Web based training, at your own pace, offered
in partnership with Gatlin Education Services.

North Georgia Continuing Education offers online career training courses in partnership with Gatlin Education Services. These are career-focused online courses designed to give you the latest in learning, and to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions in many in-demand occupations.

Our instructor-facilitated courses are available anytime, anywhere. All you need is a web-enabled computer and a desire to learn skills that will prepare you for a new career or update current skill sets. And even though you don't have to attend class, you won't be on your own. A team of available online professionals, anytime scheduling, and educational textbooks combine to give you a relevant, interactive learning experience.

We offer courses in:

- Healthcare & Fitness

- Business & Professional

- IT & Software Development

- Media & Design

- Skilled Trades & Industrial

Our programs are designed by a team of professionals from each respective field, who work to provide the most effective web-based learning experience available today. Instructors/mentors are actively involved in your online learning experience. They respond to any questions or concerns, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed.

Each program includes a set of lessons and evaluations; grades are a combination of the instructor/mentor's evaluation of students' work and computer graded tests. We know you'll appreciate the quality as well as the convenience of anytime, anywhere learning!

Administrative Dental Assistant
This certificate program teaches the essential administrative tasks for managing the business aspects of a dental practice and becoming an Administrative Dental Assistant.

This program includes instruction in dental terminology and anatomy, medical records management, accounts receivable and reimbursement management, insurance and patient billing, patient scheduling, and procedural and diagnostic coding. The Administrative Dental Assistant online program will prepare you for a new career working in a dental office. Textbooks included.

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Administrative Medical Specialist
with Medical Billing and Coding
The Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding (AMC/MBC) Program includes extensive medical insurance billing and coding modules as well as modules detailing all of the other administrative tasks performed in a typical medical office,  including appointment scheduling; patient check-in, registration, and check-out; accounts receivable and payable management; bookkeeping; office management, and many more.

Gatlin Education Services has also partnered with National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to register and prepare students for skills certification in two areas.  Included in the tuition for AMS/MBC is a voucher for a study guide and preparation course, and the registration fee for the dual CMAA/CBCS (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant/Certified Billing and Coding Specialist) certification credential.

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Administrative Medical Specialist
with Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology
The Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology Program will give students both the complete AMS/MBC Program plus the 60-hour Medical Terminology course! 

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Advanced Coding for the Physicians Office
This nationally recognized online course and training program prepares students to learn CPT, ICD-9-CM (Volumes I and II), and HCPCS Level II coding. This advanced online medical coding program is designed for students with previous medical coding experience. A basic coding education or the GES Administrative Medical Specialist course is required. Preparation for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification exam is included.

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Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep
This nationally recognized online course and CCS test prep training program prepares medical coding students to take the American Health Information Management Association's (AHIMA) official certification exam to become a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). This program covers advanced ICD-9 medical coding procedures and is designed to help students meet the challenge of today's changing standards while learning and improving their coding skills.

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Advanced Personal Fitness Trainer
This nationally recognized online course and certificate program is an interactive, comprehensive Web-based Professional Certificate in Personal Fitness Training (PFT). This program is collaboration between industry experts, internship affiliates, national organizations, Educational Fitness Solutions Inc, and their board of advisors.

The Advanced Certificate is designed for students interested in furthering their personal training education by incorporating specialized resistance training, functional movements, and nutritional programs for their clients in partnership with Registered Dietitians. This course includes the basic Personal Fitness Training program (also offered separately), along with additional material on nutritional management, resistance biomechanics, and functional flexibility.

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Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative
This nationally recognized Pharmaceutical Sales Representative online training course (CNPR) and program was developed in response to a rising need for entry-level certified pharmaceutical sales representatives. The program is designed for individuals who want to gain entry into the pharmaceutical industry but who lack the required pharmacology and medical education.

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Fitness Business Management
This nationally recognized Fitness Business Management online training program is an innovative program designed to teach students how to manage a Personal Training Program and/or a Health-Fitness Department as a Strategic Business Unit (S.B.U.) in both commercial and non-commercial based health and fitness facilities. This program was developed to establish an industry standard in fitness management education for allied health and fitness professionals, personal trainers, fitness managers, and entrepreneurs that wish to establish a successful business model and fitness operation.

