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CAD - Computer-Aided Design

AutoCAD

In our AutoCAD Essentials course, you will learn the core topics required for preparing professional drawings using AutoCAD and learn to navigate the AutoCAD workspace and use basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools of the software. You will organize drawing objects on layers and insert reusable blocks. Prepare layouts to plot and add text, hatching, and dimensions. By the end of the course, you will complete a hands-on project that can be used as a foundation for your professional portfolio.

In our AutoCAD Intermediate course, you will be able to better utilize productivity tools and learn how to work with constraints, create and organize more advanced blocks and layouts as well as build templates and annotation styles from scratch, and learn how to use zoom commands, external references, QuickCalc, and dimensioning tools for a more complete and advanced drawing.

In our AutoCAD Advanced course, you will advance your skills in the AutoCAD workspace and gain the final pieces of knowledge you need to pursue the Autodesk certification after the class. Learn to work with advanced tables, annotations, editing, and viewing tools of the AutoCAD software. You will create advanced dynamic blocks and attributes and learn about sheet sets. Prepare to publish and use collaboration tools all while managing layers and learning to use the right tools for optimal performance. You will complete a hands-on project in this program that can be used in your professional portfolio.

Watch Info Session AutoCAD Essentials Certificate AutoCAD Intermediate Certificate AutoCAD Advanced Certificate

Revit Architecture

In our Revit Architecture courses, you will learn to create a full 3D architectural project model from the ground up using Autodesk Revit, utilize basic tools that the majority of architectural users need to create walls, doors, windows, floors, ceilings, roofs, and stairs, and navigate the Revit user interface and use the basic drawing, editing, sketching, modifying, and viewing tools of the software. You can discover the purpose of BIM and how it is applied in the Revit software. By the end of the course, you will be able to create levels and grids as datum elements for a model, add component features, such as furniture and equipment, and set up sheets for plotting with text, dimensions, details, tags, and schedules.

Watch Info Session Revit Architecture Essentials Certificate

Culinary & Hospitality

Culinary

The Culinary Apprenticeship Certificate is an 6-month intense program designed for aspiring culinary professionals with a passion for food who desire something more than the traditional, classroom-based culinary education program. You will work hands-on in the kitchens of accomplished professional chefs who will provide the tools needed to succeed in the hospitality industry.

Watch Info Session Culinary Apprenticeship Certificate

Event Planning

The Event Planning and Management Certificate covers the essentials of hosting and managing memorable, safe, and effective events. Students will explore a wide range of event types from corporate to special events. The program covers topics such as risk management, site selection, contracts, and marketing, and budgeting of various event-types. It’s ideal for anyone looking to start a career in event planning or expand their expertise in the hospitality industry.

Watch Info Session Event Planning and Management Certificate

Cyber & Network Security

Social Media Marketing

Learn to effectively use social media to market your business in our Social Media Marketing course. This course is ideal for entrepreneurs, employees, and businesses striving to expand brand awareness, increase exposure, and boost the bottom line.

Watch Info Session Social Media Marketing Certificate

Cisco CCNA

Our Cisco CCNA course is for those ready to launch into a career as a computer networking professional. The employment of network administrators in the computer system design industry is growing rapidly and Cisco is one of the largest providers of networking technology. Our Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) credential will help you gain the knowledge necessary to prepare you for a career in networking.

Watch Info Session Cisco CCNA Certificate

Information Systems Security Professional

The information security industry is booming because of the vulnerability of the digital landscape. Data breaches continue at alarming rates and Intelligence officials say cybersecurity trumps terrorism as the No. 1 threat to the U.S. In this course, you will learn to secure information systems while becoming thoroughly familiar with the domains of the CISSP® Common Body of Knowledge. You could be the solution to cybersecurity!

Watch Info Session Information Systems Security Professional Certificate

CompTIA A+

CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world. CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven, problem solvers. They support today’s core technologies from security to cloud to data management and more.

