Certificate Programs

The Basic Computer Skills & MOS program is intended for students who are new to computers and need to learn how to navigate and complete basic computer actions. The program includes training in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and leads to students certifying as a Microsoft Office Specialist in those three disciplines. Students start by learning basic computer components, practicing keyboarding skills, learning how to use the internet, email and social media, plus job readiness skills. Successful completion of this three-course program qualifies the student to earn the Basic Computer Skills certificate.

The Basic Computer Skills & MOS program is intended for students who are new to computers and need to learn how to navigate and complete basic computer actions. This program takes up to 252-hours, and up to 48 weeks. This program meets 3 hours, twice a week.Students learn basic computer components, practice keyboarding skills, learn how to use the internet, email and social media, plus job readiness skills. The program includes introductory Microsoft courses in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Students learn to use these software applications to create a current resume, personal budget, and slide presentation.Students will then work-through online intermediate Microsoft courses in a self-paced lab setting. Students access practice tests to prepare for three proctored Microsoft Associate certification exams in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Upon successful completion, students will be able to create templates, manipulate documents, graphics and pictures, collaborate and track changes on documents, analyze data and tables and manipulate pivot charts.Once students have successfully passed all four sections, they will be awarded three Microsoft Office Associate certifications and the SLCC Workforce Basic Office Computer Skills with Microsoft Certifications certificate. Students are then considered certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist.

The 150-hour Building Automation Systems Level 1 certificate program includes three required courses. This program addresses the competencies outlined by the Building Automation Systems industry and covers basic core knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions. Each course content aligns with national industry-recognized standards. A core knowledge and skills certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of all required courses in this program. This training is appropriate for those new to the industry, transitioning from a related discipline or professionals wanting refresher courses. Successful completion of this three-course program qualifies the student for the BAS Level I Certificate

The 50-hour Building Automation Systems Level 2 certificate program includes two required courses. This program addresses the Network, Logic and Programing processes outlined by the Building Automation Systems industry and covers basic core knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions. Each course content aligns with national industry-recognized standards. A core knowledge and skills certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of all required courses in this program. This training is appropriate for those transitioning from a related discipline or professionals wanting refresher courses. Successful completion of this two-course program qualifies the student for a BAS Level II Certificate.

Certified Pool Operator provides certified and registered pool operator (RPO) training as required by the Utah Department of Health and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). This comprehensive training program covers pool and spa management and prepares students to take the Utah Pool Operator exam; detect and correct pool problems including contamination, filtration, disinfection, water balance, and heating or air conditioning problems; and calculate the amount of chemicals needed to adjust pool contamination or imbalance. Students who complete this one-course program qualify for the Certified Pool Operator certificate.

Certified Pool Operator provides Certified and Registered Pool Operator (RPO) training as required by the Utah Department of Health and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). This comprehensive training program covers pool and spa management; regulations; testing; chemistry calculations and chemical feed; contamination and disinfection; water balance; circulation and filtration; heating and air conditioning; maintenance and troubleshooting; and federal and state regulations.

This 24-hour, week-long course gives students a broad introduction to the world of advanced composites, with a focus on carbon fiber reinforced epoxy systems. This course is offered in a lecture/lab setting with a 30/70 split, respectively. Students will cover lecture topics such as basic measuring, layup notation, science, and math skills required to be a composite technician. In the lab, students will perform five hands-on lab projects covering the fabrication skills and techniques (including leak free vacuum bags!) needed to perform basic pre-impregnated layup and wet layup processes. Chemical and lab safety as well as foreign object debris (FOD) awareness is always practiced. These skills are essential to manufacturing composite parts in the aerospace field. Successful completion of this single-course program meets the requirements to earn the Composite Technician Onboarding Certificate.

Creative problem solving is the ability to correctly identify a problem, generate alternative ideas for dealing with the situation,?and successfully execute a solution. Learn the steps to take and the resources available for solving problems of all shapes, sizes, and levels of complexity.?As a result of this training students will be able to prioritize and evaluate creative solutions to problems found in personal and group settings; apply proven creative problem-solving steps; and execute a plan, using field-tested techniques for success and accountability.

This 93-hour course meets for three hours, once a week over a 31-week period. As a result of this training students will be able to categorize components and protocols of cybersecurity elements; assess security venerability's and suggest improvements; understand the balance of effective/restrictive cybersecurity elements; and examine historical cybersecurity attacks and resolutions. Upon successful completion of this one-course program, students are qualified for the CompTIA Security + Certificate and the TestOut Security Pro Certificate.

