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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act is a federally funded program designed to strengthen and improve our nation's public workforce system and help get Americans, including youth and those with significant barriers to employment, into high-quality jobs and careers and help employers hire and retain skilled workers.
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development has approved 30 programs at no cost for those who qualify for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds.
Automation is taking over manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, banking, retail, logistics,
and many other areas by storm. Along with it comes an opportunity to join this new environment and the rewards that it offers.
This Automation Technician career training program provides you Industry 4.0 automation-related hard and soft skills that employers are looking for in new employees. This training alighns with the career code for an industrial engineer technician.
To be a successful administrative professional, you must possess skills to handle a wide variety of workplace tasks and scenarios. The Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) course serves two purposes. First, it prepares you to take the CAP exam offered by the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). Second, it provides you with a broad selection of essential skills and knowledge to effectively work as an administrative assistant in fields including education, technology, government, and medicine.
In this bundled course of Certified Administrative Professional, and Microsoft Office 2016 Specialist Certification Training, you will learn the basics of workplace administration as well as how to begin and grow a successful career as an administrative professional. The course covers the intricacies of organizational communication, office and records management, and human resources fundamentals, among other topics. You will also learn to effectively write for business, produce documents, and utilize informational technology. You'll gain event and project management skills, which includes virtual meeting coordination. As technology develops, this skill has become increasingly useful. Each course module concludes with a quiz, helping you to effectively track your progress and test your skills.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
12 Months | 425 Hours
Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) are two of the most valuable credentials an administrative professional can hold. These certifications prove that you can effectively perform administrative assistant duties and responsibilities in any industry.
This course will prepare you for the CAP exam, offered by the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), and MOS certification exams for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. You will learn the fundamentals of workplace administration, including organizational communication, management, and human resources. You will then learn to how to effectively use programs in the Microsoft Office 2019 suite.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
12 Months | 425 Hours
Clinical medical assistants are skilled multi-taskers who help to maximize the productivity of the healthcare team. Medical assistants enable a healthcare facility to operate more efficiently, which increases revenue and provides a positive experience for patients.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
12 Months | 540 Hours
This comprehensive National Healthcareer Association (NHA)-certified course bundle will train you for one of today's fastest growing careers. Upon completion, you will be eligible to sit for the NHA's CEHR and CCMA certification exams. This course includes a voucher which covers the fee of the exam. You will also have the opportunity to gain access to our Externship Starter Kit.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
12 Months | 674 Hours
In the InfoSec world, security managers are the driving force behind an organization's cybersecurity policies. These key individuals typically started their IT careers in hands-on roles before earning their CISM certification and taking on managerial duties. If you're ready to earn your next IT certification, this online training course will fully prepare you for the ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification exam.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
6 Months | 75 Hours
In today's online world, information security has become a critical part of virtually every organization—no matter the industry. The demand for information security professionals is expected to surge, as the forces of "good" and "bad" continue to battle for control and use of online information. You can join the side for "good" when you earn your Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. Earning your CISSP is a must for cyber security professionals who want to get ahead in this important field.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
6 Months | 150 Hours
Administrative medical assistants are skilled multi-taskers who direct the flow of patients through an office. Effective patient flow allows the practice to operate efficiently, increase revenue, and provide a positive experience for the patient.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
6 Months | 160 Hours
This online course in childcare and education will allow you to earn your national Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and achieve your career goals as a teacher or child care professional. This convenient, affordable CDA class allows you to work at your own pace in a flexible, self-directed online learning environment—and go on to a fulfilling career shaping the minds of the future.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
6 Months | 120 Hours
This course will prepare you for CompTIA A+ certification. You can earn this certification after you pass two exams. The CompTIA A+ Certification Exam 220-1001, covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing and network troubleshooting. The CompTIA A+ Certification Exam 220-1002 covers installing and configuring operating systems, expanded security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
6 Months | 290 Hours
