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Degrees & Certificates

Explore your options and find the right program to help you achieve your goals.

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  • Energy Certificate

    Certificate
    In this one-year certificate program, you’ll study today’s standard and alternative energy technologies including active and passive solar heating, wind, biomass, photovoltaics, co-generation, hydro, hydrogen, geothermal and more. Learn about the role of energy and energy management in business, socioeconomic issues, and the basic calculation methods for quantifying energy use and savings.
  • Learn how automobile engines work and how to repair them with a hands-on lab course in the Aims auto shop. Study cylinder head, valve-train and cooling components, learn how to disassemble and rebuild an engine, and gain skills in engine sealing and repair techniques.
  • In this automotive technology certificate program, you’ll learn how to assess and improve automobile engine performance. Gain skills in general engine diagnosis, emission control systems, computerized engine control systems, fuel injection and exhaust systems, and diagnostic techniques to assess drivability.
  • Prepare yourself to pass the Special Enrollment Examination to become a legal tax representative. This certification qualifies you to represent taxpayers and provide tax consultation services.
  • Study the anatomical basis of human movement in addition to practicing various weight training techniques. Students will learn to develop and implement exercise programs while preparing for a nationally recognized personal training certification.
  • Fire Academy

    Certificate
    This certificate covers Firefighter I training and Hazmat Operations Level I without the EMT Training.
  • Advance your career into fire department management with this officer training certificate. Develop oral communication, training, management and leadership skills as they apply to fire departments.
  • Firefighter II is a great way to advance your firefighting knowledge and qualifies you to take the Firefighter II test.
  • Learn to develop and design websites and web content. Build your skills in programming, web presentation, client-side and server-side scripting and web content management systems.
  • GIS Certificate

    Certificate
    Develop and hone your skills with a GIS certificate. Students will survey the development, application and use of geographic information systems and then go on to work with advanced analytical tools and develop skills in spatial problem solving.