Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Accounting Specialist | |
The program is designed to develop an understanding of, and skills in, the principles of accounting as related to practical use in business. A strong emphasis is placed on computer accounting skills. Accounting skills are developed through courses in basic, intermediate, cost, managerial, and tax accounting.... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Administrative Assisting | |
Administrative Assisting students acquire proficiency in working with current MS Windows software applications, computerized keyboarding, machine transcription, business correspondence, desktop publishing, records management, data entry, business math and accounting, time and project management, electronic... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Administrative Virtual Assistant | |
A Virtual Assistant (VA) is an independent entrepreneur providing administrative, creative and/or technical services. Utilizing advanced technological modes of communication and data delivery, a professional VA assists clients in his/her area of expertise from his/her own office on a contractual basis.... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Agribusiness Management | |
Students completing the Agribusiness Management Program will find a great demand for their skills and services in the eg chemicals, feed, fertilizer, grain, seeds and other agri-related supply and service businesses. Jobs will be in sales, operation and management.
The Agribusiness Management Program... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Agribusiness Management
Crop Protection Technology | |
Students completing this program will have the technical skills to operate, calibrate, and maintain agriculture chemical application equipment. Operators can earn an annual income of $30,000 to $40,000 per year. Opportunities for growth and advancement within the agriculture business exists for qualified... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Agriculture Mechanics Technology | |
The Agriculture Mechanics Technology degree program provides a proper balance of theory and practical application for students preparing for careers in the agricultural machinery and equipment industry. Graduates of the program may become employed as mechanics, machinery and equipment technicians, parts... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Agriculture Production Technology | |
Students interested in agriculture production with emphasis on crops and/or livestock should consider the Agriculture Production Technology curriculum. Graduates of this program may become employed as farm operators or assistant managers, herdsmen, swine specialists, equipment operators or general farmhands.... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Apprenticeship Electrical Construction | |
The Apprenticeship Electrical Construction (AEC) Program is designed for those who have been accepted into the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC), Apprenticeship School.
This is a five-year program that includes 8000 hours... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Apprenticeship Pipe Trades | |
The Apprenticeship Pipe Trades AAS program will train apprentice plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, pipelayers, and heating and cooling technicians. The program stresses successful coordination with technicians of other trades through blueprint reading, applied mathematics, and interpersonal relationship... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Automotive Repair Technology | |
The Automotive Repair Technology program provides a proper balance of theory and practical knowledge for students preparing for careers in the automotive service industry. Graduates of the program may become employed as automotive mechanic technicians, transmission specialists, service managers, or service... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Business Information Technology | |
Students acquire proficiency working with computer technology and managing business information processing needs. The student in this program combines business application knowledge to computer processes by attaining proficiency with current MS Windows software applications, Internet and Web Page work,... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Business Management and Marketing | |
Success in a business career in the 21st Century will require preparation in core subjects and at least one specialty. The following curriculum in Business Management and Marketing is designed to give graduates the knowledge, skills and attitudes to build careers. In this program, students learn management... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Child Development | |
The Child Development career program is especially designed to prepare persons to work with groups of pre-school children in facilities which foster healthy social, physical, emotional and intellectual growth. The Black Hawk College Child Development Program has been approved as an entitled program leading... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Computer Information Programmer | |
This program is ideal for those individuals with no previous experience who wish to enter this exciting and demanding career field. Course offerings are designed to take students from learning the fundamentals of programming through the creation of complex programs written in high-level languages. Black... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic | |
The Associate in Applied Science Emergency Medical Services -Paramedic program consists of the basic Paramedic Certificate EMS program with 20 hours of general education Arts and Sciences courses added. The program is intended to give graduates greater flexibility in their career choice because many... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Engineering Technology | |
The Engineering Technology degree program will allow students to enter into a wide range of career fields within industrial settings while also providing the option of university transfer upon graduation. After completing the first year of common courses in the Fundamentals of AutoCAD, DC circuits, machining,... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Equestrian Science | |
Students completing the Equestrian Science Program will find many career opportunities in all phases of the horse industry. Some of the specific jobs available are stewards, riding instructors, trainers, horse show judges and show personnel.
