Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act is a federally funded program designed to strengthen and improve our nation's public workforce system and help get Americans, including youth and those with significant barriers to employment, into high-quality jobs and careers and help employers hire and retain skilled workers.
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development has approved 30 programs at no cost for those who qualify for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds.
Automation is taking over manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, distribution, e-commerce, energy and utilities, gaming, construction, and many other areas by storm. Along with it comes an opportunity to join this new work environment and the rewards that it offers.
The Automation Skills Career Training program begins with a Career Readiness Assessment to ensure you have the right mindset and aptitude to succeed. Once you're ready, the training is guided by our AI-powered platform, which provides real-time assistance and support throughout the program.
In about 160 hours, you gain proficiency in key Automation skills that include Workplace Math, Data Handling, Machine Programming, and Spatial Reasoning, with electives that include Data Visualization, Introduction to AI, Blueprints & GD&T, and CNC Fundamentals—the exact skills employers seek in modern process automation roles.
Upon completing the program, you will have acquired important hard and soft automation skills and be ready to step up into a new career. You will be ready to pass widely-recognized certifications including the ACT Workkeys NCRC (National Career Readiness Certificate) and TOSA spreadsheet certificate.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
2 Months | 160 Hours
Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert are two of the most valuable credentials an administrative professional can hold. These certifications prove that you can effectively perform administrative assistant duties and responsibilities in any industry.
This course will prepare you for the CAP exam, offered by the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), and MOS certification exams for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. You will learn the fundamentals of workplace administration, including organizational communication, management, and human resources. You will then learn to how to effectively use programs in the Microsoft Office suite.
By course completion, you will be fully prepared to take the CAP exam and the MO-200 and MO-201 (Excel), MO-100 and MO-101 (Word), MO-300 and MO-310 (PowerPoint), MO-400 (Outlook), and MO-500 (Access) exams. To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification, you must successfully complete 3 Associate level (MOS) exams of your choosing and any two Expert level exams.
This course offers enrollment with vouchers. The vouchers cover the fees to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
12 Months | 435 Hours
Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert are two of the most valuable credentials an administrative professional can hold. These certifications prove that you can effectively perform administrative assistant duties and responsibilities in any industry.
This course will prepare you for the CAP exam, offered by the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), and MOS certification exams for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. You will learn the fundamentals of workplace administration, including organizational communication, management, and human resources. You will then learn to how to effectively use programs in the Microsoft Office suite.
By course completion, you will be fully prepared to take the CAP exam and the MO-200 and MO-201 (Excel), MO-100 and MO-101 (Word), MO-300 and MO-310 (PowerPoint), MO-400 (Outlook), and MO-500 (Access) exams. To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification, you must successfully complete 3 Associate level (MOS) exams of your choosing and any two Expert level exams.
This course offers enrollment with vouchers. The vouchers cover the fees to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
12 Months | 435 Hours
Clinical medical assistants are skilled multitaskers who help maximize the healthcare team's productivity. Medical assistants enable a healthcare facility to operate more efficiently, which increases revenue and provides a positive experience for patients. For physicians, clinical medical assistants help manage the increasing complexities of practice management and patient care. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for medical assistants will grow 16% through 2031, which is much faster than the average job.
In this online medical assistant certification course, you will learn a broad range of skills that make medical assistants versatile and valuable, including medical terminology, medical law and ethics, HIPAA rules, scheduling systems, and the importance of certified clinical medical assistants as healthcare team members. You will also be prepared to perform duties from the front office to the back office. These duties include measuring vital signs, assisting with exams, performing laboratory testing, maintaining equipment and supplies, administering injections, obtaining blood specimens, scheduling appointments, registering patients, and answering and returning phone calls.
The medical terminology course introduces key concepts of medical language and human anatomy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body systems in health and disease. The curriculum covers topics such as the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, and immune systems, along with mental health and special senses, with exams at the midterm and final stages. Students with prior knowledge can optionally test out by achieving a minimum score of 80%, replacing course content if desired. It is important to understand that this course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course, the standalone course, or advanced career training course bundles that include Medical Terminology.
