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Healthcare
CareerStep - Medical Industry Career Training Programs
Columbia Area Career Center has partnered with CareerStep to help people train for a rewarding new career. Explore medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary, and healthcare IT courses.
www.careerstep.com
Certified Community Health Worker - MO Dept. of Health & Senior Services
Earn certification to serve as a liaison between individuals and healthcare providers, helping to improve access to healthcare services, education, and resources. CHWs work in various settings, such as communities, hospitals, clinics, and non-profit organizations.
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Columbia Area Career Center — Health and Fitness
Online training programs to help you start or advance a rewarding career in helping people lead healthier lives.
www.careertraining.ed2go.com
Coursera - Online Healthcare Certificates
Obtain a healthcare certificate to reach your career goals. Understand healthcare principles for patient care and administration. Learn about healthcare systems, clinical practices, and health policy.
www.coursera.org
Job Point - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
This fast-track training will prepare you for a career as a CNA in around 12 weeks with hands-on experiences that start the first week of classes. Certification tests and exams are included.
www.jobpoint.org
MACC Workforce Development
Training is available to reach your career goals.
Medical training
Emergency Telecommunicator
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Phlebotomy Certification
MU Extension - Clinical Engineering Certificate
An online certificate program that prepares students for a job in healthcare technology where they will maintain and service medical imaging equipment.
www.extension.missouri.edu
Manufacturing and Construction
Columbia Area Career Center — Construction and Trades
The convenience of online construction training allows students to learn new concepts and skills in the comfort of their own home.
www.careertraining.ed2go.com
Coursera - Online Construction Certificates
Learn construction principles for managing building projects. Understand construction methods, materials, and project management techniques. Numerous certificates available.
www.coursera.org
Coursera - Online Manufacturing Certificates
Explore manufacturing principles for efficient production. Learn about production processes, quality control, and manufacturing technologies. Numerous certificates available.
www.coursera.org
JobPoint — Heating, Ventilator, and Air-Conditioning
The HVAC certificate program prepares students to become leaders in the field by providing a foundation of knowledge, skills, and the ability to think critically.
www.jobpoint.org
JobPoint - Highway/Heavy Construction Trades
Students complete 16 weeks of formal training which includes both classroom instruction and hands-on training with an optional internship.
www.jobpoint.org
JobPoint - Intermediate Construction Trades Certificate Program
The ICT certificate program consists of two courses: Introductory Craft Skills
(4 weeks) and Carpentry Fundamentals (12 weeks).
www.jobpoint.org
JobPoint — Warehousing
This 12-16 week training program will equip graduates for positions such as assembler, forklift driver, warehouse operator, or warehouse lead.
www.jobpoint.org
MACC - Mechatronics Certificate
This prepares students to be electrical and mechanical technicians who can troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment.
www.macc.edu
MACC - Missouri Manufacturing Technician Program
This program prepares students to be successful in a manufacturing environment—even with no previous production experience.
www.macc.edu
MU Extension - Construction Management Certificate
An online certificate program that helps students obtain the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to advance their careers in the construction industry.
www.mizzou.us/construction-mgmt
Personal Care
COMO Institute of Massage and Bodywork
Our comprehensive and experiential massage therapy program is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to lead a successful and fulfilling career.
www.massagepartnership.com
Luxx Beauty and Barber Institute
Luxx Beauty and Barber Institute offers courses in Manicure, Cosmetology/Manicuring, and Barber.
www.luxxbeautyinstitute.com
Paul Mitchell The School
Paul Mitchell the Beauty School is prepared to offer students courses in Cosmetology, Barbering, and Esthetics.
www.paulmitchell.edu
University of Missouri Fitness Programming and Management Certificate
Courses covering the fundamentals of fitness equip you with the tools to spearhead workplace wellness programs, advance in a corporate fitness facility or strike out on your own as a well-rounded personal trainer.
www.online.missouri.edu
Information & Technology
Coursera - Online Information Technology Certificates
Explore information technology (IT) for managing technology infrastructure. Learn about network administration, cybersecurity, and IT support.
www.coursera.org
Physical Security Technology Training for Youth
Missouri Security Operation Center offers an 8-week certification program with physical security technology training and skills development. Training on drones, security robots, video surveillance, and gunshot detection and security. For youth aged 17-24.
www.cipglobalventures.com/the-cip-institute
Email: David.Johnson@dhewd.mo.gov
Entrepreneurship
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Business & Office Administration
Human Resource Management Certificate-Columbia College
The Human Resource Management Certificate from Columbia College will provide you with a foundational understanding of management. Additionally, you will study functional areas of management as it relates to human resources.
www.ccis.edu/degrees/human-resource-management-certificate
Missouri (Home) Appraisal License School-McKissock Learning
McKissock offers high-quality appraisal courses, industry expertise, and convenience needed to get your Missouri Appraisal License.