The Equestrian Science Program offers classroom study and... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Financial Services Management | |
The Financial Services Management program is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the business environment, skills in finance, and specialized working knowledge of financial systems, procedures and markets.
The program has been developed with the cooperation of Quad-Cities area financial... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Fire Service Officer | |
The Fire Service Officer curriculum is primarily designed for employed fire fighters and volunteer fire fighters who are seeking to upgrade job skills. The program will provide necessary skills, knowledge and competencies utilized in the management and operations of facilities, services, and personnel... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Health Information Management | |
Health Information Management is one of the 20 fastest growing occupations in the U.S. As a medical billing and coding professional, you stand at the crossroads of health care and technology and make an important contribution to the delivery of quality health care.
The Health Information Management... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Horse Science Technology | |
Students completing the Horse Science Technology Program will find a demand for their skills and services in occupations relating to the raising, breeding and management of horses. Some of the specific jobs available include stable manager, groomer, salesperson in tack store and public relations specialist.
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Horticulture Science | |
The Horticulture Science Program offers courses and laboratory exercises that are necessary in giving students technical knowledge for exciting careers in the horticulture field such as nursery manager, groundskeeper, retail florist, landscape designer, turf and golf course manager, greenhouse manager,... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
International Trade | |
The International Trade curriculum is designed for those who want a career in importing and exporting functions throughout business and industry, and also for those who are currently employed in the field but need to improve their skills and knowledge for better job performance or promotability. Those... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Law Enforcement Technology | |
The Law Enforcement curricula are provided by the Department of Social, Behavioral, and Educational Studies.A working knowledge of the criminal justice system is provided by the law enforcement courses in the curriculum, an understanding of human behavior is provided by the psychology and sociology courses,... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Lead Employee | |
Students who enroll in the Lead Employee Certificate program will pursue a one-year course of study designed to give students a basic understanding of several business topics, including accounting, computer skills, human relations, and law.
Students interested in additional educational opportunities... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Legal Office Professional | |
Legal Office Professional students acquire proficiency in keyboarding, machine transcription, written communications, electronic organization tools, and computer software.
Students in this program learn specialized skills appropriate for employment in legal offices. They are acquainted with many legal... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Microcomputer Support Specialist
Applications Software | |
The Microcomputer Support Specialist Associate in Applied Science degree is a multi-disciplinary degree designed to produce graduates who are well rounded in networking, operating systems, security applications software, troubleshooting and repair. Each individual also specialize in Applications Software... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Microcomputer Support Specialist
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) | |
The Microcomputer Support Specialist Associate in Applied Science degree is a multi-disciplinary degree designed to produce graduates who are well rounded in networking, operating systems, security applications software, troubleshooting and repair. Each individual also specialize in Microsoft Certified... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Microcomputer Support Specialist
Networking | |
The Microcomputer Support Specialist Associate in Applied Science degree is a multi-disciplinary degree designed to produce graduates who are well rounded in networking, operating systems, security applications software, troubleshooting and repair. Each individual also specialize in Networking,
Track.... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Microcomputer Support Specialist
Programming | |
The Microcomputer Support Specialist Associate in Applied Science degree is a multi-disciplinary degree designed to produce graduates who are well rounded in networking, operating systems, security applications software, troubleshooting and repair. Each individual also specialize in Programming Track.... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Microcomputer Support Specialist
Security | |
The Microcomputer Support Specialist Associate in Applied Science degree is a multi-disciplinary degree designed to produce graduates who are well rounded in networking, operating systems, security applications software, troubleshooting and repair. Each individual specialize in Security track. The degree... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Microcomputer Support Specialist
Web | |
The Microcomputer Support Specialist Associate in Applied Science degree is a multi-disciplinary degree designed to produce graduates who are well rounded in networking, operating systems, security applications software, troubleshooting and repair. Each individual specialize in Web track. The degree... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Nursing | |
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program is designed to prepare nurses who, as beginning practitioners, are able to give quality nursing care to clients and function as members of nursing and health teams. Upon completion of the program, a graduate is eligible to take the examination for licensure... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Physical Therapist Assisting | |
The Associate in Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assisting prepares students to perform physical therapy procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist. Physical therapist assistants are primarily employed in hospitals, extended care and nursing home facilities, and in private practices.
