Short-Term Programs
New Skills, New Career - in a year or less!
Take a short-term program & get there faster!
- Turn your passion into a career: Programs span many industries.
- Boost your potential earning power with new skills.
- Learn from expert faculty with a commitment to your success.
- Gain hands-on experience in well-equipped labs. Some programs also offer fieldwork opportunities or internships.
Multiple start dates each term – Go to Academic Calendar to see start dates.
Financial aid and scholarships are available for many programs if you qualify. We also offer veterans services.
Short-Term Certificate Programs
Get started now on advancing your career!
| Program Name | Program Length | Program Code |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting Technology CCC | 8 Months | 6110 |
| Business Administration and Management CCC | 8 Months | 6111 |
| Business Operations CCC | 8 Months | 6481 |
| Business Specialist CCC | 4 Months | 6480 |
| Entrepreneurship CCC | 4 Months | 6118 |
| Global Logistics & Supply Chain Technology CCP | 6 Months | 5582 |
| Logistics & Transportation Specialist CCC | 6 Months | 6581 |
| Paralegal (ATC) Advanced Technical Certificate | 1 Year | 4570 |
| Risk Management & Insurance Operations CCC | 8 Months | 6119 |
| Program Name | Program Length | Program Code |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming Specialist CCC | 1 Year | 6141 |
| Information Technology Technician CCC | 9 Months | 6143 |
| Network Security CCC | 9 Months | 6541 |
| Network Server Administration CCC | 9 Months | 6136 |
| Network Support Technician CCC | 9 Months | 6540 |
| Programming CCC | 1 Year | 6137 |
| Program Name | Program Length | Program Code |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Hour Family Child Care Certification CCP | 3 Months | 5363 |
| 40-Hour Intro Child Care - Birth to 5 Years CCP | 3 Months | 5348 |
| 40-Hour School Age Certification CCP | 3 Months | 5373 |
| Child Care Center Management CCC | 1 Year | 6366 |
| Early Childhood Professional Certification (ECPC) - Preschool CCP | 4 Months | 5364 |
| Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) CCP | 4 Months | 5390 |
| Human Services Addiction Studies CCC | 1 Year | 6392 |
| Human Services General CCC | 8 Months | 6361 |
| Human Services Youth Development CCC | 8 Months | 6387 |
| Infant/Toddler CCC | 4 Months | 6367 |
| Preschool CCC | 1 Year | 6368 |
| School Age Professional Certificate CCP | 4 Months | 5373 |
| Program Name | Program Length | Program Code |
|---|---|---|
| Cinematography CCC | 4 Months | 6291 |
| Digital Animation CCC | 8 Months | 6288 |
| Directing and Producing CCC | 4 Months | 6292 |
| Motion Picture Post-Production Technology CCC | 8 Months | 6019 |
| Recording Arts CCC | 1 Year | 6289 |
| Program Name | Program Length | Program Code |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design Support CCC | 6 Months | 6290 |
| Multimedia Arts CCC | 1 Year | 6022 |
| Web Design CCC | 1 Year | 6023 |
| Program Name | Program Length | Program Code |
|---|---|---|
| Computed Tomography ATC | 4 Months | 4321 |
| Dental Assisting CCP | 11 Months | 5155 |
| Health Informatics Specialist CCC | 1 Year | 6531 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging ATC | 4 Months | 4322 |
| Massage Therapy CCP | 1 Year | 5232 |
| Medical Assisting Specialist CCC | 13 Months | 5236 |
| Patient Care Assistant CCP | 4 Months | 5233 |
| Practical Nursing CCP | 1 Year | 5234 |
| Program Name | Program Length | Program Code |
|---|---|---|
| Food Service Management CCC | 10 Months | 6115 |
| Hospitality CCC | 10 Months | 6116 |
| Program Name | Program Length | Course # |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Claims Adjuster CCP | 1.5 Months | RMI0635 |
| Life, Health & Variable Annuities Agent CCP | 2 Months | RMI0092 |
| Property & Casualty General Lines Agent CCP | 3.5 Months | RMI0091 |
| Real Estate Sales Associate CCP | 2.5 Months | REE0047 |
| Real Estate Sales Assoc. Post-Licensing CCP | 1.5 Months | REE0089 |
| Program Name | Program Length | Program Code |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape and Horticultural Professional 1 CCC | 8 Months | 6220 |
| Landscape and Horticultural Professional 2 CCC | 1 Year | 6221 |
