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Occupational Skills Award (OSA)
These Occupational Skills Awards are non-credit programs through Continuing Education. An OSA prepares you for immediate employment or adds to your marketability to employers. These programs are for students who want to enter the workforce after completing the program or enhance their skills in their fields. Courses taken to achieve an OSA may be able to be applied toward a Level 1 Certificate or AAS Degree at NCTC.
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OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS AWARD
PROGRAMS
BUSINESS & COMMERCE
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This program prepares students for pursuing a career as a retail manger with a focus on principles of management and organizational behavior.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 144Required Courses -
HRPO 2007 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORHRPO 2001 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
BMGT 1027 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
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The bank teller program prepares students with entry-level skills needed to meet the requirements of the frontline banking environment. Courses provide instruction in basic teller operations, bank and financial products and services, and principles of banking.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 144Required Courses -
BNKG 1005 TELLER TRAININGBNKG 1051 SELLING BANK/FINANCIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES
BNKG 1003 PRINCIPLES OF BANK OPERATION
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This course presents you with an introduction to Data Analysis, the role of a Data Analyst, and the tools used in this job. You will learn about the skills and responsibilities of a data analyst and be able to differentiate between the roles of Data Analysts, Data Scientists, and Data Engineers. Students will learn fundamentals of the data analysis process including gathering, cleaning, analyzing and sharing data using visualizations and dashboard tools.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 192Required Courses -
DATN 1070 INTRO TO DATA ANALYSIS & VISUALIZATIONDATN 2070 ANALYTICAL TOOLS & METHODS
DATN 2072 ADVANCED DATA VISUALIZATION
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This award provides students with knowledge and skills related to executive leadership, problem solving, and communications.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 144Required Courses -
BMGT 2009 LEADERSHIPBMGT 2003 PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING
BMGT 1005 COMMUNICATION IN MANAGEMENT
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This award prepares students for entry-level marketing positions, with a focus on principles of marketing, e-Commerce, and strategies.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 144Required Courses -
MRKG 1001 CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGEMENTMRKG 2012 E-COMMERCE MARKETING
MRKG 1011 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
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This program prepares students with fundamental knowledge and skills for pursuing an entry-level position as a non-profit consultant.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 144Required Courses -
BMGT 1027 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
MRKG 1011 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
BUSG 2009 SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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This program is designed to prepare students to pursue a career in the field of human resources. Students will focus on the functions of a human resources department in small- to mid-sized companies. Students will learn practical information needed to perform the daily tasks required by today's human resources professional.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 112Required Courses -
HRPO 1000 UNDERSTANDING THE HUMAN RESOURCES FUNCTIONHRPO 1011 HUMAN RELATIONS
HRPO 2001 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
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The Public Administration award is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment in the public sector and for nonprofit organizations. Courses will focus on functions of human resources in the public sector, supervision, and ethics.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 144Required Courses -
PBAD 2039 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC SECTORPBAD 2011 PUBLIC SECTOR SUPERVISION
PBAD 2335 ETHICS IN PUBLIC SECTOR
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This program is designed to prepare students for a career as a project manager applicable in many industry sectors. Students will learn the foundations of project management and review project management concepts such as planning and controlling projects, resource application, budget and time management, and project supervision. Students will receive hands-on training using project management software.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 96Required Courses -
BMGT 1021 INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENTBMGT 1009 INFORMATION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
BMGT 1040 INTERMEDIATE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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This course presents you with an introduction to Data Analysis, the role of a Data Analyst, and the tools used in this job. You will learn about the skills and responsibilities of a data analyst and be able to differentiate between the roles of Data Analysts, Data Scientists, and Data Engineers. Students will learn fundamentals of the data analysis process including gathering, cleaning, analyzing and sharing data using visualizations and dashboard tools.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 192Required Courses -
ACNT 1003 INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTINGACNT 1004 INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING II
ACNT 1001 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING (QUICKBOOKS)
HEALTH & WELLNESS
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Health related work-based learning experience that enables the student to focus on the clinical side such as measuring a patient's vital signs, recording their medical histories, preparing exam rooms, disinfecting medical instruments, drawing blood, giving injections, and administering medications.
To prepare nurse aides with the knowledge, skills and abilities essential for the provision of basic care to residents in long-term care facilities. After completing this course, participants will be able to:
Knowledge of the Health Care systems and settings; Medical terminology; Basic Pharmacology; Nutrition; Psychology
Knowledge of Body structures and organ systems; Pathophysiology and disease processes; microbiology
General Patient Care; Infection control; Testing and Laboratory Procedures; Phlebotomy; and EKG and Cardiovascular testing
Patient Care Coordination and education
Administrative assisting
Communication and Customer service
Medical Law and ethics
This program can be completed through a mix of online and in-person courses.
