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SCF and CareerSource Suncoast have partnered on select programs to give you an advantage. Be prepared with the knowledge, skills and credentials you’ll need in the modern workforce.
Work towards a for-credit certificate applies to the corresponding A.S. degree.
This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry level employment in the field of accounting in a business environment. The coursework will apply to the A.S. Accounting Technology degree [2005].
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the manufacturing career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the manufacturing career cluster. The content includes but is not limited to maintenance techniques, computer aided drafting/design skills, technical communications, maintenance and operation of various industrial components, quality control and testing, material handling protocols, and proper usage of tools and instrumentation.
This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry level employment in the field of engineering technology. The coursework will apply toward the A.S. Engineering Technology degree [2040].
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Manufacturing career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Manufacturing career cluster. The content includes but is not limited to instruction in maintenance techniques, computer aided drafting/design skills, technical communications, maintenance and operation of various industrial components, quality control and testing, material handling protocols, and proper usage of tools and instrumentation.
This certificate designed to prepare students for employment as technicians who will work in a research laboratory or industrial setting. The coursework will apply toward the A.S. Biotechnology program [2042]. This hands-on program is designed to provide students with entry level skills for a number of common laboratory techniques encountered in research and industrial settings.
This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry level employment in the field of business management. The coursework will apply toward any of the following A.S. degrees: Business Administration, Business Entrepreneurship [2043], Business Administration, Management [2006], Business Administration, Marketing [2007], and Business Administration and Management [1706].
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in Business Management and administration career cluster; provides technical skill; proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning and contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Business management and Administration career cluster. The content includes but is not limited to instruction to individuals in the areas of planning, organizing, directing and controlling of a business, with emphasis on selected theories of management and decision making and the knowledge and understanding necessary for managing people and functions.
This program certificate offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Business Management and Administration career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Business Management and Administration career cluster. The content includes but is not limited to individuals in the areas of planning, organizing, directing and controlling of a business, with emphasis on selected theories of management and decision making and the knowledge and understanding necessary for managing people and functions.
This certificate will allow students to complete a specialized certificate, while working to complete their AS degree, which could lead to increase pay and/ or job promotion.
This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry level employment in the field of engineering technology. The coursework will apply toward the A.S. Engineering Technology degree [2040]. Program Goals After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
This certificate is designed to prepare student for entry level employment in the field of computer programing and analysis. Some coursework will apply toward the A.S. Computer Information Technology degree [2012].
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
This certificate program is part of the Criminal Justice Technology AS degree program [2014]. The certificate consists of a sequence of courses that provides the foundational knowledge needed to continue on to an AS Degree in Criminal Justice [2014] and a BAS Degree in Public Safety and Emergency Management. [8008]
The purpose of this program is to prepare students with hands-on training in new media and digital publications. This program focuses on the skills necessary to work on print and digital publications, work in social media and digital marketing, or work in layout, design, and editing fields. The skills in this program are transferable to both local and national level publications. This program includes editing, programming, and graphic design courses.
Choice of two (6 Credit) courses
This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry level employment in the field of early childhood education. The coursework will apply toward the A.S. Early Childhood Education degree [2009] and toward the B.S. Early Childhood Education degree [8005].
This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry level employment in the field of electronics. The coursework will lead toward the A.S. Engineering Technology degree [2040].
This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry level employment within the career cluster of technology support. The coursework will apply toward the A.S. Engineering Technology degree [2040].
This certificate is designed to teach students the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and may lead to entry level employment within the business career cluster. The coursework will apply toward the A.S. Business Administration, Business Entrepreneurship degree [2043].
This certificate is designed to provide students with a foundation in interactive media techniques that may lead to entry level employment within the field of media production. The coursework will apply toward the A.S. Graphic Design Technology degree [2033].
This certificate is designed to prepare students for initial employment in the field of graphic design. The coursework will apply toward the A.S. Graphic Design Technology degree [2033].
