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.
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. These programs have been identified by Workforce Solutions Capital Area as great training options for people looking to start a new career in the shortest amount of time.
You’ll receive a 50% discount on most Continuing Education Fast Track Career programs through August 2021. The savings are already applied to the cost you see listed here.
| Career / Credential | Hourly Earnings (Entry Level → Median) | Annual Earnings (Entry Level → Median) | Estimated Time to Complete | Cost | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting & Bookkeeping | $14.52 → $20.64 per/hr | $30,201 → $42,931 annually | 3 Months to complete | $495 | Request Info | View |
| Business Office Technology | $12.79 → $20.27 per/hr | $26,603 → $42,161 annually | 2 Months to complete | $723 | Request Info | View |
| Project Manager | $16.70 → $46.90 per/hr | $34,736 → $97,552 annually | 2 Months to complete | $1,249.50 | Request Info | View |
| Translation & Interpreting | $19.31 → $38.51 per/hr | $40,164 → $80,100 annually | 3 Semesters to complete | $592 | Request Info | View |
| Career / Credential | Hourly Earnings (Entry Level → Median) | Annual Earnings (Entry Level → Median) | Estimated Time to Complete | Cost | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified CAD Drafter | $17.87 → $27.13 | $37,169 → $56,430 | 10 weeks | $996.00 | Request Info | View |
| Certified Production Technician | $17.91 → $41.05 | $37,252 → $85,384 | 3 Months | $1,100 | Request Info | View |
| HVAC | $14.31 → $20.31 | $29,764 → $42,244 | 3 Months | $1,450.00 | Request Info | View |
| Lineworker* | $19.43 → $30.28 | $40,414 → $62,982 | 6 Weeks | $3215 | Request Info | View |
| Truck Driving* | $9.98 → $18.07 | $20,758 → $37,585 | 5 weeks | $4500 | Request Info | View |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $14.62 → $20.04 | $30,409 → $41,683 | 3 Weeks | $1,975 | |
| Welding | $14.29 → $20.14 | $29,723 → $41,891 | 3 Months | $900.00 | Request Info | View |
| Plumbing | $14.40 → $26.43 | $29,952 → $54,974 | 16 Weeks | $1399.50 | Request Info | View |
* Indicates a non-discounted CE program.
| Career / Credential | Hourly Earnings (Entry Level → Median) | Annual Earnings (Entry Level → Median) | Estimated Time to Complete | Cost | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraeducator | $8.91 → $11.81 | $18,532 → $$24,564 | 3 Weeks | $126.50 | Request Info | View |
| Teacher Certification | $16.90 → $27.90 | $35,152 → $58,032 | 12 months + Paid Teaching Experience part | $3,000.00 | Request Info | View |
| Career / Credential | Hourly Earnings (Entry Level → Median) | Annual Earnings (Entry Level → Median) | Estimated Time to Complete | Cost | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco Certified Network Associate | $18.21 → $33.10 | $37,876 → $68,848 | 6 Months | $2608.50 | Request Info | View |
| CompTIA Security+ | $18.71 → $36.61 | $38,916 → $76,148 | 3 Months | 297.50 | Request Info | View |
| Information Security;Preparation for CISSP, CASP, and SSCP | $18.71 → $36.61 | $38,916 → $76,148 | 56 Hours | $447.50 | Request Info | View |
| PC Technician | $18.21 → $33.10 | $37,876 → $68,848 | 6 Months | $1,150.00 | Request Info | View |
| Software Developer Bootcamp* | $16.86 → $34.51 | $35,068 → $71,780 [c] | 6 Months | $6,498 | Request Info | View |
| Web Developer | $16.86 → $34.51 | $35,068 → $71,780 | 12 Months | $1,980.00 | Request Info | View |
* Indicates a non-discounted CE program.
| Career / Credential | Hourly Earnings (Entry Level → Median) | Annual Earnings (Entry Level → Median) | Estimated Time to Complete | Cost | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nurse Aide | $8.09 → $10.33 | $16,827 → $21,486 | 3 Months | $554.00 | Request Info | View |
| Patient Care Technician | $10.40 → $14.15 | $21,632 → $29,432 | 10 weeks | $1,206.50 | Request Info | View |
| Medical Assisting | $12.78 → $16.65 | $26,582 → $34,642 | 12 Months | $3,821.00 | Request Info | View |
| Medical Billing & Coding | $12.79 → $16.94 | $26,603 → $35,235 | 9 Months | $2,859.00 | Request Info | View |
| Medical Office Support | $12.80 → $17.02 | $26,624 → $35,401 | 1 Semester | $1,145.00 | Request Info | View |
| Ophthalmic Assistant | $13.15 → $16.92 | $26,561 → $38,667 | 6 months | $1,926.50 | Request Info | View |
| Dental Assistant | $13.77 → $20.11 | $28,641 → $41,820 | 12 Months | $1,546.00 | Request Info | View |
| Phlebotomy Technician | $8.33 → $16.40 | $17,326 → $34,112 | 3 Months | $900.00 | Request Info | View |
| Veterinary Assistant | $9.68 → $16.47 | $34,257 → $42,411 | 12 Months | $1,988.50 | Request Info | View |
*Earnings 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.
