Certificate Programs

This one year program teaches the student basic accounting and payroll skills and offers more accounting theory than the bookkeeping certificate program. It augments a student’s basic writing skills as well. With electives, the student may pursue additional knowledge in income tax, business law, business report writing, and/or accounting software packages. The certificate prepares the student to be a full charge bookkeeper in an accounting department and equips the student with the skills needed to advance beyond that level. The program gives the student the necessary academic background to complete an associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, if one so desires. Accounting Tech Certificate Plan.

For occupations, employment, program costs and loan debt estimates for this certificate program, see Gainful Employment Disclosure page or below.

Contact: Elizabeth Whitham at 719.336.1582.

This one-year certificate within the Horse Training and Management program builds upon skills and knowledge acquired in the Starting Colts certificate program. It combines hands-on experience with a one-semester internship with a professional trainer. » HTM Certificate Plans.

Admission to this certificate program requires prior successful completion of the Starting Colts certificate program, or permission of the program instructors.

For occupations, employment, program costs and loan debt estimates for this certificate program, see Gainful Employment Disclosure page or below.

Contact: Jason Kravig at 719.336.6664.

This one year certificate allows students to focus solely on agriculture studies. It introduces students to the basics of animal science, agronomy and ag business. » Agriculture Certificate Plan.

For occupations, employment, program costs and loan debt estimates for this certificate program, see Gainful Employment Disclosure page or below.

Contact: Curtis Turner at 719.336.1519.

The Barber certificate is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to complete the exam for licensure as a barber, including working with the scalp and hair of the head, performing face shaving and beard trimming and basic barber facials. Instruction is provided through classroom, clinical, and applied learning activities.  It offers the newest techniques and hands-on experience needed, as well as the business skills and management preparation to launch a successful career in the barbering industry.  The course of study has been approved by the Colorado State Office of Barbers and Cosmetology. » Barber Certificate Plan.

For occupations, employment, program costs and loan debt estimates for this certificate program, see Gainful Employment Disclosure page or below.

Contact: Charlotte Tallman at 719.336.1549.

This one-year certificate is intended to provide students with the basic skills and knowledge necessary to gain employment in the beef cattle feeding industry. Students will gain knowledge in livestock husbandry and management practices. This certificate can be used toward completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Beef Feedlot Management. » Beef Feedlot Certificate Plan.

For occupations, employment, program costs and loan debt estimates for this certificate program, see Gainful Employment Disclosure page or below.

Contact: Curtis Turner at 719.336.1518.

A one year certificate, this program prepares the student to do bookkeeping work in the accounting department. The program teaches the student basic accounting and payroll skills and introduces the student to some of the basic software packages available including some spreadsheet applications. The student may focus on business technology or computerized accounting through electives. » Bookkeeping Clerk Certificate Plan.

For occupations, employment, program costs and loan debt estimates for this certificate program, see Gainful Employment Disclosure page or below.

Contact: Elizabeth Whitham at 719.336.1582.

Today's business support personnel perform functions in coordination of various activities in an organization. Upon successful completion of the Business Certificate program, students possess basic skills and knowledge necessary for an entry-level position in a business organization. » Business Certificate Plan.

For occupations, employment, program costs and loan debt estimates for this certificate program, see Gainful Employment Disclosure page or below.

Contact: Elizabeth Whitham at 719.336.1582.

Get the real world, in-demand skills to be successful in IT network administration in this concentrated certificate of study.

For occupations, employment, program costs and loan debt estimates for this certificate program, see Gainful Employment Disclosure page or below.

Contact: Elizabeth Whitham at 719.336.1582.

The college has begun a Construction Trades/Historic Preservation program that include certificates in carpentry, masonry, welding, and woodcraft, among others. » Find more information regarding Construction Trades Certificate options.

For occupations, employment, program costs and loan debt estimates for this certificate program, see Gainful Employment Disclosure page or below.

Contact: Curtis Turner at 719.336.1519.

The Cosmetology Department offers four certificate programs designed to provide the successful graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to acquire licensure in these fields. The course of study in each field has been approved by the Colorado State Office of Barbers and Cosmetology. The Cosmetology certificate is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary to complete the exam for licensure as a cosmetologist. » Cosmetology Certificate Plan.

Instruction is provided through classroom, clinical, and applied learning activities delivered in three phases: introduction, intermediate, and advanced.

Students may enter the program in the fall, spring, or summer semester.

For occupations, employment, program costs and loan debt estimates for this certificate program, see Gainful Employment Disclosure page or below.

Contact: Charlotte Tallman at 719.336.1549.

This certificate program prepares students for jobs requiring knowledge of and skill in word processing, image manipulation, font selection and use, and other small-scale publishing tasks. » Desktop Publishing/Business Graphics Certificate Plan.

For occupations, employment, program costs and loan debt estimates for this certificate program, see Gainful Employment Disclosure page or below.