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Radiologic Technology | |
Black Hawk College offers an Associate in Applied Science degree completion program to persons completing an approved Radiologic Sciences program of study. A wide variety of opportunities exists for persons entering the medical imaging profession including general and specialized medical imaging, management,... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Visual Communication | |
The Visual Communication Degree (AAS) is offered through the Communication and Fine Arts Department.
The curriculum is rooted in a strong foundation of basic drawing and design skills, with classroom exercises providing practical and theoretical experience. Students develop strong skills and technical... |
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Black Hawk College
Associate degree
Web Programmer | |
The Internet revolution has redefined the way we communicate, work, shop, and play. Almost every school, government agency, and business requires the Internet to stay competitive. Often, the quality of the Web site is a deciding factor in the success of the enterprise. This scenario has created a high... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Accounting Clerk | |
Students in this curriculum are prepared for entry level jobs in the area of bookkeeping. Most students will secure jobs in small and medium sized firms. This is a one-year program and students should be aware that more education and/or training may be required for entry-level employment. Should students... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Administrative Office Support | |
The Administrative Office Support Certificate prepares the student as an entry-level office worker in private industry, non-profit organizations, and government offices. Entry level positions may include routing telephone calls, handling the mail, filing and retrieving documents, and using a computer... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Agriculture Mechanics | |
The Agriculture Mechanics Certificate program provides practical knowledge of the component parts and fundamentals of operation of the agricultural equipment and machinery as well as diagnostic and repair procedures. Classroom and laboratory instruction is provided. The Agriculture Mechanics Certificate... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Agriculture Production
Animal Science | |
The one-year certificate program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge for occupations in the livestock industry. Specific employment opportunities include production facility managers, herd health specialists, on-site nutritionists, herdsmen, and operation management.
Additional... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Air Conditioning Specialist | |
The Air Conditioning Specialist certificate program provides the practical knowledge of the component parts as well as the diagnostic and repair procedure required to become an air conditioning specialist. Students completing this certificate program may be employed as sentry-level air conditioning technicians... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
AutoCAD | |
Graduates of the Engineering Technology AutoCAD Certificate program will be equipped to operate in the new technological environment and will have a valuable skill in using AutoCAD that employers need to remain competitive in the global market.
Manufacturing is evolving from human power to technology.... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Automotive Repair | |
The Automotive Repair Certificate program provides practical knowledge of the component parts and the fundamentals of operation of the automobile as well as diagnostic and repair procedures. Classroom and laboratory instruction is provided. Students completing the certificate may be employed as brake... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Banking and Finance | |
FIRST SEMESTER SUGGESTED COURSES
AIB 100 Principles of Banking
BA 160 Business Math I
BA 170 Fundamentals of Accounting I
BA 171 Accounting Lab
BL 202 Business Law II
COMM 105 Essentials of English
SECOND SEMESTER SUGGESTED COURSES
BA 111 Business Relations I
BA 112 Business Relations II
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Beef & Swine Production | |
The one-year certificate programs are designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge for occupations in the beef and swine industries. Specific employment opportunities include production facility managers, herd health specialists, on-site nutritionists, herdsmen, and operation management.
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Brake Specialist | |
The Brake Specialist certificate program provides practical knowledge of the component parts as well as the diagnostic and repair procedure required to become a brake technician. Students completing the certificate may be employed as entry-level brake technicians in brake specialty shops, automotive... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Business Information Technology | |
Students gain skill in using current MS Windows applications; the curriculum also builds proficiency in spreadsheet design, database design, Internet research, presentation graphics, data entry, computer keyboarding, and Web page development. The student will gain experience in PC office applications.
