Priority Programs

Noncredit Certificates

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. 

50% Off These Top 12 High-Demand Programs

You can get a 50 percent discount on these 12 noncredit certificate programs. To be eligible, start classes by December 15 and stay enrolled until you complete all courses in the program. 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.

Other Noncredit Programs to Consider

• Business

  • Career/Skill	Median Starting Wage	Median Annual Income	Estimated Time to Complete	More Information
    Accounting & Bookkeeping	$14 Per Hour	$42,237	3 Months	Request Info | View
    Administrative Assistant	$12 Per Hour	$57,910	2 Months	Request Info | View
    Project Manager	$20.91 Per Hour	$75,547.30	2 Months	Request Info | View

• Information Technology

  • Career/Skill	Median Starting Wage	Median Annual Income	Estimated TIME TO COMPLETE	More Information
    Apple Swift Programming	$21.02 Per Hour	$86,742.67	2 Months	Request Info | View
    AWS Solutions	$31.35 Per Hour	$105,249.47	2 Months	Request Info | View
    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)	$21.02 Per Hour	$86,742.67	3 Months	Request Info | View
    Certified Information Systems Auditor	$31.23 Per Hour	$108,580.43	3 Months	Request Info | View
    Certified Network Defender (CND)	$25.25 Per Hour	$81,526.79	2 Months	Request Info | View
    Cisco Certified Network Associate	$18.98 Per Hour	$57,513.62	6 Months	Request Info | View
    CompTIA Security+	$18.98 Per Hour	$57,513.62	3 Months	Request Info | View
    Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)	$31.23 Per Hour	$108,580.43	56 Hours	Request Info | View
    Information Security; Preparation for CISSP, CASP, and SSCP	$31.23 Per Hour	$108,580.43	56 Hours	Request Info | View
    JAVA Certification	$21.02 Per Hour	$86,742.67	10 Months	Request Info | View
    Microsoft Certification	$31.35 Per Hour	$105,249.47	3 Months	Request Info | View
    Oracle Certification	$31.35 Per Hour	$105,249.47	10 Months	Request Info | View
    PC Technician	$15.71 Per Hour	$48,570.03	6 Months	Request Info | View
    Python Development	$21.02 Per Hour	$86,742.67	3 Months	Request Info | View
    Salesforce Administrator	$25.25 Per Hour	$81,526.79	1 Month	Request Info | View
    VMware Program	$25.25 Per Hour	$ 81,526.79	3 Months	Request Info | View
    Web Developer	$16.86 Per Hour	$71,783.98	18 Months	Request Info | View

• Manufacturing

  • Career/Skill	Median Starting Wage	Median Annual Income	TIME TO COMPLETE	More Information
    Certified Production Technician	$13.84 Per Hour	$39,804.86	3 Months	Request Info | View

• Skilled Trades

  • Career/Skill	Median Starting Wage	Median Annual Income	Time to Complete	More Information
    HVAC	$13.21 Per Hour	$42,598	3 Months	Request Info | View
    Plumbing	$14.26 Per Hour	$51,682.89	16 Weeks	Request Info | View
    Truck Driving	$12.89 Per Hour	$40,204.41	2 Months	Request Info | View
    Welding	$13.27 Per Hour	$40,023	3 Months	Request Info | View

• Healthcare

  • Career/Skill	Median Starting Wage	Median Annual Income	TIME TO COMPLETE	More Information
    Certified Nurse Aide	$10.39 Per Hour	$29,372.63	3 Months	Request Info | View
    Dental Assistant	$13.77 Per Hour	$41,838.75	12 Months	Request Info | View
    Medical Assisting	$12.79 Per Hour	$34,652.47	12 Months	Request Info | View
    Medical Billing & Coding	$12.79 Per Hour	$37,378.65	9 Months	Request Info | View
    Medical Office Support	$12.82 Per Hour	$ 36,239.27	1 Semester	Request Info | View
    Nurse Re-Entry/Refresher (RN Series)	$26.06 Per Hour	$49,281.96	2 Months	Request Info | View
    Nurse Re-Entry/Refresher (LVN Series)	$16.64 Per Hour	$49,281.96	2 Months	Request Info | View
    Phlebotomy Technician	$11.72 Per Hour	$35,790.06	3 Months	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. Median annual income represents mid-level career progression.

