employment. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings including child care centers, Head Start, Georgia Pre-K programs, and elementary school paraprofessional positions.

Early Childhood Care and Education Basics

Early Childhood Exceptionalities

Prepares students to work with children with special needs and emphasizes an inclusive classroom including strategies and activities for exceptional children (both low

Early Childhood Program Administration

Early College Essentials

Designed for a cooperative agreement between technical colleges and four-year colleges/universities in the area. These students have been identified as capable of performing academically at the college level; some are disengaged at the high school and are at risk of dropping out.

E-Business Specialization (in Marketing Management Associate's Degree)

E-Business Specialization (in Marketing Management Diploma)

Echocardiography

Electrical Control Systems

Prepares students in the field of electrical control systems. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge, along with skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in PLC’s, electrical controls, and instrumentation. Graduates are qualified for employment as industrial electricians or industrial control technicians.

Electrical Engineering Technician

Endows students with the prospect to begin on the career pathway toward advancement in the drafting profession. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in drafting practices

Electrical Engineering Technology

Intermediate Industrial PLCs 2025 - 2026 CATALOG | Academic Programs

Electrical Systems Technology Electrical Systems Construction and Maintenance

Provides training in basic electrical wiring skills enabling students to gain entry-level employment in the construction

Electrocardiography Technology (in Echocardiography Associate's Degree)

Prepares students for work in the allied health field as echocardiographers. The program offers both clinical and didactic instruction. Upon completion of this program, the student is eligible to sit for a national certification

Electrocardiography Technology (in Surgical Technology)

Electronic Metrology Technician

Provides an introduction to many devices and circuits commonly used in instrumentation. Topics include voltage, standard resistors, capacitors, frequency and frequency conductors, and spectrum analysis.

Electronics Fundamentals

Electronics Technology

Prepares students for careers in electronics professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of electronics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in the electronics field

Electronics Technology

Prepares students for careers in electronics professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of electronics technology theory and practical application necessary for successful employment using both manual and computerized electronics systems.

Emergency Medical Responder

Prepares students to initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS response and to assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport. Emergency medical responders function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Prepares students to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual will possess the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. EMTs perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance.

Ems Professions

Students who complete the EMS Professions diploma will be able to fluidly move into the paramedicine program at the

Engineering Graphics Technician

The Engineering Graphics Technician certificate program introduces the basics of CAD software as it is used in

Engineering Technology

Engineering Technology Basics

Engineering Technology Essentials

High school diploma or GED® Placement Measure: Standard

Entrepreneurship

Prepares individuals to perform development, marketing

Entrepreneurship Specialization (in Marketing Management Associate's Degree)

Entrepreneurship Specialization (in Marketing Management Diploma)

Environmental Horticulture Technician

Prepares students to engage in the propagation, growing

Exceptionalities

Family Child Care Specialist

The Early Childhood Care and Education Family Child Care Specialist certificate program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for in-home family child care. The program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and practical application as well as management and regulations for in-home family child care.

Family Child Care Specialization

Field Occupation Specialization (in Electronics Fundamentals)

Working with Microsoft Windows

Field Occupation Specialization (in Electronics Technology Associate's Degree)

Working with Microsoft Windows

Firefighter I

This program is conducted in cooperation with the Georgia Fire Academy and Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training to ensure graduates have the skills, knowledge and credentials to serve as firefighters in paid and volunteer fire departments. Graduates will be tested and certified at the

Flux Cored Arc Welder

Provides instruction in flux cored arc welding practices. Topics include an introduction to the welding industry, oxyfuel cutting techniques, and flux cored arc welding practices.

Food Production Worker I

Provides basic entry-level skills for employment in the food service industry as prep cooks and banquet/service prep

Foundations of Computer Programming

Provides an introduction to computer programming. Instruction covers basic operating systems, programming concepts, structured programming, and problem solving.

Gas Metal Arc Welder

Gas Tungsten Arc Welder

General Management Specialization

General Studies

Prepares students to pursue a baccalaureate degree to prepare for careers in multiple fields of studies. Graduates develop academic and professional knowledge and skills needed to further their education at a four-year transfer institution and to succeed in the profession of their choice.

