Quick Certificates
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Get ahead with a short-term certificate.
Embark on a new career with a job training program
ECC offers career programs from culinary arts to phlebotomy to entrepreneurship that can be completed in one year or less. Build new skills with certificates that will help you become in demand. This list of short-term certificates highlights the credit hours required to complete each program. Use the category link to find out more details in our course catalog.
Automotive
View Automotive Catalog
- Auto Heating & Air Conditioning (6 credits)
- Automotive Electrical Specialist (10 credits)
- Brake & Suspension Specialist (10 credits)
- Engine Mechanical Repair Specialist (7 credits)
- Transmission & Drivetrain Specialist (12 credits)
Business
View Business Catalog
- Introductory Entrepreneurship (12 credits)
- Marketing (12 credits)
- Retail Management (12 credits)
- Supervisory & Administrative Management (15 credits)
Communication Design
View Communication Design Catalog
- Adobe® Creative Suite® (12 credits)
- Videography (15 credits)
- Web Design (12 credits)
Computer-Aided Design
View Computer-Aided Design Catalog
- Architectural Design (9 credits)
- AutoCAD® (9 credits)
- Practicing Professional-ProE (15 credits)
- Revit® (6 credits)
- SOLIDWORKS® (10 credits)
Computer Information Systems
View Computer Information Systems Catalog
- Computer Network Support Specialist (9 credits)
- Computer User Support Specialist (13 credits)
Culinary Arts and Hospitality
View Culinary Arts and Hospitality Catalog
- Cook Assistant/Baker Assistant (13 credits)
- Decorative Pastry (12 credits)
- Ice Carving (5 credits)
Emergency Services - Fire Science/Safety
View Emergency Services - Fire Science/Safety Catalog
- Emergency Medical Technician: Basic (8 credits)
- Fire Officer I (15 credits)
- Fire Science (9 credits)
- Public Safety Communications (6 credits)
Health Professions
- Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program (7 credits)
- Clinical Laboratory Assistant (9.5 credits)
- Dental Office Aide (12.5 credits)
- Group Fitness Professional (4 credits)
- Personal Training (10 credits)
- Phlebotomy (4.5 credits)
- Sterile Processing and Distribution (5 credits)
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
View Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Catalog
- Residential HVAC Systems (12.5 credits)
Modern Languages
- Basic Spanish for Medical Personnel (6 credits)
Truck Driving
- Certified Forklift Operator (1 credit)
Note these programs are not eligible for PELL grant funds but do qualify for scholarships or other aid.