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Academics

Whatever educational journey or career path you seek, we can help you reach your destination.

Earn an associate degree, work toward a four-year degree, or take a direct path to employment. We offer nearly 300 programs in 12 career fields with more than 55 professional pathways to get you real-world ready.

Our classes are designed for close-knit learning with a 19:1 average student to teacher ratio. You’ll learn from faculty with real-world working knowledge and a hands-on, experiential approach. You can also choose from hundreds of online classes and continuing education programs to get ready for your next step. Learn inside the classroom, and get the real-world experience you need to prepare for your career.

Careers and Programs

Each of the nearly 300 degrees, certificates, diplomas, and non-credit continuing education programs Central Piedmont offers will prepare you for a career in one or more of 12 career fields. Several of our programs are available 100% online.

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Real-World Education

At Central Piedmont, your education is more than what you learn in class. The options for getting involved and learning outside of the classroom are endless. Get hands-on work experience in your industry.

Career Coach

Career Coach is a resource that offers an online interest assessment to help you identify your interests and careers that relate to your interests. Career Coach also has local salary and employer information, occupational growth projections, and information about Central Piedmont's programs of study. Anyone can use this free career exploration tool.

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