2026-2027 Training Credential Program Guides

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AAP.TC Training Credential: Administrative Assistant Professional

A minimum of 31 credits is required to complete this program.

AAP.120 Office Mathematics 3 Credits
AAP.140 Beginning Word Processing/Keyboarding 3 Credits
AAP.200 Advanced Word Processing/Keyboarding 3 Credits
CIS.100 Introduction to Information Systems 3 Credits
ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits

AAP.142 Intermediate Word Processing/Keyboarding 3 Credits
AAP.164 Business Communications I 3 Credits
AAP.232 Introduction to Social Media Marketing 3 Credits
ACC.201 Financial Accounting 4 Credits
COM.101 Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credits
- or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

AAP.TC.VAA Training Credential: Virtual Administrative Assistant Professional Requirements

A minimum of 34 credits is required to complete this program.

AAP.130 Creating a Virtual Office 3 Credits
CIS.100 Introduction to Information Systems 3 Credits
BUS.122 Principles of Management 3 Credits
AAP.142 Intermediate Word Processing/Keyboarding 3 Credits
AAP.232 Introduction to Social Media Marketing 3 Credits
ART.152 Introduction to Website Design 3 Credits
- or CIS.135 Introduction to Website Design 3 Credits

ACC.201 Financial Accounting 4 Credits
AAP.254 Office Procedures 3 Credits
AAP.242 Useful Apps 3 Credits
AAP.236 Intro to Event Planning 3 Credits
CIS.130 Applications with Microcomputers 3 Credits

AGR.BUS1.TC Training Credential: Agriculture Business I Requirements

A minimum of 30 credits is required to complete this program.

ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits

MAT.107 College Algebra 3 Credits
- or MAT.114 Mathematical Reasoning 3 Credits
- or MAT.212 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 Credits

AGR.101 Introduction to Agriculture 3 Credits
AGR.102 Introduction to Animal Science 4 Credits
AGR.103 Introduction to Crop and Plant Science 4 Credits
AGR.105 Professional Agriculture Seminar 2 Credits
AGR.143 Agriculture Applications in Technology 2 Credits
AGR.201 Introduction to Agriculture Economics 3 Credits
BUS.162 Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
ECO.202 Principles of Economics (Microeconomics) 3 Credits

AGR.BUS2.TC Training Credential: Agriculture Business II Requirements

A minimum of 31 credits is required to complete this program.

COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
- or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits 3 Credits

Natural Science (Group II)

BIO.101 College Biology 4 Credits
CHM.105 Introductory Chemistry 4 Credits

Social Sciences (Group III)

PSY.103 Human Relations 3 Credits
SSC.200 The Social Science and Contemporary America 3 Credits

Humanities (Group IV)

ENG.112 Introduction to Literature 3 Credits
HUM.200 Modernity and Culture 3 Credits
HUM.242 Studies in Compassion 3 Credits
PHL.220 Ethical Issues 3 Credits

ACC.201 Financial Accounting 4 Credits
AGR.130 Farm Management 3 Credits
AGR.204 Agriculture Perceptions in Agriculture and Community Issues 2 Credits
AGR.291 Agriculture Internship 2 Credits

BIO.103 Concepts of Genetics and Biotechnology 3 Credits
BUS.171 Principles of Sales 3 Credits
ECO.202 Principles of Economics (Microeconomics) 3 Credits
ENV.200 Environmental Biology 3 Credits
MID.150 Career Readiness 1 Credit

AGR.FMO1.TC Training Credential: Farm Management & Operations I Requirements

A minimum of 30 credits is required to complete this program.

ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits

MAT.105 Intermediate Algebra 3 Credits
- or MAT.107 College Algebra 3 Credits
- or MAT.114 Mathematical Reasoning 3 Credits
- or MAT.212 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 Credits

AGR.101 Introduction to Agriculture 3 Credits
AGR.102 Introduction to Animal Science 4 Credits
AGR.103 Introduction to Crop and Plant Science 4 Credits
AGR.104 Introduction to Soil Science 3 Credits
AGR.105 Professional Agriculture Seminar 2 Credits
AGR.143 Agriculture Applications in Technology 2 Credits
AGR.201 Introduction to Agriculture Economics 3 Credits
BUS.171 Principles of Sales 3 Credits

AGR.FMO2.TC Training Credential: Farm Management & Operations II Requirements

A minimum of 31 credits is required to complete this program.

COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
- or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

Natural Science (Group II)

BIO.101 College Biology 4 Credits
CHM.105 Introductory Chemistry 4 Credits
ENV.200 Environmental Biology 3 Credits

Social Sciences (Group III)

ECO.202 Principles of Economics (Microeconomics) 3 Credits
PSY.103 Human Relations 3 Credits

Humanities (Group IV)

ENG.112 Introduction to Literature 3 Credits
HUM.200 Modernity and Culture 3 Credits
HUM.242 Studies in Compassion 3 Credits
PHL.220 Ethical Issues 3 Credits

AGR.130 Farm Management 3 Credits
AGR.131 Soil and Water Conservation 3 Credits
AGR.202 Introduction to Agricultural Communication 3 Credits
AGR.203 Animal Health and Nutrition 2 Credits
AGR.204 Agriculture Perceptions in Agriculture and Community Issues 2 Credits
AGR.291 Agriculture Internship 2 Credits

ACC.201 Financial Accounting 4 Credits
BIO.103 Concepts of Genetics and Biotechnology 3 Credits
BUS.162 Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
BUS.122 Principles of Management 3 Credits
MID.150 Career Readiness 1 Credit

AIM.TC.ATM Training Credential: Advanced Integrated Manufacturing - Automation/Robotics Requirements

A minimum of 33 credits is required to complete this program.

AIM.100 Industrial Safety 3 Credits
AIM.107 Introduction to Electric Circuits 3 Credits
AIM.209 Mechatronics/Automation 3 Credits
AIM.160 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers 3 Credits
AIM.207 Electric Circuits II 3 Credits
AIM.260 Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers 3 Credits

CAD.101 Technical Drawing and Blueprint Reading 3 Credits
AIM.108 Introduction to Fluid-Power 3 Credits
AIM.150 Robotic Programming/Material Handling 3 Credits
AIM.200 Robotic Vision/Sensors 3 Credits
MAT.170 Technical Mathematics II 3 Credits

AIM.TC.MTO Training Credential: Advanced Integrated Manufacturing - Machine Tool Operation Requirements

A minimum of 32 credits is required to complete this program.

AIM.101 Basic Machine Shop Practices 4 Credits
AIM.106 Intro to Metrology 3 Credits
AIM.113 Introduction to CNC Programming 4 Credits
MAT.170 Technical Mathematics II 3 Credits

CAD.101 Technical Drawing and Blueprint Reading 3 Credits
AIM.102 Machine Shop Practices II 4 Credits
AIM.116 CNC Programming 4 Credits
AIM.140 Metallurgy & Industrial Materials 3 Credits
AIM.213 CNC Programming II 4 Credits

AMS.TC Training Credential: Automotive & Diesel Service Technology Requirements

A minimum of 52 credits is required to complete this program.

AMS.101 Automotive Service Introduction 3 Credits
AMS.104 Basic Automotive Electricity 3 Credits
AMS.109 Small Engines and Engine Fundamentals 3 Credits
AMS.110 Auto Engine Fundamentals & Overhaul 4 Credits
AMS.116 Electrical Accessories 3 Credits
AMS.125 Engine Performance I 5 Credits
AMS.205 Steering and Suspension Systems 3 Credits

AMS.124 Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning 3 Credits
AMS.126 Engine Performance II 4 Credits
AMS.206 Brakes 3 Credits
AMS.214 Automatic Transmissions 3 Credits
AMS.222 Manual Transmissions and Drive Train 4 Credits
AMS.240 Automotive Diesel Performance and Diagnostics 4 Credits
AMS.250 Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Systems 4 Credits
MAT.104 Basic Algebra 3 Credits

BUS.TC.MGTMKTG Training Credential: Business Management & Marketing - Level II Requirements

A minimum of 25 credits is required to complete this program.