Watch Info Session CompTIA A+ Certificate

Finance

Bookkeeper Professional

Bookkeeping skills are in high demand due to increased complexity and requirements of compliance and regulation. This unique course will provide you the skills necessary to become savvy with the QuickBooks accounting software package installed on an individually assigned, remote computer. This virtual desktop environment allows for hands-on QuickBooks practice from inside or outside the classroom.

Watch Recorded Session Bookkeeper Professional Certificate

Payroll Fundamentals & Payroll Mastery

Payroll professionals need to maintain their company’s compliance by keeping up with the constantly changing regulations and procedures. Staying current is essential to your company’s bottom line. We are proud to partner with the American Payroll Association and present the Payroll Fundamentals and Payroll Mastery Certificates for payroll professionals.

Watch Recorded Info Session Payroll Fundamentals Certificate Payroll Mastery Certificate

Certified Financial Planner

Join the KSU Program Leads and Instructors for an in-depth information session on the Certified Financial Planner™ course offered by the College of Graduate and Professional Education.

Watch Info Session Certified Financial Planner™ Certificate

Healthcare

EKG Technician

KG technicians perform diagnostic tests to aid doctors in identifying and treating cardiovascular problems in patients. These tests help detect irregularities that may result in a heart attack or heart disease. Become qualified to be a critical member of the patient care team and one of the first to assist patients experiencing cardiac symptoms through the completion of our EKG course.

Watch Info Session EKG Technician Certificate

Medical Office Assistant and Medical Coding Specialist

If you are well organized, a team player, adaptable to changing technology, and attentive to detail, you will thrive as a Medical Office Assistant. An MOA’s position is vital by creating office efficiencies that enable medical professionals to see more patients.

With the increase in the nation’s aging population, along with the implementation of ICD-10, there is an added demand for medical coding professionals. Through their work creating detailed billing records and efficiently coded invoices, these specialists ensure the business side of health care does not obstruct the vital medical care that patients need.

Watch Info Session Medical Office Assistant Certificate Medical Coding Specialist Certificate

Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomists represent an integral piece of any healthcare team. If you’re striving to break into the healthcare industry, enjoy working with people, and are patient and compassionate, this could be a viable career path for you.

Watch Info Session Phlebotomy Technician Certificate

Medical Interpreter

Individuals interested in starting a career in the medical field, nurses or medical office staff, and those looking to utilize bilingual abilities will benefit from this program. Students will learn about Hispanic culture in the healthcare environment, idioms, and regional dialect adaptions, along with effective communication skills in both Spanish and English. This course also teaches scope of practice for interpreters, confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, and helps prepare students for a national certification exam.

Watch Info Session Medical Interpreter Certificate

Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy technicians play a vital support role in preparing and dispensing prescription medications – acting as a liaison between pharmacists and patients. Employment prospects for pharmacy technicians are strong due to advances in pharmaceutical research and to an aging population.

Watch Info Session Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing assistants will be needed in long-term care facilities and hospitals to help enhance the lives of patients. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that rising admissions to nursing home facilities will create new jobs, as will scientific and technological advances that increase the lifespan of the general population.

Watch Info Session Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate

Health & Wellness

Personal Trainer

Make a difference in the lives of others by helping individuals improve their health through physical fitness. These programs will teach you to assess individual fitness levels and create customized plans to help clients achieve personal fitness goals. These courses are comprised of a combination of classroom lectures and hands-on training in our on-site fitness center.

Watch Info Session Personal Trainer Certificate

Human Resources

Human Resources Management SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP

This HR course is designed as a prep course for HR professionals preparing to sit for their SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification. This course is also offered as an educational course for those wanting to learn more about the HR profession. We teach using the SHRM Learning System’s Body of Competency and Knowledge.

Watch Info Session Human Resources Management SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certificate Fundamentals of Human Resources Management

Legal

Paralegal


Management

Project Management (PMP)

Our Project Management program is for people who are new to the field of project management or who need a solid review of basic tenets. These courses also help prepare you to take the Project Management Professional (PMP®) or the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certification exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI®).

Watch Info Session Project Management Certificate