Seattle Community Colleges offer more than 100 professional/technical programs which range in length from one quarter to seven quarters.
Our colleges work closely with industry to develop and maintain these programs, and prepare our graduates for the job market.
Many of these professional/technical programs qualify for Worker Retraining, and several are considered “High Demand Jobs.”
Consult with the Worker Retraining coordinator to see which specific programs qualify, as they are subject to change.
Professional / Technical Program Options
Programs as of: March 2009 |
College Location
KEY: C = Central; N = North; S = South; V = SVI
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Apparel Design |
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| Film & Video Communications |
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| Graphic Design & Illustration |
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| Photography - commercial |
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| Publishing Arts |
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Auto Body Collision Repair |
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| Automotive Technology |
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| Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology |
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| Truck Driving - commercial |
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Aeronautical Technology |
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| Aviation Airframe Mechanic |
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| Aviation Maintenance |
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| Aviation Powerplant Mechanic |
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| Flight Training for Aviation Mechanics |
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Accounting |
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| Administrative Assistant |
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| Administrative Office Professional |
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| Bookkeeping Certificate in Accounting |
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| Business Computer Applications |
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| Business Information Technology |
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| Communication, Business & Media |
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| Computer-based Accounting |
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| Computerized Accounting Technology |
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| Customer Service |
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| Entrepreneurship |
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| General Business |
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| International Trade |
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| Legal Administrative Assistant |
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| Network Technician |
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| Project Management |
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| Retail Management |
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| Supervision & Management |
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Building Trades Pre-Apprentice |
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S |
V |
| Building Trades Apprentice – Journey Level Programs
Bricklayers, Carpet & Tile Layers, Construction Trades, Electrical Workers, Glassworkers, Ironworkers,
Meatcutters, Painters, Welders
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| Welding Fabrication |
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| Wood Construction
Cabinetmaking, Carpentry, Fine Woodworking, Marine Carpentry / Boatbuilding
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Cosmetology |
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| Cosmetology Instructor Training |
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Catering & Banquet Operations |
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| Culinary Arts |
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| Hospitality Management – BAS Degree |
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| Pastry & Specialty Baking |
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| Restaurant & Food Service Production |
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| Specialty Desserts & Breads
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| Wine Technology
Wine Making, Wine Marketing & Sales, Wine & Food Pairing
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Architectural Engineering Drafting |
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| Computer-Aided Drafting & Design |
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Early Childhood Education |
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| Early Childhood Education Assistant |
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Biomedical Equipment Technology |
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| Broadband Cable Technology |
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| Electronics Engineering Technology |
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| Electronics Technology |
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| Electronics Telecommunications Technology |
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| Engineering Technology |
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| HVAC |
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| Industrial Power & Control Technology |
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Acute Care Hospital Nursing Assistant |
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| Allied Health Sciences |
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N |
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| Central Supply / Instrument Technician |
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| Clinical Lab Assisting |
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| Dental Assistant |
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| Dental Hygiene |
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| Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) |
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| Health Care Assistant Preparation |
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| Health Unit Coordinator |
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| Industrial First Aid |
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| Information Technology for Healthcare |
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| Medical Assisting |
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N |
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| Medical Fundamentals for Clinical Research |
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| Medical Office Administration |
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| Medical Office Clerk |
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| Medical Reception, Basic |
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| Medical Transcription |
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| Nursing – Certified Nursing Assistant |
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S |
V |
| Nursing – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
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| Nursing - LPN to RN |
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| Nursing – Registered Nursing (RN) |
C |
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| Opticianry |
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| Pharmacy Technician |
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| Phlebotomy |
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| Radiologic Technology |
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| Respiratory Care |
C |
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| Surgical Technology |
C |
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Applications Support |
C |
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| Computing Technology |
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| Database Administration & Development |
C |
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| Network Administration |
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| Network Design & Administration |
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| Network Infrastructure & Security Support |
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| Network Technician |
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| Programming |
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| Web Design |
C |
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| Web Development |
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| Web Media & Technology |
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Interpreter Training / Sign Language Technology |
C |
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| Deaf Interpreter Training |
C |
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| Deaf Studies |
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Landscape Horticulture |
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Marine Deck Technology |
C |
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| Marine Engineering Technology |
C |
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| Industry Courses |
C |
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Nanotechnology |
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Appraisal |
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| Brokerage |
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| Commercial Real Estate Sales & Investment |
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| Escrow |
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| Home Inspection |
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| Loan Origination & Processing |
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| Property Management |
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| Real Estate Basics & Sales |
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Child & Family Studies |
C |
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| Chemical Dependency Specialist |
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| Social & Human Services |
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Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain Management |
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Watch Technology |
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