We’re sold the idea that comfort can only be achieved by putting yourself through college, by obtaining one of these 6′ x 6’cubicles, and working unfulfilling jobs until you’re 65. But it’s not the case anymore. There are other options. There’s always Orange Technical College. We offer our students an alternative to college, with globally recognized industry certifications, technical, and vocational studies. We kick down barriers to entry and clear paths towards a brighter future, allowing our students to undertake fulfilling careers that also fulfill their needs, and more importantly, their pockets.
At Orange Technical College not only do we offer certifications at a fraction of the cost of getting most degrees, but we also provide results that are often the same in the end. Minus the backbreaking debt.
How Certifications Help Grow Your Career
There’s nothing wrong with traditional four year higher ed. institutions. Nothing at all. Well, except the debt. And the archaic ideals of molding thinkers, which sometimes doesn’t always translate to molding excellent workers. That’s where a certification can come in handy. With everchanging work landscapes, individual industries are constantly evolving, further changing industry standards, and creating even more barriers of entry for prospective employees. With certifications you ensure you are gaining up-to-date skills and knowledge, setting yourself up to thrive in your chosen industry by proving a strong understanding of a standardized skillset.
Industry Certification Programs
Industry certification programs are structured and designed to provide individuals with tangible credentials that show mastery over industry specific skills. Certification programs are offered by industry associations, professional organizations, or specialized training providers such as ourselves.
Types of Certifications
While there are countless professional certifications you can obtain, at the end of the day they boil down to three different types of certifications: Industry, product-specific, and corporate certifications.
- Industry Certifications: These are the most common types of certifications which are widely recognized by an entire industry, making them a viable option for career development opportunities. Some examples can include certified supply chain professional (CSCP), project management professional (PMP), or even a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA).
- Product-specific Certifications: A product specific industry certification refers to a certification for a specific software, product, or machinery that is widely used within a given industry. Some examples of a product-specific certification include: Salesforce certifications, Microsoft Office Specialist, and Adobe Certified Professional.
- Corporate certifications: These are a little less common, and are usually specific to a certain company and are not usually transferable to a different company within the same sector.
Career Certification Benefits
Whether you’re looking to pivot into a new field or take your career to the next level, certifications provide an open door to a world of life changing benefits and opportunities. From improving potential earnings, to offering new career developments, obtaining certifications are a step in the right direction towards self-fulfillment.
Higher Salary Potential
It’s no secret that certifications are an investment in yourself. Not just because they provide you with the necessary skills to succeed, but because they also open the door to earn a higher salary than you otherwise would be able to obtain without them.
Improved Job Opportunities
With an increasingly competitive job market, certifications serve as a tangible way to validate your experience and expertise, helping you stand out from the thousands of other job applicants. Not only that, but it makes you a trustworthy candidate, as they have something to base your experience on other than a bullet point on your resume.
Certifications that Pay Well
Whether you’ve been to college, are planning to, or are looking for an alternative to traditional four year schooling that’s not nearly as expensive, then it’s important to know all of your options, Orange Technical college being one of them. With so many affordable options that yield high-paying futures, college doesn’t always have the only option for you.
- IT
- Cloud Computing: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, and Azure certifications.
- Cybersecurity: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), and CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control).
- Project Management: PMP (Project Management Professional)
- Healthcare
- Nursing: CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist).
- Radiation Therapist
- Medical Coder
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Finance
- Financial Analyst: CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst).
- Accountant/Auditor: CPA (Certified Public Accountant).
- Skilled Trades
- HVAC Technician: EPA certification.
- Electrician: Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
- Plumber: Journeyman or Master Plumber license.
Job Certifications for Success!
At Orange Technical College we don’t believe you should settle, which is why we open doors for all our students to pursue their dreams. Don’t settle for the status quo. Reach for more. And then some more again. Apply today and begin building your future!