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HIPAA Compliance
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) from a health care professional's viewpoint. The course focuses specifically on the HIPAA Privacy regulations, and also provides an overview of the overall HIPAA regulations. This course is meant to satisfy the manditory training component of HIPAA Privacy for a health care organization's staff. The target audience for this course is physicians, physician staff, nurses, hospital administrators, office managers, receptionists, medical billing agencies, or any other individual or organization involved in health care who need to comply with or learn about HIPAA Privacy.

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ICD-10 Medical Coding:
Preparation and Instruction for Implementation
This nationally recognized online course and training program covers the recently upgraded diagnostic and procedural medical coding system, and will soon be mandated by the Federal government for use in the healthcare industry in insurance processing, reimbursement, and statistical data gathering.

This online medical coding program will teach students how to prepare for and implement the massive changes to the existing coding system. It also presents a comprehensive overview of the changes in store for both diagnostic and procedural medical coding along with detailed information on the impacts of the medical coding changes to coders, healthcare staff, physicians, software systems, documentation, and information technology. Textbook included.

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Medical Billing and Coding
This nationally recognized Medical Billing and Coding online training certificate program is designed to prepare students to fill positions for medical coding and billing professionals. Skilled medical billing and coding technicians are in high demand these days! Health care facilities are having difficulty attracting qualified workers, mostly because of the lack of both formal training programs and sufficient resources to provide on-the-job training for coders.

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Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology
The Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology Program will give students both the complete MBC Program plus the 60-hour Medical Terminology course! 

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Medical Terminology
This nationally recognized Medical Terminology online course for healthcare professionals introduces elements of medical terminology, such as the etymology of words used to describe the human body. Students learn to apply proper terminology and spelling for major pathological conditions.

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Medical Transcription
This nationally recognized medical transcription online course and training program prepares you to start a new career as a medical transcriptionist. Transcriber and all materials are included in this medical transcription program.

**We've updated the Medical Transcription online program to reflect the latest industry standards and added various interactive elements to better engage students.  In addition to these enhancements, we have also created over 50 interactive audio exercises that give students extra hands-on transcribing practice.  These audio activities enable students to get more practice as they learn to transcribe medical reports that simulate real-world cases with varying speed and dialects in the dictations.  Students can check their work immediately, which provides multiple opportunities to practice transcribing before they submit full reports for instructor grading.

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Medical Transcription & Medical Terminology
The Medical Transcription + Medical Terminology Program will give students both the complete Medical Transcription Program plus the 60-hour Medical Terminology course! 

(See descriptions above.)

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Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, & Sports
This nationally recognized Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports online program has been designed to meet the growing demand of allied health/medical professionals, Registered Dietitians, fitness professionals, personal trainers, and the general public who want to learn about developing individualized nutritional programs for clients, patients, or for personal improvement.

This innovative and comprehensive web-based certificate program provides an in-depth examination of contemporary nutritional topics such as meal plan analysis, functional food implementation, antioxidants, public nutrition, sports nutrition, vitamin supplementation, and weight management.

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Personal Fitness Trainer
This nationally recognized Personal Fitness Trainer online course and certificate program is an interactive, comprehensive Web-based Professional Certificate in Personal Fitness Training (PFT).

This program is collaboration between industry experts, internship affiliates, national organizations, Educational Fitness Solutions Inc, and their board of advisors. Content and curriculum in the program is designed to present the student with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to implement a unique medically-based fitness model for their future or current clients.

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Personal Training/Group Exercise Training for Older Adults
This nationally recognized Personal Training and Group Exercise Training for Older Adults online program is designed to establish a national standard to ensure the development of safe and effective exercise programs for older adults by personal trainers, allied health/medical and fitness professionals, and the general public. The certificate program has been designed to incorporate curriculum standards from the "International Curriculum Guidelines for Preparing Physical Activity Instructors of Older Adults" in Collaboration with and endorsed by the World Health Organization.

