Course List
Ocean County College’s Workforce and Professional Education (WPE) department offers specialized certifications to help you start a new career or become an expert in your current occupation. We offer a variety of methods to receive certifications in multiple career fields. This page includes our currently available or upcoming courses. For questions, email us at wpeinfo@poscoop.com.
Synchronous – Course requires attendance at scheduled video lectures via WebEx.
Asynchronous – Course does not require attendance at scheduled times.
Fast-Track Certification Courses |
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| Course | Cost | HS Diploma Required | Credits Eligible Toward a Degree | In-Person or Online |
| CEHS-188 – Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
(Includes Medical Coding Professional Certificate, Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist Certificate, Certified Billing Professional Certificate, and CPR Certification) |
$5279 | Yes | – | Online Asynchronous |
| CEHS-305 Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Up to 4 industry credentials available upon completion of exams – CPT, CCMA, CET, and CPR. |
$5500 | Yes | Up to 16 Credits**
(GE) |
In-Person |
| CEHS-126 Dental Assisting | $1000 | Yes | – | In-Person |
|
CEHO-129 Community Health Worker |
$2000 | Yes | Up to 9 Credits**
(SOWK 191, SOWK 192, SOWK 194) |
Online-Synchronous |
|
CEHS-168 EKG Technician |
$899 | Yes | – | In-Person |
| CEHS-193 Certified Personal Trainer CPR Certification included. |
$649 | Yes | 1 Credit (GE) | Hybrid |
|
CEHS-267 Certified Professional Coder Exam Prep CPC |
$379 | Yes | – | In-Person |
|
CEHS-283 Phlebotomy Technician |
$2692 | Yes | 4 Credits (GE) | In-Person |
|
CEHS-430 Veterinary Assistant |
$3475 | Yes | – | In-Person |
| Certified Billing and Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) Industry Credentials Available Upon Completion of Exam Visit Certificate Page |
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| Course | Cost | HS Diploma Required | In-Person or Online |
| CEHO-114 Medical Terminology and Anatomy & Physiology | $1800 | Yes | Online-Asynchronous |
| CEHO-103 Medical Procedures with Insurance | $600 | Yes | Online-Asynchronous |
| CEHO-109 Integrated Electronic Health Records | $600 | Yes | Online-Asynchronous |
| Medical Coding Professional Certificate Industry Credentials Available Upon Completion of Exam Visit Certificate Page |
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| Course | Cost | HS Diploma Required | In-Person or Online |
| CEHO-114 Medical Terminology and Anatomy & Physiology | $1800 | Yes | Online-Asynchronous |
| CEHO-103 Medical Procedures with Insurance | $600 | Yes | Online-Asynchronous |
|
CEHO-120 CPT/HPCS |
$900 | Yes | Online-Asynchronous |
|
CEHO-126 ICD-10-CM Coding |
$900 | Yes | Online-Asynchronous |
| Single Course Business and Technology Certifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course | Cost | HS Diploma Required | Credits Eligible Toward a Degree | In-Person or Online |
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Industry credentials upon completion of PMI requirements and exam: CAPM or PMP |
$500 | Yes | 3 Credits (ENGT 196) | Online-Synchronous |
| CECI-727 Google IT Industry credentials upon completion of the course. Industry credentials upon completion of CompTIA A+ exam. |
$500 | No | 12 Credits (CSIT 100, CSIT 185, CSIT 144, CSIT 200) | Online-Asynchronous |
| CECI-733 Google IT Python & Automation
Prerequisite: CECI-727 Google IT |
$1000 | No | – | Online-Asynchronous |
| CECI-272 Google UX | $1000 | No | – | Online-Asynchronous |
| CECI-845 Google Cybersecurity | $1000 | No | – | Online-Asynchronous |
| CECI-731 Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce | $1000 | No | – | Online-Asynchronous |
| CECI-844 Google Project Management | $1000 | No | – | Online-Asynchronous |
| CEBM-660 Google Data Analytics | $1000 | No | – | Online-Asynchronous |
| CECI-748 Quickbooks: A Complete Course | TBA | No | 1 Credit (Accounting) | In-Person |
| Microsoft Excel Certification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course | Cost | HS Diploma Required | Minimum Age Requirement | In-Person or Online |
| CECI-828 Microsoft Excel I – Basic | $49 | No | 16 | Online – Synchronous |
| CECI-829 Microsoft Excel II – Intermediate | $49 | No | 16 | Online – Synchronous |
| CECI-830 Microsoft Excel III – Advanced |
$49 | No | 16 | Online – Synchronous |
| Microsoft Word Certification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course | Cost | HS Diploma Required | Minimum Age Requirement | In-Person or Online |
| CECI-636 Microsoft Word I – Basic | $49 | No | 16 | Online – Synchronous |
| CECI-637 Microsoft Word II – Intermediate | $49 | No | 16 | Online – Synchronous |
| Microsoft PowerPoint Certification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course | Cost | HS Diploma Required | Minimum Age Requirement | In-Person or Online |
| CECI-584 Microsoft PowerPoint I – Basic | $49 | No | 16 | Online – Synchronous |
| CECI-585 Microsoft PowerPoint II – Intermediate | $49 | No | 16 | Online – Synchronous |
| Single Course Business and Tech Certifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course | Cost | HS Diploma Required | Credits Eligible Toward a Degree | In-Person or Online |
| ALTR – 50-Hour Pre-Service to Teaching | $350 | Yes | – | Online |
*Most Workforce and Professional Education (WPE) courses are offered three times per year (spring, summer, and fall) WPE courses do not follow the college’s academic calendar and may have different start dates. Please refer to our catalog for exact start and end dates.
