Central Alabama Community College

Administrative Medical Assistant

Embedded stackable Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the AAS in Medical Assisting Technology. Focuses on the administrative tasks of medical office assistants including medical office procedures, electronic health records, insurance billing, and front office operations.

Advanced Welding

Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Welding AOT degree. Provides advanced welding skills in industrial blueprint reading, gas metal arc welding, and shielded metal arc welding groove techniques.

Automation Technology Certification

Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Automotive Manufacturing Technology AAS degree. Provides specialized training in industrial automation systems, controls, and troubleshooting techniques.

Automotive Manufacturing Technology

Students are trained to be qualified for jobs as multi-craft technicians, to meet the needs of area industry in industrial automation and troubleshooting, including hydraulics and pneumatics, programmable logic controllers, robotics, and sensor technology to help keep Alabama's industry competitive in the world market.

Basic Machine Operation

Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Machine Shop AOT degree. Covers fundamental machine shop operations.

Basic Machinist

Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Machine Shop AOT degree. Provides foundational machinist training.

Basic Welding

Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Welding AOT degree. Provides foundational welding skills in shielded metal arc welding.

Business Communications

Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Office Administration AAS degree. Focuses on professional business communication, including written, oral, and electronic communication.

Chemical Services

Embedded Short-Term Certificate within the Cosmetology program. Provides specialized training in hair coloring, chemical relaxers, perms, and other chemical service techniques.

Child Development

The Child Development Short-Term Certificate program offers background knowledge of children's growth and development, developmentally appropriate practices, and the role of the early childhood professional. Prepares students for entry-level positions in childcare centers, preschools, and early learning environments.

CNC Operator

Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Machine Shop AOT degree. Focuses on computer numerical control machine operation skills.

CNC Specialist

Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Machine Shop AOT degree. Provides advanced CNC programming and operation skills.

Computer Information Systems

The Computer Information Systems program prepares students for careers in the rapidly growing field of information technology. The program emphasizes practical hands-on training in computer hardware, software, networking, programming, and cybersecurity. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions or transfer to four-year institutions.

Cosmetology

Embedded stackable Certificate awarded upon successful completion of the cosmetology coursework. Provides comprehensive training in cosmetology services and prepares students for state licensure.

Cosmetology

The Cosmetology program prepares students to safely and skillfully perform services in beauty salons including haircare, hair coloring, perms, manicures, pedicures, facials, and chemical treatments. Graduates are prepared to take the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering licensing exam.

Cyber Security

Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Computer Information Systems AAS degree. Focuses on cybersecurity principles, network security, threat assessment, and defensive techniques.

General Business

Embedded stackable Certificate awarded while pursuing the General Business AAS degree. Provides core business knowledge for entry-level positions.

General Business

The General Business program provides students with foundational business knowledge including accounting, business law, management, marketing, and economics. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in business or to continue toward bachelor's degree completion.

Google IT Support Professional

Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Computer Information Systems AAS degree. Aligns with the Google IT Support Professional Certificate program covering technical support fundamentals, networking, operating systems, and system administration.

Groove Arc Welding

Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Welding AOT degree. Specialized training in shielded metal arc welding groove techniques.

Industrial Electronics Technology

The Industrial Electronics Technology program prepares students for careers in electronics maintenance and troubleshooting in industrial environments. Students learn DC and AC circuits, digital electronics, motor controls, programmable logic controllers, and instrumentation.

Industrial & Residential Wiring and Process Controls

Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Industrial Electronics Technology AAS degree. Provides training in industrial instruments, process control, construction wiring, and the National Electric Code.

Introduction to Cosmetology

Embedded Short-Term Certificate within the Cosmetology program. Introduces foundational cosmetology theory and basic salon services.

Introduction to Electrical Theory

Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Industrial Electronics Technology AAS degree. Covers basic DC fundamentals, digital fundamentals, and circuit fabrication.

LPN to RN Mobility

LPN to RN Mobility Option offers a pathway for Licensed Practical Nurses to obtain the Associate in Applied Science Degree. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure examination and seek employment as a registered nurse.

