Get Skills for Jobs Now
Train for a new career quickly and affordably at Austin Community College. ACC’s Fast Track Career Certificates can give you a helpful edge in the job market by equipping you with the in-demand skills Central Texas employers need now. Noncredit and for-credit certificate options are available to help you achieve fast results and long term success.
Noncredit Certificates — 50% Discount
ACC’s Continuing Education Division offers noncredit skill certificates that prepare you to start a new career or advance in your current profession even faster. Register now and save 50% on the cost of most programs. Discounts have been applied to the costs listed below. Financial assistance also may be available; check with the program for details.
Ready to register? Visit the Continuing Education registration page or contact 512-223-7542.
Business
| Career / Credential | Hourly Earnings (Entry→Median) | Annual Earnings (Entry→Median) | Est. Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting & Bookkeeping | $14.52 → $20.64 | $30,201 → $42,931 annually | 12 Weeks | $495.00 |
| Administrative Assistant | $12.79 → $20.27 | $26,603 → $42,161 annually | 8 Weeks | $723.00 |
| Project Manager | $16.70 → $46.90 | $34,736 → $97,552 annually | 12 Weeks | $1,249.50 |
| Translation & Interpreting | $19.31 → $38.51 | $40,164 → $80,100 annually | 3 Semesters | $592.00 |
Design, Manufacturing, Construction & Applied Technologies
| Career / Credential | Hourly Earnings (Entry→Median) | Annual Earnings (Entry→Median) | Est. Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified CAD Drafter | $17.87 → $27.13 | $37,169 → $56,430 | 10 Weeks | $996.00 |
| Certified Production Technician | $12.94 → $19.05 | $26,918 → $68,578 | 4 – 8 Weeks | $1,100.00 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $14.62 → $20.04 | $30,409 → $41,683 | 3 Weeks | $1,975.00 |
| HVAC | $14.31 → $20.31 | $29,764 → $42,244 | 12 Weeks | $1,450.00 |
| Lineworker* | $19.43 → $30.28 | $40,414 → $62,982 | 6 Weeks | $1,461.00 |
| Plumbing | $14.40 → $26.43 | $29,952 → $54,974 | 5 Months | $1,399.50 |
| Truck Driving* | $9.98 → $18.07 | $20,758 → $37,585 | 5 Weeks | $4,500.00 |
| Welding | $14.29 → $20.14 | $29,723 → $41,891 | 12 Weeks | $900.00 |
Education
| Career / Credential | Hourly Earnings (Entry→Median) | Annual Earnings (Entry→Median) | Est. Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraeducator | $8.91 → $11.81 | $18,532 → $$24,564 | 3 Weeks | $126.50 |
| Teacher Certification | $16.90 → $27.90 | $35,152 → $58,032 | 12 months + Paid Teaching Exp. | $3,000.00 |
Information Technology
| Career / Credential | Hourly Earnings (Entry→Median) | Annual Earnings (Entry→Median) | Est. Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco Certified Network Associate | $18.21 → $33.10 | $37,876 → $68,848 | 6 Months | $2,608.50 |
| CompTIA Security+ | $18.71 → $36.61 | $38,916 → $76,148 | 12 Weeks | $297.50 |
| Information Security | $18.71 → $36.61 | $38,916 → $76,148 | 56 Hours | $447.50 |
| PC Technician | $18.21 → $33.10 | $37,876 → $68,848 | 3 – 6 Months | $1,150.00 |
| Software Developer Bootcamp* | $16.86 → $34.51 | $35,068 → $71,780 [c] | 6 Months | $6,498.00 |
| Web Developer | $16.86 → $34.51 | $35,068 → $71,780 | 12 Months | $1,980.00 |
Health Sciences
| Career / Credential | Hourly Earnings (Entry→Median) | Annual (Entry→Median) | Est. Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nurse Aide | $8.09 → $10.33 | $16,827 → $21,486 | 12 Weeks | $554.00 |
| Dental Assistant | $13.77 → $20.11 | $28,641 → $41,820 | 12 Months | $2,099.00 |
| Medical Assistant | $12.78 → $16.65 | $26,582 → $34,642 | 6 – 12 Months | $3,837.00 |
| Medical Billing & Coding | $12.79 → $16.94 | $26,603 → $35,235 | 9 Months | $2,875.00 |
| Medical Office Support | $12.80 → $17.02 | $26,624 → $35,401 | 1 Semester | $1,161.00 |
| Ophthalmic Assistant | $13.15 → $16.92 | $26,561 → $38,667 | 8 Months | $1,926.50 |
| Patient Care Technician | $10.40 → $14.15 | $21,632 → $29,432 | 10 Weeks | $1,206.50 |
| Phlebotomy Technician | $8.33 → $16.40 | $17,326 → $34,112 | 12 Weeks | $900.00 |
| Veterinary Assistant | $9.68 → $16.47 | $34,257 → $42,411 | 12 Months | $1,988.50 |
For-Credit Certificates
Pursuing a for-credit certificate in one of the areas listed below can help you earn a college degree later down the road. Estimated time to complete is based on full-time enrollment.