The online medical assistant certification course also includes the opportunity to become CPR certified and participate in an unpaid clinical experience. Because employers recognize that certified medical assistants deliver greater value, completing the course will help you to be well-prepared to find your place in this rewarding healthcare career. You will also be able to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
This CCMA certification course includes a voucher covering the certification exam fee. However, please research your state's requirements by visiting your state's medical board site before enrolling to ensure this course is the right fit for you. Students intending to work in Washington state may be required to provide or request an official transcript from the school they are enrolled with to qualify for employment as a Medical Assistant – Certified.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
12 Months | 540 Hours
This comprehensive National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certified course bundle will train you for one of today's fastest-growing medical careers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for medical assistants will grow 16% through 2031, which is much faster than the average job.
In the online medical assistant training course, you will learn how medical law, ethics, and HIPAA rules factor into a clinical medical assistant's work. It will prepare you for roles working alongside medical providers performing clinical and administrative duties. You will be trained to use scheduling systems, facilitate patient check-in and check-out, assess medical records, administer injections, measure vital signs, maintain equipment and supplies, and more.
The medical terminology course introduces key concepts of medical language and human anatomy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body systems in health and disease. The curriculum covers topics such as the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, and immune systems, along with mental health and special senses, with exams at the midterm and final stages. Students with prior knowledge can optionally test out by achieving a minimum score of 80%, replacing course content if desired. It is important to understand that this course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course, the standalone course, or advanced career training course bundles that include Medical Terminology.
The second part of the bundle will train you in electronic health record (EHR) systems and prepare you for EHR certification. In this EHR training, you will learn how staff members and patients interact with EHR systems, what benefits these systems provide, and the steps to implementing an electronic health record system.
The course also includes the opportunity to become CPR certified and participate in an unpaid clinical experience. Upon completion, you will be prepared to sit for the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification exams offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA) upon eligibility. This course includes vouchers which cover the fee for the exams. However, please research your state's requirements by visiting your state's Medical Board site before enrolling to ensure this CCMA course is the right fit for you. Students intending to work in Washington state may be required to provide or request an official transcript from the school they are enrolled with to qualify for employment as a Medical Assistant – Certified.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
12 Months | 674 Hours
In a world where cyberattacks are rising, security managers are the driving force behind an organization's cybersecurity policies, ensuring that risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and threat analyses are conducted consistently to safeguard an organization's information. These key individuals typically started their IT careers in hands-on roles before earning their Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification and taking on managerial duties. This CISM training course is designed for professionals with technical expertise and experience in information security and/or IT security who want to move from an integral team player to a manager.
Topics covered in this CISM certification course include information security governance, information risk management, information security program development and management, and information security incident management. By course completion, you will understand key processes and procedures to effectively manage and respond to information security incidents.
Obtaining your CISM certification will help you gain credibility and add confidence to your interactions with stakeholders, regulators, and peers. You will learn how to develop an effective information security strategy aligned with business goals and directives, further helping you gain ongoing commitment from senior leadership and other stakeholders.
This course prepares you for the CISM certification exam, an industry-recognized credential that further helps you stand out. This course offers enrollment with a voucher. Your CISM exam voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply but are not included with enrollment.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
6 Months | 75 Hours
In today's online world, information security has become a critical part of virtually every organization—no matter the industry. The demand for information security professionals is much higher than the average for all occupations. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the employment of information security analysts will grow 33% by 2033, offering 17,300 openings on average every year!
Earning your Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification can open the door to many IT positions, and it is often necessary for those wishing to pursue higher-level security roles in the future. This CISSP training course is an engaging, fully online course that provides in-depth instruction in key areas related to information/cybersecurity.
The course delves into everything you need to master to pass the CISSP certification exam, including security governance principles, risk management concepts, asset security, security architecture and engineering, communication and network security, identity and access management, security assessment and testing, security operations, and software development security.
Completing your CISSP training online and earning your CISSP certification is ideal for you to advance your career in information security and risk management while also validating your ability to effectively design, implement, and manage best-in-class cybersecurity operations.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
6 Months | 100 Hours
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) are versatile and valuable members of the healthcare team who direct the flow of patients through a medical office. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for medical assistants will grow by 15% through 2033, making this an in-demand and highly desirable position in the healthcare field and a great time to explore CMAA certification programs.
