Competency-Based Education | BCTC
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Competency-Based Education

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Take what you know and get your degree fast!

Competency-based education focuses on what you already know and can do and changes the pace of how you learn. It's education that meets your needs.

What is competency-based education?

Competency-based education is for you if you want:

  • A self-paced education experience
  • To build off of your existing skills and knowledge
  • To make more money faster
  • Recognition for your prior knowledge
  • The ability to be promoted or advance in your career
  • To save yourself time and money by getting a certificate at an accelerated speed

List of Approved CBE Classes

Certificate Details
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level 1 Certificate

13-15 Credits

An understanding of the requirements and opportunities in maintenance, good safety practices, pride in workmanship, and an understanding of the principles and accepted practices of the maintenance trade are covered in this program. Students are trained to hold positions in factories, hospitals, hotels, etc., where multi-skilled maintenance personnel are needed. Included are courses in electricity, fluid power, and mechanical equipment.

A+ Prep Certificate

4 Credits

Presents a practical view of computer hardware and client operating systems. Covers computer hardware components; troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance; operating system interfaces and management tools; networking components; computer security; and operational procedures.

Social Media Marketing Certificate

6 Credits

Prepares students to create a comprehensive social media marketing campaign, applicable to any business or organization. Learn intermediate social media strategies and best practices for engagement. Introduces the student to social media policy, procedure, and engagement guidelines that will explain how all stakeholders and groups in an organization should monitor and participate in social media interactions.

Welding Helper

2-5 Credits

Prepares students to create a comprehensive social media marketing campaign, applicable to any business or organization. Learn intermediate social media strategies and best practices for engagement. Introduces the student to social media policy, procedure, and engagement guidelines that will explain how all stakeholders and groups in an organization should monitor and participate in social media interactions.

How do I get started?

Contact one of our coordinators below! They're available to answer any questions you may have and help you enroll. 

A+ Prep Certificate or Social Media Marketing Certificate

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level 1 Certificate or Welding Helper Certificate