Business
| Career / Credential | Hourly Earnings (Entry Level → Median) | Annual Earnings (Entry Level → Median) | Estimated Time to Complete | Credits You Earn | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Technician (Bookkeeper) | $14.52 → $20.64 | $29,330 → $42,931 | 3 Semesters | 30 | Request Info | View |
| Accounting Technician (Quickbooks) | $14.52 → $20.64 | $29,330 → $42,931 | 2 Semesters | 17 | Request Info | View |
| Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist | $20.64 → $38.69 | $41,693 → $80,475 | 2 Semesters | 18 | Request Info | View |
| Medical Office Assistant | $12.79 → $20.27 | $25,836 → $42,161 | 1 Semester | 19 | Request Info | View |
Computer Skills & Information Technology
| Career / Credential | Hourly Earnings (Entry Level → Median) | Annual Earnings (Entry Level → Median) | Estimated Time to Complete | Credits You Earn | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C++ or Java Programming | $20.39 → $41.08 | $41,188 → $85,446 | 3 Semesters | 27 | Request Info | View |
| Coder/Designer | $20.39 → $41.08 | $41,188 → $85,446 | 4 Semesters | 25-28 | Request Info | View |
| Computer User Support | $25.34 → $43.81 | $51,187 → $91,124 | 3 Semesters | 24 | Request Info | View |
| Data Science Programming | $20.39 → $41.08 | $41,188 → $85,446 | 3 Semesters | 30 | Request Info | View |
| Database Programming | $20.39 → $41.08 | $41,188 → $85,446 | 3 Semesters | 24 | Request Info | View |
| Network Administrator | $18.21 → $33.10 | $36,784 → $68,848 | 3 Semesters | 27 | Request Info | View |
| Software Testing | $20.39 → $41.08 | $41,188 → $85,446 | 3 Semesters | 24 | Request Info | View |
| Swift Application Development | $20.39 → $41.08 | $41,188 → $85,446 | 3 Semesters | 17 | Request Info | View |
| Web Developer | $20.39 → $41.08 | $41,188 → $85,446 | 3 Semesters | 21 | Request Info | View |
Design, Manufacturing, Construction & Applied Technologies
| Career / Credential | Hourly Earnings (Entry Level → Median) | Annual Earnings (Entry Level → Median) | Estimated Time to Complete | Credits You Earn | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Ornamental Metals: Blacksmithing | $14.29 → $20.14 | $28,866 → $41,891 | 3 Semesters | 36 | Request Info | View |
| Architectural and Ornamental Metals: Metal Sculpture | $14.29 → $20.14 | $28,866 → $41,891 | 3 Semesters | 36 | Request Info | View |
| Basic Automotive | $12.77 → $22.80 | $25,795 → $47,424 | 2 Semesters | 32 | Request Info | View |
| Auto Body Collision Repair | $11.86 → $19.33 | $23,957 → $40,206 | 3 Semesters | 29 | Request Info | View |
| Auto Body Repair | $11.86 → $19.33 | $23,957 → $40,206 | 1 Semester | 14 | Request Info | View |
| Auto Body Refinishing | $11.86 → $19.33 | $23,957 → $40,206 | 3 Semesters | 26 | Request Info | View |
| Automotive Technology | $12.77 → $22.80 | $25,795 → $47,424 | 1 Semester | 12 | Request Info | View |
| Carpentry | $11.77 → $23.00 | $23,775 → $41,840 | 3 Semesters | 22 | Request Info | View |
| Construction Manager | $19.17 → $30.34 | $38,723 → $63,107 | 3 Semesters | 32 | Request Info | View |
