Non-Degree Programs

Workforce Training

Workforce Training Assistance

Wake Tech offers workforce training programs for dozens of occupations, and financial assistance may be available for students interested in courses that aren't part of Wake Tech's Propel program.

Search our list of courses to find a program that interests you, and fill out the scholarship application to see if you qualify for assistance.

Email [email protected] for more information.

Workforce Training - Scholarship Funded Certification Courses

Substitute Effective Teacher Training

Non-certified substitute teachers: Increase your daily pay in Wake County! Develop strategies for managing your classroom and delivering instruction, as well as becoming familiar with NC school laws and administrative expectations throughout K-12. 100% attendance required. For Wake County hiring qualifications and daily pay rates, go to https://www.wcpss.net/Page/46964.

Course Objectives

be able to explain the impact of substitute teaching on students' learning.

demonstrate an understanding of classroom management techniques.

utilize different instructional strategies to analyze and design appropriate lessons.



Outline of instruction

Understanding the Importance of Substitute Teaching

Classroom Management Part 1

Classroom Management Part 2

Lesson Plans and Instructional Strategies

Sharing Resources


Contact Hours

20

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Text and Supplies Needed

All materials are provided in the class.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Substitute teachers

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Effective Teacher Training Substitute

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Wake County Public Schools employs approximately 1,000 "Highly Qualified" substitutes each day throughout its school system.

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
312717 07/08/25 - 08/07/25 Online 77.00 20 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

PMP/CAPM Exam Preparation

Prepare for the Project Management Institute (PMI) exam for certification as a Project Management Professional, or PMP. Find out how to manage project quality, scope, cost, timeline, and risks and learn about human resources, procurement, integration, communication, professional responsibility, and ethics. Learn best practices for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing a project. This course is applicable for both the Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification. All participants must purchase the most current edition of the PMBOK® Guide.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion, students will have learned an overview of how to manage a project and testing techniques for the PMP or CAPM exam.


Outline of instruction

Introduction to PMP® and CAPM® Certifications

Project Management Essentials

Project Management Knowledge Areas & Processes

Integration Management

Scope Management

Time Management

Cost Management

Quality Management

Human Resource Management

Communications Management

Risk Management

Project Procurement Management

Project Stakeholder Management

Professional and Social Responsibility

Conclusion


Contact Hours

35

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Project Management Institute (PMI)

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Experience in project management

Text and Supplies Needed

N/A

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"Demonstrate an understanding of at least 70% of the course material taught."

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Project managers or those aspiring to be project managers.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Project Manager

Related Courses

SEF-3001EG1

SEF-3001EZ1


Course Contact Information

Lonette Mims
919-335-1020
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

FAA Part 107: Commercial Drone (UAS) Pilot Exam Training

Careful - flying a drone can get you into legal trouble if you don't know the rules. But once you know them, there's money to be made! The FAA now requires all commercial drone pilots to pass a certification test to pilot a UAS (Unmanned Aerial System). This course prepares you for that test with classroom instruction and instructor feedback.

Course Objectives

Students will understand drone safety and preflight basics, as well as aircraft systems, flight Operations, National Airspace Systems, weather and how laws apply to commercial and recreational UAS uses.



Outline of instruction

1.FAA & NCDOT Requirements and Laws
2. Safety/Preflight basics
3. Aircraft Systems
4. Recognizing airspace & their regulations
5. Weather
6. Flight operations
7. Drone Uses
8. Exam preparation and practice test


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Text and Supplies Needed

None

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Anyone interested in using a drone for business purposes, have questions about commercial uses, or are seeking more knowledge for recreational use.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
312924 07/22/25 - 08/26/25 Online 193.00 30 Register

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Autism Technician/Registered Behavior Technician Training