This certificate program is part of the Engineering Technology AS degree program under the Quality specialization. The content includes but is not limited to the concepts, theories and tools of the Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma as used in the manufacturing and services industries. The programs covers the methods used in Lean and Six Sigma such as continuous flow, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), Kaizen, process mapping, the 5 S’s, total productive maintenance (TPM), cellular manufacturing, self-directed work teams, the Kanban system, design for manufacturing and value steam mapping.
This certificate offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of Health Science career cluster.
This certificate is an educational pathway designed for students pursing the A.S, Health Services Management degree program.
This certificate program is part of the Criminal Justice Technology AS degree program [2014]. The certificate consists of a sequence of courses that provides the foundational knowledge needed to continue on to earn an additional certificate in Criminal Justice, an AS Degree in Criminal Justice and a BAS Degree in Public Safety and Emergency Management. [8008]
This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry level employment in the field of computer information analysis. The coursework will apply toward the A.S. Network Systems Technology degree [2027].
or any Higher Mathematics Credits / Units: 3-4
This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry level employment within the audio visual technology and communication career cluster. This coursework will apply toward the A.S. Digital Cinema degree [2031].
Suggested Courses for Second Term:
This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry level employment within the marketing, sales, and service career cluster. The coursework will apply toward the A.S. Business Administration, Marketing Degree [2007].
This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry level employment within the field the information technology career cluster. This certificate program is part of the Network Systems Technology AS degree program [2027], and is aligned with the CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) industry certification.
This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry level employment within the field the information technology career cluster. This coursework will apply toward the A.S. Network Systems Technology degree [2027].
This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry level employment within the field the information technology career cluster. This coursework will apply toward the A.S. Network Systems Technology degree [2027].
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Information Technology career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Information Technology career cluster.
The content includes but is not limited to instruction in computer literacy; software application support; basic hardware configuration and troubleshooting; networking technologies, troubleshooting, security, and administration; and customer service and human relations skills.
This certificate will allow students to complete a specialized certificate, while working to complete their AS degree, which could lead to increased pay and/ or a job promotion.
This is an 18 credit hour program with the purpose of preparing students for further education and employment in the Insurance career cluster. The program is designed to develop the student’s general employability by improving their work attitudes, communication, critical thinking, technical skills, problem-solving skills, and occupation-specific skills relative to insurance sales. The program content is broad-based to reflect the cross-functional relationships prevalent in risk management and insurance. Students are exposed to related business practices such as standard operating procedures, budgeting, planning, organizing, marketing, customer service, property and casualty rules, personal insurance rules, and risk management theory. Emphasis is placed on understanding the concept of risk, insurance sales, insurance products/policies, customer service, and providing the right coverage for the amount of risk exposure. Learning is promoted via team work, case studies, practitioner guest lectures, video lectures, online learning aides, and visits to insurance agency and carrier sites. This program prepares students for employment in roles such as: Customer service representative, Insurance office assistant, Account Managers, Personal Lines Agent, Claims Adjuster, and Risk Analyst. Program learning outcomes include:
Become a licensed insurance property and casualty customer representative without the loss of production income and time. Work at your own pace!
Your instructor is available to answer questions by email. The 40 hours of this state-approved course are completely online, including the course final exam. It is designed and taught to comply with the State requirements for the 4-40 License.
After completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion which allows you to apply to the Department of Financial Services for your license. This course waives the State exam! Enrollment is for 3 months. A level 2 background check is required.
Prepare for initial employment in the field of graphic design. This coursework applies toward the A.S. in Graphic Design Technology degree.
These certificates provide our students with opportunities to develop the skills necessary to participate in business and professional communities.
Apply policy, regulation and good business practices for alternative energy systems.
This certificate provides foundational knowledge needed for entry-level jobs in law enforcement, homeland security, criminal justice and private security. The coursework is part of the Criminal Justice Technology A.S. degree and is applicable toward SCF’s B.A.S. degree in Public Safety and Emergency Management.
Prepare for entry-level employment in the field of computer information analysis. This coursework applies to the A.S. Network Systems Technology degree.
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