Program guides
Certificate program curriculum guides
See exactly what you will learn before you enroll. Each free guide walks through a certificate program module by module: how scheduling works, the pace and program timeline, the projects and capstone work you will build, and the careers it prepares you for. Download a guide, then talk it through with an advisor.
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Inside every guide
12 to 19 pages per program
- Why the fieldWhat the work looks like and where it can lead
- Career pathsRoles the program prepares you for
- ObjectivesThe performance-based skills you will be able to show
- Every moduleModule-by-module curriculum, including project work
- Pace and scheduleSessions per week and how long the program runs
- How to applyNext steps, and how to book a meeting with an advisor
Guide library
Download a certificate program guide
13 downloadable curriculum guides, grouped by career area. Module titles in each guide match the program page, so you can compare programs side by side. Lengths are live instruction hours and are approximate.
Data, AI, and web development
3 programs
Data Analytics Certificate
198 hours, about 6 months
SQL, Python, Excel, and Power BI, from cleaning data to dashboards and reports, plus the AI tools reshaping analysis.
AI for Business Professionals
78 hours, 13 weeks
Microsoft 365 Copilot and generative AI in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, with prep for the Microsoft AB-730 exam.
Frontend Web Development Certificate
198 hours, about 6 months
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React through hands-on projects, no computer science degree required.
IT and cybersecurity (CompTIA)
3 programs
CompTIA A+ Certificate
36 hours, about 6 weeks
Hardware, operating systems, troubleshooting, and support skills for entry-level IT roles and the CompTIA A+ exams.
CompTIA Network+ Certificate
42 hours, about 7 weeks
Configure and troubleshoot networks with practical networking and security training for the CompTIA Network+ exam.
CompTIA Security+ Certificate
48 hours, about 8 weeks
Threat detection, hardening, and incident response, with official CertMaster Labs and prep for the CompTIA Security+ exam.
Design, media, and marketing
4 programs
UX Design Certificate
198 hours, about 6 months
User research, wireframing, prototyping in Figma, and usability testing, plus how AI is speeding up design work.
Advanced Graphic Design Certificate
115.5 hours, about 4.5 months
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and brand identity design, with AI-assisted design workflows.
Digital Media Production Certificate
168 hours, about 6 months
Video editing in Premiere Pro, motion graphics in After Effects, and visual storytelling.
Digital Marketing Certificate
198 hours, about 6 months
SEO, Google Ads, email, social, content, and analytics, and how AI is changing campaign work.
Business, finance, and project management
3 programs
Project Management Certificate
42 hours, about 6 weeks
Planning, risk, and leadership skills, with PMP or CAPM prep from a PMI Authorized Training Partner.
QuickBooks Bookkeeper Certificate
67 hours, about 10 weeks
Bookkeeping fundamentals, financial reporting, Excel, and QuickBooks Online.
Business Administration Certificate
83 hours, about 12 weeks
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Workspace, and business communication for office and administrative roles.
Digital foundations
1 program
Blueprint: Basic Digital Literacy Certificate
48 hours, about 12 weeks
Computers, email, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace, scheduled around you, before more advanced training.
Plan with your guide
How to use a program guide
A guide is the fastest way to see whether a program fits your goals and your calendar. Here is how students use them.
Compare the curriculum
Line up the modules and hours of the programs you are considering. Each guide lists every module with what you will learn in it.
Map out your timeline
The Pace and Schedule section shows sessions per week and total length, so you can plan training around work and family.
Look ahead to your capstone
Many programs end with a capstone or portfolio project. The guide shows how projects build through the modules, so you know what you will have to show employers.
Bring your questions
Book a free info session. An admissions advisor will walk through the guide with you, plus start dates, tuition, and funding.
FAQ
Program guides, answered
Are the certificate program guides free?
Yes. Every guide is a free PDF download with no form or sign-up. Each one opens in a new tab, so you can save it or print it.
What is in a certificate program curriculum guide?
Each guide covers why the field matters, possible career paths, performance-based objectives, the full module-by-module curriculum, the pace and schedule, why students choose Digital Workshop Center, and how to apply or book a meeting with an advisor.
Does the guide match the program page?
Yes. Module titles in each guide match the program page. Tuition, start dates, and funding change more often, so the program page and an admissions advisor have the most current details. Book a free info session to go over them.
Is there a guide for AI for Business Professionals?
The full AI for Business Professionals curriculum, with every module, is on the program page. An advisor can walk you through it in an info session.
What credential do I earn when I finish?
You earn a professional certificate issued by Digital Workshop Center. Several programs also prepare you for industry certification exams, such as CompTIA, Microsoft, and PMI exams.
How do I choose the right program?
Start with the guides for the fields that interest you, then talk to an advisor about your goals, schedule, and funding, with no obligation to enroll. You can also read the full FAQs or call 970-980-8091.
Have questions?
Talk it through with an advisor
Go over the guide, start dates, and funding in a free, no-pressure info session.
Ready to start?
Apply to a certificate program
Apply online, then explore WIOA, Vocational Rehabilitation, scholarships, and payment plans.
Guides describe each program's curriculum and are updated as programs change; the program page has current tuition, start dates, and funding. Lengths are live instruction hours and are approximate. Class start timing depends on enrollment and cannot be guaranteed. CompTIA, A+, Network+, and Security+ are trademarks of CompTIA; PMI, PMP, and CAPM are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.; Microsoft and Copilot are trademarks of Microsoft; QuickBooks is a trademark of Intuit Inc.; Adobe, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects are trademarks of Adobe; Figma is a trademark of Figma, Inc.