Build Skills Your Way
Improved job skills are just a click away with non-credit online career and personal/professional development courses offered through Collin College Continuing Education’s partnership with ed2Go.
Best For: New careers, promotions, and certification prep
Duration: 3–6+ Months (Comprehensive)
Format: In-depth training for in-demand jobs
Perk: Exam Vouchers & Advising Team Included
Duration: 6 Weeks (Instructor-led) or 3 Months (Self-Paced)
Format: Skill-oriented short courses
Perk: Affordable and Quick
Shape Your Career Path with Career Training and Certificates
Collin College, in partnership with the ed2go, offers comprehensive, self paced online Career Training programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional-level positions for many in-demand occupations. Instructors are actively involved in the student's online learning experience, responding to any questions or concerns and encouraging and motivating students to succeed. Each course comes with a dedicated student advising team to support you throughout your learning journey.
- Self paced, start anytime 100% online format
- Many programs can be completed in less than 6 months
- Learn in-demand job skills and prepare for Industry certifications
- All learning materials provided
- Certificate of completion awarded with passing score and when applicable, a voucher to sit for the certification exam.
Featured Career Training Courses
Become a Certified Life Coach
Take your first step toward becoming a certified life coach! Our comprehensive course
covers the Core Competencies recognized by the International Coach Federation (ICF),
a leading organization in coaching that sets high standards and offers independent
certification. By studying ICF-recognized protocols, you will develop your unique
coaching style. Our life coach certification program also integrates the International
Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC) Code of Ethics, providing you
with the skills to coach individuals affected by addiction and challenging circumstances
effectively.
Upon passing the final exam, you will earn the Certified Professional Coach (CPC) certification issued by the IAPRC, empowering you to become a life coach and establish a successful coaching business.
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Job Outlook for Life Coaches
- The 2023 ICF Global Coaching Study (GCS), which evaluates the size and scope of the coaching profession, reports that the average salary of a life coach is $67,800.
- The GCS report also states that 85% of coach practitioners hold a life coach certification or credential from a coaching organization. The trend for credentialed coaches is growing, emphasizing the importance of credentials in building trust with clients and increasing your earning potential.
Course Objectives
- Guide clients through a dynamic coaching process from start to finish
- Set the foundation for coaching relationships using a formal coaching agreement
- Apply the application of ethical practices and standards to your business
- Develop your own personal coaching presence, style, and communication system
- Assist clients in clarifying their purpose, goals, plans, and actions
- Launch your own coaching practice using strategies that best fit your style
- Create an Envisioning Possibilities statement for your client
- Establish a comprehensive business plan
- Earn a life coach certificate from a reputable institution that boosts your industry credibility
Prerequisites and Certification Requirements
There are no specific prerequisites for taking this course.
Prepare for the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam
Ready to pursue a lucrative career in the IT industry? According to the 2022 Dice
Tech Salary Report, the average tech salary has increased by 6.9% from 2021 to 2022,
with average tech salaries now breaking the six-figure mark for the first time in
the 17 years of the report's existence.
CompTIA's A+ certification is the top credential for associate-level IT professionals.
This 100% online course will successfully prepare you for the CompTIA A+ certification
exams (220-1101 & 220-1102). You will learn essential exam topics such as various
computer hardware and software aspects, including mobile devices, networking technology,
virtualization, cloud computing, security, and operational procedures.
Upon course completion, you will receive an exam voucher for each of the A+ certification
exams, which covers the cost to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility.
Job Outlook for CompTIA A+ Certified IT Professionals
- According to the Certification Magazine 2023 Salary Survey, the average CompTIA A+ salary is $108,170 in the U.S. and $99,980 worldwide. Pay depends on several factors, including years of experience, the city where you are employed, and more.
- To have a better understanding of the average salary for specific job titles, Glassdoor reported in November 2023 the following figures: IT support specialist ($56,564), network engineer ($100,385), IT specialist ($77,439), network administrator ($85,628), and field service technician ($55,214).
Course Objectives
- Master fundamental concepts of multiple operating systems to maintain and support them effectively
- Develop troubleshooting skills for software, hardware, and connectivity issues
- Acquire knowledge of network fundamentals, protocols, and troubleshooting techniques
- Gain in-depth experience in assembling and disassembling computer parts to expand your IT expertise
Prerequisites and Certification Requirements
There are no prerequisites to enroll in this CompTIA A+ course. However, you should
have a basic knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems. For example, how
to power up and log on to a machine, use a mouse and keyboard, and basic Microsoft
Windows navigation skills.
This course is for you if you are interested in pursuing a career in information technology, specifically related to PC technology— and will prepare you to obtain a CompTIA A+ Certification designation.
CompTIA recommends all A+ exam applicants have up to 12 months of hands-on experience in the lab or field before taking the certification exam.
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Prepare for ABO Optician Certification Online
Gain the skills and knowledge you need to obtain an entry-level job as an optician
within applicable states. The optician certification training program provides a solid
foundation for a successful career as an optician—covering topics like the anatomy
of the eye, refractive errors, contact lens fitting, and relevant laws and regulations.
