
One semester = A new career
Opportunities abound for health care workers and wages are on the rise! You can become qualified for a new job in one semester with these high-demand career programs:
15
certificates to choose from
6
courses or less
$2,250
or less in tuition/fees
Looking for a quick way to start or change your career?
Choose from one of our special career certificates, each just 16 semester hours or less. Get the credential, get a job and then keep working toward a more advanced certificate or full associate degree to further expand your career opportunities.
Choose Your Program!
Note that short-term certificates are not eligible for financial aid.
- Automotive Recycling
- Automotive Brake/Suspension
- Auto Electrical/Electronics
- Basic Auto Body Repair
- Computer-Aided Design/Drafting
- Computer Software Development
- Early Childhood Director Level 1 (Post-Associate Degree)
- Early Childhood Education Level 2
- Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
- Firefighter
- Light Duty Diesel Repair
- Nurse Assistant (CNA)
- Office Software Specialist
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Welding
Earn These Certificates for Free!

Waubonsee Works
Many of these certificate programs are offered to qualifying students tuition-free through Waubonsee Works (formerly Youth Services Program).