This 15-credit certificate held on campus prepares students to understand integrative healthcare, which involves balancing traditional methods of medical care with complementary and alternative medicine approaches. Integrative healthcare responds to patient choices and needs in order to improve population health, enhance patient experience, reduce costs, and decrease workforce burnout.
Do you want to advance your career in an information technology-related field, earn credits toward a degree, prepare for a Master of Science in Computer Science, enhance your computer skills, or take your first steps towards becoming a software developer? UVM’s 15-credit Certificate in Computer Software allows you to enroll in courses that suit your interests and experience, plus offers a highly flexible curriculum that allows you to enroll in a variety of courses, available online and on campus. Students choose from preset tracks, or a self-designed track and all courses in this program receive UVM credit that can be applied toward a UVM degree.
The University of Vermont offers graduate educational opportunities for those interested in school library media studies to gain licensure in Vermont, or to acquire a graduate degree in school library media. The School Library Media Studies Sequence of six graduate-level courses is designed for both those with and without teacher certification. Non-educators may need additional coursework. Courses are delivered using a combination of online work on your own time, and opportunities to engage in a professional learning community through sessions during the semester.
The Sustainable Innovation Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Vermont is the leading program for emerging changemakers who believe business can Ñ and must Ñ become a force for good.
Our accelerated, 12-month program integrates sustainable business practices across disciplines, focusing on the tools needed to manage business today and lead through change tomorrow. Sustainable Innovation MBA graduates jump back into work with the knowledge and skills they need to become change agents in fields as diverse as impact investing, sustainable development, mission-driven marketing, supply chain management, nonprofit management, and other socially responsible business functions.
The Teacher Apprenticeship Program (TAP) mission is to attract, support, and develop the most effective teachers in the state of Vermont. TAP is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree and strong content knowledge and work experience who are interested in pursuing a teaching career. TAP, which is one of Vermont’s Approved Educator Preparation Programs, is an 8-month full-time non-degree licensure program that includes coursework and student teaching with a mentor teacher. It takes place in-person, including Monday through Friday at the candidate’s host school, plus course attendance twice per month in-person in Burlington, VT.
TAP prepares successful candidates with an official recommendation to the Vermont Agency of Education (AOE) for Level I teacher licensure. The possibilities for licensure via the VT AOE upon successful completion of TAP are: PreK-12 specials license in art, music, physical education, Health; Middle level (grades 5-9) Math, Science, Social Studies, English; Secondary School (grades 7-12) Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Computer Science; and Grades 5-12 Family and Consumer Science (FACS), World Languages, Theater.
This cost of TAP is $11,900 plus a $100 application fee. Additional textbooks will be purchased for this course and an individual laptop is required. There is also a criminal background check fee. When applying for the official teaching license, there is a $200 fee and an additional criminal background check fee.
This program is intended for adult students. High school students may be able to apply, as well.
The postsecondary aviation program picks up where the prerequisite program, secondary Aviation and Aerospace Technology program for high school students left off, and is intended for those pursuing their Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aircraft Mechanic certification. Students will receive in-depth, hands-on training in subject areas such as aircraft assembly and rigging, sheet metal fabrication and repair, advanced composites, avionics, inspection procedures and turbine and piston engine maintenance. After graduating from the program, students have the option of pursuing their FAA Mechanic Certification.
This program includes the following credential(s): Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aircraft Mechanic Certification
This program is intended for high school students attending from within the district. College credits may be available as part of this program. Students from outside the district or adults who are not enrolled in high school can contact the center to apply for this program, as well.
Introduction to Healthcare is a two-year, hands-on training program. Students will be prepared to enter directly into a job as a Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA), or to go to college.
This program takes place in a room set up like a hospital. In addition, students will have 32 hours of clinical training in a skilled nursing facility where they will practice patient care skills such as the use of wheelchairs, daily personal care, and working with memory loss. Students will explore different career options within healthcare, prepare a resume and cover letter, and learn about job interviews.
This program includes the following credential(s): Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA).
This program is intended for high school students attending from within the district. College credits may be available as part of this program. Students from outside the district or adults who are not enrolled in high school can contact the center to apply for this program, as well.
Burlington Technical Center’s Design & Illustration program pushes art students to master their work by using many artistic tools. Students study graphic design on an iMac loaded with industry-standard Adobe Creative Cloud software. Classes include figure drawing and life drawing. Students can paint, collage, and sketch in their visual journal. Students also learn to take portraits and fine art photographs with a DSLR camera, or animate on a digital drawing tablet. This program will expose you to many artistic tools and help you to build a portfolio for applying to schools or to continue your art practices in life.
This program includes the following credential(s): Adobe Certified Associate-Photoshop, Adobe Certified Associate-Illustrator, Adobe Certified Associate-Premier.
This program is intended for high school students attending from within the district. College credits may be available as part of this program. Students from outside the district or adults who are not enrolled in high school can contact the center to apply for this program, as well.
This program provides an introduction to digital media production. It focuses on filmmaking, audio production (including beat making, working with digital audio workstation [DAW] software, and producing music), podcasting, photography, visual effects, and new media. The classroom provides a mix of drama, art, music, and technology.
This program includes the following credentials: Adobe Certified Associate-Photoshop, Adobe Certified Associate-Premier.
Community Kitchen Academy (CKA) is a seven-week culinary training program. At CKA, you’ll learn from professional chefs in modern commercial kitchens and graduate with the skills and knowledge to work in the field of food service.
Throughout the course, you’ll develop and apply new skills by preparing food that would otherwise be wasted from grocery stores, restaurants, farms, and food service companies. The food you cook is then distributed through food shelves and meal sites throughout the community.
CKA features: hands-on learning, national ServSafe Food Manager certificate, Vermont Division of Liquor Control First Class Server Training, job placement support, tuition and financial assistance for income eligible students, and connections to community and resources.
CKA is available at two locations: Barre and Burlington.