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Pharmacy Technician
This nationally recognized Pharmacy Technician online course and training program teaches the skills needed to gain employment as a Pharmacy Tech in either the hospital or retail setting. The objective of the Pharmacy Technician Program is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to qualify for entry-level positions in pharmacies as well as prepare for national certification. This program pairs students with an instructor for one-on-one assistance and includes a forty-hour externship. All materials are included.

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Veterinary Assistant
This nationally recognized Administrative Veterinary Assistant online course and training program prepares students for an exciting new career as an administrative veterinary assistant. Students in the program learn about the care of animals as well as how to recognize signs of illness and disease.

This online program also covers interpersonal communication, interaction with clients and their animals, as well as how to assist the veterinarian during examinations. Administrative duties, such as fee collection, banking, and accounts payable are emphasized, and the program contains basic information about pet insurance. Textbooks are included.

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Women's Exercise Training & Wellness
This nationally recognized Women's Exercise Training and Wellness online program is designed to ensure the development of safe and effective exercise programs for women by personal trainers, allied health/medical and fitness professionals, and the general public. The program prepares graduating students for a career working with women of all ages at medically-based fitness facilities, YMCA/JCC's, community wellness programs, personal training studios, physical therapy clinics, health promotion sites, corporate sites, and private and commercial health clubs.

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Administrative Professional
with Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Training (MCAS)
This nationally recognized Administrative Professional with Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Training online course and training program teaches the skills that students must acquire to be successful as an Administrative Professional using the Microsoft® Office 2007 suite of programs.

Students receive training on the most popular Microsoft Office 2007 programs including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Outlook as well as the new Vista operating system. Upon successful completion of this program students will be prepared to sit for the MCAS certification offered by Microsoft®. An introduction to QuickBooks is also provided.

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Administrative Professional
with Microsoft Office Specialst (MOS)
This nationally recognized Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist online course and training program teaches the skills that students must acquire to be successful as an Administrative Professional using the Microsoft Office suite of programs. Students receive training on the most popular Microsoft Office 2003 programs including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Outlook. An introduction to QuickBooks is also provided.

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Alternative Dispute Resolution
This online Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate (ADR) program is offered in partnership with IADR® GLOBAL. Dispute Resolution is a rapidly growing field of study and a process commonly used in federal and local government agencies, corporations, non-profit and for profit agencies as well as in private ADR practices.

This online training program will give you the educational background you need to break into this fast-growing field. The three course program of study offers a highly comprehensive conflict resolution education that can help you advance in your present job, add a sought after skill to your resume, or help you set up a private practice as an alternative dispute resolution specialist.

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Bookkeeping the Easy Way - Quickbooks
Gatlin's online bookkeeping - accounting training course for aspiring bookkeepers introduces the concepts of bookkeeping - accounting using the theory of double entry bookkeeping. This course is designed for students who are interested in gaining knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices in planning a more profitable future or seeking a new career. Textbook and thorough tutorial for Quick Books are included.

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Certified Bookkeeper
This nationally recognized Bookkeeping online certification course and training program for experienced bookkeepers leads to national certification with the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB). The AIPB certification is a high professional standard and the only national standard for bookkeepers. This bookkeeping course was created by the AIPB. All textbooks included.

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Certified Global Business Professional
This is a nationally recognized online course and training program for the Certified Global Business Professional Credential Exam. The Global Business Professional certification is a prestigious acknowledgement of international business expertise. The North American Small Business International Trade Educators Association (NASBITE) Certified Global Business Professional Credential (CGBP provides a benchmark for competency in global commerce.

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Certified Wedding Planner
This nationally recognized wedding planner course teaches the student how to become a successful wedding planner and coordinator. This comprehensive program covers everything an aspiring wedding planner needs to know to get started in the business. Whether you plan on working part-time, planning only a few weddings a year, or a full-time career, this program will provide all the tools necessary to work as a professional wedding planner or start your wedding planning business.

