Course Information
Instructor to Participant Ratio: 1 to 8
Lab Hours: 8
Course Requirements
Age Requirement: 16+
Course Description
This course prepares aspiring drone pilots with the skills needed for safe and efficient operation. Through online instruction and hands-on training, participants learn about drone components, maintenance, flight principles, airspace classifications and regulations, pre-flight checks, navigation, flight maneuvers, and post-flight inspections. Participants also build risk management and emergency procedures skills, effective communication and decision-making strategies, and prepare for the FAA Part 107 exam. No prior experience is required, and participants who complete the program are ready to pursue commercial drone applications such as aerial photography, mapping, and agriculture. Participants who successfully complete the theory and hands-on lab for this course earn an ACCS credential, while also being prepared for the separate FAA Part 107 exam.
Academic Pathways: This non-credit workforce training course may also help participants earn college credit through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) or articulation opportunities toward select certificate or degree programs at participating Alabama community colleges. Credit awards are granted solely at the discretion of the receiving institution in accordance with its academic policies.
Course Information
Instructor to Participant Ratio: 1 to 3
Lab Hours: 8
Course Requirements
Age Requirement: 18+
Course Description
This course prepares participants for safe and effective operation of a shuttle buggy during paving operations. Through online instruction and hands-on training, participants learn about material transfer vehicle components, industry terminology, and operational procedures, as well as job site safety, OSHA and DOT standards, and strategies to prevent asphalt segregation. Participants also build communication, troubleshooting, and maintenance skills to keep paving operations running smoothly. This course is designed primarily for incumbent workers with prior asphalt paving experience and requires access to employer-provided equipment for hands-on training. Participants who complete the program are ready to begin a successful career as a shuttle buggy operator. Participants who successfully complete the theory and hands-on lab for this course earn an ACCS credential.
Academic Pathways: This non-credit workforce training course may also help participants earn college credit through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) or articulation opportunities toward select certificate or degree programs at participating Alabama community colleges. Credit awards are granted solely at the discretion of the receiving institution in accordance with its academic policies.
Course Information
Instructor to Participant Ratio: 2 to 6
Lab Hours: 16
Course Requirements
Age Requirement: 18+
Course Description
This course prepares participants to work as part of an asphalt paving crew as a paver operator, screed operator, or both. Participants learn about the demand for paver and screed operators, along with salary expectations, job perks, and career opportunities in the field. Through online instruction and hands-on training, participants learn about construction site safety procedures, hazard identification and mitigation, OSHA and PPE requirements, paver types and components, screed controls, and material flow. Participants also learn about mat quality, paving patterns, grades, drainage, and compaction, as well as equipment inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques. This course is designed primarily for incumbent workers with prior asphalt paving experience and requires access to employer-provided equipment for hands-on training. Participants who complete the program are ready to support smooth, durable asphalt paving projects as confident, safety-conscious operators. Participants who successfully complete the theory and hands-on lab for this course earn an ACCS credential.
Academic Pathways: This non-credit workforce training course may also help participants earn college credit through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) or articulation opportunities toward select certificate or degree programs at participating Alabama community colleges. Credit awards are granted solely at the discretion of the receiving institution in accordance with its academic policies.
Course Information
Instructor to Participant Ratio: 1 to 15
Lab Hours: 8
Course Requirements
Age Requirement: 16+
Course Description
This course prepares participants for entry-level and advanced customer relations roles, including frontline staff, team leads, and managers, as well as professionals looking to strengthen their customer relations skills. This course takes a broader approach, helping participants in any industry or role understand how their interactions, communication, problem-solving, and actions shape the overall customer experience, even when customer service is not part of their job title. Through online instruction and hands-on training, participants learn the purpose and scope of customer relations and how to improve their customer relations skills to meet customer needs and exceed expectations. Participants also learn about customer relations technologies and strategies for continuous improvement in the field. No prior experience is required, and participants who complete the program are ready to deliver a stronger customer experience in their workplaces. Participants who successfully complete the theory and hands-on lab for this course earn an ACCS credential.
Academic Pathways: This non-credit workforce training course may also help participants earn college credit through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) or articulation opportunities toward select certificate or degree programs at participating Alabama community colleges. Credit awards are granted solely at the discretion of the receiving institution in accordance with its academic policies.
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Course Information
Instructor to Participant Ratio: 1 to 8
Lab Hours: 16
Course Requirements
Age Requirement: 18+
Course Description
This online course prepares participants to step into an entry-level role as a propane technician. Participants gain a basic understanding of propane industry concepts, including common tools, codes and regulations, and installation fundamentals, and build knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a propane technician. Participants who successfully complete the theory and hands on lab for this course earn an ACCS credential.
Academic Pathways: This non-credit workforce training course may also help participants earn college credit through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) or articulation opportunities toward select certificate or degree programs at participating Alabama community colleges. Credit awards are granted solely at the discretion of the receiving institution in accordance with its academic policies.
Course Information
Instructor to Participant Ratio: 1 to 6
Lab Hours: 16
Course Requirements
Age Requirement: 18+
Course Description
This course prepares participants to ensure the quality and compliance of asphalt materials on real-world projects. Participants build essential safety practices, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and emergency response for hazards such as chemical spills and harmful fumes. The training covers sampling and reducing aggregate samples, conducting sieve analyses, and testing specific gravity and moisture content to meet mix design requirements. Participants also learn the principles of asphalt mix design, calculating volumetric properties such as air voids (Va), voids in mineral aggregate (VMA), and voids filled with asphalt (VFA), and optimizing binder content and specific gravity (Gmm). Hands-on training develops mastery of key lab tools so participants can evaluate mixtures through compaction and quality testing that meets industry standards. Participants who successfully complete the theory and hands on lab for this course earn an ACCS credential.
Academic Pathways: This non-credit workforce training course may also help participants earn college credit through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) or articulation opportunities toward select certificate or degree programs at participating Alabama community colleges. Credit awards are granted solely at the discretion of the receiving institution in accordance with its academic policies.
Course Information
Lab Hours: 16
Course Description
This course prepares participants to seek certification as a Grade 2 Water Operator in Alabama. Blending theory with practical skills, the training gives participants a foundational understanding of water treatment operations, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance, preparing them for an important role in public health and environmental protection. Participants gain a deep understanding of water sources, treatment processes, and essential equipment, and through hands-on activities and case studies, they practice equipment maintenance and water quality testing. The course also covers regulatory compliance, including an overview of Alabama’s water laws and relevant EPA regulations, and familiarizes participants with the documentation, inspections, and audits the role requires. Participants who successfully complete the theory and hands on lab for this course earn an ACCS credential.
Academic Pathways: This non-credit workforce training course may also help participants earn college credit through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) or articulation opportunities toward select certificate or degree programs at participating Alabama community colleges. Credit awards are granted solely at the discretion of the receiving institution in accordance with its academic policies.
