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Short-Term Training or Professional Certificates

Unlock new opportunities through flexible, short-term training courses that help you grow professionally, pursue your passions, and connect with lifelong learning.

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Medical Office Administration

Prepare for a career in medical administration with training in office operations, coding and billing. These programs help you build the skills needed to support clinical and office environments where accuracy and organization are essential.

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Project Management Specializations

Complete college certificates in Project Management and learn about project planning, execution, and leadership. Also take a course to prepare you to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. These program offerings will help you build practical skills for coordinating teams, timelines and business priorities.

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Program Dual Enrollment

Culinary Arts

Build professional cooking skills in food preparation, kitchen operations and menu development. Learn how to prepare and present dishes for careers as a chef, line cook or in food service.

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Baking and Pastry Arts
Program Dual Enrollment

Baking and Pastry Arts

Learn the art and science of baking, from artisan breads to desserts and cake design. Build hands-on skills for careers to create baked goods in bakeries, hotels, restaurants and any pastry businesses.

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