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Chartered Tax Professional
With this nationally recognized innovative online Chartered Tax Professional Certificate Program, students can start working and earning money while completing coursework. After successfully completing the first two courses in the CTP® certificate program, you will be qualified to prepare individual tax returns for almost all U. S. taxpayers. You will learn to prepare returns for small business corporations and partnerships and more complex sole proprietorships. As a CTP® you will have the tax knowledge and experience to prepare for the IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) exam if you wish to add the coveted EA credential to your professional designation as a CTP®.

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eBusiness Certificate
This nationally recognized e-commerce online course and training program provides a comprehensive introduction to e-commerce methodologies and practices.

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Emergency Management for First Responders
This nationally recognized Emergency Management Course and online training program provides the necessary skills and understanding of the issues and underlying concepts surrounding emergency management. There is a growing need for qualified emergency managers in both the public and the private sector. The Emergency Management Training program reflects the practitioner and applied knowledge base, particularly lessons learned at local and state government levels.

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Entrepreneurship:
Start-Up and Business Owner Management
This nationally recognized Entrepreneurship online course and training program teaches students the skills needed to start their own business. This Entrepreneurship: Start-Up and Business Owner Management program provides an excellent foundation for not just the start-up business owner, but also the business owner or manager who wants to gain a further understanding of some of the essential principles associated with owning and operating a start-up or on-going business.

The program includes Business Plan Development, Positioning For and Finding Financing, Legal Issues in Operations, as well as Buying and Selling a Business. You will grow in your understanding of financial and accounting terms, gain confidence and improve your communication skills, as well as explore some of the topics of running a business in accord with legal requirements. It's never been easier to get your own business up and running!

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Event Management & Design
This exciting Event Management and Design online program is structured to provide both practical knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of the modern special event industry. Event Management and Design will equip you with the knowledge to advance in the field if you are already working in events, or to prepare you to enter the profession with an understanding of the industry and knowing what you are getting yourself into. Students will build the foundation which you can use to build a career in special events or start your own special event business.

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Forensic Computer Examiner
This nationally recognized forensic computer examiner online course and training program is for the aspiring forensic computer examiner. For many years, law enforcement officers have been the primary forensic computer examiners, however the need for qualified civilian forensic computer examiners is growing faster than ever.

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Freight Broker/Agent Training
This nationally recognized Freight Broker Training Course teaches the skills that students must acquire to be successful as a Freight - Load Broker Agent. Tutorials and projects will teach the student the practical application of Freight Broker skills.

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Grant Writing
This nationally recognized Grant Writing online certificate program is perfect for anyone seeking to learn the essentials in writing or acquiring grants for private, public, or government use. If you are thinking of starting a business that utilizes grants, you will want to learn the essentials of writing, researching, obtaining and maintaining operations and strategies within the grant system. The Grant Writing Certificate consists of 10 modules geared to provide the essential information in a timely manner designed to fit busy, work, and family schedules.

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Help Desk Analyst: Tier 1 Support Specialist
This nationally recognized Help Desk Analyst: Tier 1 Support Specialist online course and training program teaches the skills that students must acquire to be successful as a Help Desk Analyst. Tutorials and projects will teach the student the practical uses of Help Desk Analyst skills.

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Lean Mastery
This nationally recognized Lean Enterprise Mastery online course and training program contains clear, concise information on transforming a business enterprise to Lean. This Lean Mastery online program is packed with examples, photographs, graphics, quizzes, progress tests, case studies and many interactive features that provide tips, "try this" exercises and in-depth information. The program covers all Lean Enterprise concepts.

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Management for IT Professionals
This nationally recognized Management for IT Professionals online training program is particularly well suited for anyone in IT who has recently assumed management responsibilities, anyone who is managing IT professionals, or anyone who wants a perspective on some of the unique issues facing the management of IT professionals.

The leaders in an organization often set the tone and establish the benchmarks for success. In this program, the focus is on developing a successful leadership style that facilitates team-building, collaboration, and a corporate culture that promotes success. Different decision-making techniques will be explored in the context of successful leadership styles.