Contact: Elizabeth Whitham at 719.336.1582.

This certificate program prepares students for provides students with the skills and knowledge to help clients attain healthy skin. Included in the program are various topics: skin anatomy and physiology, diseases and disorders, cosmetic chemistry and product formulation, electrical modalities for facials and skin care, professional hair removal, and others. » Esthetician Certificate Plan.

For occupations, employment, program costs and loan debt estimates for this certificate program, see Gainful Employment Disclosure page or below.

Contact: Charlotte Tallman at 719.336.1549.

This one-year certificate within the HTM program is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills to prepare them for introduction to the Horse Training industry. Students will complete the 100 level courses found in the Horse Training AAS degree but earn a certificate of study. » HTM Certificate Plans.

For occupations, employment, program costs and loan debt estimates for this certificate program, see Gainful Employment Disclosure page or below.

Contact: Jason Kravig at 719.336.6664.

The Hair Stylist Certificate is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to complete the exam for licensure as a hair stylist. Instruction is provided through classroom, clinical, and applied learning activities delivered in three phases: introduction, intermediate, and advanced. Students may enter in the fall semester. » Hair Stylist Certificate Plan.

For occupations, employment, program costs and loan debt estimates for this certificate program, see Gainful Employment Disclosure page or below.

Contact: Charlotte Tallman at 719.336.1549.

The college now offers four certificates of study in health information technology, including Health IT design, implementation management, implementation support, and technical support.

For occupations, employment, program costs and loan debt estimates for this certificate program, see Gainful Employment Disclosure page or below.

Contact: Greg Andrade at 719.336.1538.

» Health IT Design Certificate Plan.
» Health IT Implementation Management Certificate Plan.
» Health IT Implementation Support Certificate Plan.
» Health IT Technical Support Certificate Plan.

These programs are funded by the Office of the National Coordinator, Department of Health and Human Services, ARRA Grant #90CC007701.

The college has begun a Construction Trades/Historic Preservation program that includes certificates in historic preservation generalist, historic preservation research & documentation, historic preservation construction, historic preservation woodcraft, and historic preservation masonry, among others. » Find more information on Historic Preservation options.

For occupations, employment, program costs and loan debt estimates for this certificate program, see Gainful Employment Disclosure page or below.

Contact: Curtis Turner at 719.336.1519.

The Computer Technician certificate prepares students for entry level positions as a computer technician, focusing on computer repair, installation and maintenance of operating systems, networking, and basic security principles. » Computer Technician Certificate Plan.

For occupations, employment, program costs and loan debt estimates for this certificate program, see Gainful Employment Disclosure page or below.

Contact: Elizabeth Whitham at 719.336.1582.

As an option to the two-year ladder R.N. program, students may choose to obtain a Practical Nurse Certificate after successfully completing Level I. See Nursing under Associate of Applied Science degrees earlier in this section for more information.

For occupations, employment, program costs and loan debt estimates for this certificate program, see Gainful Employment Disclosure page or below.

Contact: Mary Lou Myers at 719.336.1594

This certificate program introduces managers, small business owners, secretarial/clerical workers, and other computer users to a broad range of office applications software in use today. » Microcomputer Applications Certificate Plan.

For occupations, employment, program costs and loan debt estimates for this certificate program, see Gainful Employment Disclosure page or below.

Contact: Elizabeth Whitham at 719.336.1582.

The Nail Technician Certificate is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to complete the exam for licensure as a nail technician. Instruction is provided through classroom, clinical, and applied learning activities delivered in three phases: introduction, intermediate, and advanced. Courses are offered in the summer semester only. » Nail Technician Certificate Plan.

For occupations, employment, program costs and loan debt estimates for this certificate program, see Gainful Employment Disclosure page or below.

Contact: Charlotte Tallman at 719.336.1549.

This certificate program allows students to enter the nursing profession at its most basic level. » Nurse Aide Certificate Plan.

For occupations, employment, program costs and loan debt estimates for this certificate program, see Gainful Employment Disclosure page or below.

Contact: Marla Hicks at 719.336.6642.

Currently licensed cosmetologists or barbers and may consider the LCC Shaving certificate. The Shaving certificate is designed to help students learn the techniques of wet shaving and health and safety when using straight edge razors. It includes traditional wet shaving techniques demonstrations, practical, health and safety, aftercare, retail and benefits.

For occupations, employment, program costs and loan debt estimates for this certificate program, see Gainful Employment Disclosure page or below.

Contact: Charlotte Tallman at 719.336.1549.

This one-year certificate within the HTM program is designed to provide students, through hands-on experience, with the skills and knowledge needed to break colts for riding. » HTM Certicate Plans.

For occupations, employment, program costs and loan debt estimates for this certificate program, see Gainful Employment Disclosure page or below.

Contact: Jason Kravig at 719.336.6664.