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If you do not currently have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET), don’t worry! Atlanta Technical College is excited to partner with you on your academic journey.
Explore The Adult Education Program
ATC is committed to providing GED® preparatory courses to assist residents of Georgia to acquire basic skills in reading, writing, and math computation. The courses are FREE of charge to students who have not completed high school. During the program, students are able to enroll in a career pathway at the College or earn a Technical Certificate of Credit in a high-demand occupation in as little as six months! Sign up here today!
To learn more about the benefits of GED testing, preparation classes, and associated costs, please visit https://atlantatech.edu/adult-education/ or contact the Adult Education Department at 404.225.4433 or adulted@atlantatech.edu.
Explore ATC Programs That Don't Require
A High School Diploma or Equivalent
ATC offers various programs that don’t require a high school diploma or equivalent. Please explore the list of courses below. If you are not sure what you would like to study, we recommend taking our free career assessment here.
Students without high school diplomas or equivalents are not eligible for financial aid, but you may apply for a HOPE Career Grant to help with the cost of the program. Please find more information on the HOPE Career Grant here. If you have any questions about financial aid, set up an appointment with Financial Aid using QLess, our appointment scheduling tool, here.
- Major code: AZ71
- Program Description: The Accounting Clerk Assistant technical certificate of credit provides entry-level routine basic accounting skills such as maintaining records of financial transactions. Topics include principles of accounting, human relations, and professional development.
- Major code: AS21
- Program Description: The Administrative Support Assistant Program prepares individuals to provide administrative support under the supervision of office managers, executive assistants, and other office personnel. Graduates are prepared for employment as data entry clerks, general office assistants, and receptionists.
- Major code: AZ31
- Program Description: The Air Conditioning Technician Assistant TCC is a series of courses that prepares students to hold positions as air conditioning technician assistants.
- Major code: AB51
- Program Description: The Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I certificate program prepares students for employment as assistants to lead and master technicians in an automotive collision repair shop. Topics covered include work safety, hand and power tools, basic component replacement, and automotive welding techniques.
- Major code: AZ51
- Program Description: The Refinishing Assistant II program is an advanced certificate option for students who complete the Automotive Refinishing Assistant I program. This program is designed to produce graduates who are entry-level paint and refinishing specialists. Topics will include surface preparation, paint identification, spray gun equipment, spray gun techniques, blending, and tinting, and matching of colors.
- Major code: AE41
- Program Description: This certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair basic electrical/electronic automotive systems as entry-level technicians. Topics covered include automotive shop safety, electrical theory and circuit diagnosis, automotive batteries, starting and charging systems, instrumentation, lighting, and various vehicle accessories.
- Major code: AE41
- Program Description: This certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair basic electrical/electronic automotive systems as entry-level technicians. Topics covered include automotive shop safety, electrical theory and circuit diagnosis, automotive batteries, starting and charging systems, instrumentation, lighting, and various vehicle accessories.
- Major code: AE61
- Program Description: The Automotive Engine Repair Technician certificate program provides the student with entry-level automotive engine repair skills. Topics include basic shop safety, basic electrical/electronic diagnosis, principles of engine operation, basic engine diagnosis, and basic engine repair procedures.
- Major code: AA71
- Program Description: The Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist certificate program provides students with the skills to enter the automotive industry as entry-level transmission, transaxle, and drive line technicians. Topics covered include shop safety, basic electrical/electronic theory and diagnosis, manual transmission/transaxle operation and diagnosis, automatic transmission/transaxle operation and diagnosis, axles operation and diagnosis, differentials operation and diagnosis, and 4WD/AWD systems operation and diagnosis.
- Major code: ASG1
- Program Description: The Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist certificate program provides students with skills needed to enter the automotive industry as an entry level chassis technician. Topics covered include shop safety, basic electrical/electronic theory and diagnosis, chassis components and types, steering system components and service, alignment theory and procedures, and brake system operation, diagnosis and repair.
- Major code: AH21
Program Description: The Automotive Climate Control Technician certificate program provides students with skills for entering the automotive service industry as an entry level climate control technician. Topics covered include basic shop safety, electrical/electronic theory and diagnosis, and the theory, operation, diagnosis and servicing of automotive climate control systems.
- Major code: CCW1
- Program Description: The Certified Construction Worker certificate program offers training in the construction industry providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to work effectively on a construction site. Completion of the program qualifies graduates for entry-level employment. Topics include safety, tool use and safety, materials and fasteners, and construction print reading.