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Management Training
This nationally recognized Business Management Training Program and online course is perfect for a business owner, entrepreneur or anyone seeking to learn the essentials in business and management. If you are thinking of starting a business or pursuing an MBA, learn the essentials here! The Management Training program consists of 12 separate modules geared to providing the vital information in a timely manner designed to fit your busy work and family schedules.

This program will provide you an with understanding of financial and accounting terms, the successful negotiation strategies for most environments, and any necessary issues in the management of the marketing process, employment law, compliance and regulatory requirements, as well as licensing, permits and taxes, and successful negotiation strategies for most environments.

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Mediation and Dispute Resolution
This nationally recognized Mediation and Dispute Resolution online certificate program is offered in partnership with the Institute for Advanced Dispute ResolutionT. Mediation is a formal process of negotiation which uses a third-party neutral who has limited or no authoritative decision-making power to facilitate communication among the people who are involved in the conflict or dispute.

The mediator establishes the ground rules for the process, recognizes the needs and wants of each party and plays a pivotal role by assisting the people involved to focus on the real issues of the dispute. Through the use of specific skills, the mediator is able to settle disagreements among conflicted parties, even in cases where deep rooted tensions have not responded to initial attempts at negotiation. An outcome is reached that is mutually accepted and owned by the parties as a result of the mediation process.

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Microsoft Vista Business
This nationally recognized Microsoft Vista Business online training course is a comprehensive, performance-based certification preparation program designed to validate business computer skills using Microsoft Vista Business software. Students will not only gain basic knowledge of the software, including managing files and folders, but also how to manage devices and drivers, share folders, troubleshoot errors, and more!

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Non-Profit Management
This nationally recognized Non-Profit Management training course and online certificate program is for those who work with or desire to work in a non-profit organization or business environment. The Non-Profit Management Training Program is particularly well suited for anyone in the non-profit field who has recently assumed management responsibilities, anyone who is working in a non-profit organization, or anyone who wants a perspective on some of the unique issues facing management of a non-profit organization.

This certificate program consists of 10 modules geared to provide the essential information in a timely manner designed to fit your busy work and family schedules. You will examine the fundamental principles of non-profit management as well as the roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit board of directors and the management team, examine the essential aspects of fundraising, and become acquainted with the fundamentals of the budgeting process.

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Paralegal
This nationally recognized Paralegal online course and training program prepares potential paralegal students to be successful in the fast growing paralegal career field. The paralegal training program includes free access to the official NALA Campus certification exam prep and Westlaw.

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Payroll Practice and Management
This nationally recognized Payroll Certification online course and training program is ideal for students aspiring to become a Payroll Specialist. This Payroll Certification program is a good overall review for the Certified Payroll Professional (CFP) test given by the American Payroll Association. Textbook and exam prep included.

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Project Management
This nationally recognized Project Management online certification course and training program provides a comprehensive education in project management. This program teaches the basics of project management and includes preparation for the Project Management Professional national certification exam. Textbook and exam prep included.

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Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
This nationally recognized Purchasing Management online course and training certificate program is particularly well suited to anyone working in or interested in working in purchasing, supply chain management, procurement specialists, and buyers. In this program students will be introduced to the various aspect of the supply chain environment, including enterprise resource planning systems and requirement systems.

The interrelationships between purchasing, vendor selection, sources of supply and the role of technology will also be explored in this program so that a student understands the integrated approach to planning, acquisition, flow and distribution from raw materials to finished products. In this program, the focus is on the management function, and the skills and resources that develop a successful manager.

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Records Management Certificate
This nationally recognized Records Management online course and training program is a power packed program that will teach you how to manage electronic records and conquer the paper pile-up. Textbook included.

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Six Sigma, Blackbelt
This nationally recognized Six Sigma Black Belt online course and training program integrates Six Sigma Black Belt online learning with hands-on data analysis. The Six Sigma Black Belt online certificate course material provides an in-depth look at the Six Sigma Black Belt DMAIC problem-solving methodology, as well as deployment and project development approaches. All materials included.