To keep up with technology, organizations need IT professionals to maintain their networking systems. As the demand for skilled IT workers continues to grow, earning CompTIA ITF+ and A+ certification is an important step in your information technology career.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
9 Months | 390 Hours
An important way you can demonstrate your knowledge and skillset to potential employers in information technology is through CompTIA certifications. The A+, Network+, and Security+ credentials are the best CompTIA certifications to have in order to jumpstart or advance your IT career. If you're interested in the often flexible and well-paid opportunities of IT and cyber security jobs, get started today with CompTIA certification training.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
12 Months | 480 Hours
Nearly every industry needs skilled IT professionals to keep their data safe. As more companies invest in cybersecurity, earning your CompTIA ITF+, A+, Security+ and Network+ certifications is key to advancing your IT career.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
12 Months | 580 Hours
Prove that you know today's technologies with CompTIA IT Fundamentals. From networking and cybersecurity essentials to hardware and software basics, IT Fundamentals demonstrates your readiness for the digital workplace.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
6 Months | 100 Hours
Building and maintaining networks are among the most important skills to have as an IT professional. Whether you're new to the field or ready to move forward in your career, a CompTIA Network+ certification course could be a great next step. This certification confirms that you have the knowledge you need to configure and troubleshoot both wireless and wired hardware. You'll stand out among other job candidates when you gain the experience this online course provides and earn this valuable credential.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
6 Months | 110 Hours
Gain the skills you need to be a security professional, and prepare to take the CompTIA™ Security+ certification SY0-501 exam, as you master the basics of system security, network infrastructure, access control, and organizational security. After you complete this course, you'll be proficient in installing and configuring systems to secure applications, networks, and devices. You'll also be comfortable performing threat analysis and responding with appropriate mitigation techniques, participating in risk mitigation activities, and operating with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
6 Months | 80 Hours
Whether you're just starting out or transitioning into a different field, this course will help you enter the medical billing and coding field. More than 850,000 practicing physicians in the United States rely on medical billers and coders to receive payment for their services and the demand is only growing.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
12 Months | 340 Hours
The self-paced online Data Analyst Career Certificate Program provides you with a university career certificate and the knowledge, practical experience, competency and confidence to qualify for high-paying data analyst jobs.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
6-12 Months | 240-350 Hours
An executive assistant needs a broad skill set to be able to provide direct support to their organization's leadership. If you're pursuing a career as an executive assistant, this course will prepare you for the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) and teach you key business management skills. This body of knowledge will help you thrive in an executive assistant role in any corporate office setting.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
12 Months | 450 Hours
It's no question that cybersecurity is necessary for any organization. But in this growing field, how do you show that you're qualified to lead security efforts? Certification. Holding a certification from ISACA or (ISC)2 demonstrates your ability to identify, assess, and mitigate evolving security threats.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
9 Months | 300 Hours
Patient care technicians play an important role in patients' lives. With healthcare demand at an all-time high, you can be the professional providing this vital care. This online patient care course will help you gain the skills needed to work with patients in various healthcare facilities. You will also prepare to become a Certified Patient Care Technician Level I, a valuable professional credential that validates your specialized skill set.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
12 Months | 300 Hours
Pharmacy technicians have become indispensable to the health care industry, and it's a great time to join this growing field. Pharmacy technician classes can get you started on this fulfilling career path. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to qualify for entry-level positions in pharmacies and be prepared for national certification.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
12 Months | 400 Hours
Get the two top digital marketing certifications in the USA, Canada and Mexico and gain all the power of DMI, partnered with the American Marketing Association. Delivered 100 percent online with continuously updated content means you get cutting-edge digital marketing and soft skills, always. Learn Google ads (PPC), analytics, Facebook ads, content marketing, SEO and more. Two certifications for the price of one.
The self-paced online Python Developer Career Certificate Program provides trainees the knowledge, practical experience, competency and confidence to qualify for high-paying Python developer jobs. The program is suitable for anyone seeking to enhance their career or looking for a new career in a high-demand occupation.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
6-12 Months | 200-280 Hours
The world of IT security is fast-paced and exciting, with the potential for high earnings—but it can also be competitive. To stay ahead, you'll need a certification like the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), a premier credential that is ideal for those wanting to begin or advance a career in computer networking or security. This online SSCP course will prepare you for this industry-recognized certification, as well as a career in the information technology sector.
Degree Type:
Certificate/Award/Diploma
Duration:
6 Months | 80 Hours
