Certification Programs

tHE EXCEL CENTER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

The mission of The Excel Center is to provide adults 18 and older with the opportunity to earn a free high school diploma. In addition to obtaining a high school diploma, we offer students the opportunity to explore post-secondary education, while developing career paths in sectors of the local economy that offer better-than-average employment, growth opportunities, and industry-recognized certifications.

We are continuously working to expand market-relevant certification and apprenticeship programs to include trade and dual credit opportunities with Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Southwest Community College, The University of Memphis, and Rust College. Our goal is to attract current and future students while providing them with in-demand occupational and employability skills. The Excel Center currently offers the following certification and apprenticeship programs:

*Certifications Offered

  • Pharmacy Technician

  • Introduction to Psychology (CLEP/EPSO)Personal Financial Literacy

  • Health, Hygiene, Sanitation/Hair Braider Registration

  • Homebuilders HBI - PACT

  • National Customer Service Association/DCSP

  • NIMS Manufacturing I

  • SERV Safe Manager

  • Southwest Airlines Customer Service

  • Elanco Veterinary Assistant

  • *Unarmed Security Officer (Pending)

  • Express Employment Professional Business Office Technology

  • Event Planning & Design

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • CPR and First Aid/AHA

  • Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

  • Center for Personal Financial Literacy

  • Dual Enrollment – Computer Information Technology

  • Dual Enrollment – Hospitality & Culinary Arts

  • Dual Enrollment – Anatomy & Physiology/LPN Pathway (Pending)

  • Esthetician

  • Food Handler

*Program is being considered for future portfolio.

*Certifications Are Open Only To Excel Center Students Obtaining Their High School Diploma

New Terms Start Every 8 Weeks.