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FastTrack
Quick. Convenient. Affordable.
FastTrack is a collection of short-term, affordable programs that can be completed in six months or less, allowing you to enter the job market quickly.
Give yourself the competitive edge as you change careers or hone your skills in a post-pandemic economy. Take advantage of the same support resources that full-time students utilize, like academic advising, tutoring, career coaching, mental health counseling, on-campus childcare, and much more!
Start exploring the programs today and take your career to the next level!
3 months or less
Aerospace Manufacturing Assembly Mechanic
Time: 8 Weeks
Cost: $4,200
Location: WATR Center, Everett
Hybrid (Scheduled Start), 19 Credits
Certificate in Manufacturing Assembly Mechanic provides advanced understanding of manufacturing procedures, with a focus on aviation. Since the job duties can vary widely, the assembly mechanic must possess an extensive knowledge of tools, processes and inspection methodologies. Assembly Mechanic class will implement consistent use of riveting and drilling. Aerospace Manufacturing Core is a pre-requisite.
Aerospace Manufacturing Composites
Time: 8 Weeks
Cost: $4,200
Location: WATR Center, Everett
Hybrid (Scheduled Start), 19 Credits
The Certificate in Manufacturing Composites provides the introduction to manufacturing safety and composites as used in aerospace and other industries. The composites lab provides extensive hands-on projects including wet layup, using hot bonders, ply orientation, use of CFRP, curing with ovens, and introduction to autoclave operation. Each student completes projects ranging from 33 ply flat lay up to an I-Beam layup using a metal mold. Aerospace Manufacturing Core is a pre-requisite.
Aerospace Manufacturing Core
Time: 4 Weeks
Cost: $2,500
Location: Virtual
Online (Scheduled Start), 9 Credits
The Manufacturing Core Certificate is the Washington Aerospace Training and Research (WATR) Center's introduction to the critical and complex technical field manufacturing, with a focus on aviation. The student will be introduced to valuable skills in manufacturing technology needed for a precision technologist. This certificate will provide a basic understanding of general manufacturing procedures and includes nine modules of theory and practical application. The Core Certificate can be applied to areas of manufacturing including aviation, maritime, space, medical devices, construction, and more.
Aerospace Manufacturing Electrical Assembly Mechanic
Time: 8 Weeks
Cost: $4,200
Location: WATR Center, Everett
Hybrid (Scheduled Start), 16 Credits
The Certificate in Electrical Assembly provides advanced understanding of electrical procedures in manufacturing, with a focus on aviation. This program provides an overview of the electrical knowledge and skills necessary to qualify for employment in the aerospace industry as an electrical assembler. We cover skills such as: Electrical Ground Studs and Wire Grounding, Crimping Terminals and Splices, Wire Bundle Installation and more. Aerospace Manufacturing Core is a pre-requisite.
Aerospace Manufacturing Quality Assurance (QA)
Time: 8 Weeks
Cost: $4,200
Location: WATR Center, Everett
Hybrid (Scheduled Start), 17 Credits
The Quality Assurance Certificate curriculum will educate the student in several areas critical to the manufacturing and assembly arena in respect to quality control, quality assurance, quality team dynamics, conflict resolution, and processes and statistical process control. The student will experience actual hands-on activities such as drilling, fastener installation, wire bundle installation, torque, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance. Aerospace Manufacturing Core and one other specialty certificate is pre-requisite for this certificate.
Aerospace Manufacturing Tooling Mechanic
Time: 8 Weeks
Cost: $4,200
Location: WATR Center, Everett
Hybrid (Scheduled Start), 17 Credits
In the Tooling Mechanic Certificate program, students will learn the skills to become toolmakers in the manufacturing industry. Students will utilize a wide variety of machines, tools, processes and skills to create jigs, fixtures, patterns and other production supporting equipment. Aerospace Manufacturing Core is a pre-requisite.
Basic Business Skills
Time: 10 Weeks
Cost: $1,591
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 15 Credits
The Basic Business Skills Certificate of Completion covers the basic computer, written and oral communication, and math skills used in a business setting.
