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  • Peace Officer Academy

    Career and Technical Degree
    Take the first step toward Police Officer Certification and earn a Peace Officer Academy certificate at Aims. This one-semester, full-time program is accredited by the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) board. Get expert training in arrest control, emergency driving and investigative techniques, preparing you to take the POST exam, which is required to become a certified peace officer in Colorado. Please note that the Aims Peace Officer Academy is open only to sponsored cadets who are hired or endorsed by a law enforcement agency.

  • Phlebotomy Certificate

    Certificate
    Gain the skills to become a phlebotomist at a hospital, clinic, lab or medical practice. Study and practice venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures, and learn quality control, infection prevention and laboratory computer systems.

  • Pipe Welding Certificate

    Certificate
    Learn basic and advanced pipe welding techniques. Gain skills in evaluating and solving complex welding and fabrication problems.

  • Plastics Repair Technician Certificate

    Certificate
    Learn the fundamentals of plastics analysis related to automotive damage repair. Learn inspection and repair of plastic body components and other plastic items found in today’s vehicles.

  • Powerplant Certificate

    Certificate
    An Aviation Powerplant technician, also known as a Powerplant mechanic or part of an A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) mechanic certification, specializes in the inspection, repair and maintenance of aircraft engines and their components to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety standards.

    This certification requires the student to take the FAA Powerplant Test, which includes a written, oral and practical component administered by an FAA Designated Mechanic Examiner. Candidates must pass all sections to be eligible for the certificate

    This certificate program teaches you the core skills to become an aircraft power plant maintenance technician. Learn the tools, materials and processes to inspect and repair aviation powerplant systems, including reciprocating engines and turbine engines and their associated systems.

  • Practical Nursing Certificate

    Certificate
    This optional 4-credit certificate course allows you to transition out of the nursing associate degree program by earning a practical nursing certificate. Study the scope of practice for a practical nurse, including communication, ethical and legal issues, and leadership skills while gaining experience in a clinical setting.

    Upon passing this certificate course, you’ll be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Students need to be enrolled in or have completed a nursing program to register for this certificate.

  • Precision Agriculture Certificate

    Certificate
    Learn the basics of crop production and foundational farm machinery skills along with advanced geospatial technologies such as global positioning systems (GPS) and geographic information systems (GIS). Understand how these technologies are used to enhance agricultural equipment for precision planting, harvesting and other applications, and gain the fundamental computer skills you’ll need in the field.

  • Production Agriculture and Crops Certificate

    Certificate
    Learn a broad spectrum of plant and soil fundamentals with this certificate. Gain skills in horticulture, crop production, soil science, and farm and ranch management, with an introduction to the computer skills managers and scientists need.

  • Project Estimating Certificate

    Certificate
    Gain skills in blueprint reading and cost analysis related to construction management. Learn how to interpret blueprints and other building trades and architecture documents and study estimating techniques used to verify the cost and time requirements for building construction projects.