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We Connect You to Successful Careers

To help you make more and be greater, we don’t wait for solutions. We create them. When you become certified by one of our accelerated programs, you get on the fast track to high-paying jobs in high demand in Tampa Bay.

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$62k average wage

Our associate degree holders have an average wage of $62K.

100% placement rate

Students completing apprenticeship programs have a 100% placement rate.

6 specialties

CertUp connects you to high-paying careers across 6 specialties.

2x faster than traditional education

CertUp programs can be completed within two years vs. four years in traditional education.

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Fast Track Programs & Certificates

Clinical Research

Are you fascinated by discoveries? In this career, you’ll facilitate clinical trials that test how well new medical approaches work in people.

  • Complete in 1 year or choose part-time
  • Online classes with in-person internship
  • Job placement assistance
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Healthcare Navigator

Are you a people-person who loves helping others? You’ll assist people who have a hard time managing their healthcare and guide them through care and follow-up services for cancer, HIV, and other illnesses.

  • Complete in 1 year or choose part-time
  • Online classes with in-person internship
  • Job placement assistance
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Cardiac Catheterization

Could you see yourself working alongside surgeons during catheterization procedures? Become an expert surgical assistant for diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel diseases with X-ray imaging.

  • Complete in 3 years
  • Classroom learning with hands-on skill training
  • Job placement assistance
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Auto Collision

Do you have a passion for cars and automobiles? In this career, you’ll become a trained auto body repair technician who specializes in painting, structural, mechanic and electric repair, and customer sales.

  • Complete in 14 months
  • Online classes with in-person internship
  • Job placement assistance
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Cybersecurity

Are you a tech-savvy problem solver? With a career in cybersecurity, you’ll be the expert on strengthening the infrastructures of organizations’ important networks.

  • Complete in 2 years
  • Classroom learning with hands-on skill training
  • Job placement assistance
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Welding

Do you thrive with hands-on projects and putting objects together? As a welder’s assistant, you’ll take those skills to the next level by using heavy machinery to fuse metals into place.

  • Complete in 11 months
  • Classroom learning with hands-on skill training
  • Job placement assistance
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Speed Up The Process With These Resources

We’ve got you covered with all of the information you’ll need to take this exciting next step toward career success.

Deciding how to fund your education is a big decision with important steps. CertUp connects you with one-to-one guidance with our partner’s dedicated financial aid department. Whether you’re seeking a grant, loan, or scholarship, they’ll help get you closer to your best career yet.

The first step is to talk to an admission representative about your plans, what certificate or program you're considering, and when you'd like to begin. Once you apply, you’ll attend orientation and enroll in classes. 

From program internships that lead to immediate career placements to instructors who help you land that first job, CertUp has many ways to help get you in the door to your best career yet.

Make sure you're up to date on this year’s registration deadlines through our partner school so you can start planning out your exciting academic journey. 

Dates to look out for are:
  • 6/26 - Financial aid paperwork deadline
  • 7/31 - Recommended registration deadline

The tuition prices listed in each program include the costs for the full certificate program, and in some instances, the required textbooks, manuals, media, production materials, and lab and technology fees.

There are over 190 programs to choose from with our partner’s diverse courses offerings, with both online and in classroom options to fit your schedule and needs.

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When you're ready to start chasing your dreams, we're here to clear the path along the way. Get in touch with us so we can help support you from the start.

Thank you for your interest in CertUp and the accelerated programs connecting you to local, high paying, in demand jobs. Your submission has been shared with the program adviser, who is happy to answer your questions and help you find a program that aligns with your career goals.