Achieving your certification shows employers that you are well prepared and uphold nationally recognized standards for expected as a CMAA credential holder. Certified candidates are in higher demand than ever, demonstrating to employers that they are committed to high standards and keeping up to date on changes in the field. This CMAA course will teach you how effective patient flow allows the practice to operate efficiently, increase revenue, and help facilitate a positive experience for the patient.
Through the training you will acquire by taking your CMAA course online, you will prepare for positions working alongside medical providers performing a broad range of administrative duties. Their duties include maintaining the reception area, welcoming patients and visitors, scheduling appointments, gathering demographic information, verifying insurance eligibility, obtaining prior authorizations, collecting copayments, and communicating via the phone and patient portal.
Upon completing this CMAA course, you will be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), a nationally recognized and highly respected healthcare certification provider. This CMAA program includes a voucher that covers the fee for the exam.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
6 Months | 160 Hours
This exciting course is designed to provide you with a working knowledge of early childhood education and prepare you for the Child Development Associate® (CDA) certification process of the Council for Professional Recognition with content review, assessment practice, and portfolio preparation.
The course will include a thorough introduction to early childhood education. Topics covered include how children learn and grow, safe and healthy environments, physical and cognitive growth, social and emotional development, guidance, relationships with families, creativity and the young child, play, research-based planning of developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculums, and activities, program management, and professionalism. With an integrated approach to child development, students will learn the principles of child growth and development from birth through age five and how they align with the eight CDA competencies and National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) professional standards.
In a guided step-by-step process, you will culminate your learning experience by gathering all your assignments to build a portfolio and receiving instructor feedback from a certified CDA Professional Development (PD) Specialist™ to be well prepared for the CDA Verification Visit. Upon course completion, you will be ready for your early childhood education certification.
Our Child Development Associate course offers a unique opportunity to learn two pathways for the price of one, teaching both infant/toddler and preschool-age topics and techniques. Moreover, within two years of completing this comprehensive online course, you are eligible to receive assistance in preparing for your second pathway certification, including portfolio preparation and exam practice questions. This provides you with greater flexibility and opportunity for your career—all without any additional out-of-pocket expenses.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
6 Months | 120 Hours
Prepare to pass the CompTIA A+ certification exams to boost your resume and demonstrate your IT competence with a globally recognized credential! Obtaining your CompTIA A+ certification will open doors to entry-level IT jobs such as technical support specialists, help desk technicians, or field service technicians.
Our comprehensive CompTIA A+ course offers a thorough overview of the basic concepts around multiple operating systems, enabling you to efficiently maintain and troubleshoot various operating systems. The CompTIA A+ certification is vendor-neutral and adaptable to different technology platforms, providing a solid foundation to pursue specialized certifications.
You will become equipped with the skills to effectively diagnose and troubleshoot common software, hardware, and connectivity issues. With this employer-desired expertise, you will be an indispensable asset in any organization as you ensure smooth system operations and handle any technical challenges that arise.
This CompTIA A+ certification training also covers network fundamentals, providing you with a solid foundation in networking concepts, protocols, and troubleshooting techniques. This knowledge will enable you to effectively manage network infrastructure, enhance connectivity, and contribute to efficient communication within organizations.
Furthermore, you will gain practical experience in assembling and disassembling multiple computer parts, honing your skills in computer hardware. The in-depth CompTIA A+ training enables you to become proficient in building and maintaining computer systems, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
Upon successful completion of the lessons and exercises in this bundled CompTIA A+ certification program, you will be well-prepared to take CompTIA's A+ certification exams. You will receive an exam voucher for each certification exam, which covers the cost to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
6 Months | 200 Hours
You can become a certified CompTIA professional and take your career to the next level with our A+, Network+, Security+ certification course which aligns with the CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certification exams. Gain marketable and in-demand IT skills to begin or advance your career.
