Enterprise State Community College

3D Modeling and Simulation

Short-term certificate preparing students for 3D modeling and animation careers. Covers 3D fundamentals, 3D animation, 3D graphics and animation, and computer graphics.

Advanced CNC Programmer/Operator

Short-term certificate for advanced CNC operators and programmers. Covers advanced CNC turning, advanced CNC milling, CNC graphics programming, and intro to CAD/CAM for milling and turning.

Advanced Composites

Prepares graduates as advanced composites technicians for aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing industries. Covers composite materials, processes, repair techniques, manufacturing methods, and capstone projects in advanced composite production.

Advanced Manufacturing

Certificate program preparing students for advanced manufacturing technician roles. Covers MSSC safety, quality practices, manufacturing processes, maintenance awareness, applied metrology, blueprint reading, and industrial robotics.

Airframe Technology

Certificate program preparing graduates for FAA airframe technician certification. Covers basic electricity, materials and processes, weight and balance, non-metallic structures, sheet metal welding, and airframe systems I-IV.

Alternative Energy System

The Alternative Energy Systems certificate program will offer students practical training to learn the skills needed to enter the workforce in the energy systems sector, with a focus on renewable energy. Courses will concentrate on site evaluation, installations, storage, and maintenance of energy systems. Students will learn necessary electrical skills and systems integration to allow them to to install, troubleshoot, and repair the components of energy and power distribution systems.

Associate in Arts

Transfer degree designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree in liberal arts, humanities, or social sciences. Covers general education core requirements in English, humanities, math, science, and social sciences.

Associate in Science

Transfer degree designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree in STEM, business, or other science fields. Covers general education core requirements with emphasis on math and natural sciences.

Automotive Technology

Short-term certificate for entry-level automotive technician positions. Covers fundamentals of automotive technology, electrical fundamentals, brakes, suspension, engines, and drive train.

Automotive Technology

Certificate program preparing graduates for entry-level automotive technician roles. Covers fundamentals of automotive technology, electrical fundamentals, brakes, steering and suspension, engines, drive train, motor vehicle air conditioning, and transmissions.

Automotive Technology

Prepares graduates as automotive service technicians for entry-level positions servicing passenger vehicles. Covers fundamentals of automotive technology, electrical and electronic systems, brakes, suspension, engines, transmissions, engine performance, and emissions.

Auxiliary Teacher

Short-term certificate preparing students for auxiliary teacher and teacher's aide positions in childcare settings. Covers introduction to child care, child growth and development, and program planning.

Aviation Maintenance Technology – Airframe Technology

Prepares graduates as FAA-certified airframe technicians. Covers basic electricity, materials and processes, weight and balance, non-metallic structures, sheet metal structures, welding, and airframe systems. Prepares students for FAA airframe certification examination.

Aviation Maintenance Technology – Powerplant Technology

Prepares graduates as FAA-certified powerplant technicians specializing in aircraft engines. Covers engine theory, reciprocating engines, turbine engines, propellers, and engine systems overhaul. Prepares students for FAA powerplant certification examination.

Avionics Technology

Certificate program preparing graduates for entry-level avionics technician positions. Covers aviation electronics theory and lab, solid state, digital concepts, electronic communications, microprocessors, navigation, and autopilot systems.

Avionics Technology

Prepares graduates as avionics technicians who install, repair, and maintain aircraft electronic systems. Covers aviation electronics theory, solid state, digital concepts, electronic communications, navigation, autopilot systems, and microprocessors.

Basic Industrial Electronics

Short-term certificate covering fundamentals of industrial electronics. Includes intro to AC/DC circuits, AC/DC circuit analysis, solid state electronics, digital electronics, and motor controls.

Basic Industrial Mechanics

Short-term certificate covering fundamentals of industrial mechanics. Includes hydraulics/pneumatics, preventive and predictive maintenance, mechanical systems, and renewable energy basics.

Basic Manufacturing Technology

Short-term certificate covering manufacturing fundamentals. Includes MSSC safety, quality practices, manufacturing processes, maintenance awareness, and applied metrology.

Basic SMAW and Cutting

Short-term certificate covering basic SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) and cutting operations. Provides foundational welding skills for entry-level welding positions.

Business Administration and Management (Accounting Option)

Short-term certificate in accounting. Covers principles of accounting I and II, payroll accounting, individual income tax, and computerized general ledger.

