Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Professional and Workforce Development Programs
These programs assist students in acquiring new skills and/or enhancing their existing knowledge in a variety of career areas.
Business & Career
In addition to providing professional development programs that can increase competencies in a variety of skill areas, Continuing Education and Workforce Development offers specific programming to assist individuals in maintaining their professional credentials:
- Aviation
- Bookkeeping Certificate
- Child Development Associates
- Commercial Driver's License
- Enrolled Agent
- Floral Design
- Foundations of Technical Writing
- Locomotive Conductor Engineer
- Nonprofit Management
- Notary Training
- Project Management
- ServSafe
Center for Workforce Development
Our Center for Workforce Development and the NEW $9.9 million dollar Center for Advanced Technologies is designed to help students find their next career and expand the workforce in our surrounding areas. Programs are designed with a goal of helping students ascertain their career aspirations quickly by removing the economic barriers associated with getting a degree or certificate. All training schedules are condensed, and many are free to those who qualify. Gain the in-demand skills necessary at Bucks to start lucrative life-long careers.
Start building your dreams after attending any of the following programs:
- Bookkeeping with Quickbooks
- Building and Construction Pre-Apprenticeship
- Entrepreneurship@Bucks
- Industrial Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship
- Locomotive Engineer + Conductor
- Metalwork Pre-Apprenticeship
- Microsoft Office Support Specialist
- Welding
For more information about programs being offered through the Center for Advanced Technologies please contact workforce@bucks.edu
Allied Health Programs
Continuing Education for Nursing and Allied Health is responsive to the needs of the healthcare community for career training, enhancement, and advancement. Our course offerings provide quality educational opportunities for a variety of practice specialties for those who wish to continue their professional and personal development. Programs with an asterisk (*) also prepare individuals for industry standard certification of state licensure examinations. Programs include:
- CPR & First Aid*
- Continuing Education for Nurses
- Dental Assisting
- EKG Technician
- Nursing Review & Reentry
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
Information Technology Academy
The IT Academy provides the community with cutting edge, career focused training that prepares our diverse student population for vendor and vendor neutral certifications in an increasingly technology oriented society. Certified instructors focus on practical, hands-on applications throughout all courses and programs. The IT Academy promotes career awareness, skill development, and workplace experiences within the Information Technology field. Programs with an asterisk (*) also prepare individuals for industry standard certifications. Programs include:
- Computer Fundamentals
- Introduction to Personal Computers
- Introduction to MAC OS X
- Introduction to SQL
- Microsoft Windows 7 & Windows 8*
- Microsoft Server Fundamentals*
- Microsoft Networking Fundamentals*
- Microsoft Security Fundamentals*
- Microsoft Database Fundamentals*
- Microsoft Office 2010 (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Microsoft Project 2010
- CompTIA
- A+ Certification*
- Net+ Certification*
- Linux+ Certification*
- Security+ Certification*
- Web Design and Development
- HTML, XHTML & CSS
- Java Scripting
- PHP/MySQL
- Adobe Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, InDesign, Lightroom
- Microsoft
- Visual Studio 2010 .NET
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Certification*
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database Administration*
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Developer*
- Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Design and Implementation*
- Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 Certification*
- Google Android Programming, Google AppEngine, Google Cloud
- Cisco CCNA Certification*
- Cisco CCNA Security*
- Cisco CCSP Security*
- Oracle Database Administration*
- VMware Server & Workstation Certification*
- Healthcare
- CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician Certificate
- Introduction to Healthcare IT and Medical Office Applications
- Healthcare Technology Implementation Support Specialist
- Authorized Testing Center
- Prometric Testing Center
- Pearson VUE Testing Center
- Certiport Testing Center
- Memberships
- Microsoft IT Academy
- Cisco Networking Academy
- CompTIA Member
Business and Industry Services
The Center for Workforce Development provides customized training services for employers seeking to increase productivity, improve quality, and retain employees through workforce Education. Area of expertise include
- AutoCAD
- Business Writing
- Computer Software Applications
- Customer Service
- Diversity Awareness
- Effective Communications
- Executive Management
- English as a Second Language
- First Aid & CPR*
- Industrial Safety
- Lean Six Sigma
- Mechanical Maintenance/Mechatronics
- Presentation Skills
- Skills Assessments
- Spanish for the Workplace
- Supervisory and Leadership Training
- Teambuilding
- Train-the-Trainer
- Employee Safety
Services are delivered at your location or one of our sites located throughout Bucks County. We offer relevant flexible, short format workshops designed to meet your objectives, and scheduled at your convenience.
Fire and Emergency Services Training
The Bucks County Public Safety Training Center, located in Doylestown, and the Lower Bucks Public Safety Training Center, located in Bristol, are a partnership between the County of Bucks and Bucks County Community College. The Public Safety Training staff provides international, national, and state-level fire, rescue, emergency medical, and hazardous materials training at both facilities and off-site locations.
The professional certification testing offered has been examined and accredited by the National Professional Qualifications Board (Pro Board). The Department of Public Safety Training & Certification offers professional certification in over 45 NFPA (National Fire Protection Association disciplines.)
- 215-340-8417 or 1-888-BUCKS 77
Online Learning
Continuing Education online courses provide the opportunity for students to continue their education by choosing from a variety of online courses in the following areas:
- Computers Applications & Information Technology
- Language
- Teacher Professional Develop (Act 48 Approved programs)
- Test Prep
- Career Training Programs
We also offer online certification and license testing, workplace assessments, and educational and career guidance. Please visit us online at https://www.bucks.edu/businesscareer/online/
Adult Education Programs
Adult Education Programs are offered to county residents seeking to upgrade their basic skills or prepare for the GED exam. For program information call 215-968-8553. Employment assistance is available at the Team PA CareerLink sites in Perkasie 215-258- 7755 and Bristol 215-781-1073.
Non-credit American English as a Second Language
Non-credit AESL courses are designed for beginning through advanced English language learners who are not pursuing a degree at this time.
- Non-credit AESL courses are a lower-cost alternative to credit courses and the tuition includes all books and fees. Most 24-hour courses cost $220; most 48-hour courses cost $340. Non-credit courses do not qualify for financial aid through our college.
- To learn more, view information about non-credit ESL courses, or contact the Continuing Education office at 215-968-8409 or coned@bucks.edu.
Practical Nursing Program
The PN program is provisionally approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. For information on this program, please call 215-968-8316.
Nurse Aide Training Program
The Nurse Aide Training Program is an intensive, 120-hour course consisting of classroom instruction, skills lab experience, and hands-on training at a clinical site. Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Examination to enroll in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry. For more information please call 215-968-8482.
Cultural Programs
Each year the Cultural Programs Office presents a variety of musical and theatrical programs of the highest quality aimed at providing the entire family with opportunities for cultural enrichment. Other College organizations sponsor concerts, art exhibits, poetry readings, music and theatre programs, as well as film and lecture series for both students and the public. For a complete brochure listing these events, call 215-968-8087.
Personal Growth and Enrichment
Opportunities for personal growth are offered in art, cooking, culture, fitness, health, language, English as a Second Language, and more. In the summer, the Kids on Campus program for children provides a variety of enriching experiences, which are both fun and challenging. Additionally, enrichment programs for seniors are available both on and off-campus at many retirement communities. For complete information, on our programs, call the Office of Continuing Education at 215-968-8409.