This vendor-neutral, bundled CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certification training provides you with a thorough overview of the basic concepts around multiple operating systems. It enables you to efficiently maintain, troubleshoot, and adapt to different technology platforms. The A+ certification portion of the course covers network fundamentals, including networking concepts, protocols, and troubleshooting techniques. This knowledge will enable you to effectively manage network infrastructure, enhance connectivity, and contribute to efficient organizational communication.
In the Network+ portion of this bundled A+, Network+, Security+ certification program, learn the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as hardware, topologies, and protocols, along with an introduction to the OSI model. You will master important concepts in contemporary networking, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, virtual networks, cloud computing, segmentation, security, performance optimization, and troubleshooting. You will also gain the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot, and manage an existing network.
Next, the Security+ portion of the course covers the essential knowledge and skills required to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks in modern IT environments. As the final section in the A+, Network+, Security+ bundle, it provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and best practices in cybersecurity, including the latest trends and emerging threats. The Security+ credential is a widely recognized and well-respected certification in the IT industry that will validate your skills and knowledge in the field of cybersecurity. This vendor-neutral certification course covers a broad range of security topics, including threat management, identity management, access control, cryptography, and network security.
Upon successful completion of the lessons and exercises in this bundled CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ IT certification training, you will be well-prepared to take the CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certification exams. You will receive an exam voucher for each certification exam, which covers the cost to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
12 Months | 395 Hours
Knowing how to install, configure, and troubleshoot a computer network is a highly marketable and in-demand skill—and it's an ideal time to explore online CompTIA Network+ courses to expand your career opportunities and earning potential!
This CompTIA Network+ certification course introduces the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as hardware, topologies, and protocols, along with an introduction to the OSI model. The course provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, virtual networks, cloud computing, segmentation, security, performance optimization, and troubleshooting.
After reading the lessons and completing the exercises in this CompTIA Net+ certification course, you will gain the confidence to select the network design, hardware, and software that best fits your environment. You will have the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot, and manage an existing network. Finally, you will be well-prepared to take CompTIA's Network+ certification exam.
You will receive an exam voucher with your enrollment, which covers the fee to sit for the CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) certifying exam upon eligibility.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
6 Months | 110 Hours
Boost your cybersecurity career and yearly income by obtaining your CompTIA Security+ certification! According to CompTIA, five of the top six security jobs have annual salaries of $90,000 or higher, with some exceeding $127,000. The Security+ certification is widely recognized and well-respected in the IT industry and it will validate your skills and help you gain top-paying employment.
The vendor-neutral CompTIA Security+ certification covers a broad range of security topics, including threat management, identity management, access control, cryptography, and network security. By completing this CompTIA Security+ course, learning key cybersecurity concepts and mastering accompanying quizzes and tests, you will be well-prepared to take the Security+ certification exam.
This online CompTIA Security+ training covers the essential knowledge and skills required to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks in modern IT environments. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and best practices in cybersecurity, including the latest trends and emerging threats. It also teaches the fundamental principles of cybersecurity and enables students to implement security controls that protect against a wide range of attacks and vulnerabilities.
This Security+ certification course offers an exam voucher with enrollment. The voucher covers the cost to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. After completing the CompTIA Security+ course, you can set up your own exam dates and times at a nearby testing center.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
6 Months | 85 Hours
Whether you are just starting work or transitioning from a different field, there has never been a better time to enter a career in medical billing and coding. More than one million practicing physicians in the U.S. rely on medical billers and coders to receive payment for their services. Medical billing and coding positions are in-demand within medical facilities, health insurance companies, specialty pharmacies, medical suppliers, consulting firms, and national medical coding and billing companies. With the right medical billing and coding training, the opportunities are nearly endless!
Our Medical Billing and Coding course will prepare you for success as you learn about legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines, and third-party payer requirements. You will come to understand all phases of the revenue cycle—from patient registration through medical coding, claims submission, reimbursement, and collections.
This comprehensive medical terminology course introduces key concepts of medical language and human anatomy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body systems in health and disease. The curriculum covers topics such as the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, and immune systems, along with mental health and special senses, with exams at the midterm and final stages. Students with prior knowledge can optionally test out by achieving a minimum score of 80%, replacing course content if desired. It is important to understand that this course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course, the standalone course, or advanced career training course bundles that include Medical Terminology.