Time to Complete - 2 Semesters
Total Contact Hours - 247Required Courses -
FIRST SEMESTERMDCA 1000 BASIC MEDICAL ASSISTANT TECHNOLOGY
HRPO 2001 PROCEDURES IN CLINICAL SETTING
BMGT 1027 MEDICAL ASSISTANT LAB PROCEDURES
SECOND SEMESTER
MDCA 1064 PRACTICUM OR FIELD EXPERIENCE/MEDICAL CLINICAL ASSISTANT
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A work-based learning experience where the student learns how to take care of patients with activities of daily living and other healthcare needs under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
To prepare nurse aides with the knowledge, skills and abilities essential for the provision of basic care to residents in long-term care facilities. After completing this course, participants will be able to:
provide person-centered basic care to residents of long-term care facilities.
communicate and interact therapeutically with residents and their families, with sensitivity to the physical, social, and mental needs of residents.
assist residents in attaining and maintaining maximum functional independence.
protect, support and promote the rights of residents.
provide safety and preventive measures in the care of residents.
demonstrate skill in observing, reporting and documentation.
function effectively as a member of the health care team.
This program can be completed through a mix of online and in-person courses.
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 116Required Courses -
NURA 1001 CERTIFIED NURSE AIDENURA 1060 CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE CLINICAL
HEA 1000 CPR FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
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This award provides an educational foundation for students seeking work as an entry-level community health worker. Courses provide introductory instruction on topics to include wellness and health promotion, community health and field methods.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 144Required Courses -
CHLT 1002 WELLNESS & HEALTH PROMOTIONCHLT 1001 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY HEALTH
CHLT 1042 COMMUNITY HEALTH FIELD METHODS
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This award provides students with an overview and knowledge of dietary standards, wellness promotions, and dietary management.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 144Required Courses -
DITA 1037 FOOD HABITS AND DIETARY STANDARDSCHLT 1002 WELLNESS AND PROMOTION
DITA 1000 DIETARY MANAGER
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A health-related work-based learning experience that provides the student with the training and knowledge for a rewarding career in the hospital setting taking care of patients.
To prepare patient care technicians with the knowledge, skills and abilities essential for the provision of basic care to residents in long-term care facilities. After completing this course, participants will be able to:
Provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff
Comply with workplace safety regulations and uphold professional responsibility by adhering to HIPAA, chain of command, Patient's Bill of Rights, and operational standards while practicing within the defined scope of patient care technician practice
Implement infection control using standard and transmission-based precautions
Perform and follow quality control related to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-waived procedures including specimen collection and transport; phlebotomy punctures, collection, and transport while adhering to patient safety considerations
Prepare, apply and preform 3-lead, 5-lead, and 12-lead EKG's; identify and respond to signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary compromise; artifacts; and recognize and report dysrhythmias
This program can be completed through a mix of online and in-person courses.
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 144Required Courses -
NUPC 1020 PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN ASSISTANTNUPC 1064 CLINICAL-NURSING ASSISTANT/AIDE AND PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT
COMPUTER & Digital
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This program is designed to prepare students with a foundation in 3D animation production. Students will learn pre-production phases, animation concepts, principles, and the use of storyboards for basic production. Students will receive hands-on training in animation modeling and rendering using 3D animation software.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 192Required Courses -
ARTV 1003 BASIC ANIMATION
ARTV 1045 3D MODELING AND RENDERING I
ARTV 1041 3D ANIMATION I
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This award is designed to provide students with entry-level knowledge and skills in the field of computer science. Course topics include an introduction to computers, programming logic and design, and computer programming.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 240Required Courses -
ITSC 1001 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
ITSC 1029 PROGRAMMING LOGIC AND DESIGN
ITSC 1002 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
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This award is designed to provide training for students interested in developing knowledge and skills necessary to pursue an entry-level career in the field of computer maintenance and computer help desk support technician. Courses will focus on fundamentals of computer technology, software, and personal computer hardware.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 192Required Courses -
CPMT 1003 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
CPMT 1004 MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEM SOFTWARE
ITSC 1025 PERSONAL COMPUTER HARDWARE
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This award is designed to provide training for students interested in developing knowledge and skills necessary to pursue an entry-level career in the field of computer information systems and computer help desk support technician. Courses will focus on fundamentals of computer hardware and software, PC operating systems, and computer help desk support.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 192Required Courses -
CMPT 1005 IT ESSENTIALS: PC HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
ITSC 1005 INTRODUCTION TO PC OPERATING SYSTEMS
ITSC 2039 PERSONAL COMPUTER HELP DESK SUPPORT
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This award prepares students to begin a career in photography or is suited for people who would like to learn more about photography as a hobby. The courses in this program cover basic concepts and practice of digital photography, including understanding and use of the camera, lenses, and other basic photographic equipment. Students will need access to the use of a digital camera.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 128Required Courses -
