Information Technology (Non-Credit)

Join Us for Free Monthly Information Sessions

Central Piedmont’s Computer Technology Institute offers free monthly information sessions that explore the many and diverse learning pathways toward a successful IT career. Bring your questions on coding, web development, data analytics, SQL, networking, industry certifications, professional exams, and more!

Really, ask us anything you want, as we help guide you in a strategic approach to learning and managing your own career, whether you’re starting out or advancing your skills. Continuing education classes meet today’s job market demands and are taught by subject matter experts who are excited to share their experience and knowledge with you. 

• Thursday, June 6, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Levine Campus
• Tuesday, July 9, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Levine Campus
• Thursday, August 8, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Harris Campus
• Thursday, September 12, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Harris Campus
• Monday, October 14, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Levine Campus
• Monday, November 11, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Harris Campus

Sign up now!

Reserve your seat now by emailing Barbea Tripp at Barbea.Tripp@cpcc.edu.

While each of the following courses may stand alone for Continuing Education Unit (CEU) completion certificates, all are required to earn the AutoCAD certificate. 

• Basic Blueprint Reading for CAD
• AutoCAD Basic
• AutoCAD Advanced
• AutoCAD 3D Drawing and Modeling

This course is required to prepare you for the AutoDesk Revit Certified User (ACU) exam through Pearson Vue (Certiport). Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). 

• Autodesk Revit Architecture Certificate

• Intro to Computers and Keyboarding
• Microsoft Office Boot Camp
• Excel Basic
• Excel Intermediate
• Excel Advanced
• Excel Macros In Depth
• Excel Pivot Tables
• Excel VLOOKUP

Complete three classes and two workshops. Upon completing the certificate, you will be prepared to sit for the Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel) exam.

Classes:

• Excel Basic
• Excel Intermediate
• Excel Advanced

Workshops:

• Excel Pivot Tables
• Excel VLOOKUP

While each of the following courses may stand alone for Continuing Education (CEU) completion certificates, all are required to earn a professional certificate in Data Analytics with SQL Server. 

• Business Statistics Fundamentals
• Database Fundamentals
• SQL Base Programming
• SQL Advanced Programming

While each of the following courses may stand alone for Continuing Education (CEU) completion certificates, all are required to earn a professional certificate in Data Visualization.

• Database Fundamentals
• Data Visualization
• Data Storytelling Visualizations
• SQL Base Programming

While each of the following courses may stand alone for Continuing Education (CEU) completion certificates, all are required to earn a professional certificate in Data Administration with SQL. 

• Database Fundamentals
• SQL Base Programming
• SQL Database Administration Basic
• SQL Database Administration Advanced

While each of the following courses may stand alone for Continuing Education (CEU) completion certificates, all are required to earn a professional certificate in Full Stack Development.

• Database Fundamentals
• Introduction to DevOps
• JavaScript Base Programming
• Programming Algorithm Fundamentals
• SQL Base Programming
• Web Development Fundamentals

While each of the following courses may stand alone for Continuing Education (CEU) completion certificates, all are required to earn a professional certificate in Java Programming.

• Programming Algorithm Fundamentals
• Java Core Programming
• Java Enterprise Programming
• Introduction to DevOps

While each of the following courses may stand alone for Continuing Education (CEU) completion certificates, all are required to earn a professional certificate in C#/.NET Programming.

• C#/.NET Core Programming
• Java Enterprise Programming

• Essential Technologist (IT Career Exploration)
• Interview & Negotiation Skills for Technologists
• Personal Marketing & Networking for Technologists
• Powerful LinkedIn Profile for the Technologist
• Resume Skills for Technologists 
• Tech Portfolio for Technologists

CompTIA Certification Training

While each of the following earn a Continuing Education Unit (CEU) certificate completion, all are required to prepare you for the CompTIA A+ Certification exam through Pearson Vue (Certiport).

• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Linux+
• CompTIA Network +
• CompTIA Security+

• Analyzing Data with Power BI 
• Business Statistics Fundamentals
• Introduction to Data Science
• Database Fundamentals
• Data Visualization
• Data Storytelling Visualizations
• SQL Base Programming
• SQL Advanced Programming
• SQL Database Administration Basic

Fully online, instructor-led continuing education courses are available with flexible start dates. Call 704.330.4223 to setup the training for a date that works best for you, or to learn about specialized courses that we will set up by request.

• CCNA: Routing and Switching
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• CompTIA A+ Certification Training
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2016
• Intro to Python 3 Programming
• Introduction to Database Development
• Introduction to Java Programming
• Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016
• Introduction to SQL
• Keyboarding