Fast Track Careers

Get Skills for Jobs Now

Train for a new career quickly and affordably at Austin Community College. ACC’s Fast Track Career Certificates can give you a helpful edge in the job market by equipping you with the in-demand skills Central Texas employers need now. Noncredit and for-credit certificate options are available to help you achieve fast results and long term success.

Noncredit Certificates — 50% Discount

ACC’s Continuing Education Division offers noncredit skill certificates that prepare you to start a new career or advance in your current profession even faster. Register now and save 50% on the cost of most programs. Discounts have been applied to the costs listed below. Financial assistance also may be available; check with the program for details.

Ready to register?  Visit the Continuing Education registration page or contact 512-223-7542.

Business

Career / Credential Hourly (Entry→Median) Annual (Entry→Median) Est. Time Cost
Accounting & Bookkeeping $14.52 → $20.64 per/hr $30,201 → $42,931 annually 12 Weeks $495.00
Administrative Assistant $12.79 → $20.27 per/hr $26,603 → $42,161 annually 8 Weeks $723.00
Project Manager $16.70 → $46.90 per/hr $34,736 → $97,552 annually 12 Weeks $1,249.50
Translation & Interpreting $19.31 → $38.51 per/hr $40,164 → $80,100 annually 3 Semesters $592.00

Design, Manufacturing, Construction & Applied Technologies

Career / Credential Hourly (Entry→Median) Annual (Entry→Median) Est. Time Cost
Certified CAD Drafter $17.87 → $27.13 $37,169 → $56,430 10 Weeks $996.00
Certified Production Technician $12.94 → $19.05 $26,918 → $68,578 4 – 8 Weeks $1,100.00
Heavy Equipment Operator $14.62 → $20.04 $30,409 → $41,683 3 Weeks $1,975.00
HVAC $14.31 → $20.31 $29,764 → $42,244 12 Weeks $1,450.00
Lineworker* $19.43 → $30.28 $40,414 → $62,982 6 Weeks $1,461.00
Plumbing $14.40 → $26.43 $29,952 → $54,974 5 Months $1,399.50
Truck Driving* $9.98 → $18.07 $20,758 → $37,585 5 Weeks $4,500.00
Welding $14.29 → $20.14 $29,723 → $41,891 12 Weeks $900.00

Education

Career / Credential Hourly (Entry→Median) Annual (Entry→Median) Est. Time Cost
Paraeducator $8.91 → $11.81 $18,532 → $$24,564 3 Weeks $126.50
Teacher Certification $16.90 → $27.90 $35,152 → $58,032 12 months +
Paid Teaching Exp.
$3,000.00

Information Technology

Career / Credential Hourly (Entry→Median) Annual (Entry→Median) Est. Time Cost
Cisco Certified Network Associate $18.21 → $33.10 $37,876 → $68,848 6 Months $2,608.50
CompTIA Security+ $18.71 → $36.61 $38,916 → $76,148 12 Weeks $297.50
Information Security $18.71 → $36.61 $38,916 → $76,148 56 Hours $447.50
PC Technician $18.21 → $33.10 $37,876 → $68,848 3 – 6 Months $1,150.00
Software Developer Bootcamp* $16.86 → $34.51 $35,068 → $71,780 [c] 6 Months $6,498.00
Web Developer $16.86 → $34.51 $35,068 → $71,780 12 Months $1,980.00

Health Sciences

Career / Credential Hourly (Entry→Median) Annual (Entry→Median) Est. Time Cost
Certified Nurse Aide $8.09 → $10.33 $16,827 → $21,486 12 Weeks $554.00
Dental Assistant $13.77 → $20.11 $28,641 → $41,820 12 Months $2,099.00
Medical Assistant $12.78 → $16.65 $26,582 → $34,642 6 – 12 Months $3,837.00
Medical Billing & Coding $12.79 → $16.94 $26,603 → $35,235 9 Months $2,875.00
Medical Office Support $12.80 → $17.02 $26,624 → $35,401 1 Semester $1,161.00
Ophthalmic Assistant $13.15 → $16.92 $26,561 → $38,667 8 Months $1,926.50
Phlebotomy Technician $8.33 → $16.40 $17,326 → $34,112 12 Weeks $900.00
Veterinary Assistant $9.68 → $16.47 $34,257 → $42,411 12 Months $1,988.50

*Salary information is based on data analysis of traditional and real-time labor market information (LMI) provided in collaboration with Emsi (Economic Modeling Specialists International), a Strada company.

Ready to start working on a for-credit certificate→ Visit the for-credit registration page or contact 512-223-4636.

Free Course Available: “Strategies for Today’s Jobs”

ACC Career Services offers a free, 4-week course called Strategies for Today’s Jobs. You’ll learn to find job openings, write a successful resume, and land interviews in this digital era. Learn more.

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