This 138-hour program is offered through four courses covering topics in direct current, alternating current, semiconductors, and digital circuits. These skills-based classes are made up of lecture and lab components. Lecture components are offered online asynchronously, and lab components are completed in person asynchronously, by appointment. Though the program is offered asynchronously, students should expect to spend 10 hours per week for 15 weeks to complete the training content. By the end of this program, students will be able to: demonstrate effective electrical and shop safety including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) use; follow safety procedures, and lock-out tag-out protocol; measure AC & DC voltages and currents; explain fundamental electrical principles; recognize and troubleshoot diode, transistor, thyristor and opamp circuits; write simple C language programs; interpret documents and prints describing various electronic circuits. At the successful completion of this program, students will be eligible to earn the Electrical & Electronic Troubleshooting Certificate.

This 177-hour program is offered through six courses covering topics in direct current, alternating current, control systems, motors, VFDs, and instrumentation. These skills-based classes are made up of lecture and lab components. Lecture components are offered online asynchronously, and lab components are completed in person asynchronously, by appointment. Though the program is offered asynchronously, students should expect to spend 10 hours per week for 17 weeks to complete the training content. By the end of this program, students will be able to: demonstrate effective electrical and shop safety including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) use; follow safety procedures, and lock-out tag-out protocol; measure AC & DC voltages and currents; explain fundamental electrical principles; create and analyze; construct industrial controls systems that integrate a VFD, HMI, and motors with a PLC using Allen Bradley Studio 5000 and Factory Talk programs; interpret documents and prints describing various electronic circuits. Students that complete this 6-course program will earn a certificate as an Electrical System Specialist.

The 60-hour Energy Efficient Lighting program includes two courses. This program addresses the competencies outlined by the Energy Management industry and covers basic core knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions and aligned with national industry-recognized standards. Students completing this certificate will be able to evaluate an existing lighting system and prepare an audit report and analyze the data gathered including illuminance calculations. Successful completion of this 2-course program qualifies students for the Energy Efficient Lighting Certificate.

This 4-hour workshop reviews the basics of Fusion 360, including applications, features, and tools. As a result of this training, students will be able to create and save parametric designs using Fusion 360. This one-course program qualifies the student to earn the Autodesk™ Certificate of Completion for Fusion 360 Overview.

This program is designed for K-12 educators seeking a health endorsement from USBE. Courses include Methods of Teaching Health; Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention; Nutrition, Safety, and Disease Prevention; and Human Development/Human Sexuality. As a result of this training students will be able to develop and implement lesson plans aligned with Core Standards for Human Sexuality, Mental Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Safety, and Disease Prevention, and Substance Abuse Prevention; apply trauma informed teaching practice in lesson development and instruction; examine the effects of healthy relationships on all aspects of health and wellness.

This series introduces students to commercial HVAC equipment, understanding how they work, are controlled and how to operate more efficiently. Systems are analyzed and evaluated both theoretically and in real-world settings. As a result of this training, students will be able to describe the operations of various types of HVAC systems typically installed in commercial buildings, draw a schematic and identify the major components of the heating and air conditioning systems for single zone units, calculate heat transfer rates resulting from circulating air, and calculate building heat gains and losses at various outdoor temperatures and times. Successful completion of this three-course program will qualify the student for HVAC Energy Optimization Certificate.

This 80-hour course meets over a four- or five-week period. As a result of this training students will be able to explain the basic components, functions, and terminology of injection molding machines and molds, explain the basic concepts behind part and mold design; develop mold protect procedures; install and pull molds from injection molding machine platens; and demonstrate basic math for molders. Successful completion of this single-course program meets the requirements to earn the Injection Molding Tech I Certificate.

Introduction to advanced composites gives students a broad introduction to the world of advanced composites, with a focus on carbon fiber reinforced epoxy systems. This course is offered in a lecture/lab setting with a 30/70 split, respectively. As a result of this training, students will be able to topics such as basic measuring, layup notation, science, and math skills required to be a composite technician. In the lab, students will perform nine hands-on lab projects covering the fabrication skills and techniques (including leak free vacuum bags!) needed to perform basic pre-impregnated layup, wet layup, resin infusion, filament winding, and roll wrapping processes. Chemical and lab safety as well as foreign object debris (FOD) awareness is always practiced. These skills are essential to manufacturing composite parts in the aerospace, sporting goods, and automotive fields. Successful completion of this single course program meets the requirements to earn the Introduction to Advanced Composites Certificate.

The 81-hour Medical Device Manufacturing: Processes and Practices certificate program includes four required courses. This program addresses the competencies outlined by the medical device industry and covers basic core knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions. Two additional elective courses are also available. Each course content aligns with national industry-recognized standards. A core knowledge and skills certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of all required courses in this program. This training is appropriate for those new to the industry, transitioning from a related discipline or professionals wanting refresher courses. Successful completion of this 4-course program qualifies the student to earn the Medical Device Manufacturing Processes and Practices Certificate.