Geriatric Care Assistant

Greenhouse Production Fundamentals

Hair Designer

Health Care Assistant

Provides academic foundations in communications, mathematics, and human relations, as well as technical fundamentals. Program graduates are trained in the underlying fundamentals of health care delivery and are well prepared for employment and subsequent upward mobility.

Healthcare Billing and Coding Specialist

Healthcare Billing and Reimbursement Assistant

Healthcare Billing and Coding Specialist program provides a basic short-term academic credential with the potential for future program credit. The curriculum provides advanced training in coding skills for persons wanting to progress in their occupations or who want to prepare for full-time or parttime employment in the medical field. The Healthcare Billing

Healthcare Office Assistant

The Healthcare Office Assistant certificate is designed to provide educational opportunities to individuals that will enable them to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to secure an entry level position as a receptionist in a physician’s office, hospital, clinic, or other related area. Technical courses apply to the degree or diploma program in Business

Healthcare Professional

The Healthcare Professional Technical Certificate of Credit provides academic and career-related foundations to prepare students for employment and subsequent upward mobility in health delivery fields. Graduates may choose to further their education through a growing number of associate degree healthcare programs or pursue entry-level healthcare support positions in a wide variety of laboratory and direct

Health Informatics

Computer Networking Fundamentals

Health Records Technician

Prepares healthcare support staff to become EHR technicians and provide foundational knowledge for medical professionals use of health documentation in areas of healthcare which include but are not limited to allied health specialists, medical support staff, and medical providers. Topics include computer application skills, basic function of the human body, elements of medical terminology, electronic health information management, and operation of medical

Heavy Diesel Service Technician

The Heavy Diesel Service Technician certificate program provides training in both theory, diagnosis, and repair of basic systems on diesel engines and diesel equipment. Program instruction includes shop safety, shop equipment, diesel engines and fuel systems, electrical and electronic systems, off road power trains, and heavy equipment hydraulics. Successful completion of this program will prepare the student for entering industry as an entry-level diesel service

Help Desk Specialist

Information Security Fundamentals

Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist

Hemodialysis Reuse/Reprocessing Technician

Embedded TCC - students must enroll in HT12 diploma

Hemodialysis Technologist

Equips health care workers with the skills, knowledge, and attitude necessary to succeed in the field of hemodialysis. Students may be required to successfully pass criminal background checks and drugs screen analysis before placement in clinical settings.

Hospitality Customer Service Specialist

Hospitality Operations Associate

The Hospitality Operations Associate program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism fields. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism.

Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management

Prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s hotel, restaurant, and tourism management fields. This program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of hotel, restaurant, and tourism

Hotel/Restaurant/ Tourism Management Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management

Prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s hotel, restaurant, and tourism management fields. This program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of hotel, restaurant, and tourism

Human Resource Management Specialist

Prepares individuals to perform human resources functions in the human resources department in most companies. Learning opportunities will introduce, develop and reinforce students’ knowledge, skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention and advancement in management.

Human Resource Management Specialization

Human Resources

Industrial Electrician

Prepares students for employment using basic electrical maintenance skills. Instruction is provided in the occupational areas of industrial safety, direct and alternating current principles, and industrial wiring.

Industrial Engineering Technician

Provides training in core engineering techniques, including drafting and design, complex mathematical calculations,

Industrial Engineering Technology

Program Design and Development

Industrial Fluid Power Technician

Industrial Maintenance Assistant

Provides students with the opportunity to enter the workforce area of industry specialized in areas of industrial mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Industrial Mechanical Systems

Industrial Motor Control Technician

Provides training in the maintenance of industrial motor controls. Topics include DC and AC motors, basic, advanced, and variable speed motor controls, and magnetic starters and braking.

Infant/Toddler Child Care Specialist

Prepares students for a job as manager of a childcare learning center or a group day care center. The program emphasizes child growth and development and management and administration issues involved in managing a child care center. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings including child care centers, Head Start, and Georgia Pre-K programs.