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Six Sigma, Greenbelt
This nationally recognized Six Sigma Greenbelt online course and training program encompasses all aspects of running a Six Sigma Greenbelt business, including management, service delivery, design, production and customer satisfaction. Six Sigma is one of the highest standards for companies and individuals to achieve. This interactive online training provides the skills needed to master this highly valuable skill. All materials included.

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Technical Writing
This nationally recognized Technical Writing online distance learning course is designed for anyone who wishes to develop their technical writing abilities to a professional level. Students will learn research methods, audience considerations, style, drafting and revision techniques, how to work in a collaborative environment, and more. A variety of media and formats will be studied, including websites, emails, proposals, memos, and instructions.

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Travel Agent Training
This nationally recognized Travel Agent online course and training program will prepare students for the Institute of Certified Travel Agents TAP Certification. Students learn the basic skills needed to operate a computer reservation system. This program consists of two modules including your choice of SABRE, WORLDSPAN, APOLLO OR AMADEUS GDS systems. All materials included.

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Understanding Earned Value Management
This nationally recognized Understanding Earned Value Management online course teaches you to more objectively measure your project performance. Understanding Earned Value Management is critical to your project success. In this interactive online training course, you will learn what is necessary to plan and manage your project utilizing Earned Value concepts. The course is designed to walk you through the process using a case study from start to finish.

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.NET
This self-paced .NET e-Learning package is designed to help you prepare for the MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications exam and the MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications exam. It begins with basic web design and web development courses before moving into the .NET-specific courses.

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AutoCad 2009
This nationally recognized AutoCAD 2009 online course and certification training program is an essential tool for those seeking AutoCAD Certification. AutoCAD 2009 is used many industries including mechanical and civil engineering, architecture, and facilities planning and management. More employers using AutoCAD, and need workers skilled in AutoCAD, than any other CAD system.

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Cisco CCENT Authorized Certification Training
This nationally recognized Cisco® CCENTT online course and authorized certification training program provides you with the essential knowledge to install, operate and troubleshoot a small branch office Enterprise network. You will also learn to configure a switch, a router, as well as how to connect to a WAN and implement network security. A student should be able to complete configuration and implementation of a small branch office network under supervision. The program will be mapped to exam objectives and prepare you for Cisco® Exam 640-822.

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Cisco CCNA Certification Training
This nationally recognized Cisco® CCNA® online course and authorized certification training program provides students with the essential knowledge to install, configure, and operate simple routed LANs and WANs and obtain Cisco® CCNA® certification training. You will gain knowledge of switched LAN Emulation networks made up of Cisco® equipment. The program is a focused coverage of Cisco® router configuration procedures, which will be mapped to exam objectives and prepare you for Cisco® Exam 640-802.

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CompTIA A+ Certification Training
This nationally recognized CompTIA A+ certification online training course is the industry standard for validating vendor-neutral skills expected of an entry-level computer technician. CompTIA A+ certification training opens the door to an exciting career in computer technology. Students are required have an extra computer running Windows 2000 or better to complete the course work.

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CompTIA Network+/Server+ Certification Training
This nationally recognized CompTIA Network+ online course and certification training program is the worldwide standard of competency for professionals with nine months experience in networking support or administration. The Network+ certification validates technical competency in networking administration and support. This certification is geared toward those with nine months field experience in network administration and support.

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CompTIA Security + Certification Training
This nationally recognized CompTIAT IT Security+ online training course and certification program helps prepare a student for the Security+ IT certification exam.

Students will learn about IT industry-wide security topics, including communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, access control, authentication, external attack, and operational and organization security.

Other topics included in this course are protocols used in Linux, UNIX, and Windows 2000 in addition to the TCP/IP suite component protocols, and Ethernet operations. Students will gain knowledge in capturing, analyzing, and generating IP traffic, how to exploit protocol weaknesses and examine defensive solutions. Packet filtering, password policies, and file integrity checking are also covered.

