The Applied Automation Technical Studies program prepares students to succeed in multi-skill maintenance technician positions in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 technologies. Throughout the program, students have the opportunity to earn 15 or more Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) certifications built on cutting-edge Industry 4.0 technology, which is rapidly transforming the workplace. As companies increase their use of ethernet networks and internet technology, they are connecting more devices, from smart sensors to smart phones, enabling them to reduce downtime and increase quality and productivity. These highly connected systems require new skills in almost every occupation, which include the ability to interact with software, data, networks, and smart devices.

Many certifications are available today that address isolated competencies, from machining to maintenance and IT, but SACA certifications are different. They certify “connected systems” skills that address the integration of these technologies with Industry 4.0 technology.

This program covers a wide range of advanced manufacturing topics including safety, basic hand tools, measurement, print reading, and the fundamentals of mechanical, fluid power, electrical, and automation.

The Basic Fiber / Copper Installer program teaches students how to install communications technology, such as fiber optics, to earn the BICSI Installer 1® (INST1®) certificate. The BICSI Installer 1® (INST1®) certificate is a nonrenewable certificate. It demonstrates entry-level knowledge and skills to install information and communications technology (ICT) systems. The certificate validates basic knowledge of the proper and most current methods of installing ICT-related cabling within the confines of a commercial building structure. Skill sets include but are not limited to pulling cable, terminating, and testing copper and coaxial cable.

The Certified Industry 4.0 Basic Operations training is an introductory credential that prepares individuals to succeed in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 controls, automation, and processes. Students will learn the foundational knowledge and skills related to reading schematics, identifying power systems, and the basics of electrical circuits, on which they can continue to build. This certification is appropriate for individuals working in any occupation in advanced manufacturing or wanting to get into the field.

The Certified Industry 4.0 Advanced Operations program prepares individuals to analyze and modify modern production control systems that use Industry 4.0 automation technologies and processes. Students will build on their foundational knowledge and learn new skills such as hydraulics, flowcharting, implementing robotics in modules, programming sequences, troubleshooting, and maintenance. This certification is appropriate for individuals in occupations such as maintenance, IT, and engineering seeking to become versed in basic factory floor controls, automation and programming.

The Cloud Foundations program provides an overall understanding of cloud computing concepts, independent of specific technical roles. It provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, AWS core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support.

Cloud Architect program covers the fundamentals of building IT infrastructure on Amazon Web Services, or AWS. The program is designed to teach solutions architects how to optimize the use of the AWS Cloud by understanding AWS services and how these services fit into cloud-based solutions. Because architectural solutions can differ depending on industry, type of applications, and size of business, this course emphasizes best practices for the AWS Cloud, and it recommends various design patterns to help you think through the process of architecting optimal IT solutions on AWS. It also presents case studies throughout the program, which showcase how some AWS customers have designed their infrastructures, and the strategies and services that they implemented. Finally, this program also provides opportunities to build a variety of infrastructures via a guided, hands-on approach.

This program prepares students to become Community Based Doulas who are birth workers serving families within varying communities that center on African-descended people, Indigenous families, and people of color. Students will understand the importance of seeing a birthing individual, baby, and partner as a connected unit. This support is responsive to the whole birth experience and considers how physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual experiences impact pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period.

Community Based Doulas serve in a human rights framework to ensure that all people and families have access to safe, dignified, and culturally relevant care geared toward elevating the platforms of health equity, reproductive justice, and all stages of maternal health. Students will be able to define and practice cultural competence among marginalized groups, learn about trauma-informed care and how to utilize that in their field of work, as well as understand how social determinants of health and institutionalized racism impact black maternal health and cause racial health disparities. After completing this program, graduates will be able to support birthing parents in their community, with a holistic approach to encompass and include the entire family and provide resources to help bridge the game of health disparities and the socioeconomic, mental, health, and welfare of the client and their family.

Students will be trained in the full aspect and scope of a full-spectrum doula, providing prenatal support, birth support, and postpartum support to the client and family. Students will also train in bereavement care and lactation education. Students will also learn the basics of business and marketing, to independently provide services after graduation or to continue to work as staff with local community-based doula businesses to serve the needs of the community. The goal of the Community Based Doula Training program is to reduce barriers and decrease black maternal and infant mortality rates in the community with the support of a doula, and through spreading advocacy and awareness.

*Note: The Doula program’s lab hours may vary due to the unpredictable nature of childbirth and its duration.

The FANUC Handling Tool Operations and Programming program is an approved FANUC curriculum that prepares operators, technicians, and programmers to set up and record programs on a robot. The course covers robot operations with the specific tasks required to set up applications, and test and run programs.

This program includes over 100 hours of instruction and practice-based assessments to simulate real-world IT support scenarios. Developed by experienced Google employees, the highly interactive content covers foundational IT skills essential for entry-level jobs. Students will learn troubleshooting, customer service, networking, operating systems, and security through a mix of instruction, videos, assessments, and hands-on labs.

The Multi-Skilled Technician program is designed to teach the knowledge in technical and procedural aspects of basic Phlebotomy, EKG and STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant). Students will be able to assist patients with personal care and activities, keep the rooms stocked, cleaned and orderly, obtain vital signs, including height, weight, blood glucose levels, and I &O, perform EKG and phlebotomy as delegated by staff RN, document patient data accurately and completely.

Graduates of the Multi-Skilled Technician program will be qualified for applicable certification or registration in Phlebotomy (MedCA), EKG (MedCA), and STNA (State Exam and Registry), and may seek employment in any area.

The Phlebotomy program is designed to teach the knowledge in technical and procedural aspects of basic phlebotomy, including collection of blood specimens and venipuncture required to become a Phlebotomy technician. The Phlebotomy program includes theory and hands-on instruction. The program will teach students the concepts of Introduction to Phlebotomy & Infection Control, Legal Issues in Healthcare, Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology, Phlebotomy Equipment & Supplies, Phlebotomy Procedures, and Phlebotomy Fundamental Essentials. This program is designed for learners who want to advance their career or are interested in starting a career in the medical field to become a phlebotomy technician.

The RISE Up Customer Service and Retail Fundamentals program provides students with the fundamental skills and knowledge to work successfully with customers in a retail setting, leading to high-satisfaction, repeat business, and word-of-mouth referrals. Learners who earn this certification will master customer service and sales skills, develop basic customer service skills, math skills to conduct sales transactions, gain an understanding of the retail industry and its impact on the economy and the diverse jobs available. This program is suitable for retail workers and customer focused roles in any industry.

This 8-week course provides an introduction to Adobe Photoshop. Students will become familiar with graphic design fundamentals and techniques while learning to efficiently operate and utilize the Adobe Photoshop software interface. This course prepares graduates to sit for the Adobe Certified Associate Photoshop certification exam.

The Microsoft Office Specialist program provides students with project-based learning in each of the programs in the Microsoft Office Suite. Students are prepared to use these tools professionally or personally. Additionally, this program prepares students to sit for the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.

The Python Core course provides students with foundational knowledge of programming in Python. Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming language. It incorporates modules, exceptions, dynamic typing, very high-level dynamic data types, and classes. It supports multiple programming paradigms beyond object-oriented programming, such as procedural and functional programming.

In the Excel course, students will learn and be able to demonstrate the fundamentals of creating and managing worksheets and workbooks, creating cells and ranges, creating tables, applying formulas and functions, and creating charts and objects.