After successfully completing the Medical Billing and Coding course requirements, you should be well prepared to find your place in this rewarding healthcare career. According to the AAPC 2023 Salary Survey results, certified medical records specialists earn 15% more than their non-certified colleagues. You will get to choose a voucher for the professional medical billing and coding certification exam that best aligns with your interests and career goals:
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
12 Months | 370 Hours
To begin with, given that Data Analysts work extensively with numbers, you must know some math. If, in consultation with your academic advisor, it is determined that you need a basic middle school level math refresher, our optional Workplace Math course provides hands-on review and practice to bring you up to speed. In small and simple steps, we review how to work with whole and decimal numbers, fractions, percentages, proportions, simple and compound interest, unit conversions, and solve simple workplace-related math problems. The course includes several ACT WorkKeys Applied Math practice exams. After completing this course, you are ready to take the ACT WorkKeys Applied Math exam, which is highly valued by employers.
With an appropriate math foundation in place, you begin your Data Analyst training with comprehensive data literacy courses, in which you learn all about:
You learn basic and advanced spreadsheet operations using Google Sheets. You also learn the fundamentals of data visualization, statistical methods, data analysis, and data mining. Finally, you learn how to create interactive dashboards and reports. Upon completing this course, you understand how data is acquired, stored, manipulated, analyzed, presented, and used to make better business decisions.
You continue your Data Analyst training with an SQL Fundamentals course, where you learn about data and databases, with emphasis on Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMSs), which are used in virtually all industries and organizations to store data about employees, products, services, inventory, financial transactions, etc. You learn how RDBMSs work, how to make basic queries, how to do extracts, how to use aggregate functions, how to create and manage tables, and how to use basic joins.
In a real company setting, RDBMSs tend to be large, complex, and messy (they often contain damaged and/or incomplete data). To successfully handle such databases, training continues with Advanced SQL. This course teaches you how to use conditional expressions, how to work with text including search-and-replace operations, how to formulate subqueries and advanced joins, and how to define and use SQL functions.
The last course is CompTIA Data+ Prep which prepares you for the CompTIA's Data+ exam, an industry-recognized certification, which adds a significant weight to your resume.
Finally, you do a capstone project, which is a hands-on project where you conduct queries. All queries are conducted in a relational database system and a suitable editor that you choose and install on your personal computer. You write and execute queries to clean and group data and obtain descriptive statistics of the data and create visualizations of your choice.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
6-12 Months | 320 Hours
An executive assistant needs a broad skill set to be able to provide direct support to their organization's leadership. If you're pursuing a career as an executive assistant, this course will prepare you for the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) and teach you key business management skills. This body of knowledge will help you thrive in an executive assistant role in any corporate office setting.
You will learn the intricacies of organizational communication, office and records management, and human resources fundamentals, among other topics. You'll also gain an understanding of financial and accounting terms, successful negotiation strategies, the marketing process, employment law, compliance and regulatory requirements, and licensing, permits, and taxes.
The CAP training course includes the IAAP membership, Exam study guide, and an exam voucher that covers the fee for the exam.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
12 Months | 460 Hours
Cybersecurity is necessary for any organization to thrive and be protected from malicious attacks. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 33% by 2033, with roughly 17,300 openings each year, on average. In this growing field, you can show you are qualified to lead security efforts by obtaining an industry-recognized information security certification.
Holding a certification from ISACA or (ISC)2 demonstrates your ability to identify, assess, and mitigate evolving security threats. This online information security course will prepare you for three globally recognized certifications: ISACA's Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and (ISC)2's Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP).
During your training, you will learn CISA certification key areas such as governance and IT management, information systems acquisition, development, and implementation. The course curriculum dives into operation, maintenance, and support related to information systems as well as protection and information assets. You will also learn about CISM certification topics like information security governance, risk management, security program development, incident management, security and risk management, and more.
Essential CISSP certification-related details are thoroughly reviewed during the course, including asset security and risk management, security architecture and engineering, communication and network security, identity and access management, security assessment and testing, security operations, and software development security are also covered.
