Workforce and Short-Term Certificates

Office of Workforce Training and Continuing Education · Room A-112 · ext. 2310 · workforce@bellweather.tech

Short-term certificates are measured in clock hours, carry no credit, are not eligible for transfer, and are offered through Workforce Training in cooperation with the academic divisions. They are approved by the Board of Trustees and do not require action by the accreditor. They do not apply toward any award.

Enrollment is open. Financial aid is not available for clock-hour programs; workforce funding may be. See workforce funding.

Certificate	Division	Clock hours	Fee
Poultry Sex Determination	Animal and Agricultural Sciences	480	$2,940
Odor Assessment and Remediation	Anomalous Property and Nonstandard Conditions	180	$1,320
Chimney and Solid Fuel Appliance Sweeping	Building, Structures and Site Services	200	$1,240
Taxidermy	Fiber, Textile and Personal Appearance	600	$3,480
Egg Grading and Candling	Food, Fermentation and Culinary Production	120	$780
Pet Aftercare and Cremation Services	Funerary and Interment Services	140	$890
Repossession and Recovery Operations	Investigative and Protective Services	160	$980
Bagpiping for Funeral and Civic Service	Performance and Guest Services	180	$1,150
Livestock Diversion Performance	Performance and Guest Services	240	$1,680

Responsible office: Office of Workforce Training and Continuing Education, ext. 2310. Clock-hour certificates carry no credit and do not apply toward any certificate, diploma, or degree of the College.
Page last revised 7 August 2026 · /workforce/certificates · Office of Workforce Training and Continuing Education