Machine Shop

Embedded Certificate awarded while pursuing the Machine Shop AOT degree. Provides core machining education and prepares students for entry-level positions in precision machining.

Machine Shop

The Machine Shop program provides students with opportunities to explore and learn a highly skilled and valuable trade. Acquiring the knowledge and skills for precision machining opens opportunities in production machining, tool and die making, CNC operations and programming, and quality inspection.

Manual Lathe Operator

Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Machine Shop AOT degree. Focuses on manual lathe operation skills.

Manual Milling Machine Operator

Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Machine Shop AOT degree. Provides training in operation of milling machines and basic machining calculations.

Marine Technician Fundamentals

Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Marine Technology AAS degree. Covers fundamental marine technician skills including DC electrical, marine engines, drives, and rigging.

Marine Technician Service

Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Marine Technology AAS degree. Focuses on outboard and stern drive engine service, repair, and safety procedures.

Marine Technology

The Marine Technology program prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair inboard and outboard engines; test, maintain, and repair steering devices in electrical systems; repair metal, wood, and fiberglass hulls and vessel components. Prepares students for employment opportunities in marine/engine maintenance and repair.

Medical Assisting Technology

Embedded stackable certificate awarded while pursuing the AAS in Medical Assisting Technology. Provides comprehensive training in medical office procedures, clinical skills, patient care, and the administrative and clinical duties of medical assistants.

Medical Assisting Technology

Prepares individuals to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Instruction includes basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment p

Microsoft Office

Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Office Administration AAS degree. Provides comprehensive training in Microsoft Office applications and prepares students for MOS certification.

Motor Controls, Motors and Transformers, and Programmable Logic Controllers

Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Industrial Electronics Technology AAS degree. Focuses on motors, transformers, programmable logic controllers, and motor control systems.

MSSC Certified Production Technician

Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Automotive Manufacturing Technology AAS degree, Industrial Electronics Technology AAS degree, or the Marine Technology AAS degree. Aligns with the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) certified production technician credential covering safety, quality, manufacturing processes, and maintenance.

Multi-Skilled Patient Care Technician

Embedded stackable Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the AAS in Medical Assisting Technology. Prepares students for patient care responsibilities including phlebotomy, EKG, and basic clinical procedures across various healthcare settings.

Network and Server Administration

Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Computer Information Systems AAS degree. Provides training in computer network installation, configuration, administration, server management, and troubleshooting.

Office Administration

Embedded Certificate awarded while pursuing the Office Administration AAS degree. Provides core skills in office software, business communications, and administrative procedures.

Office Administration

The Office Administration program prepares students to perform duties of administrative assistants, secretaries, and stenographers. Instruction includes business communications, business law, word processing, data entry, office machines operations, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems, records management, and report preparation.

Office Applications Specialist

Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Office Administration AAS degree. Provides training in computer applications used in modern office environments.

Phlebotomy Technician

Embedded stackable Short-Term Certificate awarded upon successful completion of designated courses while pursuing the AAS in Medical Assisting Technology. Provides specialized training in blood collection techniques, specimen processing, and laboratory safety.

Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing certificate program prepares students to deliver direct nursing care to clients in a variety of healthcare settings under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians. Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN licensure exam.

Programming and Web Development

Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Computer Information Systems AAS degree. Covers software programming, database design, and web development including front-end and back-end technologies.

Registered Nursing

The Associate Degree Nursing program prepares graduates to provide nursing care to individuals, families, groups, and communities. The curriculum includes general education, foundational science, and nursing courses. Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure examination and seek employment as a registered nurse.

Salon Practices

Embedded Short-Term Certificate within the Cosmetology program. Focuses on professional salon practices, client services, and business operations within the cosmetology industry.

Welding

Embedded Certificate awarded while pursuing the Welding AOT degree. Provides comprehensive welding training and prepares students for AWS certifications.

Welding

The Welding program prepares students for entry-level positions in welding and metal fabrication. Training includes shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, oxy-fuel cutting, and plasma arc cutting. Graduates are prepared for AWS certifications.