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Child Development | |
The Child Development career program is especially designed to prepare persons to work with groups of pre-school children in facilities which foster healthy social, physical, emotional and intellectual growth. The Black Hawk College Child Development Program has been approved as an entitled program leading... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
CNC (Computer Numeric Control) | |
Graduates of the Engineering Technology Computer Numeric Control Certificate program will be equipped to operate in the new technological environment and will have a valuable skill in using Computer Numeric Control that employers need to remain competitive in the global market.
Manufacturing is evolving... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Operation and Equipment Repair | |
This certificate program prepares individuals for positions in computer operations, maintenance, and repair of personal computers. The program develops computer technicians that will assume the responsibilities of hardware maintenance, application assistance, and software support in commercial and industrial... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Electro-Mechanical | |
Graduates of the Engineering Technology Electro-Mechanical Certificate program will be equipped to operate in the new technological environment and will have a valuable skill that employers need to remain competitive in the global market.
Manufacturing is evolving from human power to technology. In... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Emergency Medical Services | |
Emergency Medical Services education is offered through the Allied Health department in cooperation with Illini Hospital.
This education prepares individuals for entry-level positions as emergency medical technicians. The program prepares individuals to provide basic and advanced life support in out-of-the-hospital... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Engineering Technology Fundamentals | |
Graduates of the Engineering Technology Fundamentals Certificate program will be equipped to operate in the new technological environment and will have a valuable skill that employers need to remain competitive in the global market.
Manufacturing is evolving from human power to technology. In Illinois,... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Horse Science Technology | |
Students who are preparing for the increasing job opportunities in occupations relating to the raising, breeding and management of horses and for directly related businesses, should consider this curriculum. Some of the specific jobs available include stable manager, groomer, salesperson in a tack store... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Horticulture Science | |
The one year certificate program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge for occupations in the field of horticulture. Specific jobs include nursery person, groundskeeper, floral arranger, landscape worker, turf and golf course manager, greenhouse production worker, garden center... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Information Processor | |
Information processing students develop strong keyboarding skills. Potential students should like to process documents on the computer. Students acquire excellent communication and proofreading skills. The curriculum includes machine transcription, records management, data entry, and the current MS Windows... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
International Studies | |
The certificate in international studies provides an opportunity for increased global awareness and the proficient development of a foreign language. To farther develop expertise about cultures and languages of other nations, the student is encouraged to study abroad.
The certificate requires successful... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Law Enforcement Technology | |
The Law Enforcement curricula are provided by the Department of Social, Behavioral, and Educational Studies.A working knowledge of the criminal justice system is provided by the law enforcement courses in the curriculum, an understanding of human behavior is provided by the psychology and sociology courses,... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Legal Office Support | |
Completion of this certificate program prepares the student to seek employment as clerical support staff in legal related offices. Students will be required to complete credit hours in legal procedures so that they are familiar with law office practices. In addition they will receive training in 21st... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Manufacturing Processes | |
Graduates of the Engineering Technology Manufacturing Processes Certificate program will be equipped to operate in the new technological environment and will have a valuable skill in the machine shop that employers need to remain competitive in the global market.