Become a paraprofessional in the field of Autism services. Learn principles and strategies for working with adults and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This course provides an understanding of ASD and best practices for assisting those with functional communication acquisition, social skill development, and behavior change. You'll learn about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), an empirically validated method for changing behaviors and teaching social and adaptive living skills such as self-care. Successful completion of the course results in a certificate of completion for the 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) course, which can lead to certification as an RBT from the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB). The Registered Behavior Technician is a paraprofessional certified in behavior analysis who practices under the direction of a supervisor. Demand is high due to the prevalence of ASD and North Carolina's insurance mandates for ABA Services. Certification will help students become more marketable and increase opportunities for employment and advancement in the field. Students interested in proceeding to certification can take a competency assessment and schedule the RBT exam. During the course, students will be able to meet with potential employers.

Course Objectives

Understand how to build and maintain positive relationships with individuals with ASD.


Learn to recognize symptoms/diagnostic criteria of ASD.

Learn to describe behavior and environment in observable and measurable terms.

Learn technical language and have functional, working knowledge of behavior analytic principles.

Effectively implement the goals, targets and protocols written and overseen by a supervising clinician.

Learn to effectively communicate and work in a collaborative team environment.

Clear understanding of ethical and professional behavior in the human service field.

Prepare students to sit for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT®) credential by teaching the skills (identified by the BACB®) in the RBT® Task List (2nd ed.), included in the outline.


Outline of instruction

Early signs, symptoms, history, and diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Effective treatment options for treating symptoms of ASD.

History and applications of the science of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Understanding positive reinforcement.

HIPAA compliant communication.

Scope of competency and escalation.

Prepare for data collection.

Implement continuous measurement procedures (e.g., frequency, duration).

Implement discontinuous measurement procedures (e.g., partial & whole interval, momentary time sampling).

Implement permanent-product recording procedures.

Enter data and update graphs.

Conduct preference assessments.

Assist with individualized assessment procedures (e.g., curriculum-based, developmental, social skills).

Assist with functional assessment procedures.

Skill Acquisition.

Identify the essential components of a written skill acquisition plan.

Prepare for the session as required by the skill acquisition plan.

Use contingencies of reinforcement (e.g., conditioned/unconditioned reinforcement, continuous/intermittent schedules).

Implement discrete-trial teaching procedures.

Implement naturalistic teaching procedures (e.g., incidental teaching).

Implement task analyzed chaining procedures.

Implement discrimination training.

Implement stimulus control transfer procedures.

Implement prompt and prompt fading procedures.

Implement generalization and maintenance procedures.

Implement shaping procedures.

Implement token economy procedures.

Identify essential components of a written behavior reduction plan.

Describe common functions of behavior.

Implement interventions based on modification of antecedents such as motivating operations and discriminative stimuli.

Implement differential reinforcement procedures (e.g., DRA, DRO).

Implement extinction procedures.

Implement extinction procedures.

Implement crisis/emergency procedures according to protocol.

Effectively communicate with a supervisor in an ongoing manner.

Effectively communicate with a supervisor in an ongoing manner.

Actively seek clinical direction from supervisor in a timely manner.

Report other variables that might affect the client in a timely manner.

Generate objective session notes for service verification by describing what occurred during the sessions, in accordance with applicable legal, regulatory, and workplace requirements.

Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and workplace data collection, storage, transportation, and documentation requirements.

Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice.

Describe the BACB's RBT supervision requirements and the role of RBTs in the service-delivery system.

Respond appropriately to feedback and maintain or improve performance accordingly.

Communicate with stakeholders (e.g., family, caregivers, other professionals) as authorized.

Maintain professional boundaries (e.g., avoid dual relationships, conflicts of interest, social media contacts).

Maintain client dignity.


Contact Hours

65

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

BACB - Behavior Analyst Certification Board

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

HS Diploma or GED

Text and Supplies Needed

Laptop, reliable internet access, stopwatch (or stopwatch app), webcam, speakers

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"100% Completion of asynchronous videos\materials\homework assignments.","80% or greater on final exam (for those wishing to gain necessary certificate (for the RBT credential)).","Participation includes keeping your camera on and answering ASR. Group discussions as well as speaking to answer questions, provide input, or use your mic are required."

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Students interested in learning about best practices and how to be effective when working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The course is designed for a paraprofessional who will be working with children and adults in the school, clinic, home, and group home settings.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Registered Behavior Technician, Autism Technician

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Butterfly Effects and the ABA are both currently hiring for Wake County and surrounding areas.

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Autism Technician

Registered Behavioral Technician

Related Courses

EDU-3200NE

FIP-4728BA4

CSP-4000E2

CSP-4000FE2


Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Barbering I - Introduction

Are you creative? Do you want a career instead of a job? Have you dreamed of owning your own business? If so, the barbering field may be for you! Become part of an industry that's always in demand! Prepare for employment as an apprentice and as a registered barber. Learn theory and practice for cutting, coloring, styling, and relaxing hair; shampooing and scalp treatments; shaving; and facials. Learn about barbering products, customer service, and barber shop management. Instructors are licensed by the state board and stay current on new methods and services, seminars, and conferences. For more information, please visit: https://barbering.waketech.edu.

Course Objectives

Learn Study Skills, The History of Barbering, Professional Image, Bacteriology, Infection Control and a Safe Work Practices

Learn Implements, Tools, and Equipment, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry

Learn Shaving and Facial Design, Men's Haircutting and Styling, Haircoloring and Lightening, and Barbershop Management


Outline of instruction

Lesson 1 & 2:
• Study Skills
• The History of Barbering
• Professional Image
• Barbershop Management

Lesson 3 & 4:
• Bacteriology
• Infection Control

Lesson 5 & 6:
• Safe Work Practices
• Implements, Tools, and equipment

Lesson 7 & 8:
• Anatomy and Physiology

Lesson 9 & 10:
• Chemistry

Lesson 11 & 12:
• Shaving and Facial Design

Lesson 13 & 14:
• Men's Haircutting and Styling
• Haircoloring and Lightening


Contact Hours

432

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

NC Board of Barber Examiners

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Barber School Orientation and Career Readiness Certificate.

Text and Supplies Needed

Milady's Standard: Professional Barbering Textbook & Workbook, a styling mannequin and barber supplies.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Public

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Professional Barber-Stylist

Related Courses

BAR-3100D7

BAR-3100C7


Course Contact Information

William Graham
919-866-5727
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician Training (CAMT)

This course prepares students for entry-level employment in maintenance in the rental housing industry. It covers interior and exterior maintenance, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and appliance repair - and includes lectures and hands-on labs. On completion, students will have met one of the requirements for the Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians (CAMT) and will be eligible to take the Section 608 EPA and CAMT Exams. (There is a separate $25 EPA exam fee, payable by credit or debit card.) Students should wear safety clothes, gloves, shoes, and glasses to class and should bring pen/pencil, photo ID, battery-powered calculator, and their own tools and materials.

Course Objectives

a. Understand roles and responsibilities in electrical maintenance and repair
b. Understand roles and responsibilities in plumbing maintenance and repair
c. Understand roles and responsibilities in air conditioning maintenance and repair
d. Understand roles and responsibilities in maintaining and repairing heating systems
e. Understand roles and responsibilities in appliance maintenance and repair
f. Understand the apartment business
g. Understand people, projects and profit
h. Practice proper safety measures when handling refrigerants and oils