With your enrollment you will receive exam vouchers that cover the cost to sit for the (CISA) and (CISM) certifying exams upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included. A voucher for the (CISSP) exam is not included.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
9 Months | 250 Hours
Patient care technicians (PCTs) are crucial healthcare professionals who play a vital role in assisting nurses and other medical staff in providing care to patients. With the occupation demand at an all-time high, after successfully completing this patient care technician program and certification exam, you can become a technician primarily focused on direct patient care and support within a hospital, clinic, long-term care facility, or home health care.
This patient care technician certification course will give you a comprehensive overview of working as a patient care technician. During this asynchronous training course, you will learn how to demonstrate your knowledge of the healthcare delivery system. You will learn how to apply knowledge and skills to provide individualized basic nursing care to a diverse population of patients and how to problem solve and use critical thinking skills within the PCT scope of practice while fostering a positive patient outcome.
This patient care technician training course will also provide you with comprehensive, all-inclusive training, which will assist you in pursuing a new career as a patient care technician and includes a complimentary voucher to sit for either the Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), or the Patient Care Technician (PCTC) certification exam through American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), upon eligibility.
The medical terminology course introduces key concepts of medical language and human anatomy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body systems in health and disease. Students with prior knowledge can optionally test out by achieving a minimum score of 80%, replacing course content if desired. It is important to understand that this course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course.
Disclaimer: Training and certification requirements for patient care technicians vary by state, healthcare setting, and employer. Students are responsible for determining the training and certification requirements of employers in the states in which they wish to work.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
12 Months | 325 Hours
This online pharmacy technician certification course will prepare aspiring pharmacy technicians to effectively assist the pharmacist in the packing and distribution of medication. You will receive didactic and hands-on pharmacy technician training to develop the skills necessary for successful employment in the field.
This pharmacy technician training program will empower you to pursue entry-level pharmacy tech positions by teaching you medical and pharmaceutical terminology, basic anatomy related to the pharmacology of medications, and pharmaceutical calculations. Through this pharmacy technician certification course, you will obtain hands-on practice in retail pharmacy procedures through an online lab module.
You will learn what information is necessary to process prescriptions and physician orders and apply that knowledge to fill mock prescriptions. The curriculum in this pharmacy technician certification course also includes the ethics of pharmacy practice and education about prescription medications, patient care and interaction, and charges and reimbursement.
Upon completion of this pharmacy technician training course, you will be prepared to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). This course includes a voucher which covers the fee for the exam. As a part of completing your pharmacy tech course online, you will also have the option to perform a hands-on, 130-hour Clinical Experience. Clinical Experiences are based on individual state board requirements.
You must ensure that this pharmacy technician certification course meets your state's requirements. For more information, visit your state's Board of Pharmacy site or view a map directly from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) website. You can also call the state board and ask for the current technician regulations.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
12 Months | 400 Hours
Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) has partnered with Northwest to offer its most in-demand, globally recognized digital marketing courses. DMI is the global certification and professional body for the digital marketing industry with more than 190,000 members. DMI works with the industry leader, including Google, Facebook and LinkedIn, among others, to validate and update curricula to the highest standards, setting the global standard in digital marketing education and certification. So, you can see why Northwest partnered with them to offer digital marketing credentials.
Duration:
6 Months | 30 Hours
To begin with, Python is used to solve real-life problems, therefore Python developers must know a limited amount of math. If in consultation with your academic adviser, it is determined that you need a basic middle school level math refresher, our optional Workplace Math course provides hands-on review and practice to bring you up to speed.
With an appropriate math foundation in place, you proceed to Computational Literacy. This course is waived if you have significant prior computer programming experience, but many experienced programmers like to take it anyway, as a refresher. This course teaches computational thinking which is the most important skill in computer programming.
In this visual course, you write programs in simplified Python syntax for a virtual robot to solve various tasks. In this way, you learn how to design algorithms and type code, identify repeating patterns, and use loops to repeat commands and sequences of commands. You also learn Boolean logic, conditional statements, conditional loops, how to define custom commands and functions, and how to break complex problems into simpler ones. Finally, you learn how to use recursion and stochastic algorithms (algorithms that involve randomness) to solve tasks that would be very difficult or impossible to solve otherwise. Taking this course puts you in an excellent position to start learning Python.
