Certifications can give you a foundation to build upon and can give a pay increase at your job. Certification also increases your potential for career advancement. Overall, certification shows employers that you are serious and dedicated to your career and it provides a pay boost for certified employees.
The Testing Center is located on campus in building D allows students to take Nationally recognized certification exams right here on the BPCC campus.
Many of our Technology courses will help prepare you for national certifications. Some certifications count for course credit. Please see the Prior Learning Assessment Matrix for further information.
The Registrar will allow up to twenty-one (21) hours that may be awarded to students for prior learning, which includes credits through challenge exams, certifications, CLEP, and DSST.
| Course Name | Certification | Certification Website |
|---|---|---|
| CONS 140 | OSHA 30 Hr. Construction Safety | www.osha.gov |
| CONS 141 | OSHA 30 Hr. Construction Safety | www.osha.gov |
| ISAF 109 | PEC Premiere SafeLand/SafeGulf USA - 8 hours of 45 hour Industrial Safety Course | www.safegulfweb.com |
| ISAF 209 | OSHA 40 Hr. Hazwoper | www.osha.gov |