Continuing Education

To provide the competitive advantage that is needed in today’s business environment, the CECP Center offers courses and training programs that provide the knowledge and skills for students to receive certification in specific fields of study. The following programs and certifications are available.

Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW)

The CIW certification establishes and validates critical job skills for Web team members. CIW establishes an individual as an expert in Internet technologies. Like a professional license, the CIW designation offers structured, reliable evidence of Internet skills competency. The CIW certification exams are built on rigorous and standardized criteria. Benefits of CIW certification are:

● Objective validation of critical Internet skills
● For employers, a verification tool to distinguish among candidates for hiring and promotion
● For individuals, a worldwide credential attesting to their mastery of important skills
● International acceptance

The first step toward CIW certification is the CIW Foundation series. After successful completion of the Foundation exam, candidates are awarded a CIW Associate certification. After achieving CIW Associate status, candidates can choose from four Master CIW certification tracks. Candidates who pass the CIW Foundation can earn the CIW Professional designation upon passing any CIW job role series exam. CIW Professionals may earn Master CIW Administrator, Master CIW Designer, Master CIW Enterprise Developer, or Master CIW Web Site Manager designation after completing all the series in a track.

MANUFACTURING CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

In response to requests from local manufacturing and service industries, Southwest is offering state approved certificates. The following programs are available:

Manufacturing Fundamentals Certificate Program

This program consists of four courses that can be completed in one semester. It is designed to teach basic manufacturing skills to those entering industry for the first time. Major areas of study include:

● Engineering Materials
● Basic Machine Processes
● Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Concepts and Applications
● Current Computer Software
● Spreadsheets and Databases

Manufacturing Graphics Certificate Program

This program consists of six courses that can be completed in two semesters. The Manufacturing Fundamentals Certificate Program should be completed prior to this certificate program. This program emphasizes developing Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and graphics skills for use in engineering and industrial applications. It includes the study of computer graphics and 3D models, as well as how to develop technical slide shows, WEB pages, and other professional presentations. Major areas of study include:

● Advanced 2D and 3D graphics
● 3D Prototyping
● Rendering and Animation
● 2D and 3D Facility Design and Layout
● Technical Multimedia Presentation
● Internet Applications

Quality Assurance Certificate Program

This program consists of six courses that can be completed in two semesters. The Manufacturing Fundamentals Certificate program should be completed prior to this certificate program. The program provides the students with intensive measuring and testing skills, as well as how to use standard instruments to inspect and collect quality control data for all areas of industry. Major areas of study include:

● Precision Measuring
● Computer Inspection
● Quality Control Charts
● Non-Destructive and Destructive Testing

QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Quality and Productivity Technical Certificate (Basic)

The Quality and Productivity Technical Certificate (Basic) is designed for students with varied backgrounds who are entering the Business profession or are new to the Quality field. This certificate program provides education and training in the practical knowledge and skills needed in today’s ever-changing workforce.

This certificate program requires 12 semester hours for completion and is not a major or a substitution for the A.A.S. degree. The courses can be tailored to the needs of the students and local businesses. Each student should assure that he or she has met prerequisites before attempting to register for a course.

Candidates who already hold a degree may qualify for the technical certificate of credit. Candidates must also meet the requirements of a First-time College Student or Transfer Student.

Required Courses: