Noncredit Certificate Programs

Budget Friendly Personal Improvement

Are Tuition Free!

Teach useful skills

Increases hireability - so you can get that job!

Do not affect Financial Aid or GPA

Are a great introduction to college courses

Are offered at convenient locations, online, and online hybrid

Noncredit courses are offered online, face-to-face, and hybrid and are completely tuition free!

Learn about resources available for adult students at Adult Education Programs.

Certificate details and course descriptions are available in the College Catalog.

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Agriculture, Nutrition, and Culinary Arts

Arts, Communication and Humanities

English for Multilingual Students (EMLS)

Business

Education

Health Sciences

Industrial Technology and Transportation

Public Safety Training

STEM

Once you have completed your coursework, you will need to apply for your certificate. Find your certificate application at Apply for My Certificate.

Program Mapper

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