BUS.122 Principles of Management 3 Credits
BUS.151 Introduction to Business Issues 3 Credits
BUS.213 Business Law and Ethics 3 Credits
BUS.162 Principles of Marketing 3 Credits

ACC.201 Financial Accounting 4 Credits
BUS.231 Principles of Advertising 3 Credits
BUS.225 International Business 3 Credits
ACC.211 Managerial Accounting 4 Credits
- or BUS.171 Principles of Sales 3 Credits
- or BUS.241 Human Resource Management 3 Credits

BUS.TC.MLTA Training Credential: Michigan Land Title Association Requirements

A minimum of 30 credits is required to complete this program.

BUS.151 Introduction to Business Issues 3 Credits
BUS.162 Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
BUS.171 Principle of Sales 3 Credits
BUS.213 Business Law and Ethics 3 Credits
BUS.291 Business Internship 2 Credits
BUS.299 Special Topics 3 Credits
CIS.221 Computers in Business 3 Credits
ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
ACC.201 Financial Accounting 4 Credits
COM.101 Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credits
- or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

BUS.TC.SBM Training Credential: Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship Requirements

A minimum of 32 credits is required to complete this program.

ACC.201 Financial Accounting 4 Credits
BUS.122 Principles of Management 3 Credits
BUS.151 Introduction to Business Issues 3 Credits
BUS.162 Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
MAT.105 Intermediate Algebra 3 Credits

ACC 211 Managerial Accounting 4 Credits
BUS 213 Business Law and Ethics 3 Credits
BUS 171 Principles of Sales 3 Credits
- or BUS 241 Human Resource Management 3 Credits
BUS 255 Entrepreneurial Finance 3 Credits
BUS 250 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 3 Credits

TC.CAD Training Credential: Computer Aided Drafting & Design Technology Requirements

A minimum of 41 credits is required to complete this program.

ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
COM.101 Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credits
- or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

MAT.170 Technical Mathematics II 3 Credits

CIS.100 Introduction to Information Systems 3 Credits
CAD.101 Technical Drawing and Blueprint Reading 3 Credits
CAD.120 Introduction to AutoCAD 3 Credits
CAD.201 Mechanical Detail Drafting with CAD 3 Credits
CAD.210 Introduction to SolidWorks 3 Credits
CAD.211 Advanced SolidWorks Applications 3 Credits
CAD.280 CAD Program and Software Certification 3 Credits
AIM.101 Basic Machine Shop Practices 4 Credits
AIM.106 Intro to Metrology 3 Credits
AIM.113 Introduction to CNC Programming 4 Credits

All CAD courses must be passed with a minimum grade of “B” or better.

ECE.TC Training Credential: Early Childhood Education Requirements

A minimum of 31 credits is required to complete this program.

ECE.101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 4 Credits
ECE.112 Critical Competencies for Infant-Toddler Educators 4 Credits
CIS.100 Introduction to Information Systems 3 Credits
ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits

ECE.113 Observation and Assessment of Young Children 4 Credits
ECE.114 Family & Educator Relationships 4 Credits
MAT.107 College Algebra 3 Credits
HES.100 Human Lifespan Development 3 Credits
COM.101 Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credits
- or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

All courses listed on this program guide must be passed with a minimum grade of “C.”
ECE courses require students to provide documentation of NO evidence of Child Abuse and Neglect.
Students must pass ICHAT and National Sex Offender Registry background checks.

EGR.NUCL.TC Training Credential: Nuclear Engineering Technology Requirements

A minimum of 32 credits is required to complete this program.

EGR.101 Introduction to Engineering 3 Credits
MAT.124 Precalculus 5 Credits
- or MAT.170 Technical Mathematics II 3 Credits
PHY.111 Introduction to Nuclear Physics and Reactor Theory 3 Credits
BIO.215 Radiation Biology 3 Credits
PHY.105 Introductory College Physics I 5 Credits
PHY.106 Introductory College Physics II 5 Credits
CHM.111 General College Chemistry I 5 Credits
CHM.112 General College Chemistry II 5 Credits

HRA.GEO.TC Training Credential: Geothermal Technology Requirements

A minimum of 19 credits is required to complete this program.