Infant/Toddler Development

Information Technology Professional

Prepares students for careers in the field of information technology. The program emphasizes specialized training in home and corporate networking, computer maintenance, operating system installation, maintenance,

Information Technology Professional

Programming Foundations - Swift

Instrumentation and Controls Technician

Instrumentation and Controls Technician I

Provides additional educational opportunities for plant personnel or other experienced individuals who need further training in the area of instrumentation and control maintenance functions such as troubleshooting, repair, and installation of instruments, control devices, and electronic equipment. Instruction is performed through a combination of theory and hands-on training.

Interdisciplinary Studies

High school diploma or GED® Placement Measure: Standard

Intermediate Electrical Systems Technician

Serves as a continuation of the skills needed to be successful as an electrical systems technician. Topics include terminations and splices, circuit breakers and fuses, control systems, load calculations, conductors, lighting applications, hazardous locations, over-current protection, distribution equipment, transformers, commercial electrical services, motor calculations, and voice, data and video.

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Introduces students to studies which may lead to criminal justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of criminal justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Upon completion, students may pursue entrylevel opportunities in the criminal justice field.

Introduction to Motor Controls

The Introduction to Motor Controls technical certificate provides hands-on experience for students. This embedded certificate allows for a seamless pathway for students interested in the Industrial Systems Technology profession.

Introduction to Web Design

Inventory Control Technician

Prepares students for employment in an inventory control function for any business.

Ios App Development

The iOS App Development in Swift Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for positions in app development for the Apple iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch series. The program emphasizes the knowledge and skills required to design, develop, test, and document structured and objectoriented programs utilizing Swift and Xcode.

Java Programmer

The Introduction to Web Design technical certificate provides students the opportunity to develop basic computer skills while exploring web design software programs to create web-ready images and web pages. Topics include Microsoft Windows utilities, graphic image correction techniques, and conditional scripting statements and arrays.

Lathe Operator

Prepares students to use lathes, lathe set up, and lathe tool grinding. Emphasis is placed on cutting threads, boring holes to precise measurements, and cutting tapers. Topics include an introduction to machine tool technology, blueprint reading for machine tool, and basic and advanced lathe operations.

Legal Administrative Assistant

Linux/Unix Networking Specialization

UNIX/Linux Advanced Server

Linux/Unix Specializations

UNIX/Linux Advanced Server

Literary Braille Transcriber

Prepares students for immediate employment as entry-level office assistants in law offices and government and corporate legal departments. The program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for success in legal offices as receptionists and as office assistants and prepares students in the areas of legal office etiquette, word processing, English grammar, and legal document preparation.

Logistics Management

High school diploma or GED® Placement Measure: Standard

Logistics Management

Prepares students for employment in a variety of businesses

Logistics Management Specialist

Provides instruction that will allow graduates to function safely

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Specialist

Provides educational opportunities to the post-graduate registered radiologic technologist, registered radiation therapist, registered sonographer, and registered nuclear medicine technologist in good standing. This program provides students with the knowledge needed to perform MRI exams, and to sit for the Post-Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging certification Examination.

Management and Leadership Specialist

Prepares individuals to become supervisors and leaders in business, commercial or manufacturing facilities. Learning opportunities will introduce, develop and reinforce students’ knowledge, skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention and advancement in management.

Marketing Management

Prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s marketing and management fields. The Marketing program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of marketing management.

Marketing Management

Marketing Management Specialization (in Marketing Management Associate's Degree)

Marketing Management Specialization (in Marketing Management Diploma)

Master Barber

The Barbering program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of barbering. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge

Master Welder I

Prepares students for welding careers in the MIG process. Topics include an introduction to welding technology, oxyfuel cutting techniques, and MIG welding techniques and

Mechanical Engineering Technician

The Mechanical Engineering Technician certificate program introduces the principles of mechanical engineering and mathematics and aligns to the Mechanical Engineering specialization embedded in the Engineering Technology

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Provides the opportunity for students to explore a career in engineering at the professional level. Program graduates are qualified as engineering technicians with a specialization in mechanical engineering technology, electrical engineering technology, or industrial engineering technology.

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Provides instruction in industrial mechanical and machine tool disciplines. Graduates are qualified for employment in commercial and industrial industries.

Medical Assisting

Prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s medical offices. This program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of

Medical Assisting

Prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s medical offices. This program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of medical assisting. Graduates of the program receive a Medical Assisting diploma/degree.

Medical Assisting Receptionist

Provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop,

Medical Billing Clerk

Medical Coding Essentials

Medical Coding (in Medical Assisting)

Provides a basic short-term academic credential with potential for future program credit. The curriculum provides advanced training in coding skills for persons wanting to progress in their occupations or who want to prepare for full-time or part-time employment in the medical field. This program provides basic training in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical procedural coding skills, and physician’s procedural coding skills.

Medical Coding (in Surgical Technology)

Medical Front Office

Medical Front Office Assistant

Provides instruction in medical insurance and medical billing for reimbursement purposes.

Medical Laboratory Technology

The Medical Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory

Medical Language Specialist

Medical Skin Care Specialist

Offers medical training for students to assist in dermatology offices as well as plastic surgery offices. After completing the certificate, students will be trained to assist with minor surgery as well as advanced skin care treatments such as scar removal, microdermabrasion, and chemical peel.

Metrology

Designed to meet the precision measurement needs of industry by preparing graduates, through both theoretical

Metrology

Microsoft Excel Application Specialist

Microsoft Networking Administrator

Provides students with the knowledge and skills to perform intermediate and advanced Microsoft Excel. Prepares students with the skills necessary to obtain the expert user

Microsoft Office Applications Professional

Includes instruction in transcription, proofreading, and report analysis while applying medical terminology and computer

Microsoft Windows Networking Specialization (in Networking Specialist Associate's Degree)

Microsoft Server Installation and

Microsoft Windows Networking Specialization (in Networking Specialist Diploma)

Microsoft Server Installation and

Microsoft Word Application Professional

Microsoft Word Application Specialist

Provides students with the knowledge and skills to perform intermediate Microsoft Word and prepare them to sit for the Microsoft User Certification Exam.

Mill Operator

Provides training for graduates to gain employment as CNC machine tool technicians. Topics include CNC Fundamentals, mill and lathe manual programming, CNC practical applications, and CAD/CAM programming. The program emphasizes a combination of CNC theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Motion Graphics Assistant

Combines the specialist skills of pre-production, production

Network Administrator

Networking Specialist

High school diploma or GED® Placement Measure: Standard

Networking Specialist

Network Technician

Provides basic training in computer information systems networking. Students are introduced to the basic concepts of network administration. Upon graduation, students will be able to install, configure and maintain networks using Windows networking software. The student is prepared to take the MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) exam.

Nurse Aide Accelerated

The Geriatric Care Assistant Technical Certificate provides the basic knowledge and skills needed to qualify employment as a nurse aide in nursing homes, elder personal care homes, and home healthcare agencies. The certificate emphasizes geriatric patient care, CPR, and first aid. Students successfully completing the certificate meet the academic requirements to take the exam that will allow them to be placed on the State Registry for nurse aides.

Nurse Aide Essentials

Prepares students with classroom training and practice as well as the clinical experiences necessary to care for patients in various settings including general medical and surgical hospitals, nursing care facilities, community care facilities for the elderly, and home health care services. Students who successfully complete this program may be eligible to sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP).

Nurse Aide (in Associate of Science in Nursing)

Prepares students with classroom training and practice as well as the clinical experiences necessary to care for patients in various settings including general medical and surgical hospitals, nursing care facilities, community care facilities for the elderly, and home health care services. Students who successfully complete this program may be eligible to sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP), which determines competency to become enrolled in the state Nurse Aide Registry.