Your actual Python training then begins with Introduction to Python. This course provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the Python programming language. You learn Python by solving programming problems of gradually increasing complexity, using simple calculations, loops, conditions, local and global variables, functions, exceptions, and recursion. You also become proficient in working with fundamental Python data structures, including tuples, lists, and dictionaries. Throughout the course, you are developing a good Python coding style and other good coding habits.
More than 80% of work computers do is processing text. Therefore, in the course Working With Text, you learn how to process, analyze, and manipulate text strings with Python.
Python is known for its powerful graphic capabilities. In the course Plotting and Drawing, you learn how to use the powerful Python library Matplotlib for plotting and drawing.
At this time, you are ready to embark on Software Project 1, where you build your own Graphics Editor, based on Matplotlib. The Graphics Editor is able to create shapes such as squares, triangles, rectangles and circles, fill objects with color, move, scale and rotate shapes, and combine them to make complex drawings. In addition to substantial programming practice, this Software Project provides you with a valuable insight into the principles of good software design.
Most data is stored in files. Therefore, the course Working with Files teaches you how to open files, read data from them, process the data, and write to files.
In Software Project 2 you build your own Image Viewer in Python. The Image Viewer is able to read bitmap images from files, store them as 2D Numpy arrays, and visualize them with Matplotlib. In this Software Project you practice working with files, text strings, and the Numpy and Matplotlib libraries.
The world we live in is driven by data. Therefore, the course Data Visualization with Python teaches you how to visualize data in the form of simple graphs, bar charts, pie charts, color maps, surface plots, wireframe plots, and contour plots. You also learn how to visualize data on 2D Cartesian grids and unstructured triangulations.
Most real-life applications of Python are to some extent related to Data Analytics (DA). Therefore, the DA Minimum course teaches you how to use the Pandas library and perform elementary Data Analytics with Python.
Every Python developer must know the basics of Computer Science (CS) including the binary, octal, and hexadecimal numeral systems. These are also required for the PCEP exam. That’s exactly what you learn in the course CS Minimum.
The Intermediate Topics in Python course covers remaining topics which are required for the PCEP exam. These include variadic functions, anonymous (lambda) functions, built-in functions any(), all(), map(), filter(), reduce(), eval() and exec(), iterables and iterators, and generator functions and generator expressions. Students also gain a deeper insight into mutability, shallow and deep copying, and exceptions handling.
The PCEP Prep course includes several PCEP practice exams and prepares you to score high on the PCEP exam. PCEP is an industry-recognized certification from the Python Institute that will add a significant weight to your resume. You are encouraged to take the PCEP exam before starting to work on your Capstone Project.
Finally, you complete a Capstone Project where you choose one of two options:
In both cases you are required to create a free Github user account, and to install a Python IDE on your own computer or laptop (we'll help you with that).
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
12 Months | 320 Hours
The world of IT security is fast-paced and exciting, with the potential for high earnings—but it can also be competitive. To stay ahead, you will need a certification like the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), a premier credential that is ideal for those wanting to begin or advance a career in computer networking or security. An SSCP exam prep course is a great way to ensure you have the knowledge to succeed—and take on more responsibility with your current or future employer.
You will learn crucial topics such as authentication, identity management, and network trusts. You will also master cloud computing security concepts, network data security, wireless security, and cellular technologies. This SSCP training course will explore and cover malware identification and mitigation, risk management, security assessment, incident handling, cryptography, encryption, PKI, certificates, security auditing, and systems monitoring and analysis.
This advanced, online SSCP certification course will prepare you for the industry-recognized certification exam offered by ISC2, the world's leading member association for cybersecurity professionals, and help you further your career as a network administrator or security administrator and help you stay up to date on your skills if you already work in the information technology (IT) sector.
The SSCP is one of the best cybersecurity certifications you can earn, especially as an entry-level professional. Note: You must possess a minimum of one year of full-time experience in one or more of the seven domains of the current SSCP Exam Outline.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
6 Months | 75 Hours