Business Administration and Management (Accounting Option)

Prepares graduates with comprehensive accounting and business administration skills for entry-level accounting positions. Covers principles of accounting, payroll, income tax, accounting spreadsheets, computerized general ledger, business communications, and management.

Business Administration and Management (Management and Supervision Option)

Short-term certificate in management and supervision. Covers principles of management, human resource management, business communications, and marketing.

Business Administration and Management (Management and Supervision Option)

Prepares graduates as managers and supervisors for entry-level business positions. Covers principles of management, human resource management, marketing, accounting, business communications, business law, statistics, and business internship.

Certified Office Specialist

Short-term certificate preparing students for entry-level office assistant positions with industry-recognized certifications. Covers keyboarding, word processing, business English, and Microsoft Office applications.

Childcare Program Development and Administration

Short-term certificate for childcare program administrators and directors. Covers administration of child development programs, families and communities, infant/toddler programs, and program planning.

Child Development

Certificate program preparing students for entry-level positions in early childhood education and childcare. Covers child growth and development, early care, teaching methods, program planning, and supervised practical experience.

Child Development

Prepares graduates as competent early childhood educators and childcare workers. Develops skills in child growth and development, early care and education principles, teaching methods, program planning, family services, and supervised practical experience for ages birth to 8.

CNC Operator/Programmer

Short-term certificate for CNC operators and programmers. Covers basic computer numerical control, CNC turning, CNC milling, and intro to CAD/CAM.

Computer Graphics

Short-term certificate in computer graphics. Covers intro to computer graphics, computer graphics I and II, digital photography, and digital video foundation.

Computer Information Science (Computer Programming Option)

Prepares graduates as computer programmers and software developers. Covers programming concepts, multiple programming languages (Python, Visual Basic, C++, C#, Java, Swift), software design, and application development for entry-level programming positions.

Computer Information Science (Information Security and Assurance Option)

Prepares graduates as cybersecurity professionals. Covers principles of information assurance, network security, computer forensics, ethical hacking, IT auditing, Cisco networking, and risk management for entry-level cybersecurity positions.

Computer Programming

Short-term certificate in computer programming. Covers introduction to computer logic, Python programming, Visual Basic, C++ programming, and Java programming.

Cosmotology

This program equips students with the foundational skills and knowledge required for entry-level positions in the beauty industry. This comprehensive program focuses on essential techniques in hair shaping, hair styling, and the provision of chemical services. Students will gain hands-on experience and theoretical understanding, preparing them for a successful career in cosmetology.

Curriculum and Design

Short-term certificate for early childhood educators focusing on curriculum and program design. Covers methods/materials for teaching young children, math and science for young children, creative experiences, and supervised practice.

Digital Multimedia

Prepares graduates for careers in digital media, graphic design, video production, and 3D animation. Covers digital photography, video production, 3D fundamentals and animation, digital video effects, and computer graphics for media production roles.

EKG Technician

Short-term certificate preparing students as EKG technicians. Covers medical terminology, EKG technician, anatomy and physiology, and clinical procedures.

Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Short-term certificate for electro-mechanical maintenance technicians in manufacturing. Covers AC/DC circuits, solid state electronics, mechanical systems, hydraulics/pneumatics, and motor controls.

Emergency Medical Services

Prepares graduates as paramedics able to provide advanced pre-hospital emergency care. Covers patient assessment, cardiology, medical emergencies, trauma management, special populations, applied pharmacology, and field preceptorship. Prepares students for National Registry Paramedic examination.

Emergency Medical Services EMT

Short-term certificate preparing students for EMT-Basic certification. Covers Emergency Medical Technician basics and clinical experience. Prepares students for National Registry EMT examination.

Emergency Medical Services Paramedic

Certificate program preparing graduates as paramedics. Covers patient assessment, cardiology, medical emergencies, trauma management, applied pharmacology, special populations, clinical practice, and field preceptorship. Prepares students for National Registry Paramedic examination.

Emergency Medical Technician Advanced Life Support

Short-term certificate building on EMT-Basic for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certification. Covers Advanced EMT theory and clinical experience.

Foundational (Child Development)

Foundational short-term certificate for entry-level positions in childcare. Covers introduction to child care, principles of child growth and development, children's health and safety, and supervised practice.

General Education

Health Information Technology

Short-term certificate in health information technology. Covers HIT classification and reimbursement, legal/ethical issues, health data, computer applications, and medical coding systems.