Visit the Continuing Education registration page or contact 512-223-7542.
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.
| 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 | View |
| Accounting Technician (Quickbooks) | $14.52 → $20.64 | $29,330 → $42,931 | 2 Semesters | 17 | View |
| Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist | $20.64 → $38.69 | $41,693 → $80,475 | 2 Semesters | 18 | View |
| Medical Office Assistant | $12.79 → $20.27 | $25,836 → $42,161 | 1 Semester | 19 | View |
| 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 | View |
| Coder/Designer | $20.39 → $41.08 | $41,188 → $85,446 | 4 Semesters | 25-28 | View |
| Computer User Support | $25.34 → $43.81 | $51,187 → $91,124 | 3 Semesters | 24 | View |
| Data Science Programming | $20.39 → $41.08 | $41,188 → $85,446 | 3 Semesters | 30 | View |
| Database Programming | $20.39 → $41.08 | $41,188 → $85,446 | 3 Semesters | 24 | View |
| Network Administrator | $18.21 → $33.10 | $36,784 → $68,848 | 3 Semesters | 27 | View |
| Software Testing | $20.39 → $41.08 | $41,188 → $85,446 | 3 Semesters | 24 | View |
| Swift Application Development | $20.39 → $41.08 | $41,188 → $85,446 | 3 Semesters | 17 | View |
| Web Developer | $20.39 → $41.08 | $41,188 → $85,446 | 3 Semesters | 21 | View |
| 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 | View |
| Architectural and Ornamental Metals: Metal Sculpture | $14.29 → $20.14 | $28,866 → $41,891 | 3 Semesters | 36 | View |
| Basic Automotive | $12.77 → $22.80 | $25,795 → $47,424 | 2 Semesters | 32 | View |
| Auto Body Collision Repair | $11.86 → $19.33 | $23,957$ → $40,206 | 3 Semesters | 29 | View |
| Auto Body Repair | $11.86 → $19.33 | $23,957$ → $40,206 | 1 Semester | 14 | View |
| Auto Body Refinishing | $11.86 → $19.33 | $23,957$ → $40,206 | 3 Semesters | 26 | View |
| Automotive Technology | $12.77 → $22.80 | $25,795 → $47,424 | 1 Semester | 12 | View |
| Carpentry | $11.77 → $23.00 | $23,775 → $41,840 | 3 Semesters | 22 | View |
| Construction Manager | $19.17 → $30.34 | $38,723 → $63,107 | 3 Semesters | 32 | View |
| Manufacturing Computer Aided Design | $16.14 → $26.74 | $32,603 → $55,619 | 3 Semesters | 27 | View |
| Integrated Circuit Layout & Computer Aided Design | $17.17 → $28.34 | $34,683 → $58,619 | 3 Semesters | 27 | View |
| Architectural Computer Aided Design/Building Information Modeling | $17.87 → $27.13 | $36,097 → $56,430 | 3 Semesters | 27 | View |
| Civil Computer Aided Design | $19.68 → $27.43 | $39,750 → $57,054 | 3 Semesters | 32 | View |
| Geographic Information Systems | $12.78 → $19.70 | $25,816 → $40,976 | 3 Semesters | 21 | View |
| Geospatial Engineering | $13.54 → $21.48 | $27,351 → $44,678 | 2 Semesters | 20 | View |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology | $14.62 → $21.23 | 29,532$ → $44,158 | 2 Semesters | 25 | View |
| Advanced Manufacturing | $17.91 → $41.05 | $36,178 → $85,384 | 2 Semesters | 23 | View |
| Medical Devices Manufacturing Technology | $17.91 → $41.05 | $36,178 → $85,384 | 2 Semesters | 29 | View |
| Electronics Technician | $24.26 → $33.71 | $49,005 → $70,116 | 2 Semesters | 23 | View |
| Power Technology | $24.26 → $33.71 | $49,005 → $70,116 | 3 Semesters | 36 | View |
| Renewable Energy | $24.26 → $33.71 | $49,005 → $70,116 | 3 Semesters | 34 | View |
| Inert Gas Welding | $14.29 → $20.14 | $28,866 → $41,891 | 1 Semester | 12 | View |
| Structural Welding | $14.29 → $20.14 | $28,866 → $41,891 | 2 Semesters | 24 | View |
| Ultra-High Purity Piping | $14.29 → $20.14 | $28,866 → $41,891 | 2 Semesters | 16 | View |
| 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 | View |
| Environmental Technology | $17.37 → $25.11 | $35,087 → $52,228 | 2 Semesters | 16 | 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.
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