Industry-Based Credentials (IBCs) are short-term credentials for various high-demand fields. The credentials listed below are offered as standalone courses within the Workforce Development department and as stackable credentials in academic/technical programs. For more information, call 504-278-6420.

AutoCAD / SolidWorks

Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR and AED for Healthcare Providers
Basic Life Support: CPR and First Aid

Heartsaver Adult First Aid, CPR & AED
Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED

Fiber Optics:

Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Fiber to the Home/Premises/Curb Node

Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Outside the Plant Installation

Certified Fiber Optic Specialist Splicing

Certified Fiber Optic Specialist Testing

Certified Fiber Optic Technician

Certified Nurse Aide

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Emergency Medical Responder
EMT Refreshers/Paramedic Refresher

FAA Part 107 – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)

HazWoper- 24 or 40

Machinist

NCCER Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST)
NCCER Core Curriculum

NCCER Heavy Equipment Level 1

NFPA 70E Qualified Electrical
OSHA 10 Construction -online
PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Forklift Certification (J. J. Keller)

Powered Industrial Trucking (PIT)- Aerial Lift/Scissor Lift/Telehandler Lift (PIT)

The following will be offered as credit courses through Coastal Studies:
Wastewater Collection Operator Certification (Levels 1-4)
Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification (Levels 1-4)
Water Distribution Operator Certification (Levels 1-4)
Water Production Operator Certification (Levels 1-4)
Water Treatment Operator Certification (Levels 1-4)