Courses must be taken in sequence.
This program is not intended for students without collegiate or professional experience.

HRA.251 Geothermal Basics 3 Credits
HRA.254 Air Source Heat Pumps 3 Credits
HRA.261 Geothermal System Design 3 Credits
HRA.262 Geothermal Loop Systems 3 Credits
HRA.263 Closed Loop Ground Source Heat Pump Installation Workshop IGSHPA 3 Credits
HRA.265 Geothermal Research and Development 4 Credits

HRA.TC.HEAT Training Credential: HRA - Facilities, Heating, & Electricity Specialist Requirements

A minimum of 25 credits is required to complete this program.

HRA.116 Fundamentals of Electricity 3 Credits
HRA.205 Motors & Controls 2 Credits
HRA.106 Heating Fundamentals 3 Credits
HRA.108 Heating Systems 3 Credits
HRA.226 Residential HVAC Load and Distribution Determination 3 Credits

HRA.191 Introduction to Facilities Plumbing Maintenance 3 Credits
HRA.105 Hydronics 3 Credits
HRA.285 HRA Internship 2 Credits

HRA.215 HRA Controls 3 Credits

HRA.TC.RAC Training Credential: HRA - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Specialist Requirements

A minimum of 25 credits is required to complete this program.

HRA.116 Fundamentals of Electricity 3 Credits
HRA.205 Motors & Controls 2 Credits

HRA.102 Refrigeration Fundamentals 3 Credits
HRA.104 Residential Refrigeration 3 Credits
HRA.285 HRA Internship 2 Credits
HRA.204 Light Commercial Refrigeration 3 Credits

HRA.198 EPA Refrigerant Handler Certification 1 Credit
HRA.220 Commercial Refrigeration Design 2 Credits
HRA.215 HRA Controls 3 Credits
HRA.240 Advanced Commercial Refrigeration 3 Credits

MA.TC Training Credential: Medical Assistant Requirements

A minimum of 36 credits is required to complete this program.

ALH.100 Medical Terminology 2 Credits
BIO.120 Intro to Human Disease 3 Credits
MAT.102 Algebraic Concepts 3 Credits
- or MAT.104 Basic Algebra 3 Credits
*ALH.212 Clinical Procedures I 3 Credits
*ALH.214 Clinical Procedures II 3 Credits
ALH.220 Medical Law and Ethics 3 Credits

ALH.112 Insurance Billing 3 Credits
*ALH.213 Pharmacology for Medical Assistants 3 Credits
AAP.255 Medical Office Procedures 3 Credits
*ALH.230 Laboratory Procedures for the Medical Office 4 Credits
*ALH.250 Medical Assisting Office Externship 4 Credits
ALH.290 Medical Assistant Exam Preparation 2 Credits

All courses marked with an asterisk (*) are Restricted Enrollment Classes. The student must get a signature from the Program Director or the Associate Dean of Health Sciences to be granted permission to take these courses.
Completion of BIO 120 must be taken within five years of being accepted into ALH 212.
All courses leading to the completion of the Medical Assistant degree must be taken with a minimum grade of C and may be repeated only once, including withdrawals.
A cumulative GPA of 2.5 (C+) is required to be eligible to be selected into the MA program classes (ALH.212, ALH.213, ALH.214, ALH.230, ALH.250).

WLD.TC Training Credential: Welding Technology Requirements

A minimum of 32 credits is required to complete this program.

WLD.126 Sense 1A 3 Credits
CAD.101 Technical Drawing and Blueprint Reading 3 Credits
AIM.140 Metallurgy & Industrial Materials 3 Credits
MAT.170 Technical Mathematics II 3 Credits

WLD.127 Sense 1B 3 Credits
WLD.130 Metal Fabrication 3 Credits
CAD.120 Introduction to AutoCAD 3 Credits

WLD.225 Advanced Welding 8 Credits
WLD.245 Pipe Welding 3 Credits
- or AIM.101 Basic Machine Shop Practices 3 Credits

