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Are you currently unemployed and looking for new skills that could help you find your next job? Do you want to make yourself more marketable for new opportunities or upgrade your skills by taking new exams and obtaining fresh certifications? Professional needs are changing quickly, especially as jobs become more digital. Fortunately, RVCC’s Professional Certification Programs can get you up and on your way to a bigger, brighter, and better future with powerful, relevant skills. Read on to explore our top 10 programs and Register Now. For questions, contact the Manager of Professional Development, Aubrey Flanagan, at aubrey.flanagan@raritanval.edu or 908-526-1200 x8529.  

1. Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant Certification (PACE) is a must for you if you are an office professional who wants to improve your performance and enhance your value to employers. You’ll learn Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Plus, you’ll create dynamic PowerPoint presentations, learn web conferencing and electronic/paper filing systems, and so much more. And, in only 75 hours, you will be able to take the PACE certification. Register Now!

2. Municipal Court Clerk

Through RVCC’s Principles of Municipal Court Administration (POMCA) program, students explore judiciary policies, procedures, workplace expectations, and a general understanding of the duties of court administrators, deputy court administrators, and violations clerks. Take the first step toward a rewarding career working in the judicial system. Register Today!

3. Welding

The College’s AWS MIG Welding Program teaches you the fundamentals of atomic structure, grain structure, heat flow, welding metallurgy, and so much more. Take the first step now toward a rewarding future by registering here.

4. Management Accounting

The Certified Management Accounting Program is a two-part online series that prepares you for the Certified Management Accounting (CMA) exams. To become a CMA professional, you must take and pass both CMA Part 1: Financial Planning (Online) and CMA Part 2:  Financial Decision (Online); however, the courses can be taken in either order. To register or learn more, contact the Manager of Professional Development, Aubrey Flanagan, at aubrey.flanagan@raritanval.edu or 908-526-1200 x8529.

5. Project Management

Mastering Project Management with PMP Prep is designed to provide you with an understanding of key project management concepts. It will also prepare you for the Project Management Professional certification exam all on your own time. The Complete Project Manager with CAPM^® and PMP^® Prep program provides you with a thorough understanding of project management from start to finish. Register Now!

6. Professional Payroll

Part of a nationally recognized program, RVCC’s Professional Payroll Certification program prepares you for the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) examination. You will receive intensive training on complex payroll functions and regulations. Intended for professionals with 3-5 years of payroll experience, this course covers topics such as: federal taxation and withholding, reporting payroll taxes, FLSA “white collar” exemption rules, and more. All materials are included. Register Here!

7. Six Sigma

RVCC’s Six Sigma Series trains you for superior business performance while using statistics to measure the variability in the process. In no time at all, you’ll be on your way to an exciting new future. To register, please contact the Manager of Professional Development, Aubrey Flanagan, at aubrey.flanagan@raritanval.edu or 908-526-1200 x8529.

8. CPA Exam Review

The College’s CPA Exam Review (Online) is a four-part exam preparation program to become a Certified Public Accountant. It reviews the four major areas of study: State Regulations, Auditing and Attestation, Financial Accounting and Reporting, and Business Environment and Concepts. For more information, contact the Manager of Professional Development, Aubrey Flanagan, at aubrey.flanagan@raritanval.edu or 908-526-1200 x8529.

9. Medical Cannabis

In RVCC’s Medical Cannabis Training, you’ll learn the different elements of the NJ Medical Cannabis Market, including registering patients, the regulatory provisions relating to medical cannabis, the basics of the plant cycle and available products, handling of medical cannabis products, and other key information needed to obtain employment in this quickly growing sector. Register Now!

10. Make-Up Artistry

Did you know that RVCC is home to one of the best make-up programs in the region? With the Make-Up Designory (MUD) Program, students are taught the latest, cutting-edge techniques designed to prepare them for the real world opportunities working with clients in salons and spas. Learn about RVCC’s Alumni Discounts, Package Savings and Scholarships here.

If you’re wondering: “What are the best colleges near me that offer professional certification programs and career training?” Without a doubt, it’s RVCC!

About RVCC

RVCC has been ranked the best community college in NJ by WalletHub.com and Niche.com. Washington Monthly ranked RVCC eighth in the country in the category of “Best Colleges for Adult Learners (2 Year Colleges)” for 2018. As a leading state college in New Jersey, RVCC serves students locally from Somerset County and Hunterdon County, across the country, and around the world, offering top degree programs and the best local career training. For information, visit www.raritanval.edu.