Piedmont Community College (PCC) has many short-term courses that offer certification and the possibility for a career change or advancement. The following courses begin in the month of May that could position someone with the opportunity to obtain new employment. For more information on specific areas visit www.piedmontcc.edu/programs. Scholarship funds are available.
TECHINCAL & MANUFACTURING
Certified Logistics Technician
Earn four credentials: Certified Logistics Associate, mid-level Certified Logistics Technician, OSHA 10, and OSHA forklift. Course graduates have the opportunity to interview with local employers looking to hire.
- $180 registration fee (scholarship funding available)
- May 16 – June 16, Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Person County Campus
- Contact benjamin.foti@piedmontcc.edu
HEALTH CARE
Gain practical applications for this career, including preparation, storage, distribution of instruments, supplies and equipment, quality assurance and inventory management, as you prepare for the National Board exam.
- $317.25 registration fee – includes textbook (scholarship funding available)
- May 2 – June 30, Hybrid
- Person County Campus
- Contact lori.watlington@piedmontcc.edu for a detailed schedule
Medical Administrative Assistant with EHR (Career Step)
Approved by the National Healthcareer Association, Career Step’s curriculum includes training on Microsoft Office software and prepares you to pass the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam. With Career Step’s affordable tuition, you get a quality online education with one-on-one support from dedicated instructors and graduate support advisors.
- $180 registration fee + cost of NHA Board Exam (scholarship funding available)
- May 26 – October 19
- Online
- Contact lori.watlington@piedmontcc.edu
Medical Coding and Billing (Part I & II)
This online medical coding and billing program trains you in the specialized skills needed to assign the standardized codes used to bill for healthcare services. This course is delivered in two parts.
- $180 registration fee (with scholarship funding available)
- May 31 – August 30
- Online
- Contact lori.watlington@piedmontcc.edu
EMT Online (Continuing Education): Immunological Emergencies
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) online Con Ed program is designed to continue emergency medical training at a basic level. Courses can be used to maintain First Responder, EMR, and EMT certifications. These courses will also be available at your local fire department/ rescue squad.
- May 1–31
- Online
- Contact heather.franklin@piedmontcc.edu
Paramedic Online (Continuing Education): CHF/Respiratory Emergencies
The Paramedic online Con Ed program is designed to continue emergency medical training at a basic level. Courses can be used to maintain certifications.
- May 1–31
- Online
- Contact heather.franklin@piedmontcc.edu
CAREER ADVANCEMENT & PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
Small Unmanned Aerial System (Drone) Pilot Training
Emphasis is placed on Commercial and Government use of drones requires pilots to have FAA remote pilot certification. This PCC course will teach drone piloting skills, address various systems, identify applications, and prepare pilots for certification.
- $70 registration fee (Law Enforcement/Corrections/First Responders fee is waived)
- May 11 & 12, Wednesday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Caswell County Campus
- Contact roy.allen@piedmontcc.edu
Gunsmithing – Level One
This course introduces hand tools, blueprints, and basic machines. Emphasis placed on the completion of simple gauges and tools used in the gunsmithing trade. Upon completion, students should be able to produce from blueprints, tools, and fixtures for use in gunsmithing, using hand tools and basic machine set ups.
- $180 registration fee
- May 16 – August 14, Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Person County Campus
- Contact roy.allen@piedmontcc.edu
Ready to get a concealed carry permit? This class is required prior to applying for you permit through their local sheriff’s department.
- $75 registration fee
- May 7, Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Person County Campus
- Contact roy.allen@piedmontcc.edu
Defensive Driving – offered monthly
This National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving course allows qualified drivers the chance to earn a reduction on a traffic infraction upon completion.
- $99 registration fee
- May 10, Tuesday, 6–10 p.m.
- Person County Campus
- Contact: benjamin.foti@piedmontcc.edu
Online, 6-week classes with LIVE instructors offered monthly – that’s Ed2Go! Did we mention there’s over 100 courses available and they begin at only $70 per course?
- Starting at $70
- Online
- Visit www.piedmontcc.edu/ed2go/ for the full catalog of courses
FREE PROGRAMS
Basic Computer Skills for Today’s Job Search
Students will learn how to create and modify resumes, cover letters, and thank you notes in NCWorks Online, Microsoft Word, and other job search applications. Students are also introduced to creating simple documents in Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher and the role of technology in the workplace.
- Free for un- or underemployed
- May 23 – August 8, Mondays, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
- Person County Campus
- Contact jessica.wilson@piedmontcc.edu
Introduction to Computer Skills for Today’s Job Search
This course will teach job seekers how to create and modify resumes, cover letters, and thank you notes in NCWorks Online, Microsoft Word and other job search applications; to create and manage an NCWorks Online account; and to use other computer technology in conducting job search activities. Basic keyboarding techniques will be reviewed. A brief introduction to Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher will be provided as well.
- Free for un- or underemployed
- May 23 – August 8, Mondays, 1–3 p.m.
- Person County Campus
- Contact jessica.wilson@piedmontcc.edu
Employability Lab
This open lab provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. Receive career counseling to make appropriate decisions about careers preferences, assessment of current skill levels related to their career choice, and training in the skill area in which remediation is needed. A formal assessment will determine skill appropriateness and identify employment opportunities.
- Business Development and Entrepreneurship Center (Uptown Roxboro), Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Caswell County Campus, Monday/Thursday, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Contact jessica.wilson@piedmontcc.edu
Piedmont Community College Locations:
Person County Campus: 1715 College Drive, Roxboro
Caswell County Campus: 331 Piedmont Drive, Yanceyville
Business Development and Entrepreneurship Center: 105 North Main Street, Roxboro
Visit us online at www.piedmontcc.edu to view all program options.
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