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Degrees & Certificates

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  • Accounting

    Associate of Applied Science
    Learn the fundamentals of business and personal accounting including bookkeeping, budgeting, account management, cost accounting, tax preparation and payroll. Transfer to a bachelor's program or start your career as an accounting or payroll clerk immediately.
  • This five-week program gives Colorado-certified nurse aides advanced professional skills to work in acute care hospital settings. Learn the role of the CNA in hospitals, sterile technique, surgical patient care, advanced urinary and nutrition skills, and advanced respiratory and cardiovascular monitoring skills.
  • Discover how computer aided drafting (CAD) skills apply in the manufacturing field. Gain skills in CAD software, including Inventor, Revit Architecture and SolidWorks and learn how to operate a 3D printer.
  • Administrative Assistant

    Associate of Applied Science
    Learn the business fundamentals of records management, word processing techniques, office software, and other skills that keep an office functioning smoothly. Select an area of concentration such as bookkeeping, multimedia or supervisory management and apply what you learn during an internship at a local organization with guidance from instructors.
  • This automation certificate allows students to learn the fundamentals and more advanced techniques of PLC controlled lab trainers as well as how to program and troubleshoot industrial equipment. Students will also be exposed to the Lean Six Sigma DMAIC improvement approach used within the industry.
  • This automotive certificate program includes all of the courses from the Brakes Certificate, with an additional course that goes into greater depth about power braking systems. Learn auto shop safety, disc and drum friction assemblies, basic hydraulic braking systems, anti-lock braking systems (ABS), traction control and power assist units.
  • Build upon the knowledge and skills gained in the Basic CAD certificate program. Gain intermediate 2D skills using AutoCAD software, including working with blocks, advanced dimensioning, and printing and prepare for AutoCAD proficiency exams.
  • This automotive certificate program includes all of the courses from the Electrical Certificate, with an additional class on diesel electrical systems. Gain skills in basic auto electricity, electrical safety systems, and starting and charging systems for standard and diesel automobiles.
  • Students investigate a wide variety of topics related to manufacturing and process technology including: high-mix, low-volume manufacturing, equipment operation, quality within the process industry, troubleshooting methods to solve process problems, programming and repair of industrial equipment and more.
  • Learn middle-level managerial duties with this management certificate. Gain skills in organizational behavior, time management, teambuilding, negotiation and conflict resolution.