Construction pre-Apprenticeship Program
Time: 10 Weeks
Cost: $0
Location: AMSC, Everett
In Person (Scheduled Start)
The program includes math, blueprint reading and drawing, health and safety, work readiness, industry awareness, tool training, construction basics, and more. A supportive, hands-on program designed to help you improve your basic skills before applying to an apprenticeship program.
Desktop Support
Time: 10 Weeks
Cost: $1,591
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 15 Credits
The Desktop Support Certificate of Completion provides students with the training needed to become proficient at building and troubleshooting desktop and laptop computers, and configuring and maintaining recent versions of the Windows operating system. Maps to the CompTIA A+ certification.
Healthcare Provider CPR
Time: 2 Weeks
Cost: $128
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 1 Credits
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training including a section on blood-borne pathogens. Leads to certification in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Class meets and exceeds all OSHA, WISHA, and L&I standards. This section has additional fees. Please see the fee list for details. https://www.edmonds.edu/tuition/fees.html
Home Health Aide
Time: 10 Weeks
Cost: $638
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 5 Credits
The Home Health Aide Certificate of Completion prepares the participant to provide home health services under the direction of appropriate medical personnel.
Home Health Aide to CNA Bridge Program
Time: 2 Weeks
Cost: $255
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 2 Credits
Prepare current licensed Home Health Aides to safely and competently provide basic technical and personal care skills; identify mental health, social service, and cognitive needs of all populations; and render restorative care, while encouraging client independence while following all infection control, safety, and emergency procedures according to WA State Administrative Code. Successful completion will allow the student to take the WA State NAC exam. Prerequisite(s): Current HHA license in WA State and AHA BLS card. Proof of TB and current flu vaccine. Completion of WA State 7 hour HIV education. Permit code required.
Materials Science Technology
Time: 10 Weeks
Cost: $1,591
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 15 Credits
This work ready certificate program prepares students with knowledge and skills to enter materials and composites industries such as aerospace, military/commercial aircraft, biotech, maritime and transportation, prosthetics, and sporting goods. Instruction covers the properties and manufacturing processes of materials including metals, ceramics, polymers, and fiber reinforced composites.
Requirements Analysis
Time: 10 Weeks
Cost: $1,448
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 15 Credits
This Requirements Analysis Certificate of Completion provides an introduction to enterprise systems architectures with a practical approach to real-world systems analysis and design. Considerations for managing enterprise application integration projects are covered, as are the relationships between components of systems. The business rules for data modeling are also explored, with a focus on recognizing data as a business resource. Students will complete a systems analysis and design case study, preparing a design specification document..
Small Business Management Fundamentals
Time: 10 Weeks
Cost: $1,465
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 13 Credits
The Business Management Department features many short certificates. These certificates are made up of clusters of related courses that can prepare students for specific work related job functions.
State Initial Early Childhood Education Certificate
Time: 10 Weeks
Cost: $1,402
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 12 Credits
The Early Childhood Education Department has the ECE State Certificate, available as a stackable certificate. Coursework taken to complete the ECE Stackable State Certificate includes this 12 credit initial certificate, and can be combined with a short certificate of specialization (8 additional credits) for a total of 20 credits. These apply toward the ECE State Certificate (47 credits), an ECE Intermediate Certificate (60 credits), an ECE ATA Degree (90 credits), and an ECE AAS-T Degree (101 credits). The ECE State Certificate program is designed to provide the core learning necessary for preparing students for entry level career positions in early childhood (birth to eight years) settings and for providing the opportunity to continue their professional academic education.
4-6 months
Application Specialist
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $1,591
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 15 Credits
This Application Specialist Certificate of Completion provides an introduction to computing technologies used in managing businesses and solving operational problems. Includes training on common productivity suites and applications used in support of businesses and information technology departments, as well as command line operating system functions.
Basic Bookkeeping
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $1,846
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 17 Credits
The Basic Bookkeeping Certificate of Completion covers basic bookkeeping skills.