PHTC 1004 INTRODUCTORY PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
PHTC 1035 BASIC CAMERA TECHNIQUES
PHTC 1011 FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY
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This program is designed to prepare students for a career in graphic design. Students will learn drawing and painting, design principles, page layout, photo treatment and digital image enhancement, illustration, digital prepress skills, and development of a technical portfolio. Students will receive hands-on training using graphic design software.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 176Required Courses -
ARTC 1025 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER GRAPHICS
ARTC 1002 DIGITAL IMAGING
IMED 1045 INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA I
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This program prepares students to pursue a career as a web developer. Students will explore the Internet functions, website design techniques, and industry standards. Students will receive hands-on training in applicable web development programming, graphic design software, and instructional design.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 192Required Courses -
IMED 1016 WEB DESIGN I
INEW 2034 ADVANCED WEB PROGRAMMING
IMED 2015 WEB DESIGN II
CAREER & TRADES
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The construction safety award prepares students for entry-level positions in the construction industry. Courses focus on health and safety, accident prevention, and material handling.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 192Required Courses -
OSHT 1001 INTRODUCTION TO SAFETY AND HEALTH
OSHT 1005 OSHA REGULATIONS- CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
OSHT 1013 ACCIDENT PREVENTION, INSPECTION & INVESTIGATION
OSHT 1016 MATERIAL HANDLING
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This program prepares students to pursue a career as a Texas real estate sales agent. Students will complete the six qualifying real estate courses required by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) to take the state and national real estate examinations.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 208Required Courses -
RELE 1002 PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE I (TEXAS SPECIFIC)
RELE 1039 PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE II (TEXAS SPECIFIC)
RELE 2002 LAW OF AGENCY (TEXAS SPECIFIC)
RELE 1012 LAW OF CONTRACTS (TEXAS SPECIFIC)
RELE 1000 CONTRACT FORMS & ADDENDA
RELE 1020 REAL ESTATE FINANCE (TEXAS SPECIFIC)
HOSPITALITY
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The Event Planner award prepares students with skills that are necessary to become a successful planner within the industry. Courses will focus on details, vision, organization and the means to produce both large and small events. Event Planners may work on a freelance basis, for an event planning company and/or nonprofit organization and for-profit corporations.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 144Required Courses -
HAMG 1017 RECREATIONAL SERVICES
TRVM 1027 SPECIAL EVENTS DESIGN
BMGT 1009 INFORMATION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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The Hospitality Management award is designed to provide students an overview of the hospitality industry. The courses in this program focus on introductory topics in the hospitality industry, operations, and management. Students will examine career opportunities in hotel and food and beverage operations and the travel, tourism, and meeting planning sectors.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 144Required Courses -
HAMG 1021 INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
HAMG 2003 PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING
HAMG 2005 HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
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The Culinary award is designed for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the foodservice industry. Program courses cover the organization and responsibilities of food service departments, safety, personal hygiene and sanitation, menu planning, purchasing and storing of food, food preparations and service.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 96Required Courses -
DITA 1024 SAFETY
DITA 1036 SANITATION
CHEF 1001 BASIC FOOD PREP
PUBLIC SAFETY
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This award is designed to prepare students for a career in the field of security and loss prevention. Course topics include an overview of business and organization operations, security and loss prevention management, and ethics.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 144Required Courses -
SLPS 1020 INTRODUCTION TO SECURITY/LOSS PREVENTION MANAGER
CJSA 1042 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
CJSA 1048 ETHICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
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The Nanny program prepares students with the skills that are necessary to become successful child-care professionals to care for children from birth through late elementary school. Courses will focus on topics such as early child development, learning environments, and childcare daily routines.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 2 Semesters
Total Contact Hours - 183Required Courses -
FIRST SEMESTER
EMSP 1021 PEDIATRIC CPRCDEC 1007 DAILY ROUTINES FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS
CDEC 1039 EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT: 0-3 YEARS
SECOND SEMESTER
CDEC 1035 EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT 3-5 YEARS
CDEC 1021 THE INFANT AND TODDLER
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The Child Development OSA prepares students for a career in child development. Program courses will introduce students to the functional areas of child development to include health and safety, learning environments, ways to support social and emotional development, positive guidance, problem solving, time management, and record keeping.
This program can be completed 100% ONLINE
Time to Complete - 1 Semester
Total Contact Hours - 144Required Courses -
CDEC 1017 CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE TRAINING I
CDEC 2022 CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE TRAINING II
CDEC 2024 CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE TRAINING III
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