A professional technical certificate gives you the knowledge and skills you need for a specific job. The skills you will learn match job opportunities with local businesses in Bothell, Kirkland, Redmond, Carnation, Duvall, and other Puget Sound locations.
All certificate programs take less than 2 years to complete. They are coordinated with Cascadia’s professional technical degrees and associate degrees to make it simple to continue your education if or when you choose.
Be a software expert. This certificate teaches you to use and troubleshoot many different software programs, including database, desktop publishing, spreadsheet, and word processing applications.
Master fundamental computer programming topics. This certificate provides you with a solid base to succeed in computer programming on the job or through further education.
Design and maintain databases. This certificate gives you an introduction to and hands-on experience in database design, development, and administration.
Learn to incorporate conservation and efficiency into basic energy-related systems. This certificate prepares you to enter the rapidly emerging field of energy management as an energy auditor, energy analyst, building technician, resource conservation manager, or efficiency manager.
Create and maintain websites that use JavaScript. This certificate provides you with a foundation in the web technologies necessary to create and maintain websites that use JavaScript.
Test, analyze, plan, and troubleshoot computer networks. This certificate prepares you to analyze customers' computer network requirements and constraints, then design and implement appropriate systems.
Learn computer skills along with basic skills. This certificate helps you improve your reading, writing, and math while you learn to use a computer. It prepares you for entry-level employment in an office setting.
Install, maintain, and upgrade computers. This certificate prepares you to install, maintain, and upgrade PC hardware and Microsoft operating and software systems. You will gain familiarity and hands-on experience with PCs.
Get started in the health care field. This certificate prepares you to work in private and hospital laboratories, blood banks, medical offices, and clinics under the direction of a laboratory manager or medical technologist. As a phlebotomist, you often can work a flexible schedule while still enjoying benefits and good pay. With more tests becoming available and an increasing need for health care workers, the field is expected to grow over the next decade.
Learn to install and service solar systems. This certificate prepares you to fill the growing need for solar photovoltaic (PV) system specialists. You will learn to specify, configure, inspect, and maintain solar electric systems that meet the performance and reliability needs of customers, incorporate quality craftsmanship, and comply with all applicable safety codes and standards.
Help customers and employees with computer problems. This certificate prepares you to provide technical support for basic software and hardware issues.
Develop web applications. This certificate provides an overview and gives you hands-on experience in designing and developing web applications.
Learn to create and maintain websites for yourself, your business, or your clients. This certificate covers the basics of creating a website, using basic and advanced HTML to author websites, learning to manipulate digital images and graphics, and using your new skills during an internship or volunteer opportunity.