2026-2027 Training Credential Program Guides

AAP.TC Training Credential: Administrative Assistant Professional

First Semester (Fall) - 15 Credit Hours

Second Semester (Winter) - 16 Credit Hours

AAP.TC.VAA Training Credential: Virtual Administrative Assistant Professional Requirements

First Semester (Fall) - 18 Credit Hours

Second Semester (Winter) - 16 Credit Hours

AGR.BUS1.TC Training Credential: Agriculture Business I Requirements

Communication Skills | Group I - 3 Credit Hours

Mathematics | Group II - 3 Credit Hours

Applied Arts & Sciences | Group V - 24 Credit Hours

AGR.BUS2.TC Training Credential: Agriculture Business II Requirements

Communication Skills | Group I - 3 Credit Hours

Six (6) Credits of General Education from at least two of the three of the following Distribution Groups: II, III, IV

Applied Arts & Sciences | Group V - 11 Credit Hours

Electives - Credits to reach minimum of 31 total credits chosen from courses below or the courses listed above in Groups II, III, or IV.

AGR.FMO1.TC Training Credential: Farm Management & Operations I Requirements

Communication Skills | Group I - 3 Credit Hours

Mathematics | Group II - 3 Credit Hours

Applied Arts & Sciences | Group V - 24 Credit Hours

AGR.FMO2.TC Training Credential: Farm Management & Operations II Requirements

Communication Skills | Group I - 3 Credit Hours

Six (6) Credits of General Education from at least two of the three of the following Distribution Groups: II, III, IV

Applied Arts & Sciences | Group V - 15 Credit Hours

Electives - Credits to reach minimum of 31 total credits chosen from courses below or the courses listed above in Groups II, III, or IV.

AIM.TC.ATM Training Credential: Advanced Integrated Manufacturing - Automation/Robotics Requirements

First Semester - 18 Credits Hours

Second Semester - 15 Credit Hours

AIM.TC.MTO Training Credential: Advanced Integrated Manufacturing - Machine Tool Operation Requirements

First Semester - 14 Credit Hours

Second Semester - 18 Credit Hours

AMS.TC Training Credential: Automotive & Diesel Service Technology Requirements

First Semester - 24 Credit Hours

Second Semester - 28 Credit Hours

BUS.TC.MGTMKTG Training Credential: Business Management & Marketing - Level II Requirements

First Semester - 12 Credits Hours

Second Semester - 13-14 Credit Hours

BUS.TC.MLTA Training Credential: Michigan Land Title Association Requirements

Required Courses - 30 Credits Hours

BUS.TC.SBM Training Credential: Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship Requirements

First Semester - 16 Credits Hours

Second Semester - 16 Credit Hours

TC.CAD Training Credential: Computer Aided Drafting & Design Technology Requirements

Communication Skills | Group I - 6 Credit Hours

Science and Mathematics | Group II - 3 Credit Hours

Applied Arts & Sciences | Group V - 32 Credit Hours

Program of Study Notes

ECE.TC Training Credential: Early Childhood Education Requirements

First Semester - 14 Credits Hours

Second Semester - 17 Credit Hours

Program of Study Notes

EGR.NUCL.TC Training Credential: Nuclear Engineering Technology Requirements

Required Courses - 32-34 Credits Hours

HRA.GEO.TC Training Credential: Geothermal Technology Requirements

Required Courses - 19 Credits Hours

HRA.TC.HEAT Training Credential: HRA - Facilities, Heating, & Electricity Specialist Requirements

First Semester - 14 Credits Hours

Second Semester - 8 Credit Hours

Third Semester - 3 Credits Hours

HRA.TC.RAC Training Credential: HRA - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Specialist Requirements

First Semester - 5 Credit Hours

Second Semester - 11 Credit Hours

Third Semester - 9 Credit Hours

MA.TC Training Credential: Medical Assistant Requirements

First Semester - 17 Credit Hours

Second Semester - 19 Credit Hours

Program of Study Notes

WLD.TC Training Credential: Welding Technology Requirements

First Semester - 12 Credits Hours

Second Semester - 9 Credit Hours

Third Semester - 11-12 Credit Hours