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Certification Programs

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Traditional higher education is not everyone’s pathway. Goodwill students want a training experience that allows them to move quickly into the workforce and begin earning income. They value an inclusive culture that puts their success first, regardless of their education or background.

Goodwill offers education, career services and support that provides individuals with skills to secure a job with competitive wages, stability, and growth opportunities. Goodwill students earn industry-recognized certifications, and we connect them with employers for a new career. Goodwill provides career training, education and job placement services at NO cost.

Explore the variety of training we provide below. You don’t need to know exactly what you want to do before you begin! Locate your local Career Resource Center and attend Orientation to begin training.

In today’s job market, over 88% of the jobs available require a high school degree or higher, and that percentage increases every year. Goodwill can help you earn your GED with our GED Prep online modules and computer labs. We start you off with a pre-test so we can determine what skills you need to pass the exam. The average time from enrollment to diploma is just four months. Study at home or in our labs.

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Who needs to learn Microsoft 365? EVERYONE! Outlook is the most used email application in professional offices, PowerPoint is the industry standard for professional presentations, Excel is the standard for spreadsheet data, and there are over a billion Word users worldwide! Besides increasing the odds of finding employment, Microsoft skills increase salary earnings by 22%. But that‘s not all! National certifications are the shortest route to valuable office positions, and we offer those as well!

  • Microsoft Word Online Course and Onsite Class
  • Microsoft PowerPoint Online Course and Onsite Class
  • Microsoft Excel Online Course and Onsite Class
  • Microsoft Outlook Online Course and Onsite Class

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This online course provides the skills you need for an introductory-level job in IT support, with no relevant experience required. You will learn Technical Support Fundamentals, system administration and IT infrastructure services. After this course, you will qualify as an IT Support Specialist or Help Desk Technician.

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For learners familiar with basic IT concepts, this advanced course builds on those foundations to teach you how to program with Python and use Python to automate common system administration tasks. You'll also learn to use Git and GitHub, troubleshoot and debug complex problems, and apply automation at scale using the Cloud.

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Get started in the high-growth field of data analytics with a professional certificate from Google. Learn the foundations of data analytics, and gain job-ready skills that are in demand, like how to analyze and process data to gain key business insights.

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Get started in the fast-growing field of user experience (UX) design with a professional certificate developed by Google. Learn the foundations of UX design, including empathizing with users, building wireframes and prototypes, and conducting research to test your designs.

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Get started in the high-growth field of project management with a professional certificate developed by Google. Discover how to manage projects efficiently and effectively, using traditional and agile methods.

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This seven-module online course funded by Google teaches the skills needed for an entry-level job in digital marketing or e-commerce. You'll learn to work with popular tools and software, such as Canva, Constant Contact, Hootsuite, HubSpot, Mailchimp, Shopify, Twitter, Google Ads, and Google Analytics.

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Prepare for a career in the Graphic Arts field. Learn how to create a video to promote your business, or how to professionally edit photos. This course will prepare you for the nationally recognized Adobe Certified Associate certification in Photoshop or Premiere!

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This course provides classroom and supervised clinical training in the fundamentals of safe, knowledgeable care giving, and Work Readiness curriculum including résumé development, workplace professionalism, interviewing, work ethics, basic computer skills, and communications. In addition to preparing students for the Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Competency Evaluation Testing Program, the course provides job skills training and helps students cultivate the attitudes and behaviors of a competent care giver.

Our Career Center at 300 Mabry Street in Tallahassee is a Prometric Testing Site for the Florida Nurse Aid Exam.

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If you want to start working in food service in a restaurant of a healthcare facility or if you already work in food service and want to up your game, this Field of Study is for you. The Restaurant Guest Service course prepares students for a nationally recognized Restaurant Server and Food Handlers certification from the National Restaurant Association (NRA), and the Florida Safe Staff Certification.

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This training prepares job candidates with the skills to serve hotel guests as a Front Desk Representative. Front Desk Representatives simultaneously provide great customer service and perform detailed tasks to meet guests’ needs. They need to have a good understanding of the hotel’s operations and be a good communicator and problem solver.

This program will prepare you for a career in the hospitality field. A certification with the American Hotel & Lodging Association is available (AHLEI).

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The Professional Housekeeping course will teach the necessary skills needed to start or advance a career in housekeeping. You will build a foundational skill set that can be used to work at private residences or hospitality groups like hotels and resorts. You will also learn the important elements of professional conduct, such as creating a résumé, interviewing, accepting or rejecting job offers, and more.

This course covers household cleaning techniques, such as proper use of cleaning materials and tools. You will also gain an understanding of organization, time management, and other fundamental aspects of effective housekeeping. Upon completion of the course, you will have a well-rounded and diverse skill set that would make you a valuable addition to any employer. This program prepares students to take the AHLEI Guestroom Attendant certification test.

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QuickBooks is the leading accounting software used in small to medium sized companies. In this course, students learn system navigation, understand the centers, generate and understand reports, configure and process payroll, maintain inventory, complete bank reconciliation, and complete year end close out.

This training prepares you for the certification exam for QuickBooks. Additionally, the program offers employment leads and certification assistance after successful completion of the course.

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In partnership with Georgia Tech and Supply Chain and Logistics Institute, this course is designed to provide a solid understanding of supply chain fundamentals and logistics fundamentals for those who may be new to certain supply chain domains.

This course is available online with Instructor led group projects and can be completed virtually.

LEAP: Logistics Education and Pathways

  • Supply Chain Management Principles
  • Customer Service Operations
  • Warehousing Operations
  • Transportation Operations

Georgia Technical Institute Tuition Fees apply. Limited scholarships or funding may be available.

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Career Camus is a vocational training platform powered by Goodwill Industries Big-Bend Inc, a not-for-profit organization located in the Florida panhandle.

Goodwill Industries has been a leader in vocational training nationwide since its founding in 1902. For more than 100 years, our mission has been to help individuals become employed.

Over 85% of the revenues from our retail stores is allocated to vocational training and employment. The Career Campus platform is an extension of those services, allowing us to reach an even larger, more diverse audience.

Online courses are designed for independent study

Our courses are inexpensive because our objective isn’t to make money – our objective is to help you make a living!

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