Accounting Fundamentals

Almost all organizations need either in-house financial staff or outside bookkeeping/accounting services to aid with financial data compilation and reporting. Bookkeepers and accountants maintain financial records and often participate in strategic planning and other fiscal decisions. This workforce certificate is designed to get you into a job quickly while allowing you to stack this credential for further education towards an A.A.S. degree in Accounting Technology.

Chemical Addiction Counseling

This program prepares students to address the growing issues related to substance use and addictive disorders. The Addiction Studies coursework provides excellent training to students seeking employment in a broad range of professional areas such as community health, nursing, psychology, social work, and more. This workforce certificate is designed to get you into a job quickly while allowing you to stack this credential for further education with a general studies certificate to earn your A.A. Degree.

Clinical Medical Assisting

Medical Assistants are cross-trained with skills and knowledge in front office administrative, clinical, and limited laboratory procedures that are designed to assist healthcare practitioners in administering to the needs of patients. Physicians appreciate the versatility of medical assistants and their role as vital partners in ambulatory settings. This workforce certificate is designed to get you into a job quickly while allowing you to stack this credential for further education toward an Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting or towards other A.A.S. Degrees in the healthcare field. 

Cybersecurity

Technical support professionals in computing and information technology are in high demand. Our Information Technology program offers a number of pathways to credentials. Develop a well-rounded technical background with coursework in data modeling, networking, operating systems, PC hardware, coding, programming, and more. This certificate is a subset of courses leading to the Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology and Cybersecurity.

Legal Studies

As the growth rate in the legal field is expanding, graduating students will have ample opportunities to pursue their career goals. The Legal Studies program will offer students the confidence, skills, and certification enabling them to a successful and thriving career in any area of law. The Legal Studies Certificate is a 1-year distance program that can be paired with an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree. 

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Practical Nurses care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. Practical Nurses work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or other medical professionals. Practical Nurses require licensing in Montana through the state Board of Nursing. This certificate is stackable toward an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) or a number of other Associate of Applied Science Degrees in the healthcare industry.

Medical Reception

The Medical Reception Certificate prepares students with the required skills to provide exceptional service to patients in a medical setting, ranging from private practice receptionists to hospital ward secretaries. Students learn how to perform essential duties in the area of communications, billing, and ethics. Upon completion of the program, students receive a Certificate of Applied Science and will be prepared to work as receptionists in healthcare facilities and physician offices. This certificate is stackable with a number of other healthcare degrees. 

Medical Claims Specialist

Prepare yourself academically and professionally for claim specialist positions in insurance organizations and healthcare facilities. In this fast-track program, you will learn foundational skills to understand medical terminology and human biology, benefit plans and the claims process, and customer service skills to communicate and recommend claims action steps and prompt reimbursement. 

Additionally graduates will work collaboratively with other team members to ensure the most positive service experience to both customers and vendors. On-the-job training and apprenticeships are possible in an “earn-while-you-learn” model. This certificate is stackable with a number of other healthcare degrees.