Ready to start working on a noncredit certificate? Visit the Continuing Education registration page or contact 512-223-7542.

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/skill	Median Starting  Wage	Median Annual Income	Estimated Time to Complete	Credits You Earn	Get More Information
    Accounting Technician (Bookkeeper)	$14.77 Per Hour	$42,379.15	3 Semesters	30	View
    Accounting Technician (Quickbooks)	$14.77 Per Hour	$42,379.15	2 Semesters	17	View
    Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist	$18.25 Per Hour	$68,638.19	2 Semesters	18	View
    Medical Office Assistant	$12 Per Hour	$35,000	1 Semester	19	View

• Computer Skills and Information Technology

  • Career/Skill	Median  Starting Wage	Median Annual Income	Estimated Time to Complete	Credits You Earn	Get More Information
    C++ or Java Programming	$21.02 Per Hour	$86,742.67	3 Semesters	27	View
    Coder/Designer	$ 21.02 Per Hour	$86,742.67	4 Semesters	25-28	View
    Computer User Support	$15.71 Per Hour	$48,570.03	3 Semesters	24	View
    Data Science Programming	$32.70 Per Hour	$104,680.21	3 Semesters	30	View
    Database Programming	$21 Per Hour	$94,850	3 Semesters	24	View
    Network Administrator	$26 Per Hour	$60,900	3 Semesters	27	View
    Software Testing	$25 Per Hour	$81,531	3 Semesters	24	View
    Swift Application Development	$33 Per Hour	$106,465	3 Semesters	17	View
    Web Developer	$25 Per Hour	$65,514	3 Semesters	21	View

• Manufacturing

  • Career/Skill	Median Starting Wage	Median Annual Income	Estimated Time To Complete	Credits you Earn	Get More Information
    Advanced Manufacturing	$14 Per Hour	$52,663	2 Semesters	23	View
    Electronics Technician	$24.46 Per Hour	$70,115.24	2 Semesters	23	View
    Geospatial Engineering	$13.22 Per Hour	$38,867.07	2 Semesters	20	View
    Manufacturing Computer Aided Design	$13.84 Per Hour	$39,804.86	3 Semesters	27	View
    Medical Devices Manufacturing Technology	$11.62 Per Hour	$40,176.99	2 Semesters	29	View
    Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist	$18.25 Per Hour	$68,638.19	2 Semesters	18	View
    Ultra-High Purity Piping	$14.33 Per Hour	$42,277.93	2 Semesters	16	View

• Skilled Trades

  • Career/Skill	Starting Wage	median Annual Income	Estimated Time To Complete	Credits you Earn	Get More Information
    Architectural Computer Aided Design/Building Information Modeling	$19.68 Per Hour	$57,052.79	3 Semesters	27	View
    Basic Automotive	$12.71 Per Hour	$47,176.53	2 Semesters	32	View
    Carpentry	$9.35 Per Hour	$37,421.50	3 Semesters	22	View
    Civil Computer Aided Design	$19.68 Per Hour	$57,052.79	3 Semesters	32	View
    Construction Manager	$17.66 Per Hour	$82,410.43	3 Semesters	32	View
    Geographic Information Systems	$17.61 Per Hour	$58,867.16	3 Semesters	21	View
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology	$14.31 Per Hour	$42,244.81	2 Semesters	25	View
    Integrated Circuit Layout & Computer Aided Design	$17.17 Per Hour	$58,949.52	3 Semesters	27	View
    Structural Welding	$16.40  Per Hour	$48,888.27	2 Semesters	24	View

• Science, Engineering & Technology

  • Career/Skill	Median Starting Wage	Median Annual Income	Estimated Time To Complete	Credits you Earn	Get More Information
    Biotechnology	$13.72 Per Hour	$40,497.28	2 Semesters	18	View
    Environmental Technology	$17.37 Per Hour	$52,227.56	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. Median annual income represents mid-level career progression.

Ready to start working on a for-credit certificate? Visit the for-credit registration page or contact 512-223-4636.

Ready to get started?

Registration instructions differ, depending on the type of certificate you choose to pursue. 

• If you’d like to start working on a noncredit certificate, visit the Continuing Education registration page or contact 512-223-7542.
• If you’d like to start working on a for-credit certificate, visit the for-credit registration page or contact 512-223-4636.