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 February that could position someone with the opportunity to obtain new employment. For more information on specific areas visit www.piedmontcc.edu/programs.
COMPUTERS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Networking Technology – CompTIA Net+ Certification
CompTIA Network+ Certification is a baseline credential for IT infrastructure, covering troubleshooting, configuring, and managing network. N10-7 exam addresses current networking technologies, like key cloud computing best practices, service models, virtualization techniques, and network resiliency, with expanded coverage of critical security concepts to help networking professionals work with security practitioners.
- $180 registration fee with (scholarship funding available)
- March 7 – May 7, Monday/Wednesday, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
- Online
- Contact benjamin.foti@piedmontcc.edu
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner credential validates cloud fluency and foundational AWS knowledge. This credential helps organizations identify and develop talent with critical knowledge related to implementing cloud initiatives.
- $180 registration fee + exam fee (with scholarship funding available)
- March 7 – May 7, Monday/Wednesday, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
- Person County – Hybrid
- Contact benjamin.foti@piedmontcc.edu
TECHINCAL & MANUFACTURING
Electrical Contractor Re-Certification
Earn your re-certification after learning updated information on the latest changes in the National Electric Code and NC Electric Code requirements.
- $70 registration fee
- March 28 & 29, Monday & Tuesday, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Person County Campus
- Contact walter.montgomery@piedmontcc.edu
HEALTH CARE
Prepare to work under the supervision of licensed nursing professionals while performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages. Topics include growth and development, personal care, vital signs, communication, nutrition, therapeutic activities, family resources and services, and employment skills.
- $189 registration fee + textbook, and registry listing (scholarship funding available)
- Person County Campus: March 21 – May 11, Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
- Caswell County Campus: March 21 – May 11, Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
- Contact lori.watlington@piedmontcc.edu
Phlebotomy Technician: (Clinical)
Gain skills is theory and clinical experiences in the proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostic testing. When you complete this program, you should be able to safely perform procedures necessary for specimen collections on patents in various health care settings and may be eligible for national certification as phlebotomy technicians.
- $198 registration fee + textbook, online study materials, and National board exam fees (with scholarship funding available)
- March 23 – May 15, Days and Time Vary
- Location Varies
- Contact lori.watlington@piedmontcc.edu
Medication Aide for Licensed Personnel
This program will prepare you for the NC competency exam that enables them to administer medications in skilled nursing homes (long-term care facilities).
- $70 registration fee
- March 21–29, Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Caswell County Campus
- Contact lori.watlington@piedmontcc.edu
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 (with scholarship funding available)
- March 24 – August 17
- 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)
- March 29 – June 28
- Online
- Contact lori.watlington@piedmontcc.edu
EMT Online (Continuing Education): Basic EKG Review
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.
- March 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)
- March 9 & 10, Wednesday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Caswell County Campus
- Contact teresa.arrwood@piedmontcc.edu
Be on your way to a new career that currently offers abundant job openings locally and across the nation. Just think – only five-weeks to a new, good paying career!
- $2,324.75 registration fee (with scholarship funds available)
- March 28 – April 22, Monday – Thursday, 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Truck Driver Training Lot in Roxboro
- Contact walter.montgomery@piedmontcc.edu
The Notary Public course covers information for you to be able to apply for North Carolina Notary Public commissions. Participants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and speak and write English.
- $70 registration fee
- March 12, Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Caswell County Campus
- Contact benjamin.foti@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
- March 15, Tuesday, 6–10 p.m.
- Caswell County Campus
- Contact: benjamin.foti@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
- March 5, Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Person County Campus
- Contact teresa.arrwood@piedmontcc.edu
HeartSaver First Aid & CPR
The HeartSaver CPR and first aid course is a one-day course designed for the public, daycare workers, and teachers. It will cover CPR, AED usage, and basic first aid.
- March 26, Saturday, 8:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.
- Person County Campus
- Contact heather.franklin@piedmontcc.edu
Ed2Go
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:
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.
- Person County Campus, Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Caswell County Campus, Monday/Thursday, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Contact diana.mcginty@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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