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Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Training (MCAS)
This nationally recognized Microsoft Certified Application Specialist online certification training course is comprehensive, practical and effective. The Comma Method of Microsoft Office® training was designed to meet the needs of college students, educators, administrators, and business professionals. This course uses real-life examples to teach the skills that employers want their employees to have.

The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Training program is the only performance-based certification program approved by Microsoft to assess and validate computer skills using Microsoft Office 2007® Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook, as well as Microsoft Windows Vista.

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Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
This nationally recognized (MCDST) Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician online course and certification training program is the premier credential certification for IT professionals who support end users and troubleshoot desktop environments running on the Microsoft Windows operating system.

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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2005 (MCTS)
This nationally recognized Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 course teaches students thorough knowledge of the product, as well as an understanding of how to use the Transact-SQL language, and know how to explore the user interface. Technology Specialists typically pursue careers as database administrators, database developers, or business intelligence developers. They may also be developers and systems administrators who do not work with SQL Server daily but who want to show their breadth of technology experience.

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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
This nationally recognized Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) online certification training program is comprehensive, practical and effective. The Comma Method of Microsoft Office® training was designed to meet the needs of college students, educators, administrators, and business professionals. This course uses real-life examples to teach the skills that employers want their employees to have.

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RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) on the Web
This nationally recognized RFID+ online certification training course is the most comprehensive online course on RFID implementation available today. RFID on the WebT was designed by OTA Training, LLC., the world leader in RFID Training and Certification and the authors of the best selling RFID+ exam prep book in the market.

RFID on the Web was designed using OTA's E3 Learning System - which makes learning RFID engaging, effective and easy to follow. RFID on the WebT provides 70 total hours of high quality, graphical, interactive training for the online student. At the conclusion of the course, students will posses the knowledge to successfully implement and support an RFID system and pass the CompTIAT RFID+ Certification exam.

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3D Studio (3ds) max
This nationally recognized exciting 3ds max online course and training program teaches students how to use both 3ds max and Character Studio to design, develop, and animate 3D video game characters.

Business Marketing Design
This nationally recognized Business Marketing Design online training course focuses on developing technical skill and creative artistry using applied marketing principles. Course projects include marketing concept development, critique, retouching, compositing, illustration, print and Web advertising, identity design, direct mail, marketing communication, company branding, and business startup scenarios.

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Digital Arts Certificate
The Digital Media Arts online course and training program focuses on developing technical skill and creative artistry in digital photography and imaging. In this online digital media arts class students learn professional applications for Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator or equivalent digital imaging and vector drawing tools. Course projects include digital art studies, retouching, compositing, illustration, identity design, color matching and composition studies, photorealistic imaging, color correction, and art exhibition development.

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Fine Arts Training
This nationally recognized online program incorporates four courses to help you develop and unleash your full artistic potential in painting and drawing. You will begin with a foundation in the history of art. Understand the contexts in which art has been created over the centuries, learn to identify styles and techniques the artists have used, and cultivate your critical and analytical abilities. Move on to basic drawing and figure drawing. Explore the concepts of line, mass, form, perspective, value, and composition. Understand how the body’s anatomy affects its external form and movement, and learn how to capture realistic and expressive portraits. Finally, pick up your paintbrush and study a systematic and time-honored approach to oil painting that enables you to capture proportion, perspective, and lighting in the world around you.

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Graphic Design Certificate
This nationally recognized Graphic Design online course and training program is ideal for students looking to take their interest in art and turn it into an enjoyable and creative career. This Graphic Design program begins with the fundamentals of graphic design and guides you through the terms and processes students use to turn knowledge into a career. The student will learn the rules of graphic design, as well as useful marketing strategies and information about art in the electronic age.

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Graphic Design with Photoshop CS3 Training
As the need for cutting edge, professionally-designed interactive media grows, qualified graphic designers are increasingly in demand. Whether freelancing or working for a major corporation, a successful career as a graphic designer requires the proper tools and knowledge. This course will teach students the skills necessary to set them apart from the competition. They'll learn the two most important aspects of today's graphic design field: the fundamental principles of design, and the most popular software on the market, Adobe Photoshop.

