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In partnership with ed2go, SUNY Erie Workforce Development offers online, non-credit programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations. Here are a few of the most popular career courses that can help you get the job, the raise, or the promotion:
Online Cybersecurity Boot Camp
Become a Trained Cybersecurity Professional and prepare for the CompTIA Security+
in Six Months or Less.
Our six-month, 300-course-hour online Cybersecurity Boot Camp will help you earn the
skills and credentials required to enter the cybersecurity workforce and pass the
CompTIA Security+ certification exam—no previous experience is needed. The cybersecurity
course curriculum features 17 engaging lessons across four key sections. Each section
includes hands-on activities and a project that allows you to implement and test your
newly acquired skills. You will begin by gaining an in-depth introduction to the fundamentals
of cybersecurity and an exploration of the main cybersecurity certifications, job
titles, and career opportunities. Next, you will identify security threats and vulnerabilities
and learn how to manage and prevent attacks. You will also review essential security
operation principles and technologies, concepts, and operating systems. In addition,
you will also gain access to the Infosec Skills platform (six-month access) to leverage
their extensive knowledge base to further your training.
By the end of the cybersecurity training, you will fully understand what role in cybersecurity best aligns with your career goals and become prepared to navigate challenging job interview questions. Your capstone project and the final course lessons will help you better find your first cybersecurity position and finalize your professional portfolio.
Upon successful boot camp completion, you will be provided with a voucher for the Security+ certification exam, which covers the cost to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.
Online Pharmacy Technician Training and Certification Prep
Prepare for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and gain clinical experience
with this online pharmacy technician course.
This 100% online pharmacy technician course will prepare you for the Pharmacy Technician
Certification Exam (PTCE) offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)—exam
voucher included. Your training helps you understand how to assist the pharmacist
in the packing and distribution of medication. You will obtain hands-on practice in
retail pharmacy procedures through an online lab module.
Pharmacy technician training covers the ethics of pharmacy practice and education about prescription medications, patient care and interaction, and charges and reimbursement. You will also have the option to perform a hands-on, 100-hour Clinical Experience. Clinical Experiences are based on individual state board requirements, see requirements below.
Sterile Processing Technician Training
Train to become a Sterile Processing Technician and get CRCST certified with Our Online
Sterile Processing Technician Course.
Begin a critical healthcare career as a certified sterile processing technician (SPT).
Sterile Processing Technicians, also known as Central Service Technicians, prevent
infection by sterilizing, cleaning, processing, assembling, storing, and distributing
medical supplies. This 100% online sterile processing technician course will train
you to work as an SPT and will also prepare you for the Certified Registered Central
Service Technician (CRCST) certification offered by the Healthcare Sterile Processing
Association (HSPA)—all in 12 months or less.
You will learn all the necessary steps required to perform the duties and tasks of an SPT as you gain confidence to begin your new career. Gain proficiency in the step-by-step requirements of the sterilization process and fully prepare to pass the CRCST exam. A voucher for the exam is included in the cost of your course.