The 48-hour Medical Interpreter certificate program includes 1 required course. This program addresses the training to be eligible to apply for a Tier-2 Medical Interpreter license and covers basic core knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions. Each course content aligns with national industry-recognized standards. A core knowledge and skills certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the required course in this program. This training is appropriate for those new to the industry, transitioning from a related discipline or professionals wanting refresher courses. As a result of this training students will be able to facilitate accurate and transparent communication in interpreting sessions using basic medical terminology for the human body, medical symptoms, and basic medical instructions; apply the Medical Interpreter Code of Ethics, HIPAA privacy rules, Utah Mandatory Reporting rules, and professional standards for medical interpreters; demonstrate effective intervention skills with medical professionals and patient; and demonstrate cultural competency in medical interpreting communications. Successful completion of this one-course program qualifies the student to earn the Medical Interpreter Certificate.

The 45-hour Medical Interpreter certificate program includes 1 required course. This program addresses the training to be eligible to apply for a Tier-2 Medical Interpreter license and covers basic core knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions. Each course content aligns with national industry-recognized standards. A core knowledge and skills certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the required course in this program. This training is appropriate for those new to the industry, transitioning from a related discipline or professionals wanting refresher courses. As a result of this training students will be able to facilitate accurate and transparent communication in interpreting sessions using basic medical terminology for the human body, medical symptoms, and basic medical instructions; apply the Medical Interpreter Code of Ethics, HIPAA privacy rules, Utah Mandatory Reporting rules, and professional standards for medical interpreters; demonstrate effective intervention skills with medical professionals and patient; and demonstrate cultural competency in medical interpreting communications. Successful completion of this one-course program qualifies the student to earn the Medical Interpreter Certificate.

The 45-hour Medical Interpreter certificate program includes 1 required course. This program addresses the training to be eligible to apply for a Tier-2 Medical Interpreter license and covers basic core knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions. Each course content aligns with national industry-recognized standards. A core knowledge and skills certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the required course in this program. This training is appropriate for those new to the industry, transitioning from a related discipline or professionals wanting refresher courses. As a result of this training students will be able to facilitate accurate and transparent communication in interpreting sessions using basic medical terminology for the human body, medical symptoms, and basic medical instructions; apply the Medical Interpreter Code of Ethics, HIPAA privacy rules, Utah Mandatory Reporting rules, and professional standards for medical interpreters; demonstrate effective intervention skills with medical professionals and patient; and demonstrate cultural competency in medical interpreting communications. Successful completion of this one-course program qualifies the student to earn the Medical Interpreter Certificate.

Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Excel by earning the Microsoft Excel Associate certificate. By certifying in MS Excel, students demonstrate competency in the fundamentals of creating and managing worksheets and workbooks, applying formulas and functions, creating ranges, tables, charts, and objects. Program includes MS Excel Associate certificate exam, a minimum score of 700 is required to certify. This exam covers the ability to create and edit a workbook with multiple sheets and use a graphic element to represent data visually. Successful completion of this three-course program qualifies the student to earn a Microsoft Excel Associate Certificate.

Take your Excel skills to the next level by earning the Microsoft Excel Expert certificate. Certifying as an Excel Expert demonstrates competency in creating, managing, and distributing professional spreadsheets for a variety of specialized purposes and situations. The program includes MS Excel Expert certificate exam, and a minimum score of 700 is required to certify. Successful completion of this two-course program qualifies the student for the Microsoft Excel Expert certificate.

Become a Microsoft Office Specialist by certifying in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. This up to 120-hour program is self-paced and meets two days a week for 2.5 hours over a 24-week period in a lab setting. These labs are optional for the student. The course covers Intermediate to Advanced course work in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Students sit for exams when they are ready, by contacting the course lab aide who will proctor exams. As a result of this training students will be able to create templates, manipulate documents, graphics and pictures, collaborate and track changes on documents, analyze data and tables and manipulate pivot charts, practice taking Word, Excel & PowerPoint exams to prepare for certification. Once students are certified in 3 Microsoft Office applications, they are considered a Microsoft Office Specialist.

Learn the skills needed to get the most out of Word by earning the Microsoft Word Associate certificate. By certifying in MS Word, students demonstrate competency in the correct application and features of Word by creating and editing documents for a variety of purposes and situations. The exam covers the ability to create and maintain professional looking reports, multi-column newsletters, résumés, and business correspondence. Program includes MS Word Associate certificate exam, a minimum score of 700 is required to certify. Successful completion of this three-course program qualifies the student for a Microsoft Word Associate Certificate.

