Certificate Programs

This Certificate in Environmental Technician is designed to provide entry-level training for those interested in supporting environmental services. Emphasis is placed on developing field skills as well as competencies in basic science and math content for technical work. The program will serve as a career or educational ladder for students interested in interdisciplinary environmental studies.

Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): 
Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Environmental Technician program, students will be able to:

Emergency Management graduates will be able to apply basic emergency management skills in the event of natural and manmade disasters. Graduates will be able to implement the four major areas of emergency management, namely, mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery.

The Certificate in Education is designed to provide entry- level training for persons interested in working in educational settings. The program also serves as a career/educational ladder for those interested in pursuing an Associate degree in the field. Emphasis is placed on students learning skills that cover a broad range of educational areas. Only technical requirement courses that have a grade of “C” or better will be counted towards the Certificate degree.

Early childhood educators and caregivers work in Head Start programs, childcare centers, family home care programs, elementary schools, social services programs, and health care services. These professionals plan and implement appropriate experiences for young children in areas such as language, health, movement, creativity, thinking, problem solving, self-concept and social behavior. They also supervise children's activities, care for their needs, keep records of their progress, and confer with parents and other professionals.

The Certificate in Basic Law Enforcement was initially developed when Guam Community College was created by Public Law 14-77 and the responsibility for police basic training was transferred from the University of Guam to Guam Community College. Presently, it continues to be the required curriculum for all territorial law enforcement academy cycles.

The Certificate in Construction Technology Program will prepare students for the current local and global job market with entry-level skills needed for any of the following fields: carpentry; electricity; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); masonry; plumbing; reinforcing metal worker; and welding. All students must successfully pass four (4) core courses (technical related requirements) with a “C” or better before enrolling in one (1) of the seven (7) concentration areas.

The Certificate in Computer Science will provide opportunities for students to work as entry-level programmers who provide technical support to systems analysts and coders. These computer skills are in high demand in the rapidly evolving information technology field.

Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): 
Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Computer Science program, students will be able to:

The Certificate program in Automotive Service Technology General and Master Service Technician Tracks offers students comprehensive advanced technical training in automotive systems to include: Brakes, Electrical/Electronics, Engine Performance, Suspension & Steering, Automatic Transmissions and Trans-Axles, Engine Repair, Manual Drive Trains & Axles, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), and Advanced Engine Performance.