www.mckissock.com/appraisal/licensing/missouri/
Management Certificate-Columbia College
Every industry relies on managers to lead teams and projects. Gain a managerial perspective with a Management Certificate from Columbia College. This program provides a foundational understanding of management, including modern principles and applications.
www.ccis.edu/degrees/management-certificate
Office Technology Certificate - Job Point
Whether you’re interested in administrative, accounting, legal, or medical office work, there are courses that can help give you an edge and the skills you’ll need for success! Courses are designed to give you the best of the classroom and hands-on training so that you walk away with the confidence and practical skills you need for employment.
www.jobpoint.org/office-technology/
Business Management Certificate - MACC
The MACC Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration prepares graduates to work in a variety of occupations such as: marketing and sales managers, sales representative, advertising and promotions, public relations, and more.
www.macc.edu/business-office-administration-certificate/
Business Office Administration Certificate-MACC
The MACC Business and Office Administration program options are designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to begin a career as an administrative office professional.
www.macc.edu/business-office-administration-certificate/
Accounting Certificate-MACC
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Accounting prepares graduates to work in a variety of occupations such as: accounting analyst, accounting assistant, accounting clerk, bookkeeper, accounts receivable clerk, fiscal technician, and more.
www.macc.edu/accounting-certificate/
CareerStep Courses - Office-related Certificates in Healthcare
Columbia Area Career Center has partnered with CareerStep to help people train for a rewarding new career. Explore office-related certificates in the healthcare industry.
Healthcare Documentation Specialist
Medical Administrative Assistant
Medical Scribe
Medical Coding and Billing
Medical Billing
Medical Office Manager
Medical Records Specialist
Medical Transcription Editor
Customer Service
Certificate in Floral Artistry and Management-University of Missouri
Coursework applies topics covered in lecture format to hands-on floral design and business management skills within the floral industry. This includes basic, advanced, and seasonal floral design skills while emphasizing branding and marketing skills.
www.online.missouri.edu
Coursera - Online Customer Service Certificates
Master customer service skills for providing exceptional support. Learn techniques for handling inquiries, resolving issues, and enhancing satisfaction. Numerous certificates available.
www.coursera.org
Growth Mindset Training - Love Columbia
Learn how to persist through setbacks and see challenges as opportunities for growth. Sessions titles: Grow Emotional Intelligence, Master Communication through Mindset, Transform Roadblocks into Opportunities, and Overcome Obstacles to Reach Your Dreams. Thursdays, 5:15-6:30pm, 1209 E. Walnut
www.lovecolumbia.org/growth-mindset
Job Readiness Training - Job Point
Give your career search a jump-start with this free week-long class focusing on building confidence, identifying your skills, practicing interviews, resume writing, and job search assistance. Includes lunch each day.
www.jobpoint.org/job-readiness-training
Retail Sales Certificate-Job Point
Get ready for a career in retail sales! Learn about mathematics, cash register skills, employer/employee relations, selling, communications, customer service, personal presentation, marketing, and product display (8 weeks).
www.jobpoint.org/retail-sales
ServSafe Food Handler Online Certification
Columbia, MO ServSafe® Food Handler Online Certifications give the option to train 365 days of the year. Food Handler Courses & Exams are for line-level employees only. All exams are computer-based and results are available on ServSafe.com.
www.hrbuni.com
Human Services
Human Resource Management Certificate-Columbia College
The Human Resource Management Certificate from Columbia College will provide you with a foundational understanding of management. Additionally, you will study functional areas of management as it relates to human resources.
www.ccis.edu/degrees/human-resource-management-certificate
Missouri Certified Reciprocal Alcohol Drug Counselor(CRADC)
This program provides all the education hours required for initial certification for the CRADC in Missouri, approved by the Missouri Credentialing Board. After the online courses are complete, six hours of live ethics training are required.
www.ceumatrix.com
Missouri Peer Specialist
The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) initiative is a significant part of the behavioral health transformation efforts taking place in Missouri. This website is “home” to registration for training events, information on training content, the online exam and other information regarding Peer Specialists in Missouri.
573-616-2300
Email: info@mopeerspecialist.org
www.mopeerspecialist.com
Missouri Substance Abuse Counselor Certification
While most substance abuse counselors work with alcohol and drug addiction the field also covers other addiction issues such as gambling and eating disorders. If you're an empathetic person who enjoys helping other this may be the perfect career for you.
573-751-0018
www.pr.mo.gov/counselors.asp
Professional Interpreter-Northwest Missouri State University
This course will enable you to develop the skills necessary to use your knowledge of languages to help other people communicate. You'll start by gaining a clear understanding of what interpreting is; the different interpreting techniques, settings, and delivery modes; and the differences between a career in public services interpreting and other language-related fields.
855-520-6860 www.careertraining.ed2go.com/northwestmo/training-programs/professional-interpreter-course-online/