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Certificate Programs   

Welcome to the Certificate Programs Page for the Center for Business and Industry Services (CBIS) at Big Bend Community College!

If you don't see the course you are looking for listed, it may not be open for registration yet. 

  • Flagging Classes are typically offered in Spring and Fall Quarters. 
  • ARFF Certification is usually schedueled for Spring Quarter. 

 

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For more information or questions, please contact us at cbisinfo@bigbend.edu. 

  • ARFF Certification May 4-8, 26
  • Fee: $2,500.00
    Dates: 5/4/2026 - 5/8/2026
    Times: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Days: Daily
    Sessions: 5

    Instructor: Paul Harding, AMF

    Location:  TBA

    Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Certification Training

    Our mission is to provide the ARFF Community the education and practical experience in Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting.  By using the latest techniques, trainees will gain knowledge and experience in this complex emergency environment.  Upon successful completion, trainees will be certified in FAA required instruction and take home the knowledge and confidence needed to perform effectively during an aircraft incident.

    5 Day/40 Hour ARFF Basic Certification Training in partnership with the FAA and the Port of Moses Lake. (Meeting FAR139.319 guidelines)

    Our 5 Day Certification Training course includes:

    • 24 Hours of classroom lecture, review, and Q&A … To include Safety Briefings and Instruction in the areas of: Aircraft Familiarization, Tactics and Strategies, Extinguishing Agents, Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods, Forcible Entry/Tools, Search and Rescue, and Fire Stream Application.
    • 8 Hours of Hand line and Truck Tactics. Search and Rescue training using smoke filled fuselage and forceable entry experience. Tour of commercial aircraft and the BBCC aircraft maintenance (AMT) hangar with hands on demo of aircraft systems and parts including doors.  Simulated off road driving of Oshkosh T-1500 crash truck.
    • 8 Hours of Live Fire Drills including the use of diesel fuel for the most realistic experience available! (Fire Stream Application, Drills with Hand lines, T-1500 ARFF vehicle)


    There may be daily testing during in class portions and a final test at the end of training.  All books and supplies will be provided!

    For directions to Big Bend Community College click here: Maps and Directions

 

  • Flagging March 13, 2026
  • Fee: $130.00
    Dates: 3/13/2026 - 3/13/2026
    Times: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 1

    Instructor: Dottie Saliby

    Location:  TBA

    Flagger Certification Training

    Trainee registrations and payments must be received prior to arrival at the training facility. If your employer is covering the cost of your registration, all payment arrangements should be coordinated directly between your employer and CBIS.

    All training materials will be provided once you have checked in at the training classroom. At the conclusion of the course, you will complete an open-book, multiple‑choice exam. If you successfully pass the exam, your flagger card will be issued to you the same day.

    LOCATION OF TRAINING: Big Bend Community College Campus, 3700 WEC Building, Room 162. View BBCC Campus Map. Please Note: There is FREE parking in all lots at BBCC.

    START TIME: Training will begin promptly at 8:00am. 

    LUNCH: There will be a lunch break, but time will be at the discretion of the trainer. Lunch is the responsibility of each trainee. There are deli’s close by: Maggies Kitchen and JetAway Deli at the airport if you need to purchase food. There are also quick, frozen items, snacks, and beverages in vending machines as well as the Viking Eatery & Coffee Bar located in the 1800 building.

    END TIME: Training will be completed no later than 5:00pm, dependent on when you finish your test. 

 

  • Flagging March 27, 2026
  • Fee: $130.00
    Dates: 3/27/2026 - 3/27/2026
    Times: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 1

    Instructor: Dottie Saliby

    Location:  TBA

    Flagger Certification Training

    Trainee registrations and payments must be received prior to arrival at the training facility. If your employer is covering the cost of your registration, all payment arrangements should be coordinated directly between your employer and CBIS.

    All training materials will be provided once you have checked in at the training classroom. At the conclusion of the course, you will complete an open-book, multiple‑choice exam. If you successfully pass the exam, your flagger card will be issued to you the same day.

    LOCATION OF TRAINING: Big Bend Community College Campus, 3700 WEC Building, Room 162. View BBCC Campus Map. Please Note: There is FREE parking in all lots at BBCC.

    START TIME: Training will begin promptly at 8:00am. 

