With many students opting for a non-traditional college experience and looking to pursue a certification in workforce, Pasco-Hernando State College is increasing these opportunities for our students.
Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC), through the Continuing Workforce Education department is now offering additional remote and online exam prep classes designed to prepare students to sit for testing to become industry-certified in a variety of fields to include:
Technology
- Certified CompTIA A+ NCC0101-0300 Jan. 21 – Apr. 29, 2021
- Certified Linux Essentials NCC0103-0302 Jan. 25 – Mar. 23, 2021
- Certified Python Programming NCC0102-0310 Apr. 5 – May 25. 2021
Engineering/Manufacturing
- Certified AutoCAD User NCI0020-0303 Jan. 25 – Mar. 31, 2021
- Introduction to 3D Printing NCI0022-0305 Jan. 30 – Mar. 27, 2021
- Certified SolidWorks NCI0023-0311 Apr. 5 – May 26, 2021
- Certified AutoCAD Professional NCI0021-0312 Apr. 20 – Jun. 17, 2021
Business
- Certified 5G Leadership Skills NCB0222-0301 Jan. 25 – Feb. 22, 2021
- Certified Bookkeeper NCB0104-0306 Feb. 4 – Apr. 29, 2021
- Certificate in Residential Property Mgmt./Certified NALP NCB0151-0307 Mar. 9 – Apr. 20, 2021
- Certified 5G Leadership Skills NCB0222-0309 Apr. 1 – Apr. 29, 2021
Transportation
- FAA Approved Aircraft Dispatcher NCJ0022-0100 Feb. 1 – Apr. 28, 2021 (With some in-classroom instruction, Covid-19 permitting and following all CDC guidelines.) FAA Approved Small Unmanned Aircraft Safety (Drone) Operator NCJ0024-0308 Mar. 15 – Apr. 26, 2021
These short-term, remote, and online courses, were developed to provide technical training that directly responds to current industry demands, as well as offering an accelerated pathway to high-wage careers, or career advancement. Tuition funding is available to qualified students through the PHSC Rapid Credential Scholarship for most classes on a first-come, first-serve basis.
For more information contact the PHSC Financial Aid Office or the Workforce Development Office at stroutk@phsc.edu or call (727) 816-3123. Tuition funding may also be available to qualified students through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act grant-funding through CareerSource Pasco-Hernando for those students adversely affected by COVID-19.
These courses will be offered in a hybrid format consisting of both online and remote instruction and will meet remotely by utilizing Zoom technology.
They will be delivered with online assignments and activities, which offer a high level of flexibility and independent coursework. Students will need a webcam and microphone in order to participate in these virtual classes.
Pasco-Hernando State College will continue to deliver exceptional instructional offerings on campus (for certain programs and courses) and virtually (through online/hybrid/remote learning) while maintaining safety procedures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Florida Department of Health (FLDOH). For any changes to the spring term format, visit phsc.edu.
For additional information on these courses, please contact Karen Strouthopoulos at (727) 816-3123, or email stroutk@phsc.edu.
To register and pay online, visit: phsc.edu/academics/continuing-education and select Fast and Short-term Career and Job Training.