Northwest-Shoals Community College

Accounting Technology

Accounting Technology Certificate is designed for students who do not intend to transfer but seek immediate employment in accounting. Provides foundational accounting skills.

Accounting Technology

Accounting Technology Associate in Occupational Technology degree program is designed to provide the student with the knowledge to fulfill the demands of public and private accounting work. Coursework covers financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax procedures, payroll accounting, cost accounting, and accounting software applications.

Accounting Technology Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping Short-Term Certificate prepares students for immediate employment in bookkeeping positions. Includes general accounting principles, QuickBooks, payroll, and tax reporting.

Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology

Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology Career Certificate. Provides comprehensive HVAC/R training for entry-level technician positions.

Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology

Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology covers the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Coursework includes refrigeration principles, electrical components, heat pumps, commercial refrigeration, and EPA certification.

Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology ACR Basic

Short-Term Certificate in Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology. Foundational HVAC/R credential.

Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology ACR Level 1

Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology ACR Level 2

Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology ACR Level 3

Automotive Service Technology

Automotive Service Technology program prepares students for careers as automotive technicians. Coursework covers engine repair, brake systems, electrical systems, drive trains, steering and suspension, air conditioning, and computer diagnostics. Aligns with ASE certification standards.

Automotive Service Technology Advanced STC II - Advanced

Automotive Service Technology STC 1 - Basic

Short-Term Certificate in Automotive Service Technology. Entry-level automotive technician credential.

Auxiliary Teacher STC

Child Development Short-Term Certificate. Entry-level credential meeting CDA educational requirements.

Business Office Management

Short-Term Certificate in Office Administration. Foundational credential for office support roles.

Business Office Management

Office Administration program prepares students for administrative support positions including executive assistant, administrative coordinator, and office manager. Coursework includes office procedures, business communications, computer applications, and records management.

Cabinetmaking

Cabinetmaking Short-Term Certificate prepares students for careers as cabinetmakers. Includes blueprint reading, layout, joinery, finishing, and shop math.

Cabinetmaking Advanced

Carpentry

Carpentry Short-Term Certificate prepares students for entry-level carpentry positions. Coursework covers blueprint reading, building materials, floor and wall framing, exterior finishes, and interior finish carpentry.

Carpentry Advanced

Carpentry/Cabinetmaking

Carpentry/Cabinetmaking

Carpentry/Cabinetmaking program prepares students for careers in residential and commercial construction including framing, finish carpentry, and custom cabinetmaking.

Chemical Laboratory Technician

Child Development

Child Development program prepares students to work with young children in childcare, preschool, and Head Start programs. Coursework includes child growth and development, early childhood education methods, and program planning.

Child Development STC

Computer-Aided Design

Computer Information Systems Technology

Computer Information Systems Technology program prepares students for careers in IT including programming, networking, and systems support. Coursework includes computer applications, programming languages, networks, databases, and cybersecurity.

Computer Technology Cyber Security Technician

Computer Technology Software Technician

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice program prepares students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, and security. Coursework covers criminal law, criminal procedure, criminology, juvenile justice, and police organization.

Design Engineering Technology

Design Engineering Technology program prepares students for careers as drafters and CAD technicians. Coursework includes mechanical drafting, computer-aided design, machine drafting, and product design.

Diagnostic Imaging - Radiography

Diagnostic Imaging Radiography program prepares students for ARRT certification and careers as radiologic technologists. JRCERT-accredited program covering radiologic positioning, image production, radiation protection, and patient care.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Diagnostic Medical Sonography program prepares students for ARDMS certification and careers as ultrasound technologists. CAAHEP-accredited program covering abdominal, OB/GYN, and vascular sonography.

Early Childhood Education STC

Electrical Technology

Electrical Technology

Electrical Technology program prepares students for careers as electricians. Coursework covers residential and commercial wiring, motor controls, the National Electric Code, and electrical safety.

Electrical Technology Commercial Technician

Electrical Technology Industrial Technician

Electrical Technology Residential Technician

Emergency Medical Services

Emergency Medical Services Paramedic program prepares students for paramedic licensure. CoAEMSP-accredited program covering paramedic procedures, ALS interventions, and clinical practice.

Emergency Medical Services AEMT

Emergency Medical Services EMT

Emergency Medical Services Paramedic

Emergency Medical Technician

EMT Short-Term Certificate. Prepares students for state EMT certification and immediate employment.

Essentials of Automotive Service Technology

General Education

Industrial Systems Technology: Basic

Industrial Systems Technology - Career Certificate

Industrial Systems Technology: Electrical

Industrial Systems Technology: Electrical Option

Industrial Maintenance Technology program prepares students for careers as industrial maintenance mechanics and technicians. Coursework includes industrial electricity, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, and PLCs.

Industrial Systems Technology: FAME Option

Industrial Systems Technology: Instrumentation

Industrial Systems Technology: Instrumentation Option

Industrial Systems Technology: Mechanical

Industrial Systems Technology: Mechanical Option

Industrial Systems Technology: Mechatronics Option

Machine Shop Technology

Machine Shop Technology

Machine Shop Technology program prepares students for careers in precision machining including CNC operations, manual machining, and tool and die making. Coursework includes manual machining, CNC programming, blueprint reading, and metallurgy.

Medical Assisting Technology

Medical Assisting Technology program prepares students for CMA certification and careers as medical assistants. CAAHEP-accredited program covering clinical procedures, medical office administration, and patient care.

Medical Assisting Technology: Medical Billing and Coding Option

Medical Assisting Technology: Phlebotomy Option

Medical Laboratory Technology

Medical Laboratory Technology program prepares students for ASCP certification and careers as MLTs. NAACLS-accredited program covering hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, and immunology.

Microcomputer Applications

Nurse Assistant

Nurse Assistant Short-Term Certificate prepares students for certification as nursing assistants. Coursework covers basic patient care, infection control, vital signs, and personal care.

Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing Certificate prepares students for NCLEX-PN licensure and careers as licensed practical nurses. Provides foundational nursing skills.

Registered Nursing

Nursing program prepares students for NCLEX-RN licensure and careers as registered nurses. ACEN-accredited program covering medical-surgical nursing, maternal-child nursing, mental health nursing, and leadership.

Registered Nursing: Mobility (Healthcare Transition)

Salon and Spa Management

Salon and Spa Management program prepares licensed cosmetologists for salon ownership and management. Coursework includes salon operations, business management, marketing, and advanced cosmetology techniques.

Salon and Spa Management

Cosmetology Certificate program prepares students for state licensure and careers as cosmetologists. Comprehensive training in hair, skin, and nail services as well as salon business practices.

Salon and Spa Management Instructor Training

Cosmetology Instructor Training Certificate prepares licensed cosmetologists to become licensed instructors. Coursework includes teaching methods, classroom management, and curriculum development.

Salon & Spa - Barbering Option

Swift Programming

Water and Wastewater Technology

Water and Wastewater Technology Short-Term Certificate prepares students for careers as water and wastewater treatment plant operators. Coursework includes water treatment, wastewater treatment, distribution systems, and laboratory procedures.

Welding

Welding

Welding Basic SMAW (Stick)

Welding Short-Term Certificate prepares students for AWS certifications and entry-level welder positions. Coursework includes SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and oxy-fuel cutting.

Welding FCAW/GMAW (MIG/Flux Cored)

Welding GTAW Plate and Pipe (TIG)

Welding SMAW Groove and Pipe (STICK)

Welding Technology Basic