| Manufacturing Computer Aided Design | $16.14 → $26.74 | $32,603 → $55,619 | 3 Semesters | 27 | Request Info | View |
| Integrated Circuit Layout & Computer Aided Design | $17.17 → $28.34 | $34,683 → $58,619 | 3 Semesters | 27 | Request Info | View |
| Architectural Computer Aided Design/Building Information Modeling | $17.87 → $27.13 | $36,097 → $56,430 | 3 Semesters | 27 | Request Info | View |
| Civil Computer Aided Design | $19.68 → $27.43 | $39,750 → $57,054 | 3 Semesters | 32 | Request Info | View |
| Geographic Information Systems | $12.78 → $19.70 | $25,816 → $40,976 | 3 Semesters | 21 | Request Info | View |
| Geospatial Engineering | $13.54 → $21.48 | $27,351 → $44,678 | 2 Semesters | 20 | Request Info | View |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology | $14.62 → $21.23 | 29,532$ → $44,158 | 2 Semesters | 25 | Request Info | View |
| Advanced Manufacturing | $17.91 → $41.05 | $36,178 → $85,384 | 2 Semesters | 23 | Request Info | View |
| Medical Devices Manufacturing Technology | $17.91 → $41.05 | $36,178 → $85,384 | 2 Semesters | 29 | Request Info | View |
| Electronics Technician | $24.26 → $33.71 | $49,005 → $70,116 | 2 Semesters | 23 | Request Info | View |
| Power Technology | $24.26 → $33.71 | $49,005 → $70,116 | 3 Semesters | 36 | Request Info | View |
| Renewable Energy | $24.26 → $33.71 | $49,005 → $70,116 | 3 Semesters | 34 | Request Info | View |
| Inert Gas Welding | $14.29 → $20.14 | $28,866 → $41,891 | 1 Semester | 12 | Request Info | View |
| Structural Welding | $14.29 → $20.14 | $28,866 → $41,891 | 2 Semesters | 24 | Request Info | View |
| Ultra-High Purity Piping | $14.29 → $20.14 | $28,866 → $41,891 | 2 Semesters | 16 | Request Info | View |
Science, Engineering & Technology
| Career / Credential | Hourly Earnings (Entry Level → Median) | Annual Earnings (Entry Level → Median) | Estimated Time to Complete | Credits You Earn | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | $13.72 → $19.47 | $27,714 → $40,497 | 2 Semesters | 18 | Request Info | View |
| Environmental Technology | $17.37 → $25.11 | $35,087 → $52,228 | 2 Semesters | 16 | Request Info | View |
*Salary information is based on data analysis of traditional and real-time labor market information (LMI) provided in collaboration with Emsi (Economic Modeling Specialists International), a Strada company.
Ready to start working on a for-credit certificate? Visit the for-credit registration page or contact 512-223-4636.
Free Course Available: “Strategies for Today’s Jobs”
ACC Career Services offers a free, 4-week course called Strategies for Today’s Jobs. You’ll learn to find job openings, write a successful resume, and land interviews in this digital era. Learn about job search course.
Ready to Get Started?
Registration instructions differ, depending on the type of certificate you choose to pursue.
- To start working on a noncredit certificate, visit the Continuing Education registration page or contact 512-223-7542.
- To start working on a for-credit certificate, visit the for-credit registration page or contact 512-223-4636.