IT Professional

Short-term certificate preparing students as IT professionals. Covers IT fundamentals, software support, hardware support, network communications, server administration, and workstation administration.

IT Support Technician

Short-term certificate for IT support technicians. Covers IT fundamentals, software support, hardware support, computer applications, and workstation administration.

Landscape Operations

This program is designed to prepare students for careers in the landscaping industry. This program focuses on the essential skills and knowledge required to become proficient landscaping workers, arborists, or lawn care technicians. Students will learn about plant care, landscape design, equipment operation, and sustainable practices.

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Certificate program preparing graduates for paralegal positions. Covers introduction to paralegal studies, legal research and writing, criminal law, real property law, domestic law, civil procedures, and law office management.

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Prepares graduates as paralegals and legal assistants. Covers introduction to paralegal studies, legal research and writing, criminal law, real property, domestic law, wills and estates, civil procedures, constitutional law, and law office management.

Linux Operating Systems Specialist

Short-term certificate specializing in Linux operating systems. Covers IT fundamentals, Linux I, software support, network communications, and advanced workstation administration.

Mechatronics

Prepares graduates as mechatronics technicians integrating mechanical, electrical, and computer-based industrial systems. Covers industrial electronics, AC/DC circuits, hydraulics/pneumatics, motor controls, PLCs, robotics, industrial process control, and CNC programming.

Medical Assisting Technology

Prepares graduates as medical assistants performing clinical and administrative duties in medical offices. Covers medical terminology, clinical procedures, lab procedures, pharmacology, EKG, phlebotomy, medical office insurance, and medical office management.

Network Communications Specialist

Short-term certificate for network communications specialists. Covers Cisco CCNA I-IV, network communications, and advanced networking.

Network Security Professional

Short-term certificate for network security professionals. Covers principles of information assurance, network security and risk management, ethical hacking, computer forensics, and IT auditing.

Nursing

Prepares graduates as registered nurses (RNs). Approved by Alabama Board of Nursing. Curriculum prepares graduates for NCLEX-RN examination. Combines classroom theory with guided clinical experiences covering fundamentals, nursing concepts, evidence-based clinical reasoning, and adult nursing.

Office Administration (Administrative Assistant/Office Management)

Certificate program preparing students for entry-level administrative assistant positions. Covers keyboarding, word processing, business English, records management, and office procedures.

Office Administration (Administrative Assistant/Office Management Option)

Prepares graduates with strong administrative, computer, and interpersonal skills for office settings. Covers keyboarding, word processing, business English, business communications, records management, office procedures, office management, and spreadsheets.

Office Administration (Health Information Technology Option)

Prepares graduates for medical office administration roles combining office administration skills with health information technology. Covers medical terminology, medical transcription, HIT classification and reimbursement, medical coding systems, and office procedures.

Phlebotomy Technician

Short-term certificate preparing students as phlebotomy technicians. Covers medical terminology, lab procedures, phlebotomy preceptorship, and anatomy and physiology.

Powerplant Technology

Certificate program preparing graduates for FAA powerplant technician certification. Covers engine theory, reciprocating and turbine engines, propellers, engine systems overhaul and inspection.

Practical Nursing

Certificate program preparing graduates as licensed practical nurses (LPNs). Approved by Alabama Board of Nursing. Curriculum prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN examination. Combines classroom theory with guided clinical experiences.

Practical Nursing (Bridge Program)

Bridge program for healthcare professionals (e.g., paramedics, military medical personnel) to earn an LPN certificate through accelerated coursework. Curriculum prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN examination.

Quality Inspection & Metrology

Short-term certificate in quality inspection and metrology. Covers MSSC quality practices and measurement, lean techniques and advanced measurement, blueprint reading, and applied metrology.

Truck Driving

Certificate program preparing students for commercial truck driving careers. Includes CDL test preparation, safe operating practices, vehicle operation, and entry-level truck driving skills.

Welding

Certificate program preparing students for entry-level welding positions. Covers SMAW, GMAW, FCAW welding processes including blueprint reading for fabrication. Prepares for AWS certification testing.

Welding

Prepares graduates as skilled welders for employment in welding and fabricating industries. Covers SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW welding processes including carbon and stainless pipe welding. Includes blueprint reading, welding inspection, and AWS certification preparation.

Welding Technology

Short-term certificate in welding technology providing foundational welding skills. Covers SMAW Fillet, blueprint reading, GMAW welding, and SMAW Groove processes.