Nurse Aide (in Surgical Technology)

Office Accounting Specialist

Prepares students for employment as accounting auditing assistants. Graduates will be competent in the technical areas of auditing and business law, and ethics, taxation, personal services and merchandising business accounting; account classification and subsidiary record accounting; corporate accounting; cost accounting; and budgeting. This certificate is embedded and is considered to be an advanced entry-level

Office Management

Operations Management Specialization

Orthopedic Technology

The Accelerated Orthopedic Technician TCC is a sequence of courses involving a combination of didactic, laboratory,

Paralegal Studies

High school diploma or GED® Placement Measure: Standard

Paramedicine

Completion of General Education Core and Anatomy and Physiology classes required prior to start of EMSP classes. Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation

Paramedicine

Prepares students to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance.

Paraprofessional Specialization

Payroll Accounting Specialist

Provides entry-level skills into payroll accounting. Topics include: principles of accounting, computerized accounting, principles of payroll accounting, mathematics and basic

Pc Repair and Network Technician

Prepares the student with the skills needed to perform personal computer troubleshooting and repair.

Pharmacy Technology

Provides students with short-term training to prepare them for entry-level employment in a variety of settings such as hospitals, retail pharmacies, nursing homes, medical clinics, etc. Students will receive didactic instruction and fundamental concepts and principles of receiving, storing,

Pharmacy Technology Certificate

Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy Technician

Educates students to collect blood and blood and body fluids. Phlebotomy technicians typically work in concert with clinical laboratory personnel and other healthcare providers in hospitals or other healthcare facilities. Topics covered include human anatomy, anatomical terminology, venipuncture,

Phlebotomy Technology

Educates students to collect blood and process blood and body fluids. Phlebotomy technicians typically work in concert with clinical laboratory personnel and other healthcare providers in hospitals or other healthcare facilities. Topics covered include human anatomy, anatomical terminology, venipuncture, and clinical practice.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) are licensed health care providers who work with patients and administer physical therapy interventions under the direction

Pipe Welder

Provides instruction in TIG welding techniques. Topics include understanding the nature and culture of the welding industry, oxyfuel cutting techniques, and TIG welding processes.

Plumbing Residential/Commercial Plumbing Technician

Offers students basic skills in plumbing technology, construction, maintenance, and repair. Students completing the certificate program are prepared for entry-level employment as a residential plumber.

Polysomnographic Technology

This program conducts a rigorous curriculum of lectures, labs,

Post Production Specialization (in Design and Media Production Technology Associate's Degree) (8MG2)

High school diploma or GED® Placement Measure: Standard

Post Production Specialization (in Design and Media Production Technology Associate's Degree) (8MG3)

Practical Nursing

Practice Management

Precision Machining and Manufacturing

Placement Measure: Entry-Level Workforce

Prehospital Ems Operations

Combines emergency medical technician and advanced emergency medical technician programs and prepares students to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. This certificate allows the graduate to function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight.

Prenursing

The PreNursing certificate program includes prerequisite coursework necessary for admission into an associate or baccalaureate nursing program leading to a career as a

Preparation

Prepares students for the CompTIA A+ certification exam. This program includes advanced level topics and study skills preparation for the CompTIA A+ certification exam. Students completing this certificate will be prepared for entry-level positions including IT technician, PC technician, and PC

Prep Cook

Professional Selling Specialization (in Marketing Management)

Professional Selling Specialization (in Marketing Management Associate's Degree)

Program Administration

Programmable Control Technician

Offers specialized training in programmable controllers. Topics include motor control fundamentals, and instruction in basic and advanced PLCs.

Project Management

Medical Administrative Assistant

Purchasing Technician

Prepares students for a position with a distribution center

Radiologic Technology

Radiologic Technology Advanced Medical Imaging

Provides educational opportunities to the post-graduate registered radiologic technologist, registered radiation therapist, and registered nuclear medicine technologist,

Refinishing Specialization

Residential Air Conditioning Technician

Prepares students for entry-level positions in the maintenance

Residential/Industrial Wiring Technician

Residential Specialization (in Construction Management Technology Associate's Degree)

Residential Specialization (in Construction Management Technology Diploma)

Working with Microsoft Windows

Retail Management Specialization (in Marketing Management)

Retail Management Specialization (in Marketing Management Associate's Degree)

Prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s marketing and management fields. The Marketing program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of marketing management.