Manufacturing is evolving from human... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Massage Therapy & Bodywork | |
Students planning to pursue this 40-hour college credit certificate program must follow the College curriculum. The completion of the course of study required will satisfy graduation requirements to obtain a certificate. After successful program completion, students will be eligible to take the National... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Billing Specialist | |
The Medical Billing Specialist Certificate is to prepare students for employment in the health care information management area. This certificate would enable the student to be employed by hospital billing departments, physicians‘ offices, health care clinics, emergency care clinics, chiropractic offices,... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Coding Specialist | |
The Medical Coding Specialist Certificate is to prepare students for employment in the health care information management area. This certificate would enable the student to be employed by hospital coding departments, physicians‘ offices, health care clinics, emergency care clinics, chiropractic offices,... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Office Receptionist | |
The Medical Office Receptionist program prepares individuals for medical office receptionist employment. By combining courses from Administrative Assisting and Health Management Information AAS degrees, this certificate will provide students with specialized knowledge of medical terminology and medical... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Transcription | |
The Medical Transcriptionist Certificate is a three semester program. Experienced and trained medical transcriptionists are in strong demand. Students in this program acquire proficiency in medical terminology, medical transcription, proofreading, editing, medical office procedures, medical billing with... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Microsoft Networking Engineer | |
The Microsoft Networking Engineer Certificate program prepares students for entry into a network administration career supporting Microsoft Operating Systems. Students will plan, install, configure, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain a Microsoft network. Topics include analyzing the business requirements... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Network Security | |
This certificate program is for individuals wishing to enter the growing field of network/information security. It is also of interest to current IT professionals who wish to expand and upgrade their skills, for career advancement.Students completing the program will have entry-level skills in conducting... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Network Technician | |
The Network Technician Certificate program prepares students for entry into the rapidly growing field of computer networking. Computer hardware, data communications, and networked systems are investigated and assessed. Students install, set up, diagnose, repair, and maintain computers, networking hardware... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
PC Application Programmer | |
This program is a one-year certificate that is ideal for those individuals with no previous programming experience who wish to enter this exciting and demanding career field. Course offerings are designed to give students the fundamentals of programming through the creation of programs written in high-level... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Practical Nursing | |
The curriculum in Practical Nursing is career-oriented and the applicant must meet the following requirements for admission.
• High school graduation or equivalent
• Physical examination is required prior to beginning clinical practice
• Student must achieve a grade of ’C“ or above in all courses to... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
ProE | |
Graduates of the Engineering Technology ProE Certificate program will be equipped to operate in the new technological environment and will have a valuable skill in using ProE that employers need to remain competitive in the global market.
Manufacturing is evolving from human power to technology. In... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Small Business Management | |
Small businesses represent the majority of businesses in the United States. This curriculum provides students with the skills and core competencies necessary to successfully start, own, and maintain a small business or franchise. These courses are quite appropriate for those seeking new skills for a... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Sustainable Energy | |
The Sustainable Energy Certificate program is designed for direct entry into the job market after four semesters. Graduates may work as production, field-test, maintenance/service, or data technicians. In addition, workers in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning field may wish to earn this... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Team Leader | |
Students who enroll in the Team Leader Certificate program will pursue a three-semester course of study designed to give students a more detailed understanding of business topics that build upon the courses found in the Lead Employee Certificate program.
Students who are interested in the Team Leader... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Warehouse & Distribution Specialist | |
This 10-hour certificate program will prepare individuals for entry-level employment in transportation, warehousing, and distribution. Skills in the program are drawn from typical job-skills requirements as determined by needs analyses and interviews with supervisors and managers in the transportation/logistics... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Web Developer | |
The Web Developer Certificate is a one-year certificate that emphasizes both the technical aspects of Web page creation and the design aspects of Web page creation. Students will learn HTML, XML, Javascript and Server Side programming with ASP.NET for the technical aspect. They will also learn the creative... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Welding | |
The Welding Certificate Program is designed to enable the graduate to succeed in employment as a welder in industry. The graduate will be proficient in oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, arc welding, MIG and TIG welding. Students receive various levels of welding proficiency after successfully completing... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Wheel Alignment/Suspension | |
The Wheel Alignment/Suspension certificate program provides students with practical knowledge of the component parts as well as the diagnostic and repair procedure required to become an alignment-suspension specialist. Students completing this certificate program may be employed as entry-level alignment-suspension... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificate
Apprenticeship Pipe Trades | |
The Apprenticeship Pipe Trades program will train apprentice plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, pipelayers, and heating and cooling technicians. The program stresses successful coordination with technicians of other trades through blueprint reading, applied mathematics, and interpersonal relationship... |
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Black Hawk College
Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificate
Electrician Apprentice | |
Black Hawk College‘s apprenticeship training offers related studies that correspond to hours worked on the job. Apprentices usually attend related studies class four hours per week with the remaining working hours on the job.
You receive training in direct current and alternating current fundamentals,... |
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