UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATES

The CAD for Manufacturing undergraduate certificate prepares students with hands-on training and instruction on a number of the most popular software tools used by industry in computer-aided drafting and design and in solid modeling.

The Computer Forensics and Information Security undergraduate certificate provides an introduction to information security and incident response, forensic preparation and data recovery and analysis.

The Essentials for Business Decision Making undergraduate certificate provides a background for both experienced and aspiring business managers. For the business manager who may already have a degree in a field other than business, the program offers professional certification. For the person who aspires to be a management position, the certificate articulates well into the Associate of Applied Business degree or the Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

The Medical Assisting undergraduate certificate provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this fast-growing field. With experienced faculty, hands-on training, and a focus on real-world applications, you'll be prepared for a rewarding career as a medical assistant.

The Medical Billing undergraduate certificate provides a basic understanding of software, medical terminology, coding and procedures used in medical settings such as hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices and outsourcing facilities involved with providing billing operations.

The Office Software Application undergraduate certificate provides a solid background in Microsoft Office software applications to assist individuals in becoming productive office workers. The program enables students to establish or update skills using the latest version of software that is commonly used in offices today.

Developed to meet the increasing demand for skilled technical maintenance workers, the Online Industrial Maintenance Training program was designed to meet the diverse needs of employers and individuals. The Online Industrial Maintenance Training program has three tracks: Electrical, Mechanical, and Multi-craft (hybrid of Electrical and Mechanical).

The Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician undergraduate certificate provides students with a core of hi-tech manufacturing-related courses and a focus on semiconductor fabrication, clean room, vacuum technology, manufacturing and maintenance, DC circuits and trouble shooting and fundamental use of computers in their daily work. 

Talent Ready Scholarships are available to support students in CATS short-term program certificates that require less than 30 credit hours and can lead to in-demand jobs, right here in Ohio. Scholarships of $500 per student per year are available now through June 30, 2025, or when funds run out. This is a first-come, first-served opportunity. The scholarship application is available through Scholarship Universe.