Course content also dives into understanding the eye and common conditions, basic math and algebra for opticians, ophthalmic lens designs, materials, treatments, and more. You will even have a lesson covering a potential career roadmap.
This optician training program concludes by preparing you to take the Basic American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) exams, which include the NOCE (National Opticianry Competency Exam) and the CLRE (Contact Lens Registry Exam), which is required by many states to work as an optician or as a stepping-stone to career advancement.
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Job Outlook for Opticians
The World Health Organization predicts that 3.36 billion people worldwide will be
nearsighted by 2030, an increase of 29% over the number of nearsighted people in 2020.
In the U.S. alone, myopia (nearsightedness) rates have soared over the past 50 years,
from 25% in 1971 to nearly 42% in 2017, according to the National Eye Institute. The
condition called presbyopia, or age-related farsightedness, has also increased in
case volume as it is most prevalent in our growing aging population.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the median salary for opticians is $44,170, with top professionals in this field making over $69,900 per year—making now a great time to explore optician programs and get your certification online.
By 2033, it is projected that there will be an average of 7,400 job openings for opticians each year. Many of these openings will arise from the need to replace workers who either change careers or leave the workforce, such as through retirement.
Course Objectives
- Learn how to understand and assign prescriptions to customers
- Develop an understanding of the human eye and how it functions
- Review the different corrective eye care solutions available for patients
- Understand how various prisms and lenses work
- Prepare to take the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) exams
Prerequisites and Certification Requirements
There are no prerequisites to take this optician certification training course. However,
a high school diploma or GED is required to take the American Board of Opticianry
(ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) exams.
After successfully completing this course, you will possess the knowledge required to pass the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) Basic certification exams, Opticianry Certification Exam (NOCE), and Contact Lens Registry Exam (CLRE). However, you should also research your state's requirements prior to pursuing a career as an optician. While some states only require a high school diploma or GED and a passing score on the ABO exam to fulfill licensing requirements, others have their own optician licensing exams. Additionally, some states may require that opticians complete an apprenticeship program or degree program in order to become licensed.
DISCLAIMER: This course does not meet state requirements for students intending to work in North Carolina, New York, and South Carolina. Check the requirements in your state before enrolling, as some states require opticians to complete an apprenticeship program to become licensed.
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Learn Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online
Regardless of the industry, all businesses can benefit from using QuickBooks to organize
in their finances, stay on top of invoices, pay bills on time and track expenses efficiently.
This 100% online course will teach you how to use QuickBooks Online for basic accounting,
recording income and expenses, and entering checks and bank transfers. Once you complete
this course, you will understand how to get your finances in order and be prepared
for the QuickBooks Certified User Exam.
Job Outlook for Bookkeepers
- According to PayScale.com, bookkeepers earn on average $17.37 per hour. Experienced bookkeepers can earn over $56,000 annually.
- According to CareerBuilder.com, bookkeeping is a highly transferable skill set for accounting professionals who want to advance into financial analysis or management roles.
- Technology is highly relevant to the bookkeeper's role. Mastering QuickBooks Online is the key to matching bookkeeping skills with expanding requirements for analysis, visual data presentation and reporting that provides value-added to the traditional bookkeeper's duties.
Course Objectives
- Prepare to sit for the QuickBooks Certified User Exam (QBCU).
- Successfully set up a company file in QuickBooks Online.
- Perform fundamental analysis of accounts, financial documents, and reports.
- Perform essential bookkeeping duties and tasks.
- Apply basic accounting principles (accrual method, depreciation, and so on) to bookkeeping prac-tices.
- Understand fundamental accounting concepts and how QuickBooks works to support these con-cepts.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Become a Residential Electrician
Electrical work has some of the best opportunities for career stability, especially
for residential technicians. If you want to start a career in electrical work, this
100% online electrician course will prepare you for an entry-level residential electrician
apprenticeship.
Job Outlook for Residential Electricians
- According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual electrician salary is $60,240, almost $10,000 more than the average of all construction and trade jobs.
- The BLS estimates that jobs for electricians will grow by 6% through 2032, with over 49,200 new jobs.
Course Objectives
- Branch and feeder circuits with various types of cable and conduit
- Service of circuit breakers, lighting fixtures, receptacles, switches, paddle fans, and electric motors
- Identifying and fixing electrical problems on "service calls"
Prerequisites and Certification Requirements
There are no prerequisites to enroll in this course.
Level Up Your Personal and Professional Skills
Collin College, in partnership with ed2go, offers affordable and convenient short courses online designed to help you build personal and professional skills. Ed2go online courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas and supplementary links.
- Choice of Instructor-led or Self-Paced courses
- Instructor-led courses start monthly with Expert Instructors and Interactive discussions and convenient 6-week format
- Self-Paced courses allow you to start anytime and work at your pace with up to 3 months of access
- Award of Certificate of Completion with a passing score