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Georgia Piedmont Technical College offers students more than 40 career pathways and over 180 associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs. Depending on the program’s structure and length, students may earn a degree or diploma upon successfully completing all required courses within their chosen field of study.
To accommodate a variety of schedules, many programs offer evening and online classes, providing greater flexibility for working students and adult learners.
To be awarded an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, diploma, or Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC), students must complete all required credit hours for their program and must complete at least 25% of the coursework at Georgia Piedmont Tech.
Visit our A–Z Degrees & Programs page for a sorted list of offerings.
Degree Programs
Our degree programs takes 18 to 24 months to complete and aim to give students the basic technical and academic knowledge and transferable skills they need to go on to employment or further study in their chosen field.
Diploma Programs
Our diploma programs vary in length, but usually require at least one year to complete. Students enrolled in diploma courses are generally interested in longer-term training than certificate students, but less than degree level.
- Automotive & Transportation
- Business
- Computers & Information Technology
- Digital Arts & Media Production
- Engineering & Electronics
- Healthcare
- Industrial Trades, Manufacturing & Construction
- Air Conditioning Technology
- Building Automation Systems Technology
- Carpentry Technology
- Commercial Refrigeration
- Electrical Control Systems
- Industrial Mechanical Systems
- Industrial Systems Technology
- Mechatronics Technology
- Precision Machining and Manufacturing
- Precision Manufacturing and Maintenance for GACATT
- Transit Electric Power
- Welding and Joining Technology
- Professional Services
- Public Safety
Certificate Programs
Our certificate programs are usually one year or less in length and offer short-term training to meet specific needs and employment requirements. Certificate programs focus on practical training rather than academic coursework and are designed for students who wish to make a swift transition into the workforce.
- Automotive & Transportation
- Auto Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician
- Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Tech
- Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist
- Automotive Climate Control Technician
- Automotive Engine Performance Technician
- Automotive Engine Repair Technician
- Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist
- Commercial Truck Driving
- Business
- Apartment Industry Management
- Auditing and Assurance Specialist
- Banking and Finance Fundamentals
- Computerized Accounting Specialist
- Entrepreneurship
- Hospitality Operations Associate
- Hotel Management Specialist
- Human Resource Management Specialist
- Legal Administrative Assistant
- Logistics Management Specialist
- Logistics Management Technician
- Management and Leadership Specialist
- Marketing Specialist
- Microsoft Excel Application Specialist
- Microsoft Office Application Professional
- Office Accounting Specialist
- Payroll Accounting Specialist
- Retail Merchandise Manager
- Revenue Cycle Specialist
- Service Sector Management Specialist
- Small Business Marketing Manager
- Social Media Marketing
- Social Media Specialist
- Supervisor/Management Specialist
- Tax Preparation Specialist
- Technical Specialist
- Transit Supervisory
- Computers & Information Technology
- AWS Cloud Solutions Specialist
- Advanced CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation Certificate
- Animation Technology
- C# Programmer
- Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician
- Cisco Network Specialist
- CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation
- Computer Hardware Specialist
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Foundations of Computer Programming
- Home and Small Business Networking
- Information Technology Fundamentals
- Java Programmer
- Microsoft Network Administrator
- Mobile Application Developer
- Network Administrator
- Network Specialist
- Network Support Specialist
- Network Technician
- Oracle Database Administrator
- PC Repair and Network Technician
- Visual Basic Programmer
- Web Site Designer
- Digital Arts & Media Production
- Engineering & Electronics
- General Education
- Healthcare
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Contact Lens Technician
- Data Analytics Specialist
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Eyewear Dispensing Specialist
- Medical Billing Clerk
- Medical Front Office Assistant
- Nurse Aide
- Nurse Aide
- Nurse Aide Accelerated
- Nurse Aide Fast Track
- Optical Laboratory Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Practical Nursing
- Industrial Trades, Manufacturing & Construction
- Advanced Carpentry
- Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder
- Air Conditioning Electrical Technician
- Air Conditioning Technician Assistant
- Apartment Maintenance Techncian
- Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder
- Carpentry Fundamentals
- Carpentry Technology
- Certified Construction Worker
- Dual Enrollment Basic Shielded Arc Welder
- Dual Enrollment Electrical Maintenance Technician
- Dual Enrollment Gas Metal Arc Welder
- Dual Enrollment Manufacturing Maintenance Technician
- Dual Enrollment Manufacturing Production Assistant
- Electrical Lineworker
- Flooring Installation
- Gas Metal Arc Welder
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welder
- Mechatronics Technician
- Natural Gas Technician
- Ornamental Iron Fabricator
- Pipe Welder
- Residential Wiring Technician
- Professional Services
- Child Development Associate Preparation
- Child Development Specialist
- Cosmetology Instructor Training
- Cosmetology for Licensure
- Early Childhood Care and Education Basics
- Early Childhood Exceptionalities
- Early Childhood Program Administration
- Family Child Care Specialist
- Film Production: Administrative Assistant I
- Forest Technician Assistant
- Infant and Toddler Child Care Specialist
- Salon and Spa Support Specialist
- School Age and Youth Care
- Public Safety
Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
The statements set forth in this catalog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and this institution. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the material stated herein, we reserve the right to change any provision listed in the catalog, including, but not limited to, entrance requirements and admissions procedures, academic requirements for graduation, and various fees and charges without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of such changes.
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