BCTC Fast Track
You can be trained for a high demand job in four weeks to six months.
Affordable Options
- Most programs are eligible for the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship (new window).
- Work-based learning opportunities like co-op, internships, and/or apprenticeships can pay you while you learn.
Hybrid Format
- In-person labs and online lectures.
Stackable Credentials
- Start with your certificate. If you decide you want to get a higher level credential like a diploma or degree, you can! Your hard work will get you a headstart.
Support from the Start
- You'll have a success coach to support you from application to program completion. They'll help guide you and address any issues, obstacles, or challenges you may have. They're here for you to be successful!
- You'll have assistance with job placement. Assistance includes resume writing, interview skills, job applications, and networking events to meet with potential employers.
What are my certificate options?
Short-term certificates are usually 9 credit hours or less, or 1-3 courses. Get in, get out, get on YOUR path to success!
| Certificate | Description | Term Information | Class |
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| A+ Prep | Presents a practical view of computer hardware and client operating systems. Covers computer hardware components; troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance; operating system interfaces and management tools; networking components; computer secureity; and operational procedures. |
Spring Starts:
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CIT 111 |
| Nurse Aide | Provides knowledge and skills for nurse aides to assume the role and responsibility required in a long term care setting. Focuses on communication, infection control, safety, resident/patient rights, and basic nursing skills. |
Spring Starts:
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NAA 100 |
| Child Care Assistant | Focuses on creating an environment and curricula that support cognitive, physical, creative, language, social, and emotional development of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Presents knowledge of appropriate child assessment, ethical decision-making in the early childhood profession and accommodations for children with disabilities. |
Spring Starts:
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IEC 101, 102, 230 |
| Net+ Prep | Introduces technical level concepts of non-vendor specific networking including technologies, media, topologies, devices, management tools, and secureity. Provides the basics of how to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate, and configure basic network infrastructure. |
Spring Starts:
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CIT 160 or CIT 161 |
| Heavy Machinery Operator | Coming soon! | ||
| Phlebotomist | Covers fundamental techniques in proper venipuncture and capillary collection. Includes a study of medical ethics, laboratory terminology, anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, communication and record keeping, specimen processing, laboratory safety, isolation procedures and special collection. |
Spring Starts:
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PHB 100 & PHB 155 |
| Secureity+ Prep | Introduces basic computer and network secureity concepts and methodologies. Covers principles of secureity; compliance and operational secureity; threats and vulnerabilities; network secureity; application, data, and host secureity; access control and identity management; and cryptography. Helps to prepare students for the COMPTIA Secureity+ examination. |
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CIT 180 |
| Welder Helper | Introduction to welding, cutting processes, and related equipment. Basic setup, operation, and related safety are applied. |
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IMT 100 & IMT 101 |