**Transferable credits may not be awarded automatically but may be dependent on passing one or more certification exams and upon request.
Ocean County College’s Workforce and Professional Education (WPE) department offers specialized certifications to help you start a new career or become an expert in your current occupation. We offer a variety of methods to receive certifications in multiple career fields. This page includes our 2023 available courses. For questions, email us at wpeinfo@poscoop.com.
Synchronous – Course requires attendance at scheduled video lectures via WebEx.
Asynchronous – Course does not require attendance at scheduled times.
Medical Coding Professional Certificate
Industry Credentials Available Upon Completion of Exam
| Course |
| CEHO-102 Online Fast Track Medical Terminology I and II |
| Cost |
| $669 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online-Asynchronous |
| Course |
| CEHO-103 Medical Billing and Insurance Practices |
| Cost |
| $399 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online-Asynchronous |
| Course |
| CEHO-104 Online Anatomy and Physiology |
| Cost |
| $399 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online-Asynchronous |
| Course |
| CEHO-120 Fast Track CPT 1 and CPT 11 Coding |
| Cost |
| $439 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online-Asynchronous |
| Course |
| CEHO-126 ICD-10-CM Coding |
| Cost |
| $439 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online-Asynchronous |
Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS)
Industry Credentials Available Upon Completion of Exam
| Course |
| CEHO-102 Online Fast Track Medical Terminology I and II |
| Cost |
| $669 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online-Asynchronous |
| Course |
| CEHO-103 Medical Billing and Insurance Practices |
| Cost |
| $399 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online-Asynchronous |
| Course |
| CEHO-104 Online Anatomy and Physiology |
| Cost |
| $399 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online-Asynchronous |
| Course |
| CEHO-108 Computerized Medisoft Billing |
| Cost |
| $399 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online-Asynchronous |
| Course |
| CEHO-109 Electronic Health Workers & CEHRS Exam Prep |
| Cost |
| $399 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online-Asynchronous |
Certified Billing Professional Certificate (Online Track)
Industry Credentials Available Upon Completion of Exam
| Course |
| CEHO-102 Online Fast Track Medical Terminology I and II |
| Cost |
| $669 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online-Asynchronous |
| Course |
| CEHO-103 Medical Billing and Insurance Practices |
| Cost |
| $399 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online-Asynchronous |
| Course |
| CEHO-104 Online Anatomy and Physiology |
| Cost |
| $399 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online-Asynchronous |
| Course |
| CEHO-108 Computerized Medisoft Billing |
| Cost |
| $399 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online-Asynchronous |
| Course |
| CEHO-109 Electronic Health Workers & CEHRS Exam Prep |
| Cost |
| $399 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online-Asynchronous |
Apprenticeships
| Course |
| CEHS-188 Medical Billing and Coding Specialist – (Includes Medical Coding Professional Certificate, Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist Certificate, Certified Billing Professional Certificate, and CPR Certification) After completion of the course, students are eligible to sit for the national certification exam. |
| Cost |
| $5279 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| – |
| In-Person or Online |
| In-Person |
| Course |
| CEHS-305 Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (Exams built into the class, 4 separate industry credentials) |
| Cost |
| $5500 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| Up to 16 Credit**
(GE) |
| In-Person or Online |
| In-Person |
| Course |
| CEHS-434 Pharmacy Technician Industry Credentials Available Upon Completion of Exam |
| Cost |
| $2499 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| 1 Credit (GE) |
| In-Person or Online |
| In-Person |
Additional Healthcare Courses
| Course |
| CEHS-126 Dental Assisting |
| Cost |
| $699 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| 1 Credit (GE) |
| In-Person or Online |
| In-Person |
| Course |
| CEHO-129 Community Health Worker
Industry Credentials Available Upon Completion of Exam |
| Cost |
| $2000 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| Up to 9 Credits**
(SOWK 191, SOWK 192, SOWK 194) |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online-Synchronous |
| Course |
| CEHS-168 EKG Technician
Industry Credentials Available Upon Completion of Exam |
| Cost |
| $649 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| – |
| In-Person or Online |
| In-Person |
| Course |
| CEHS-193 Certified Personal Trainer (CPR Certification Included) |
| Cost |
| $599 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| 1 Credit (GE) |
| In-Person or Online |
| Hybrid |
| Course |
| CEHS-267 Certified Professional Coder Exam Prep CPC
Industry Credentials Available Upon Completion of Exam |