This program is designed for K-12 educators seeking a PE endorsement from USBE. Courses include Methods of Teaching Physical Education and Activities, Methods of Teaching PE Skills/Individual Lifetime Activities, and Methods of Teaching Fitness for Life. As a result of this training, students will be able to develop and implement various physical education lesson plans aligned to the Utah Core Standards and adapted for students with variable physical and cognitive abilities, monitor and evaluate student motor skills progression and exercise physiology in lifetime activities and fitness-for-life activities, develop and evaluate safe and effective personal fitness plans and how they impact mental, social, physical, and emotional well-being.

Positive psychology emphasizes the study of human strengths, positive emotions and well-being that can be applied to professional work settings and personal life. These 8-week, 100% online courses are offered every semester. Fit the weekly deadlines into your schedule as you work through the classes. Courses do not need to be taken in a certain sequence, but students will take Intro to Positive Psychology and choose four additional electives. Successful completion of this five-course program qualifies a student for the Positive Psychology Certificate.

This 80-hour course meets over a four- or five-week period. As a result of this training, students will be able to create processing procedures for multi-cavity molded parts by applying principles of scientific injection molding; explain basic injection molding press functions and parts; apply industry-specific math concepts; and interpret graphs related to injection molding machine parameters. Successful completion of this single-course program meets the requirements to earn the Principles of Scientific Molding I Certificate.

Participants will learn the basic operations of QuickBooks Pro Desktop?to create and maintain a fully functional set of books for a small business. As a result of this training students will be able to build a company file; prepare a chart of accounts and add accounts; and manage customers, vendors, and items. Successful completion of this one-course program qualifies the student to earn the QuickBooks Essentials certificate.

Learn about building information modeling and the tools for parametric MEP systems design and documentation using Autodesk Revit® MEP. Begin the course by learning the fundamental features of Autodesk Revit MEP, then progressing through schematic design, system analysis and construction documentation, and finishing with design visualization. Successful completion of this one-course program qualifies the student to earn the following two certificates Autodesk™ Certificate of Completion for Revit MEP HVAC-Plumbing and the Workforce Training Certificate for Revit MEP HVAC-Plumbing.

This program prepares students for entry-level careers in the securities and financial services industries. Career opportunities increase with each additional business and customer service training.

This 4 hour workshop meets in person on 1 Saturday. students will learn and experience the basic process of designing, installing and commissioning a commercial grid-tied PV system. Course approved for 4 hours DOPL re-licensing credit and NABCEP re-certification credit.

This 45-hour hybrid course meets 5 times via live-webinar or in-person, with the rest of the content online over a 10-week period. Students who complete this course will be able to model safe practices while working with Photovoltaic (PV) systems; integrate or adapt mechanical and electrical designs for residential and commercial systems; complete the installation of a model system and perform a system checkout, inspection, and troubleshoot any problems that may arise; analyze existing systems and determine appropriate battery- bank size, identify potential problems, and determine appropriate solutions; and create a presentation to include site survey data, components, pricing, system design one-line diagrams. Upon successful completion of this one-course program a student can earn the Solar Installation Certificate. Students must complete the Solar Sales Certificate first. ?Upon successful completion of the Solar Installation Certificate Program, students may qualify for entry-level positions, including Solar Technician, Solar Systems Installer, Solar Sales Representative, or Solar Maintenance Technician.

This 4-hour workshop meets in person on one Saturday and reviews the current NEC codes and requirements that govern solar installations. As a result of this training students will be able to: Identify current NEC codes that govern solar installation; identify most recent additions or revisions to previous NEC codes; locate codes that apply to ongoing projects and daily usage.

The Solar PV Sales Certificate is designed to prepare students to analyze customer needs based on current utility usage, conduct site assessments, plan systems layout, explain types of incentives and savings and prepare a proposal based on the unique needs of each prospective customer and their project. Successful completion of these two courses meets the education eligibility requirement to take either the NABCEP PV Associate or PV Technical Sales Certification Exams.

This course introduces basic to intermediate SolidWorks techniques with a focus on its parametric capabilities. Students will progress from basic design models to full parametric models, assemblies, and drawings. Successful completion of this one-course program qualifies the student to earn the SolidWorks Parametric Modeling certificate.

This 50-hour hybrid course meets over a three-week period. The first two weeks include two hours of online training per day (M-F), and the final week has three 8-hour in-person labs. As a result of this training, students will learn the skills necessary to begin work as a mechanic at Stadler Rail. Students will learn to: describe basic workplace safety including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), equipment safety, and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO); calculate basic math required for Mechanical Assemblers; interpret technical documents such as blueprints and Bill of Materials (BOM) to lay-out and assemble mixed material parts; describe different means of corrosion protection; and demonstrate correct bonding procedures. Successful completion of this single-course program meets the requirements to earn the Stadler Mechanical Onboarding Completion Certificate.

This 3-hour workshop is accessed via live webinar. As a result of this training participants will be able to define developmental stages and their impact on student behavior and academic performance, locate substitute teacher requirements and support information on various school district websites and other resources, and explain the importance of rules, procedures, and expectations in the classroom, school, and districts.

This 24-hour certificate program includes one course and meets over three consecutive days. As a result of this training, students will be able to describe basic workplace safety including Personal Protective Equipment, equipment safety, and Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO); calculate basic math required for Thermoforming Technicians; interpret technical documents such as blueprints and Bill of Materials (BOM) to layout and assemble mixed material parts; use pneumatic routers and drills with various bits to trim thermoformed parts; and demonstrate correct use of hand tools.

The Utah Notary Public Training Workshop is a one-day, four-hour workshop to teach students how to be an effective and conscientious Notary Public. Students will learn how and why notaries witness and authenticate the signing of our most important documents and transactions, including mortgages, Powers of Attorney, contracts, adoption papers, advance medical directives, and many other transactions in our everyday lives. Students will be instructed on how to apply for their license and register for the State's required online exam, get a bond, and purchase a notary stamp. Completion of this one-course program qualifies the student to earn the Utah Notary Public Training Workshop Certificate.

This 150-hour program is offered through six courses covering topics in electronics, industrial controls, and electrical assembly. These skills-based classes are made up of lecture and lab components. Lecture components are offered online asynchronously, and lab components are completed in person asynchronously, by appointment. Though the program is offered asynchronously, students should expect to spend 10 hours per week for 15 weeks to complete the training content. By the end of this program, students will be able to: demonstrate effective electrical and shop safety including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) use; follow safety procedures, and lock-out tag-out protocol; measure AC & DC voltages and currents, and explain fundamental electrical principles; design, document, and construct industrial controls systems that integrate a VFD, HMI, and motors with a PLC using Allen Bradley Studio 5000 and Factory Talk programs; interpret documents and prints describing various industrial control circuits;, and solder simple circuits and build simple cables. Successful completion of the six courses listed below meets the requirements to earn the VFD and PLC Systems Technician Certificate. The courses in order are 1) WTAU 110; 2) WTAU 100; 3) WTAU 130; 4) WTAU 140; 5) WTAU 150; and 6) WTAU 160.

This 16-hour course includes one course and meets over two consecutive days. As a result of this training, students will be able to describe workplace and food safety relevant to a highly automated production environment, calculate basic math required for technicians, interpret technical documents such as standard operating procedures and bill of materials to operate automated equipment, demonstrate lean manufacturing and 6-sigma principles to reduce process time, and describe Vobev company HR and EHS policies and operations.

This OSHA -compliant, sixteen-hour program, is usually completed within four weeks. As a result of this training, students will be able to identify different types and components of lift-trucks and forklifts; and demonstrate procedures for the safe operations of a lift-truck or forklift according to OSHA requirements.

This program is designed to help students learn basic warehousing skills and material handling equipment certifications that will increase their hiring value within the warehousing and distribution related industries. Topics include introduction to warehouse operations, supply chain and the role of warehousing, order fulfillment and shipping concepts, and lift truck certification training.

This 93-hour course meets for three hours, once a week via live webinar over a 32-week period. As a result of this training students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in web development by completing and presenting a personal resume project (online profile.) Demonstrate entry-level proficiency in web development by completing and presenting a real-world project's (website.). Successful completion of this program qualifies the student to earn the SLCC Workforce Training Certificate for Cybersecurity Foundations.

The Web Development Certificate is designed for working students to earn in just 41 weeks! A good professional website includes a great user experience and good back-end functionality. Our program will give you the skills you need to become an entry-level full-stack developer and build dynamic end-to-end web applications. Successful completion of this seven-course program qualifies a student to earn the Web Development Certificate.

This 57-hour course meets for three hours, once a week via live webinar over a 19-week period. As a result of this training students will be able to demonstrate functional understanding of the principles of UX design and how to apply them to your web development projects. The course will cover topics such as user research, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, and design principles. Students will also have a portfolio of work that can be used to showcase your skills to potential employers or clients. Successful completion of this program qualifies the student to earn the SLCC Workforce Training Certificate for Web Development - User Experience.