Certifications: These often involve specialization in a field or area, like Medical Assisting or Paralegal. There are also certifications for particular technologies, such as web developer or repair technician. Earning a certification in a skill is a relatively quick process, taking anywhere from six weeks to a year to complete.
Careers Requiring Certificate Degrees
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
- Avionics technicians
- Chefs and Head Cooks
- Child care workers
- Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists
- Computer operators
- Computer support specialists
- Court Clerks
- Court Reporters
- Dental Assistants
- Dental Hygienists
- Dietetic Technicians
- Electrical and electronic engineering technicians
- Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
- Environmental Engineering Technicians
- Executive secretaries and administrative assistants
- Financial managers
- Home health aides
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
- Insurance sales agents
- Interior designers
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks
- Loan officers
- Medical assistants
- Medical secretaries
- Medical Transcriptionists
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Radiologic technologists and technicians
- Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents
- Tax Preparers
- Teacher assistants
- Transportation security officers
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers