Non-credit classes at WCC advance careers with new skills, certifications

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (April 4, 2025)—High-demand pharmacy technology and fiber optics certifications are available in the new season of Washtenaw Community College (WCC) non-credit Fast-Track Job Training, professional development and personal enrichment classes.

New Spring/Summer courses are available in the latest WCC's Live Work Learn publication or online.

Fast-Track Job Training

Fast-track Job Training programs align with in-demand industry certifications to quickly earn the skills and credentials employers want in a few weeks. WCC's fast-track programs cover cybersecurity, telecommunications, health care, digital marketing, and other sectors.

Three new Fast-Track programs provide certifications for high-demand fiber optics careers – Certified Fiber Optic Technician, Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Testing and Maintenance, and Certified Fiber Optic Specialist/Splicing. The first of multiple sessions begins Monday, April 7, and will repeat at other times throughout the spring and summer.

Another example of Fast-Track certifications for in-demand fields is the Certified Pharmacy Technician Training course. WCC offers a classroom and hands-on instruction program to prepare students for entry-level pharmacy jobs. Students will learn essential skills like medication preparation, prescription processing and inventory management.

This year, WCC and the University of Michigan Credit Union (UMCU) partnered to provide affordable financing options for students interested in more than 40 Fast-Track classes, many of which are offered online. UMCU financing combines with other scholarships and funding options.

Visit WCC's non-credit financial assistance page for information on UMCU's affordable loans.

Professional Development

The college's new season of professional development classes is designed to help people improve their workplace skills or learn new skills to advance their careers. New offerings include finance and accounting, IT, business, construction, real estate, education, an RN skills refresher class and more.

Personal Enrichment

New personal enrichment opportunities teach Pickleball, Japanese cooking, Russian, Portuguese and Spanish languages, gardening, group piano and various other creative arts and hobbies.

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Learn more about Washtenaw Community College's non-credit Fast-Track Job Training, professional development and personal enrichment classes offerings and register online!

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Eric J Neighbor

4-03-2025 5:15pm

When this was built, was this the only location possible? It seems like it is in the worst geographical location in the city

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Sam Henry Neighbor

4-04-2025 11:04am

The WWTP dates to at least 1963 and perhaps even older. It's probably best to take yourself back to this date to imagine what was around the plant when it was built. Not sure why you think it's the worst place. I'm not an expert but seems to be that water flows downhill and the plant should be located near the ri

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Chris R Neighbor

4-04-2025 5:19pm

Next to your house Sam, or further down river outside of city proposed years ago, or to YCUA. After the plants biggest patch job is done the surrounding area will still smell like feces.