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NC Workforce Credentials is a partnership of the NC Office of the Governor, NC Community College System, NC Department of Public Instruction, NC Department of Commerce, NC Association of Workforce Development Boards, and myFutureNC.
Click below to find priority non-degree credentials that are valued by employers and put those who earn them on a path to a sustainable wage career.
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Agriculture & Natural Resources
Canine Care and Training Program (CCTP) *
+2% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Certified Horsemanship *
+12% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Certified Veterinary Assistant *
+9% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Equine Management and Evaluation Certification *
+8% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NC Pesticide Applicator *
+8% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Small Engine Repair *
+4% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Wastewater Operator Certification Level I, II, III, IV *
+8% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Architecture & Construction
Apprenticeship – Cabinet Maker *
+3% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Apprenticeship – Carpentry *
+5% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Apprenticeship – HVAC Construction *
A-B Tech: In progress
+8% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Apprenticeship – Plumbing *
+7% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Apprenticeship – Welding *
+5% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Autodesk Certified Professional Inventor *
+7% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Autodesk Certified Professional Revit *
+7% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Autodesk Certified User AutoCAD *
+6% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Autodesk Certified User Inventor *
+7% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Autodesk Certified User Revit *
+7% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
AWS Certified Welder *
+5% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
AWS SENSE- Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) *
+8% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
AWS SENSE- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) *
+8% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
AWS SENSE- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) *
+8% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
AWS SENSE- Thermal Cutting Process *
+8% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician *
+8% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) *
+9% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) *
+9% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) *
+8% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) *
+8% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Electrical Lineworker *
+5% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
ESCO Employment Ready: Air Conditioning *
+9% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
ESCO Employment Ready: Basic Refrigeration and Charging Procedures *
+9% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
ESCO Employment Ready: Duct and Envelope Testing *
+7% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
ESCO Employment Ready: Heat Pump *
+9% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
ESCO Employment Ready: HVAC Electrical *
+9% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NCCER Carpentry Level I, II, III *
+10% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NCCER Concrete Finisher *
+12% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NCCER Electrical Level I, II, III *
+7% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations Level I, II, III *
+8% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NCCER HVAC Level I, II, III *
+9% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NCCER Masonry Level I, II, III *
+5% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NCCER Plumbing Level I, II, III *
+7% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NCCER Welding Level I, II, III *
+5% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Section 608 Technician Certification *
+7% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Universal R-410a Certification *
+9% Projected growth next 5 years
WCA Sawblade Certificate *
+5% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
Adobe Certified Professional *
+8% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Business, Management & Administration
HRCI Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) *
+9% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Intuit QuickBooks Certified User *
+3% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Microsoft Office Specialist 2016 or above Access *
+14% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Microsoft Office Specialist 2016 or above Excel Core *
+3% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Microsoft Office Specialist 2016 or above Excel Expert *
+3% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Finance
Certified Bookkeeper *
+3% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NC: Casualty Agent *
+2% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NC: Health Insurance Agent *
+2% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NC: Life Insurance Agent *
+2% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NC: Property Agent *
+2% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Health Sciences
AAPC Certified Professional Coder CPC *
+2% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
AHDI Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist (CHDS) *
-2% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
AHiMA Certified Coding Associate (CCA) *
+1% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
AMT Medical Assistant (RMA) *
+9% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
ARRT Mammography *
-6% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
ASPT Patient Care Technician *
-7% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
CCI Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) *
-8% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) *
+2% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Certified Registered Central Service Technician *
-9% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist
+13% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NAHAM Certified Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM) *
-2% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NC: Nurse Aide I & II *
+4% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NC: Pharmacy Technician Certification *
+1% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NHA Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) *
+0% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NHA Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) *
+0% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NHA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) *
+3% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician *
+1% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Hospitality & Tourism
Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) *
+16% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Certified Fundamentals Cook (CFC) *
+8% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Certified Hospitality and Tourism Management Professional (CHTMP) *
+10% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
ProStart National Certificate of Achievement (COA) *
+15% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Human Services
Cosmetologist
+16% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NC: Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) Equivalency *
+0% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Information Technology
Certified Ethical Hacker *
+10% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Cisco Certified Cyber Ops Associate *
+10% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) *
+10% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) *
+10% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
CompTIA A+ *
+9% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
CompTIA CySA+ *
+10% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
CompTIA IT Fundamentals *
+2% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
CompTIA Linux+ *
+10% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
CompTIA Network + *
+10% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
CompTIA Project+ *
+14% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
CompTIA Security + *
+10% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
ICCP Certified Computing Professional (CCP) *
+12% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
IEEE Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) *
+14% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Linux Essentials *
+10% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NI Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD) *
+17% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) *
+1% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) *
+1% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Fire Fighter I & II *
+1% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
National Incident Management System *
+0% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NC: Basic Law Enforcement Certification *
-1% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NC: Sheriffs’ Detention Officer Certification *
-1% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NC: Sheriffs’ Telecommunicator Certification *
+0% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NECI: Basic 911 Communication Certification *
+0% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Paralegal Certification *
+8% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Paramedic *
+1% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Manufacturing
Apprenticeship – Maintenance Mechanic *
+9% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Certified Production Technician 4.0 (CPT 4.0) *
+2% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
ETA Associate Certified Electronic Technician (CETa) *
+10% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
MSI Manufacturing Technician Level I (MT1) *
+5% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NC Furniture Academy *
+4% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NIMS Job Planning, Benchmark, and Layout *
+2% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NIMS Machining Level I- Measurement, Materials, and Safety Certifications *
+4% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NIMS Maintenance Operations *
+9% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NIMS Milling I *
+2% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
PMMI Mechatronics- Industrial Electricity I *
+4% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
PMMI Mechatronics- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) I *
+7% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Marketing
NC: Real Estate License
+13% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
Aircraft Electronics Technician *
+11% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
ASE- Auto Maintenance and Light Repair (Test G1) *
+6% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
ASE- Entry-Level Certification: Automobile *
+6% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
ASE- Entry-Level Certification: Collision Repair & Refinish *
+8% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Certified Logistics Technician *
+6% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
EETC Principles of Small Engine Technology Certification *
+7% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
EETC Technician Certification *
+7% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
Escort Vehicle Operator
+16% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
FAA Mechanic Certificate *
+9% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107)
+16% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
ICAR Non-Structural Technician ProLevel I
+6% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
ICAR Refinish Technician ProLevel I *
+8% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
NC: Commercial Driver License (CDL) *
+10% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
USI Visual Line of Sight System Operations (VSO) *
+16% Projected growth next 5 years (2022-2027)
* Contact your local NCWorks Career Center to inquire about eligibility for assistance with training costs. Go to ncworks.gov to find your local career center to call and inquire about eligibility.
** Labor market information derived from Lightcast.