Wisconsin Technology Trade School Certificate Programs

Wisconsin Technology Trade School
Certificate Programs

At a Wisconsin Technology Trade School like Digital Workshop Center, students work in small class sizes through hands-on lessons and labs to learn new job skills.  Many programs are centered around technology skills, and complemented with the necessary soft skills needed on the job.  From Marketing to Graphic Design, DWC’s certificate programs are available to all Wisconsin residents under a WIOA grant, scholarship, or public enrollment.

Classes at DWC offer flexible class scheduling, rolling enrollment, and expert instructors.   All of our programs are streamed live online, you will always be working with a live instructor and learning in a hands-on, experiential training environment.

Available Certificate Programs
for Wisconsin Residents

Each program is designed to help you advance your career.

Graphic Design Certificate Program

Graphic Design Advanced

Go beyond the fundamentals to learn Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign & dive deeper into graphic design

Business Administration Certificate Program

Business Administration

Designed for those needing Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and essential business administration skills

Data Science Certificate Program

Data Science

Master the tools of data analysis with this comprehensive career program including Python programming

Digital Marketing Certificate Program

Digital Marketing

Learn the essential skills
of digital marketing professionals: SEO, Analytics, AdWords, Social Ads & more

Web Design Certificate Program

Frontend Web Development

Dive into Frontend Web Development including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, frameworks & tools to go farther with your web skills

Project Management Certificate Program

Project Management

Advance your Project Management career towards a PMP or CAPM credential with a professional certificate

UX Design Certificate Program

UX Design

Explore User Experience (UX) design concepts and User Interface (UI) tools including Adobe XD, Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator & more

Data Science Certificate Program

Video Design

Video design concepts, Premiere Pro & After Effects skills to help you edit video content for marketing and more

Graphic Design Certificate Program

QuickBooks Bookkeeper

Prepare for a career using QuickBooks, Excel, and small business accounting to manage a business

Wisconsin Workforce Links

If you are a prospective student searching for a Wisconsin Technology Trade School and need financial aid assistance, your local Workforce may be able to provide you with assistance including tuition grants, career counseling, job opportunities, and more.  Contact your local Wisconsin Workforce Center to work with a counselor to learn more.

DWC is a Wisconsin Eligible Training Provider.  All programs above are approved for WIOA funding.

Wisconsin Technology Trade School

Job Center of Wisconsin | Wisconsin job search portal

Wisconsin Workforce Development | Wisconsin unemployment, workshops and related resources

Wisconsin Workforce Development Boards | Find your local Wisconsin Workforce Board

Wisconsin Wage Data

DWC Certificate Programs align to high-demand, high-performing jobs across the state of Wisconsin in the fields of marketing, design, administrative, and IT.

(Source: Job Center of Wisconsin)
Wisconsin Technology Trade School

What can you expect as a new student?

Why Digital Workshop Center?

Certificate Programs - Avg Salary Increase

average increase in salary of
certificate program students *

Certificate Programs - Average Months to Employment

average months to find
employment after graduation ^

Certificate Programs - Graduation Rate

graduation
rate *

Certificate Programs - Career Coaching and Mentoring

career coaching and
mentoring included

*Profile report data based on 2020-2023 Employment and Wage survey submissions
^Based on 2021-2023 data only | *Based on 2021-2023 data & does not include Blueprint, WP/PS/ILL/ID/ bootcamps or B.Admin data

Certificate Program FAQs

How Long Does Each Program Take to Complete?

Certificate programs are completed in an average of 4-6 months.  Some programs total length may vary.  Check the program page for specific details on your program.

Each Certificate Program is comprised of many stand-alone classes, a Capstone project, and program-specific assignments.  Once you have completed all the necessary course work, you will earn your certificate.

Career counseling workshops are available to all certificate program students.

When Can I Start?

Certificate program cohorts begin approximately once or more per calendar quarter.  Check the program page or contact us for specific program schedules.

Students must complete a series of skills workshops in order to earn enough credit towards their certification.

What Is Included In A Certificate Program?

Similar to any higher education program, each Certificate Program is comprised of many stand-alone classes.  Once you have completed all the necessary course work, plus a Capstone project and program specific assignments, then you will earn your certificate.

Certificate programs include:

  • Materials: Professional Textbook(s) or Reference Packet(s) for every class
  • Data files: Download materials with practice examples
  • Support:  Mentoring and coaching throughout your program, plus one month of mentoring support
  • One year for a free re-take (for attended students of public classes only)
  • Career coaching workshops including one-on-one resume writing, job search, and interview prep

Financial Aid

DWC offers a wide range of flexible financial aid options including 0% interest financing and payments plans.  Deferred payments scholarships are also available to those who qualify.

Click here to learn more about financial aid options.

Questions?

We are here to help!  To best assist you, we can schedule a complimentary meeting with a student advisor where you can discuss your goals, customize your training plan, and review all costs and time for your program.

Our student advisors will work with you every step of the way to make sure you get the skills you need to succeed along your professional development path.

Contact us here or call our offices at 970-980-8091.

To learn more about what to expect, scheduling, and common questions, you may also download our welcome guide here.

DWC is a wonderful place where I have learned hard skills that are immediately applicable to my job. I have transitioned into a new role in my department directly due to the video design certificate program I took at DWC.  The staff is awesome and always here to talk about different options and what courses and certificates will benefit me the most. I can’t say enough good things!
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