Business Management
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $3,181
Location: Virtual
Online (Scheduled Start), 30 Credits
The Business Management Certificate is designed for individuals who desire the skills to be an effective leader, supervisor, or manager. Courses from this certificate may apply to the Business Management - Associate of Technical Arts Degree. Many courses are available online.
Certified Bookkeeper Exam Prep
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $1,718
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 16 Credits
The Certified Bookkeeper Exam Preparation Certificate of Completion prepares the student to take the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers national bookkeeping exam. The six parts of the exam are reviewed and studied using assignments and practice tests.
Cyber Defense Implementation
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $1,591
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 15 Credits
The Computer Information Systems department features many short certificates. These certificates are made up of clusters of related courses that can prepare students for specific work related job functions.
Database
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $1,591
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 15 Credits
The Database Certificate of Completion provides students with an education on various database models from both a developer's and a user's viewpoint. Training on databases created with Microsoft Access is covered, as well as databases utilizing Structured Query Language. Also includes instruction on using a cloud platform such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services for application development.
Database Theory and Design
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $1,591
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 15 Credits
The Database Theory and Design Certificate of Completion provides students with an education on analysis, development, and management of enterprise systems architecture. Database models are discussed from both a developer's and a user's viewpoint. Also includes instruction on application development using Microsoft Access and content management systems (CMS). Instruction on software framework and application framework development on Cloud platforms.
Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $766
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 6 Credits
The EKG Technician Certificate of Completion prepares the participant to perform diagnostic tests to assess the heart rhythm and rate in patients.
Electronic Discovery & Digital Forensics Specialist
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $1,973
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 18 Credits
This comprehensive, one-of-a-kind certificate of completion is a partnership between the Computer Information Systems and the Paralegal departments at Edmonds College. The rigorous curriculum focuses on the nexus between law and technology and covers issues that will be encountered by both legal and information technology professionals. Students will receive hands-on training in several different electronic discovery (e-discovery) and digital forensics tools, including relativity, providing marketable skills to law firms, IT departments, and vendors. Upon successful completion of this certificate of completion, students will have a technical understanding of digital evidence collection and storage, in addition to knowledge and understanding of the legal contexts for collecting and producing digital evidence in light of emerging laws of e-discovery, privacy, cyber-crime, ethics, and investigations.
Electronic Discovery Analyst
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $1,591
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 15 Credits
The one-of-a-kind Electronic Discovery Analyst Certificate of Completion emphasizes the continuum between technology and legal concepts that digital forensics and electronic discovery professionals must master at a minimum. Students will receive hands-on training in conducting comprehensive and defensible digital forensics examinations and electronic discovery (e-discovery) processes and procedures for the identification, collection, processing, and review of electronically stored information.
Emergency Management
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $2,867
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 25 Credits
The Emergency Management Certificate is designed for individuals currently working in business operations, private sector employment, security, facilities operations or management, public agencies, education, health care, and nonprofit organizations who are interested in broadening their professional skills and knowledge of the Emergency Management field.
Infant & Toddler
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $2,101
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 19 Credits
The Early Childhood Education Department has both certificate and degree programs of study. Coursework taken to complete the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Infant and Toddler Certificate of Completion applies to the ECE Associate of Technical Arts Degree (90 credits). The Infant and Toddler Certificate of Completion is designed to provide the core learning necessary to prepare students for entry level career positions in early childhood programs working with infants and toddlers and their families.
Information Security
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $1,276
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 10 Credits
The courses comprising this Information Security certificate of completion cover the proper acquisition of computer-based evidence for incident response as well as the methodologies used to secure a variety of computing devices and hosts.
Marketing
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $3,181
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person/Online (Scheduled Start), 30 Credits
The Business Management Marketing Certificate is designed for students who desire to specialize in the sales and marketing areas of business. The certificate requires students to work with a Business Management advisor to select those courses which will help them achieve their educational and career goals. Courses from this certificate may apply to the Business Management - Associate of Technical Arts Degree. Many courses are available online.
