COURSES & WORKSHOPS
Earn free college credentials and upskill for the workforce with Broward UP!
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Earn free college credentials and upskill for the workforce with Broward UP!
Career Pathway Navigators (CPN) are dedicated to your success. While engaged with Broward UP, you will be assigned a CPN who works in partnership with you to complete career assessments, goal-setting exercises, and to select a pathway for career and educational planning. These dedicated professionals will guide you through the Broward UP programming options, and introduce you to the services available through EMPLOYS for job placement. You matter and you have what it takes to achieve unlimited potential. Your CPN will also help you address any potential barriers in the way of academic and workforce success.
Broward UP gives students the chance to continue their education with FREE short- term courses to build confidence! In addition to getting the skills you need to start a career, you’ll also have the opportunity to earn credits that may be applied to one of Broward College’s technical certificates, associate’s, or bachelor’s degrees. Explore the upcoming courses below to discover which career pathway will help you reach your goals!
Want to complete your GED while earning a college credential? Broward UP can help you pursue an in-demand trade while working toward your GED. As part of Broward College's Adult Education programming, participating students will receive tuition-free training, and all fees and books will be paid for as they pursue a trade. Fast-track programs include:
Interested in one of these fast-track programs but already have a high school diploma or GED? We can help.
Questions? Contact Broward UP Adult Education
Finished with your continuing education courses? Broward UP can help you smoothly transition from non-credit to credit programs through articulation and prior learning assessments. These opportunities allow you to complete your degree faster for career advancement by providing credit for the non-credit courses completed, earned licenses and industry certifications, and for prior knowledge obtained through work experience, employment-related training programs, military training, and intensive self-directed focused learning. Ready to accelerate your college credit certificate or degree? Notify your Career Pathway Navigator.
Easily transition to a credit program & accelerate your degree.
Throughout the entire experience, students will work one-on-one with dedicated staff to create and execute a plan aimed at increasing students' lifetime learning and earning potential. Broward College has extensive career planning resources to help guide these conversations.
Exploring Career Pathways and Ladders Internships/Jobs
Get Employed with Broward UP EMPLOYS. The Employment Management Program for Labor Opportunities that Yields Success (EMPLOYS) offers free workplace readiness training, along with job placement for continuing education program completers. The EMPLOYS team works with employers to create individual pathways of entry into high-demand industries. Relationships are built to create opportunities for priority interviews, hiring, and paid work experiences such as projects, internships/externships, and apprenticeships for Broward UP course completers.
Equipped with industry certifications and soft skills training, our Career Development Senior Specialists provide job placement in positions with the potential for career growth.
The special attention given to each participant prepares them for work that will exponentially change their life, family, neighborhood, and the greater community.
Questions about EMPLOYS?
Broward UP courses and programs are offered on an ongoing basis throughout the semester. This makes it easy to start or continue pursuing a credential or degree at times that are convenient for you. Sign-up to begin achieving your unlimited potential today.
| Course | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time | Format |
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| Power Skills: Career | Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri | 3/20/23 – 3/24/23 | 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. | BC Online |
| Marketing Certificate | Mon | 3/20/23 – 5/1/23 | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. |
3/20: In-person at Broward College @ YMCA on Sistrunk Blvd. 3/21 – 5/1: BC Online |
| Electronic Health Records | Tues | 3/21/23 – 4/18/23 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | In-person at Broward College @ YMCA on Sistrunk Blvd. |
| Excel (MOS) Microsoft Office Specialist | Mon/Wed/Fri | 3/29/23 – 4/14/23 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | In-person at Broward College @ YMCA on Sistrunk Blvd. |
| Clinical Medical Assistant | Tues/Thurs | 4/4/23 – 5/4/23 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
4/4: In-person at Broward College @ YMCA on Sistrunk Blvd. 4/5 – 5/4: BC Online |
| Financial Literacy: Budgeting & Savings | Wed | 4/5/23 | 9 a.m.-10 a.m. |
In-person at Broward College @ YMCA on Sistrunk Blvd. |
| Financial Literacy: Budgeting & Savings | Thurs | 4/6/23 | 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. |
In-person at Broward College @ YMCA on Sistrunk Blvd. |
| Amazon Web Services (AWS) Technical Essentials Intro | Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri | 4/18/23 – 4/21/23 | 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | In-person at Broward College @ YMCA on Sistrunk Blvd. |
