• 3D Animation Certificate Program
• Business Applications Certificate Program
• Computer Networking Certificate Program
• Information Technology & Service Professional Certificate Program
• Medical Billing Certificate Program
• Office Support Certificate Program
• Professional Business Support Certificate Program
• Web Design Certificate Program

Program Descriptions:

3D Animation

This program introduces students to the world of 3D animation. Students will focus on the techniques and methods for creating 3D animation and effects using the industry standard software Maya. Maya software is one of the world’s most powerfully integrated 3D modeling, animation, effects, and rendering solutions in the video game design and development industry today. Film and video artists, video game developers, web designers, and print designers turn to Maya software to realize their creative vision. Using this software, students will explore ways to model, texture, animate, and render creative environments. Students will work in both 2D and 3D, creating characters with realistic motion in everyday life. In this program students will work with industry standard software to gain valuable skills in the video game design and development industry. Students in this certificate program will work to create a portfolio that showcases their creativity and their skills.

Business Applications

The Business Applications certificate program focuses on providing students with basic skills and techniques for various elements of the business world. Students develop skills in accounting, information tracking, presenting, and organization. This program also teaches students important techniques for project creation, management and enhancement. This program provides students the opportunity to develop marketable skills to enhance future employment options.

Computer Networking

Maintaining and upgrading networks are essential for even the smallest of networks to ensure proper operation. Computer networking offers businesses, schools, small and large corporations, and families several benefits: faster access to more information, improved communication and collaboration, and more convenient access to software tools. Students in this program gain an understanding of how networks actually work and how they are used in many businesses today. Students move from the basics of computer networking to advanced network issues and implementations. This challenging and exciting program gives students the tools and information for potential employment in the IT and network service fields.

Information Technology and Service Professional

Many companies want to have a staff member who can maintain the company’s PC’s and support their non-technical PC users, while other companies need staff who can go onsite to service computer problems. For this reason, technicians with this knowledge are in very high demand. The Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) represents over 7,500 computer hardware and software manufacturers that certify information technology and service professionals through certificate exams such as A+. This program is designed to teach students the skills needed to become competitive in the Service and Technology field and prepare students for the A+ certification examination. Upon successful completion of this program, and the passing of both exams required for A+ certification, the student will be awarded the A+ certification from Laurus College.

Medical Billing

The standards for accuracy in health insurance claims processing are becoming more exacting at the same time that health insurance plan options are expanding rapidly. These changes, coupled with modifications in regulations affecting the health insurance industry, are a constant challenge to medical office personnel. Those responsible for processing health insurance claims require instruction in all aspects of medical insurance, including plan options, carrier requirements, various regulations, extracting relevant information from source documents, accurate claim form completion, and diagnosis and procedure coding. The Medical Billing Certificate Program at Laurus College gives students the skills to market themselves to future employers in this fast paced industry.

Office Support

This certificate allows students to enhance his or her computer skills and gives students the basic skills needed to enter the business environment. Students gain an understanding of computers and computer software and how they operate. This program is designed to develop and enhance skills in the areas of basic word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Job readiness skills may also be covered in this certificate program to increase the student’s potential. Students completing this program may be prepared for entry level employment in an environment using basic Microsoft Office software.

Professional Business Support

In this program students advance their knowledge and gain skills using the Microsoft Office programs and software. Students gain an understanding of computers and computer software and how they operate. This program is designed to develop and enhance skills in the areas of word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and databases. This program prepares students for entry into the business environment by enhancing their employment application skills and their marketability to potential employers.

Web Design

In today’s world the internet is the fastest growing source of information. For this reason the demand for innovative and creative web pages and web sites has grown immensely. Laurus College offers students the opportunity to learn the skills needed for careers in the web design and development industry. Students in this dynamic program examine and train on software and design programs that are considered the standards in the web development industry. This exciting program includes training in the principles of web design, programming languages, image development and implementation, movie and animation loading to the web, graphics applications, and web page formatting. Students in this program are prepared for possible entry-level positions such as webmaster, web designer, or web developer.