| Landscape and Horticulture Specialist CCC | 4 Months | 6219 |
| Program Name | Program Length | Program Code |
|---|---|---|
| Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer CCP | 10 Weeks | 5602 |
| Criminal Justice Academy: Law Enforcement Officer CCP | 6 Months | 5600 |
| Criminal Justice Academy: Corrections Officer CCP | 3 Months | 5601 |
| Crossover Training: Correctional to Law Enforcement Officer CCP | 8 Months | 5613 |
| Crossover Training: Law Enforcement to Correctional Officer CCP | 4 Months | 5614 |
| Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) CCC | 4 Months | 6446 |
| EMT/Firefighter Combination CCP | 8 Months | 5625 |
| Fire Officer Supervisor (Officer 1) CCC | 8 Months | 6622 |
| Fire Academy: Firefighter CCP | 3 Months | 5043 |
| Paramedic CCC | 1 Year | 6450 |
| Telecommunications 911 Dispatcher CCP | 4 Months | 5455 |
| Program Name | Program Length | Program Code |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Energy Engineering Tech. CCC | 1 Year | 6272 |
| Automation CCC | 1 year | 6553 |
| Biotechnology Laboratory Specialist CCC | 1 Year | 6160 |
| Engineering Technology Support Specialist CCC | 1 Year | 6551 |
| Hazardous Materials Specialist CCC | 1 Year | 6560 |
| Lean Manufacturing CCC | 1 Year | 6554 |
| Program Name | Program Length | Program Code |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Repair Technician CCP | 6 Months | 5451 |
| Automotive Service Technician CCP | 1 Year | 5463 |
| Barbering CCP | 10 Months | 5395 |
| Building Construction Specialist CCC | 1 year | 6223B |
| CNC Production Specialist CCP | 6 Months | 5476 |
| Cosmetology CCP | 1 Year | 5357 |
| Diesel Technician CCP | 6 Months | 5452 |
| Facials Specialty CCP | 4 Months | 5355 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration CCP | 1 Year | 5267 |
| Low Voltage Technician CCP | 7 Months | 5450 |
| Machining Technology CCP | 13 Months | 5459 |
| Marine Service Technology CCP | 11 Months | 5453 |
| Nails Technician CCP | 4 Months | 5356 |
| Residential and Commercial Electrician CCP | 1 Year | 5246 |
| Residential Cooling and Heating Technician CCP | 7.5 months | 5250 |
| Welding Technology CCP | 1 Year | 5460 |
Information Sessions
Learn more about some of our short-term programs by attending or, in some cases, viewing an information session.
Longer Certificate Programs
If you have more time, consider pursuing these certificates that take more than a year to complete.
| Program Name | Program Length | Program Code |
|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology CCC | 18 Months | 6159 |
| Crime Scene Technology CCC | 16 Months | 6436 |
| Diesel Systems Technician 1 | 17 Months | 5468 |
| Environmental Science Technician CCC | 16 Months | 6561 |
| Marketing Operations CCC | 18 Months | 6120 |
| Mechatronics CCC | 18 Months | 6555 |
| Medical Information Coder/Biller CCC | 20 Months | 6528 |
| Rapid Prototyping Specialist CCC | 2 Years, Part-time | 6552 |
Certificates:
- ATC: Advanced Technical Certificates offer specialty training in technical fields for people with degrees (associate and above).
- CCC: College Credit Certificates give you marketable skills as well as college credits that can transfer to an associate degree.
- CCP: Career Certificate Programs prepare you for high-skill, high-demand jobs.
Keep Learning at PBSC!
College Credit Certificates award college credits that can be applied to a Palm Beach State Associate in Science degree in the same area of study. So not only will you earn a credential for skilled employment, you’ll also get a head start toward your ultimate degree goal.
Career Certificate Programs do not award college credits, but your completion of a CCP may count as Prior Learning Credit that can be put toward certain A.S. degree programs.
Certificate Programs >>> Career and/or A.S. Degree >>> Career and/or Bachelor’s Degree
Continuing Education
Explore our noncredit short-term options!
PBSC offers a wide range of noncredit courses, workshops and seminars, including certification courses, continuing education units (CEUs), online classes, advanced education for professionals and customized training.
Learn more about Corporate & Continuing Education courses: www.palmbeachstate.edu/CCE
