Dual Enrollment Certificate Program
You can earn one of four professional certifications as a student in Trine University's dual enrollment program. Providing college-level learning at greatly reduced tuition rates, Trine's certificates allow you to gain in-demand skills along with industry-recognized credentials, giving you an advantage whether you continue on to college or the workforce.
What opportunities will a certificate provide?
A professional certificate from Trine will give you the qualifications to:
- Obtain entry-level employment in high-demand fields
- Stand out on college applications
- Add value if you choose to complete a college degree
What certificate programs are available?
The Accounting certificate will prepare you for jobs in public accounting, private industry, government and non-profit organizations. You also will be equipped to pursue an accounting degree.
Coursework explores topics that include processing accounting information, accrual accounting, budgeting, comprehensive accounting theory and practice, basic concepts of tax law, and income tax preparation and research. Students will develop their accounting skills by using tools to complete the accounting cycle, including software applications.
You'll be prepared for these careers:
- Accounting Clerk
- Bookkeeper
- Tax Preparer
- Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
- Payroll Clerk
- Auditing Clerk
The Administrative Professional certificate will prepare you for organizational and managerial positions in government, law, banking, health care, education, manufacturing, franchising and other areas, or for degree programs where office management and related expertise are essential. You will be equipped to succeed in both small and large employment settings.
You'll be prepared for these careers:
- Administrative Assistant
- Executive Assistant
- Office Manager
- Receptionist
- Customer Service Representative
- Data Entry Clerk
- Human Resources Assistant
- Project Coordinator
- Legal Assistant
The Healthcare Billing and Coding program introduces you to the fundamentals of medical billing and coding, and will prepare you to function in medical billing or coding departments as well as billing or coding facilities. You will be able to recognize the association between the delivery of healthcare services and the need to appropriately secure payment.
You'll be prepared for these careers:
- Medical Biller
- Medical Coder
- Health Information Technician
- Revenue Cycle Specialist
- Claims Examiner
- Coding Compliance Specialist
- Billing Specialist
- Medical Office Administrator
When you complete the Information Systems certificate, you will be qualified for positions in the information technology (IT) industry. You will explore topics including computer processing, operating systems, using programming to solve complex business problems, networking management, and data management and visualization.
The program will prepare you to pursue a degree in the field or begin these careers:
- IT Support Specialist
- Systems Analyst
- Database Administrator
- Network Administrator
- Information Security Analysts
- Web Developer
- Project Manager
- Business Analyst