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Stackable pathways

One year at a time, in order.

A pathway is a sequence of programs where each credential is a job on its own and a prerequisite for the next. Start anywhere on the chain; leave with the certification you came for.

Marine4 steps · up to 37 months

Step 1

Welding

9–12 mo

Step 2

Shipbuilding / Marine Fabrication

12 mo

Step 3

Marine Engine / Outboard

6–9 mo

Step 4

Maritime Crew (deck/engine)

2–4 mo

Boatyard3 steps · up to 27 months

Step 1

Fiberglass / Composites (boatbuilding)

6 mo

Step 2

Marine Engine / Outboard

6–9 mo

Step 3

Shipbuilding / Marine Fabrication

12 mo

Vertical Construction4 steps · up to 42 months

Step 1

Construction (general)

9 mo

Step 2

Electrical

12–18 mo

Step 3

Elevator Mechanic (pre-apprentice)

6 mo

Step 4

Construction Management / Estimating

9 mo

Envelope & Finish5 steps · up to 35 months

Step 1

Drywall / Painting / Finishing

4–6 mo

Step 2

Roofing

3–4 mo

Step 3

Carpentry

9–12 mo

Step 4

Masonry

9 mo

Step 5

Home & Building Inspection

2–4 mo

Site & Earth3 steps · up to 17 months

Step 1

Heavy Equipment Operation

3–6 mo

Step 2

Commercial Driving (CDL)

1–2 mo

Step 3

Construction (general)

9 mo

Mechanical Systems4 steps · up to 42 months

Step 1

Appliance Repair

3–6 mo

Step 2

HVAC/R

9–12 mo

Step 3

Plumbing & Pipefitting

12 mo

Step 4

Industrial Maintenance

12 mo

Renewable Energy3 steps · up to 36 months

Step 1

Electrical

12–18 mo

Step 2

Solar / PV Installation

3–6 mo

Step 3

Wind Turbine Technician

6–12 mo

Power Systems3 steps · up to 46 months

Step 1

Electrical

12–18 mo

Step 2

Electrical Lineworker

3–4 mo

Step 3

Nuclear Power Plant Technician / Operator Prep

12–24 mo

Precision Manufacturing4 steps · up to 45 months

Step 1

Drafting / CAD / BIM

9 mo

Step 2

CNC Machining

9–12 mo

Step 3

Robotics / Mechatronics

12 mo

Step 4

Industrial Maintenance

12 mo

Automotive4 steps · up to 48 months

Step 1

Small Engine & Power Equipment

3–6 mo

Step 2

Automotive Technology

12–18 mo

Step 3

Auto Body & Collision

9–12 mo

Step 4

Diesel & Heavy Truck

12 mo

Aviation2 steps · up to 33 months

Step 1

Electronics / Telecom Technician

9 mo

Step 2

Aviation Maintenance

18–24 mo

Resort5 steps · up to 43 months

Step 1

Culinary Arts

9–12 mo

Step 2

Restaurant Management

9 mo

Step 3

Hotel & Hospitality Operations

9 mo

Step 4

Event & Tourism Management

9 mo

Step 5

Dry Cleaning / Laundry & Textile Care

2–4 mo

Kitchen & Bar4 steps · up to 33 months

Step 1

Baking & Pastry

6–9 mo

Step 2

Culinary Arts

9–12 mo

Step 3

Bartending & Beverage

1–3 mo

Step 4

Restaurant Management

9 mo

Beauty & Wellness4 steps · up to 42 months

Step 1

Cosmetology

10–15 mo

Step 2

Barbering

9–12 mo

Step 3

Esthetics / Spa

6 mo

Step 4

Massage Therapy

6–9 mo

Care Continuum4 steps · up to 27 months

Step 1

Day Care / Child Care Provider

3–6 mo

Step 2

Nursing Assistant (CNA)

1–3 mo

Step 3

Gerontology / Elder Care Aide

3–6 mo

Step 4

Practical Nursing (LPN)

12 mo

End-of-Life Care2 steps · up to 30 months

Step 1

Gerontology / Elder Care Aide

3–6 mo

Step 2

Funeral Service / Mortuary Science

12–24 mo

Clinical Support4 steps · up to 72 months

Step 1

Sterile Processing Technician

3–6 mo

Step 2

Surgical Technology

12–18 mo

Step 3

Limited X-Ray / Radiologic Technology

9–24 mo

Step 4

Respiratory Therapy

24 mo

Allied Health4 steps · up to 39 months

Step 1

Medical Billing & Coding

6–9 mo

Step 2

Medical Assisting

9 mo

Step 3

Pharmacy Technician

6–9 mo

Step 4

Practical Nursing (LPN)

12 mo

Rehab & Vision3 steps · up to 30 months

Step 1

Physical Therapy / Rehab Aide

3–6 mo

Step 2

Optician / Optical Technician

6–12 mo

Step 3

Dental Assisting

9–12 mo

Animal & Aquatic2 steps · up to 36 months

Step 1

Aquaculture & Marine Science Tech

9–12 mo

Step 2

Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant

9–24 mo

Land & Water3 steps · up to 21 months

Step 1

Agriculture / Horticulture / Landscaping

9 mo

Step 2

Pest Control Technician

2–3 mo

Step 3

Water / Wastewater Operator

6–9 mo

Education Support3 steps · up to 27 months

Step 1

Day Care / Child Care Provider

3–6 mo

Step 2

Teacher Aide / Paraprofessional

6–9 mo

Step 3

Early Childhood Education (preschool teacher)

9–12 mo

Public Safety3 steps · up to 39 months

Step 1

EMT / Paramedic

3–18 mo

Step 2

Firefighting / Public Safety

6–9 mo

Step 3

Crime Scene / Forensic Technician

9–12 mo

Justice & Corrections3 steps · up to 22 months

Step 1

Law Enforcement / Security

3–6 mo

Step 2

Corrections Officer

3–4 mo

Step 3

Crime Scene / Forensic Technician

9–12 mo

Networks & Security4 steps · up to 36 months

Step 1

Electronics / Telecom Technician

9 mo

Step 2

IT Support / Networking

6–9 mo

Step 3

Cybersecurity

9–12 mo

Step 4

Locksmith & Security Systems

3–6 mo

Data Center3 steps · up to 30 months

Step 1

IT Support / Networking

6–9 mo

Step 2

Data Center Technician

6–9 mo

Step 3

Data Center Facilities & Operations Management

9–12 mo

Data3 steps · up to 33 months

Step 1

Web & Software Development

9–12 mo

Step 2

Data Management / Database Administration

6–9 mo

Step 3

Data Science & Analytics

9–12 mo

Built Environment Data3 steps · up to 30 months

Step 1

Drafting / CAD / BIM

9 mo

Step 2

GIS / Surveying / Drone Operations

9–12 mo

Step 3

Construction Management / Estimating

9 mo

Studio & Print2 steps · up to 15 months

Step 1

Graphic & Digital Media

9 mo

Step 2

Printing & Signage

4–6 mo

Textile & Garment Care2 steps · up to 13 months

Step 1

Tailoring / Upholstery / Sewn Products

4–9 mo

Step 2

Dry Cleaning / Laundry & Textile Care

2–4 mo

Small Business3 steps · up to 21 months

Step 1

Bookkeeping / Office Administration

6–9 mo

Step 2

Real Estate & Property Management

3–6 mo

Step 3

Entrepreneurship / Small-Business Ops

3–6 mo