Certificate Programs in South Dakota

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certificate student will experience over four hundred hours of training that entails didactic experience and a vigo…

This two-semester Certificate degree program will prepare students who plan to run family farms and ranches, and those who wish to enter industries that supp…

An undergraduate certificate offered in partnership with Mitchell Technical College that can be earned on its own or stacked toward an associate or bachelor'…

The Architectural and Engineering Technology program at WDTC equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to produce accurate technical drawings u…

The Architectural and Engineering Technology program at WDTC equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to produce accurate technical drawings u…

An Entrepreneurship Certificate will prepare students who want to start and operate a successful business. Students will prepare a comprehensive business pla…

A certificate in Social Media Marketing will prepare students for this specialized field to meet the needs of businesses who want to reach customers where th…

Make a difference in the lives of others in one semester with an exciting career as a Community Health Worker—a new role in healthcare. A Community Health Wo…

An undergraduate certificate offered in partnership with Mitchell Technical College that can be earned on its own or stacked toward an associate or bachelor'…

Cosmetology professionals help people look and feel their best. The Cosmetology program at Lake Area Tech offers a team of talented instructors who train ful…

Cosmetology can be the path to a variety of careers including Salon/Spa Owner, Platform Artist for Professional Brands, Movie/TV On-Set Stylist, Style Influe…

We educate and train our students (or as we call them, Future Professionals) to begin their careers in the beauty industry as licensed cosmetologists. Future…

The Culinary Food Science Program (or CFS), will introduce the students to the basic skills and responsibilities necessary to work in the Food Industry. The …

The certificate program in Dakota Language is designed to prepare students with the skills needed to teach the Dakota Language. Students will acquire profici…

This non-credit bearing certificate of completion is designed for spiritual directors who have experienced the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises and desire the sp…

The Electrical Trades – Autonomous Equipment Technician certificate program provides in-depth instruction in the skills required to install, commission, and …

The General Building Trades Technology offers courses that provide students with realistic skills to enter the residential construction industry. These cours…

Graduates of Lake Area Tech's Heavy Equipment Operator program enter a field with high demand for qualified workers in commercial and industrial construction…

A horticulture certificate covering introduction to horticulture, turf management, pruning and related coursework. Offered at a contracted auxiliary site in …

The Lakota language certificate is a South Dakota state certified program preparing students to teach the Lakota language at various grade levels using effec…

The Licensed Practical Nursing students will receive a strong nursing focused curriculum. This is enhanced with pre-nursing and nursing courses to give the s…

The Life Skills Certificate is designed for those who have a desire to attend college but lack the cognitive abilities to complete most college courses. Afte…

This non-credit bearing certificate of completion provides unique training for anyone desiring to 'listen people to life' on their spiritual journeys through…

The Management Certificate provides foundational business coursework in accounting, Excel data analysis, business communication and management. Offered only …

Our program is designed to give you the comprehensive skills, hands-on experience, and reliable professional community that can help you thrive long after gr…

The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)-Phlebotomy program prepares students for employment as entry-level Medical Laboratory Assistants and/or phlebotomy tec…

Natural Resources Management (NRM) refers to the sustainable utilization of major natural resources, such as land, water, air, minerals, forests, fisheries, …

The Paramedic certificate at Western Dakota Technical College is available to participants that are currently certified and/or licensed as Emergency Medical …

The Professional Truck Driving program teaches the knowledge and skills to prepare students for driving over-the-road Class A tractor/trailer combination veh…

The certificate program in Tribal Arts is designed to introduce students to Dakota tribal arts while promoting and encouraging the preservation and revitaliz…

There's a growing need for professionals who can operate and maintain uncrewed aircraft systems in our region. The Uncrewed Aerial Systems (Drones) Certifica…