Medical Office Certificate
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $3,181
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 30 Credits
The Medical Office Certificate is designed to prepare the graduate for positions as entry level medical office support professionals. The program includes courses in general office skills, grammar, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, medical records, and medical document processing and computer applications. Graduates may find employment in doctors' offices, medical clinics, hospitals, and other health facilities.
Nurse Assistant
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $1,021
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 8 Credits
The Nurse Assistant Certificate of Completion prepares the participant to perform the duties of the Nursing Assistant in both the long term and acute care environments. Successful participants are eligible for licensure in Washington state on successful completion of the state competency exam.
Office Applications
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $2,229
Location: Virtual
Online (Scheduled Start), 20 Credits
The Office Applications Certificate curriculum includes key office software applications and an opportunity to earn Microsoft Office Specialist certifications in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. The program provides complementary skills utilized by employees in various office positions within a company.
Phlebotomy Technician
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $1,148
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 9 Credits
The Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Completion prepares the participants to perform venipunctures. Successful participants are eligible for national certification through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) and certification as a Medical Assistant - P in Washington state.
Prevention Specialist
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $2,101
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 19 Credits
Wellness and prevention, which includes work to promote emotional health and reduce the likelihood of substance abuse, tobacco use, suicide, bullying, and stress-related illness, are central areas of focus in the prevention field. Careers are available in schools and community settings, serving groups such as youth, adults, families, elders, and at-risk populations. This certificate of completion is primarily designed for those who already have an associate’s degree or higher who seek courses to enhance competency in working in prevention services.
Project Management
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $3,055
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 28 Credits
The Project Management Certificate is designed to give experienced students a strong competency in project management that they may apply to both employee and management-level positions in almost any field. Project management is a skill set that is in high demand. Students learn to manage short-term projects, including planning, building, and working with teams; creating schedules; allocating resources and budgets; and monitoring and troubleshooting problems and changes. Building these skills through this certificate will increase students’ qualification to enter or advance into management roles in business, and a variety of specialty fields.
Quality and Manufacturing
Time: 15 Weeks
Cost: $1,591
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 15 Credits
This work ready certificate program prepares students with knowledge and understanding of quality assurance tools. Instruction covers the basic operation of hand tools and measurement equipment.
Server Administrator
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $1,591
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 15 Credits
The Server Administration Certificate of Completion provides students with the training to develop the skills required to install, configure, administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft Server operating systems. Courses in this certificate map to various Microsoft industry certifications.
State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate - Administration
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $2,229
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 20 Credits
The Early Childhood Education Department has the ECE Initial Certificate, available as a stackable certificate. This stackable certificate includes a 20 credit short certificate of specialization that combines the 12 credits of the ECE Initial Certificate and 8 credits of specialization in a selected topic. This applies toward the ECE State Certificate (47 credits), an ECE Intermediate Certificate (60 credits), an ECE ATA Degree (90 credits), and an ECE AAS-T Degree (101 credits). The ECE State Certificate is designed to provide the core learning necessary for preparing students for entry level career positions in early childhood (birth to eight years) settings and for providing the opportunity to continue their professional academic education.
State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate - Family Childcare
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $2,229
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 20 Credits
The Early Childhood Education Department has the ECE Initial Certificate, available as a stackable certificate. This stackable certificate includes a 20 credit short certificate of specialization that combines the 12 credits of the ECE Initial Certificate and 8 credits of specialization in a selected topic. This applies toward the ECE State Certificate (47 credits), an ECE Intermediate Certificate (60 credits), an ECE ATA Degree (90 credits), and an ECE AAS-T Degree (101 credits). The ECE State Certificate is designed to provide the core learning necessary for preparing students for entry level career positions in early childhood (birth to eight years) settings and for providing the opportunity to continue their professional academic education.