Salon and Spa Support Specialist

Prepares students for careers in the field of cosmetology as Salon and Spa Support Specialists. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Selected Topics for Criminal Justice

Introduces the student to specific matters that are of distinctive relevance to criminal justice. Learning opportunities develop knowledge that is used as a basis for job related training as an entry point for a diploma or degree program, or pursuit of entry-level job acquisition.

Service Sector Management Specialist

Service Sector Management Specialization

Small Business Management Specialist

Prepares individuals to manage and direct day-to-day functions of a variety of small businesses. Learning opportunities will introduce, develop and reinforce a student’s knowledge, skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention and success in small business management.

Small Business Management Specialization

Social Media

Social Media Marketing Specialization (in Marketing Management)

Social Media Marketing Specialization (in Marketing Management Associate's Degree)

Social Media Specialist

Provides students with the knowledge and skills to perform word processing applications in an office environment. It is designed to provide hands-on instruction for developing foundation skills for office assistant careers.

Speciality Electrical Services

High school diploma or GED® Placement Measure: Standard

Sports and Fitness Management

Program-Specific Requirement

Sports and Fitness Management

Sports and Fitness Management Specialist

Graduates of the Sports and Fitness Management Specialist technical certificate program will qualify for careers in local parks and recreation agencies, campus sports activities, and

Sports Marketing Specialization (in Marketing Management)

Word Processing Applications

Sports Marketing Specialization (in Marketing Management Associate's Degree)

Supply Chain Specialist

The Supply Chain Specialist certificate program provides foundational knowledge of activities associated with getting products from their point of origin to the consumer. Topics include basic fundamentals of supply chain management, including a general knowledge of current management practices in logistics management, E-Commerce (EC), global supply chains, logistics, and transportation.

Surgical Technology

High school diploma or GED® Placement Measure: Standard

Tax Preparation Specialist

Provides entry-level skills for tax preparers. Topics include principles of accounting, tax accounting, business calculators, mathematics, and basic computer skills.

Technical Management Specialist

Builds upon a student’s previously achieved degree, diploma,

Technical Specialist

Prepares students for positions in business that require technical proficiency to translate technical information to various audiences and in various formats using written and oral communication skills.

Technical Studies

Prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s technical industry fields. This program offers students learning opportunities that develop higher level academic skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a continuation of technical studies theory and practical applications necessary for successful employment. Program graduates will be qualified for employment as technicians.

Technician

Prepares students for the CompTIA A+ Certification exam. The certificate includes advanced level topics and study skills preparation for the CompTIA A+ Certification exam. Students completing this certificate will be prepared for entry-level positions including IT technician, PC technician, and PC

Travel and Tourism Associate

The Hospitality Customer Service Specialist TCC program is specifically designed to address the point of contact between hospitality customers and employees in the area of communications and customer service. Emphasis is placed on business etiquette, business communication, and providing superior service in a variety of hospitality settings.

Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welding Fabricator

Prepares students for careers in shielded metal arc welding

Video and Film Editor

Prepares students with basic design and media production skills, including those in vector graphics and raster imaging. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge or skills.

Warehouse and Distribution Technician

Prepares individuals to meet or exceed entry-level distribution and warehousing industry requirements for employees. The program will provide theory and application training in essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes to successfully perform in warehousing and distribution

Website Design/Development

The Web Site Design program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking.

Website Design/ Development Website Design/Development

High school diploma or GED® Placement Measure: Standard

Website Designer

Website Developer

The Web Site Designer technical certificate of credit provides skills for creating, maintaining, and updating standard web sites. These skills include HTML and JavaScript language development, web page design techniques, and graphic development and manipulation. The purpose of this certificate is to provide training opportunities for persons employed in the computer industry or have been trained in a related computer area and wish to upgrade their skills with

Welding and Joining Technology

High school diploma or GED® Placement Measure: Standard