    LUNCH: There will be a lunch break, but time will be at the discretion of the trainer. Lunch is the responsibility of each trainee. There are deli’s close by: Maggies Kitchen and JetAway Deli at the airport if you need to purchase food. There are also quick, frozen items, snacks, and beverages in vending machines as well as the Viking Eatery & Coffee Bar located in the 1800 building.

    END TIME: Training will be completed no later than 5:00pm, dependent on when you finish your test. 

 

  • Flagging April 24, 2026
  • Fee: $130.00
    Dates: 4/24/2026 - 4/24/2026
    Times: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 1

    Instructor: Dottie Saliby

    Location:  TBA

    Flagger Certification Training

    Trainee registrations and payments must be received prior to arrival at the training facility. If your employer is covering the cost of your registration, all payment arrangements should be coordinated directly between your employer and CBIS.

    All training materials will be provided once you have checked in at the training classroom. At the conclusion of the course, you will complete an open-book, multiple‑choice exam. If you successfully pass the exam, your flagger card will be issued to you the same day.

    LOCATION OF TRAINING: Big Bend Community College Campus, 3700 WEC Building, Room 162. View BBCC Campus Map. Please Note: There is FREE parking in all lots at BBCC.

    START TIME: Training will begin promptly at 8:00am. 

    LUNCH: There will be a lunch break, but time will be at the discretion of the trainer. Lunch is the responsibility of each trainee. There are deli’s close by: Maggies Kitchen and JetAway Deli at the airport if you need to purchase food. There are also quick, frozen items, snacks, and beverages in vending machines as well as the Viking Eatery & Coffee Bar located in the 1800 building.

    END TIME: Training will be completed no later than 5:00pm, dependent on when you finish your test. 

 

  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) + Medical Terminology (Voucher Included)
  • Dates: Open Enrollment
    Times: Self-Paced
    Days: ARR
    Sessions: N/A
    Instructor: Ed2Go Instructor/s
    Location: Online

    This online Certified Medical Administrative Assistant + Medical Terminology course will teach you medical terminology and how to become a valuable member of the healthcare team as an administrative medical assistant who handles a broad range of duties and is a skilled multitasker who directs the flow of patients through an office.

    Upon completing this course, you will be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This online medical administrative assistant certification course includes a voucher that covers the fee for the exam.

    CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER! 


     
 

  • Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)
  • Dates: Open Enrollment
    Times: Self-Paced
    Days: ARR
    Sessions: N/A
    Instructor: Ed2Go Instructor/s
    Location: Online

    The Paralegal course will help you gain the skills you need to enter the paralegal workforce. Upon completion of the course, you will be prepared to sit for the Certified Paralegal exam through the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) upon eligibility. Please review the exam requirements prior to registering for this course. This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher covers the cost to sit for the Certified Paralegal exam upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included.

    CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER!

     


     
 

  • Electrical and Electronics Technician with Lab Kit (Voucher Included)
  • Dates: Open Enrollment
    Times: Self-Paced
    Days: ARR
    Sessions: N/A
    Instructor: Ed2Go Instructor/s
    Location: Online

    In response to the growing demand for skilled technicians in the electrical industry, equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to jumpstart a rewarding electrical technician career in installing, testing, and repairing electronic components and electrical systems. This course prepares you for Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) developed by the Electronics Technicians Association, International, Inc. This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher covers the cost to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.

    CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER! 


     
 

  • HVAC/R Technician (Voucher and Tools Included)
  • Dates: Open Enrollment
    Times: Self-Paced
    Days: ARR
    Sessions: N/A
    Instructor: Ed2Go Instructor/s
    Location: Online

    This online HVAC/R training course will prepare you for an entry-level career in the HVAC/R industry by providing hands-on guidance for service, repair, and solutions.

    At the completion of your HVAC/R training, you will be ready to pass 20+ HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certificates, the EPA 608, and the NATE Ready to Work Certificate. A voucher package is included with your HVAC/R certification enrollment, which includes the HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certificate exam and the EPA 608 Certification exam. Please research your state's requirements prior to enrollment to ensure this HVAC technician course is the right fit for you.

    CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER!


     
 

  • Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included)
  • Dates: Open Enrollment
    Times: Self-Paced
    Days: ARR
    Sessions: N/A
    Instructor: Ed2Go Instructor/s
    Location: Online

    Train for an in-demand healthcare career in medical billing and coding and prepare for industry certification in this course. You will get to choose a voucher for the professional medical billing and coding certification exam that best aligns with your interests and career goals:

    • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

    • Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

    • Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

    CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER!


     
 

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