State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate - General
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $2,229
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 20 Credits
The Early Childhood Education Department has the ECE Initial Certificate, available as a Stackable Certificate. This stackable certificate includes a 20 credit short certificate of specialization that combines the 12 credits of the ECE Initial Certificate and 8 credits of specialization in a selected topic. This applies toward the ECE State Certificate (47 credits), an ECE Intermediate Certificate (60 credits), an ECE ATA Degree (90 credits), and an ECE AAS-T Degree (101 credits). The ECE State Certificate is designed to provide the core learning necessary for preparing students for entry level career positions in early childhood (birth to eight years) settings and for providing the opportunity to continue their professional academic education.
State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate - Infants and Toddlers
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $2,229
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 20 Credits
The Early Childhood Education Department has the ECE Initial Certificate, available as a stackable certificate. This stackable certificate includes a 20 credit short certificate of specialization that combines the 12 credits of the ECE Initial Certificate and 8 credits of specialization in a selected topic. This certificate applies toward the ECE State Certificate (47 credits), an ECE Intermediate Certificate (60 credits), an ECE ATA Degree (90 credits), and an ECE AAS-T Degree (101 credits). The ECE State Certificate is designed to provide the core learning necessary for preparing students for entry level career positions in early childhood (birth to eight years) settings and for providing the opportunity to continue their professional academic education.
State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate - School Age Care
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $2,229
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 20 Credits
The Early Childhood Education Department has the ECE Initial Certificate, available as a stackable certificate. This stackable certificate includes a 20 credit short certificate of specialization that combines the 12 credits of the ECE Initial Certificate and 8 credits of specialization in a selected topic. This applies toward the ECE State Certificate (47 credits), an ECE Intermediate Certificate (60 credits), an ECE ATA Degree (90 credits), and an ECE AAS-T Degree (101 credits). The ECE State Certificate is designed to provide the core learning necessary for preparing students for entry level career positions in early childhood (birth to eight years) settings and for providing the opportunity to continue their professional academic education.
Systems Architecture
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $1,591
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 15 Credits
This Systems Architecture Certificate of Completion provides an introduction to systems architecture on the technology, system and enterprise levels. It covers operating systems (OS), models of computer networks, ethernet concepts, and conceptual frameworks and considerations for managing enterprise application integration projects. Also, explores the relationships between components of systems, and research of emerging technologies.
Systems Development
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $1,591
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 15 Credits
This Systems Development Certificate of Completion is an introduction to real world systems analysis and design. This program provides hands-on experience in systems design and implementation and application development in the Windows and Cloud platforms.
Urban Agriculture-Production
Time: 20 Weeks
Cost: $3,181
Location: EC Main Campus, Lynnwood
In Person (Scheduled Start), 30 Credits
This certificate provides a theoretical foundation in urban agriculture through the study of environmental sustainability principles, ecology in agricultural systems, and plant and soil sciences. There is also a practical focus on the study and hands-on cultivation of organic food crops for year-round production and harvest in the maritime climate of the Puget Sound bioregion. Students explore career options and apply knowledge, skills, and techniques through internship, practicum, or research experience.
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Career Coach
Career Coach is the perfect tool to explore your ideal career and the education and training necessary to help you reach your goals. Additionally, it is tailored to our region and provides employment trends, job opportunities, earnings potential, and the education available in our area.
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Child Care
On-campus child care for children 3 months to 5 years old. Licensed by the Department of Children, Youth and Families.
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Triton Resource Hub
The Triton Student Resource Hub addresses the needs of students who are experiencing a severe financial crisis that impacts their continued academic success at Edmonds College. The hub includes: Food Pantry, Community Resource Advocate (211), and Emergency Funding.
Learn more about the Triton Resource Hub.
Prior Learning
The Prior Learning process validates what you have already learned and can reduce the number of courses you need to take. By eliminating duplicate coursework that you might have already completed, Prior Learning can shorten the time required for you to earn your professional degree and save you money.
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We have compiled all programs less than 6 months and lead to employment independently. Programs may be non-credit (meaning they are not recorded on your college transcript), for-credit (typical college classes), training, and short-term bootcamp style sessions. Please note that costs, location, registration for each type of program may vary.