Outline of instruction

1. 1. Inside the Apartment Business
a. Maintaining the Community
b. Safety First
c. Compliance Matters
d. Customer Service
2. People, Projects and Profits
a. People
b. Projects
c. Profit
d. Practice scenarios
3. The Future of Air Conditioning In the Apartment Industry
a. EPA: What you should know about refrigerants
b. Save it or replace it?
c. 13 SEER; HCFC-22
d. R-410a; R407c
e. Oils; Clean Air Act
4-5. Interior and Exterior Maintenance and Repair
a. Make-ready maintenance
b. Caulking
c. Ceilings and walls
d. Locks
e. Tile
f. Other interior maintenance topics identified during discussions
g. Curb appeal
h. Swimming pool area safety
I. Inspections of building exteriors
6-13 Electrical Maintenance and Repair
a. Roles and responsibilities in electrical maintenance and repair. Electrical basics,
terms, wiring, and safety
c. Tools and equipment for electrical repairs
d. Main service panels, wall switches, receptacles and smoke alarms
e. Incandescent and fluorescent light fixtures
14-17 Plumbing Maintenance and Repair
a. Role and responsibilities in plumbing maintenance and repair
b. Plumbing basics, pipes and fittings, terms and safety
c. Tools and equipment for plumbing repairs
d. Shut off valves
e. Faucets and sinks
f. Garbage disposals
g. Tubs and showers
h. Toilets
I. Drains
j. Water heaters
18-26. Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair
a. Roles and responsibilities in air conditioning maintenance and repair
b. Air conditioning safety
c. Tools and equipment for air conditioning repairs
d. Refrigerants and their special properties
e. The air conditioning system
f. Simple fixes
g. Refrigerant system repairs
h. Electrical system repairs
i. Air distribution system repairs
27-33. Heating Systems Maintenance and Repair
a. Roles and responsibilities in maintaining and repairing heating systems
b. Heating safety
c. Tools and equipment for heating repairs
d. Air distribution
e. Electric furnaces
f. Electric baseboard heating
g. Gas furnaces
h. Hydroid heating
34-37. Appliance Maintenance and Repair
a. Roles and responsibilities in appliance maintenance and repair
b. Diagnosing appliance problems
c. Appliance safety
d. Tools and equipment for appliance repairs
e. Clothes dryers and washers
f. Ovens and cooktops
g. Dishwashers
h. Refrigerators
38. EPA 608
a. Ozone depletion
b. Clean Air Act and Montreal protocol
c. Section 608 regulations
d. Substitute refrigerants and oils
e. Refrigeration
f. Recovery Techniques
g. Three R's
h. Dehydration Evacuation
i. Safety
j. Shipping
k. EPA review and test
39. Human Resources
a. Customer service
b. Sexual harassment and fair housing

Note: Instructors may change the course schedule to better serve the students in the class


Contact Hours

96

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI), EPA 608

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Students must have basic knowledge or experience in general apartment maintenance.

Text and Supplies Needed

CAMT Text Book (wake tech will provide), ESCO Institute EPA Certification Preparatory Manual (wake tech will provide), Battery Powered Calculator, Pen/Pencil, photo ID. Students should bring their own tools/materials and wear safety clothes, gloves, shoes, and glasses.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"Successful completion of this course requires 90% attendance and satisfactory class participation (i.e., be able to demonstrate proficiency in all concepts taught). If a student has extenuating circumstances causing absences of greater than 10% of the class time, the student must make arrangements with the instructor to provide evidence of keeping up with the class material and making up the work, exercises, and projects missed; or demonstrate competency in the course objectives. Students with irregular attendance, less than 90% attendance, or is unable to demonstrate competency will receive a grade of NG (no grade).","Student must have 100% attendance during the EPA training to be eligible to present the test, students must achieve a minimum of type 1 & 2 on EPA 608 in order to be eligible to receive the certificate of completion. ","Students must arrive on time on testing day. Students will not be allowed into the classroom after the test begins. NO makeup testing date will be offered.","Students must have a passing grade of 66 on CAMT exam in order to obtain the certificate of completion.. "

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Students interested in working as Maintenance Technicians

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Apartment Maintenance Technicians

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Yes. Maintenance Technicians

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

HVAC Technicians

Apartment Maintenance Technician

Related Courses

SEF-3001AW2

AHR-3131A2


Course Contact Information

Larry Buie
919-334-1611
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.