This class is designed for working medical assistants to meet the educational requirements of Medical Assisting-Certified (MA-C) in Washington State. This is not a complete and accredited Medical Assisting program, but an accelerated path to clinical skills review for those who already have clinical experience. This hybrid class will require both online and in-person coursework. Students must be present for 4 in-class sessions and complete online assignments to pass the class. 

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The Human Resources Certificate is an online certificate program that provides a sound conceptual foundation, practical approaches and methods for new and experienced human resources professionals.  Get the training you need to enter and advance your career in human resources and office administration. The program’s course curricula are based on the bodies of knowledge of the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) and the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and are enhanced by the knowledge and professional experiences of our faculty of human resource practitioners.  Although not a test preparation program, students who achieve the Online Human Resource Certificate should be well prepared to take the HRCI aPHR and PHR examinations.

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Why register for Highline's Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC/CNA) program? 

• An intense 4-week program that prepares students to take the Washington State licensure exam. If successfully completed you will receive an NAC Certificate of Completion.

• Over half of our students qualify for funding (see below for more details).

• We are an approved testing site. You have the option to take the state test in a classroom space that you are already familiar and comfortable in.

• We now have a brand new, state-of-the-art, Allied Health Academy building where the NAC lab is located.

• While Highline College does not provide job placement, our Career and Student Employment department offers assistance with career exploration, job searches, on-campus employment, resume writing, career events and more.

• Becoming a certified NAC/CNA is a great entry-level position into the medical field.  According to Emsi labor market analytics, the average hourly wage for a starting certified NAC/CNA position in the King County area is between $16-$19 an hour.

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The Continuing Education department, in partnership with the Center of Excellence for Global Trade & Supply Chain Management, is now offering the Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Certificate. It is a 23-credit online certificate program that focuses on the fundamental aspects of the supply/value chain, including methods to improve how organizations find the materials and services needed to make a product or service and deliver it to customers. Supply chain management encompasses the management of all activities involved in sourcing, procurement, production, logistics, and customer relations. It also includes the crucial components of coordination and collaboration with channel partners, which can be suppliers, intermediaries, third-party service providers, and customers.

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Want to become a real estate broker? Highline College and Rockwell Institute have partnered together to offer the Real Estate Broker License Certification program. This course is offered completely online with unlimited phone/email support, all documentation and applications required for the state exam and the textbook from Rockwell Institute. The course satisfies the Washington State Department of Licensing requirement of 90 clock hours in Real Estate Fundamentals and Real Estate Practices.  Start at any time, students have 6-months to complete the course upon initial registration date.

Real Estate License Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Successfully complete a 60-hour course in Real Estate Fundamentals and a 30-hour course in Real Estate Practices and pass the WA state licensing exam

After successful completion of the program students will be able to take the state licensing exam. The price for the class is $459 (taxes/shipping not included).

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The Retail Management Certificate (RMC) is designed to prepare students for career opportunities and upward mobility in the retail industry. It is endorsed by the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) and Food Marketing Institutes, and is relevant in any retail sector as its course content and learning outcomes mirror those advocated by the National Retail Federation.  Over 3,000 students across the U.S. have successfully completed this 100% online certificate program. This program has been endorsed by many large retailers such as Costco, Safeway, Fred Meyer and many more.

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This is an accelerated training to become a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) for Behavioral Health Professionals who are currently working towards or have earned a master’s level degree. The 15 credits are entirely online for eligible students who are interested in becoming an SUDP through the Alternative Training pathway. Students must hold an active license in good standing in the areas of the WAC 246-811-076.

The five courses are designed to meet the education requirements of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC 246-811-077) for alternative training. The courses teach to the TAP 21 addiction counseling competencies and are focused on preparing students to pass the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) credentialing exam. In addition to coursework, students must complete supervised experience hours as required by the state to receive full SUDP credentialing.

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Highline College and Three Tree Yoga (TTY) Studio have partnered together to offer the Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) 200-Hour Certification Program. The RYT 200 is designed for those seeking to become yoga teachers as well as for those who desire to deepen their own yoga practice. Graduates will be well-trained professionals ready to teach a variety of yoga classes with confidence and skill. TTY is recognized by the Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga School.

To find out more, attend a free--no-obligation--information session, in-person/zoom on Jan 23 or Feb 27, from 12:30-1:30 pm.  For more details, click here.