Through hands-on exercises, we'll cover the concepts and theories that graphic designers depend on and how to put them into practice. We'll explore elements such as color, layout, and design in easily-understood terms. Students will experience real world applications of graphic design through projects such as logo design, business cards, and letterheads. They'll also learn the essential elements used to create a professional-quality portfolio to display their work, and they'll get tips on creating a customized résumé to help land that dream graphic design job. Finally, students will be able to view each other's projects and exchange comments through a specialized online student gallery.

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Interior Design
This nationally recognized Interior Design online course is an exciting interactive certificate program where you will learn how to create spaces for living, working, and enjoyment. The program focuses on Design Theory, Design Process methods and Design Studio Work. The learning sequence study included are the design elements and principles, color theory, programming, space planning and the design of residential, commercial, and retail spaces.

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Multimedia Design Certificate
This nationally recognized online course focuses on providing the conceptual, technical, and visual design skills required to create multimedia applications and environments. Students learn professional applications for digital imaging, animation, digital video editing, and motion graphics tools.

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Video Game Art
This nationally recognized Video Game Art Design online course and training program helps students gain the skills and knowledge to get started as a digital artist in today's fast-paced game development industry! This Video Game Art program builds technical and artistic skills in 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation using Autodesk Maya and Photoshop.

Challenging, practical projects put you through your paces, helping you develop a high-quality portfolio of game art. You will also experience mentoring and feedback from an industry-leading faculty of game art professionals.

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Video Game Design & Development
This nationally recognized Video Game Design and Development online course and training program is an appropriate starting point for students who seek a professional career as a video game designer and developer. It is also well-suited for enthusiastic amateurs and gamers looking to explore this exciting field as a recreational endeavor.

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Web Database Developer
This nationally recognized Web Database Developer online course and training program will provide students with intermediate IT training, advanced knowledge and skills needed in utilizing and leveraging IT databases on the Internet. Students will be able to incorporate database design, development, and deployment into e-commerce sites, dynamic web sites, and business-to-business data collaboration. Students will train to learn about current and emerging trends impacting high-end web site development and enterprise-class data warehousing along with resources to keep them current in this fast moving technology. Tutorials and projects will teach the student the practical uses of Web Database Developer skills.

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Webmaster
This nationally recognized Webmaster online course and training program prepares students for a dynamic Internet based career as a webmaster. Webmasters design, develop, and maintain websites. This training program begins by teaching simple webpage development and progresses by introducing new concepts, involving you in active webpage implementation using HTML and Dynamic HTML. Textbook included.

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Website Design
This nationally recognized Website Design online training program focuses on developing the visual graphic and information design skills required to create compelling Web sites. Students learn professional applications for Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Dreamweaver and Flash, or equivalent software tools. Course projects include critique, digital imaging, color, typography, and composition, Web page design using HTML, tables, frames, and CSS, ecommerce and gateway pages, site maps and many more.

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Home Inspection Certificate
The nationally recognized Home Inspection training course and online program covers the principal components of home inspection procedures and processes. You'll learn how to create a home inspection report that will detail the home's condition including the heating and cooling systems, the plumbing and electrical systems, the roof and siding, as well as the framing and foundation.

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HVAC Technician
This nationally recognized HVAC online course and training program is offered in partnership with HVACReducation.net to bring you the only online HVAC Core Technician Training program of its kind on the web.

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Modern Automotive Service Technician
This nationally recognized Automotive Service Technician online course and training program is an essential tool for those seeking work as an automotive technician in today's market!

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Principles of Green Buildings
There is a rapidly growing need for those in the building, remodeling, or trade industries to understand green building. This program explains the science that professionals in these fields need to know in order to make buildings perform more efficiently and provide the healthiest possible environment for their occupants. It also helps prepare individuals for BPI, NATE, NARI, RESNET, and other industry credentials for green buildings. Successful completion of this course is recognized by NATE for 28 hours of continuing education units (CEUs) applicable to the NATE certifications.

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