| Project Management (PM) Ready Certification PMI® | Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs | 4/24/23 – 5/4/23 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | BC Online |
| Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt | Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri | 5/2/23 – 5/5/23 | 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. | In-person at Broward College @ YMCA on Sistrunk Blvd. |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | Wed | 6/7/23 - 7/5/23 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | In-person at Broward College @ Sunshine Health (Lauderhill Mall) |
| Patient Financial Revenue Cycle Specialist | Tues/Thurs | 6/20/23 - 7/6/23 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | In-person at Broward College @ Sunshine Health (Lauderhill Mall) |
| Health Career Core | Tues/Thurs | 7/11/23 - 8/10/23 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | In-person at Broward College @ Sunshine Health (Lauderhill Mall) |
| Electronic Health Records | Wed | 7/12/23 - 8/9/23 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | In-person at Broward College @ Sunshine Health (Lauderhill Mall) |
| CDL Truck Driving Program | New cohort starts each Monday | 4-week course | TBA | In-person at Broward College @ YMCA (week 1) and at the FL Panther's Stadium (weeks 2-4) |
| Health Care Course Options: Clinical Medical Assistant Electronic Health Records Management Medical Billing & Coding Medical Administrative Assistant Patient Care Technician Pharmacy Technician |
Various Formats | Speak with your Career Pathway Navigator to learn about course format and length. | ||
| Florida Ready 2 Work Soft Skills Certification | Self-Paced | Students complete the course online at their own pace | ||
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Course and schedule are subject to change without notice based on space and funding availability. Please contact Broward UP for additional information. Check back regularly for new course offerings. Community Location Addresses:
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| Course | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time | Format |
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| Reading/LA/Math | Mon/Wed | TBD after TABE Testing | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | In-person at Broward College @ YMCA on Sistrunk Blvd. |
| Reading/LA/Math | Tues/Thurs | TBD after TABE Testing | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | In-person at Broward College @ YMCA on Sistrunk Blvd. |
| Reading/LA/Science | Mon/Tues | TBD after TABE Testing | 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | In-person at Broward College @ YMCA on Sistrunk Blvd. |
| Reading/LA/Science | Tues | TBD after TABE Testing | 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | In-person at Broward College @ YMCA on Sistrunk Blvd. |
| Social Studies/Math | Wed/Thurs | TBD after TABE Testing | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | In-person at Broward College @ YMCA on Sistrunk Blvd. |
| Social Studies/Math | Thurs | TBD after TABE Testing | 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | In-person at Broward College @ YMCA on Sistrunk Blvd. |
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Course and schedule are subject to change without notice based on space and funding availability. Please contact Broward UP for additional information. Check back regularly for new course offerings. |
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Broward College has a new location in the heart of Sistrunk to better serve our community.
Broward UP courses, including our new Adult Education programs, are available at Broward College @ YMCA, located at 1409 Sistrunk Blvd, Fourth Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. Visit us today.
Want to complete your GED while earning a college credential?
Broward UP can help you pursue an in-demand trade while working toward your GED. As part of Broward College's Adult Education programming, participating students will receive tuition-free training, and all fees and books will be paid for as they pursue a trade. Fast-track programs include:
Broward UP courses and workshops aim to upskill and retool students for the workforce by providing both the technical and soft skills needed for college and career readiness. Course offerings span multiple career pathways and impart valuable skills that can be applied to numerous work settings. Certifications can be earned in as little as one day or up to several months online and right in your neighborhood. Explore the types of programs offered through Broward UP below.
Eligibility: Applicants must be 18 years of age or older for most Broward UP courses. For health care courses, applicants must also have completed a high school diploma or GED. If you have not completed a high school diploma or GED, we can assist you through our Adult Education program.
Funding: Through grant funding, Broward UP offers free courses and workshops to qualifying students who reside in the following zip codes: 33309, 33311, 33313, 33314, 33319, 33023, 33020, 33069, 33064, 33441, and 33065, and those referred by community partners. Certain restrictions apply.
Other internal and external funding opportunities may be available for eligible students outside of these areas. The Career Pathway Navigator team assists students with determining available opportunities.
Interested in tuition-free workforce training but not eligible for Broward UP funding? You may be eligible through Broward College's Rapid Credentials/Open Door funding.
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