| Cost |
| $379 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| – |
| In-Person or Online |
| In-Person |
| Course |
| CEHS-283 Phlebotomy Technician
Industry Credentials Available Upon Completion of Exam |
| Cost |
| $2575 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| 4 Credits (GE) |
| In-Person or Online |
| In-Person |
| Course |
| CEHS-340 Certified Home Health Aide
(CPR certification Included) |
| Cost |
| $399 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| – |
| In-Person or Online |
| In-Person |
| Course |
| CEHS-318 Certified Nurse Aide – Long Term Care
Industry Credentials Available Upon Completion of Exam |
| Cost |
| $1500 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| 2 Credits (GE) |
| In-Person or Online |
| In-Person |
| Course |
| CEHS-430 Veterinary Assistant
Industry Credentials Available Upon Completion of Exam |
| Cost |
| $3475 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| – |
| In-Person or Online |
| Hybrid |
Single Course Business and Tech Certifications
| Course |
| CEBM-721 Advanced Project Management
Industry Credentials Upon Completion of the Course |
| Cost |
| $500 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| 3 Credits (ENGT 196) |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online-Synchronous |
| Course |
| CECI-727 Google IT
Industry Credentials Upon Completion of the Course |
| Cost |
| $500 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 16 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| Up to 16 Credits**
(GE) |
| In-Person or Online |
| In-Person |
| Course |
| CECI-748 Quickbooks: A Complete Course |
| Cost |
| TBA |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 16 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| 1 Credit (Accounting) |
| In-Person or Online |
| In-Person |
| Course |
| CECI-813 Python Certification |
| Cost |
| TBA |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 16 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| 2 Credits (CSIT 168) |
| In-Person or Online |
| TBA |
Microsoft Excel Certification
| Course |
| CECI-828 Microsoft Excel I – Basic |
| Cost |
| $49 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| No |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 16 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| – |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online – Synchronous |
| Course |
| CECI-829 Microsoft Excel II – Intermediate |
| Cost |
| $49 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| No |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 16 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| – |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online – Synchronous |
| Course |
| CECI-830 Microsoft Excel III – Advanced |
| Cost |
| $49 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| No |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 16 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| – |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online – Synchronous |
Microsoft Word Certification
| Course |
| CECI-636 Microsoft Word I – Basic |
| Cost |
| $49 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| No |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 16 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| – |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online – Synchronous |
| Course |
| CECI-637 Microsoft Word II – Intermediate |
| Cost |
| $49 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| No |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 16 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| – |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online – Synchronous |
Microsoft PowerPoint Certification
| Course |
| CECI-584 Microsoft PowerPoint I – Basic |
| Cost |
| $49 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| No |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 16 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| – |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online – Synchronous |
| Course |
| CECI-585 Microsoft PowerPoint II – Intermediate |
| Cost |
| $49 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| No |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 16 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| – |
| In-Person or Online |
| Online – Synchronous |
Single Course Business and Tech Certifications
| Course |
| SRED-512 Alternate Route to Teaching |
| Cost |
| $295 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| Yes |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| – |
| In-Person or Online |
| In-Person |
| Course |
| CEPS-411 Fire Protect Inspector ICS |
| Cost |
| $1200 |
| HS Diploma Required |
| No |
| Minimum Age Requirement |
| 18 |
| Bridgeable Credits |
| – |
| In-Person or Online |
| – |
*Most Workforce and Professional Education (WPE) courses are offered three times per year (spring, summer, and fall) WPE courses do not follow the college’s academic calendar and may have different start dates. Please refer to our catalog for exact start and end dates.
**Transferable credits may not be awarded automatically but may be dependent on passing one or more certification exams and upon request.