- Major code: CC81
- Program Description: Don't wait! Improve your performance while giving yourself a competitive advantage as a Certified Customer Service Specialist.! Since the help desk and support center are often the first point of contact to the organization, it's essential to maximize each contact. This program prepares you for a career as a Customer Service Specialist in numerous industries. You will learn how to respond to customer inquiries, guide customers through the purchasing process, make product or service recommendations and resolve complaints or technical concerns. You will learn the essential skills you need to deliver top-tier levels of customer service and the know-how and insight to optimize relationships with each and every contact.
- Major code: CT61
- Program Description: The Commercial Truck Driving Certificate Program provides basic training in the principles (classroom) and skills of commercial truck operations (on driving range and over-the-road). At the completion of the program, the student is administered the Georgia CDL Skills Exam by the Georgia Department of Drivers Services.
- Major code: CW31
- Program Description: The Commercial Wiring Technical Certificate of Credit provides instruction in the knowledge and skills necessary to perform wiring functions in a commercial setting. Topics include safety practices, blueprint and schematic reading and interpretation, and wiring procedures and practices.
- Major code: CA61
- Program Description: The CompTIA A+ Certified Preparation technical certificate of credit program is designed to provide computer users with the basic entry-level skills working toward CompTia A+ certification.
- Major code: CJ71
- Program Description: The Criminal Justice Fundamentals Technical Certificate of Credit is a sequence of courses that prepares students for criminal justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of criminal justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Upon completion of this technical certificate of credit may permit students to pursue entry-level opportunities in the criminal justice field. Completion of the Criminal Justice Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit does not ensure certification of officer status in Georgia. Students must seek such certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.
- Major code: DAM1
- Program Description: This one-to-two semester certificate program focuses on teaching students basic design skills and the two most used software programs in the industry – Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. It is a great way to gauge interest in the field for new students or could be a refresher for working professionals who are using older versions of the software and want to update their skills quickly.
- Major code: DE21
- Program Description: The Diesel Engine Service Technician certificate program provides the student with training to become an entry-level diesel engine service technician. The topics covered include diesel shop safety, tools and equipment, diesel electrical/electronic systems, and diesel engines and support systems.
- Major code: DTM1
- Program Description: The Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician certificate program provides training in the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for employment as a maintenance technician on semi–trucks, trailers or other diesel equipment. The topics covered include diesel shop safety, tools, and equipment, preventive maintenance procedures, truck brake systems, and truck drive trains.
- Major code: DE11
- Program Description: The Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems Technician certificate program provides the student with training for becoming an entry-level diesel electrical/electronic systems technician. The topics presented include diesel shop safety and tool use, basic electrical and electronics theory, starting and charging systems, and electronic controls and accessory systems.
- Major code: DA31
- Program Description: All of the courses included in the Drafter's Assistant TCC program are embedded in either the Drafting Technology diploma or Degree programs. The Drafter's Assistant TCC endows students with the prospect to begin on the career pathway toward advancement in the drafting profession. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in drafting practices and software. This TCC could also serve if needed as an exit point for high school dual enrolled students needing a point of exit for employment purposes.
- Major code: EC31
- Program Description: The Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the field of early childhood education. The program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and practical application as well as limited general core competencies necessary for successful employment. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings including childcare centers, Head start, and Georgia Pre–K programs.
- Major code: EB71
- Program Description: The Emergency Medical Responder certificate program prepares students to initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS response and to assist higher-level personnel at the scene and during transport. Emergency Medical Responders function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) technical certificate of credit provides students with the opportunity to prepare for entry-level into the emergency medical services professions for possible employment in a variety of prehospital, industrial, and first responder settings. After successful completion of a SOEMST approved EMR program the graduate may take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMR certification examination.
- Major code: EMJ1
- Program Description: The Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene of an emergency to the health care system. Successful completion of the EMT TCC program will prepare the graduate to deliver basic emergency medical care and transportation during critical and emergency medical situations.
- Major code: FPW1
- Program Description: The Food Production Worker I technical certificate of credit is designed to provide the basic entry-level skills for employment in the food service industry as prep cooks and banquet/service prep workers.
- Major code: HAA1
- Program Description: The Air Conditioning Technology Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the air conditioning industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of air conditioning theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Air Conditioning Technology diploma and have the qualification of an air conditioning technician.
- Major code: IC31
- Program Description: The Early Childhood Care and Education Infant/Toddler Child Care Specialist TCC program is a sequence of five courses designed to prepare students with the basics needed for working with infants and toddlers. The program provides an intense look at understanding and learning activities and proper care needed for infants and toddlers. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings including childcare centers, Head Start, and Georgia Pre-K programs.
- Major code: MF41
- Program Description: Microsoft Office Applications Professional certificate program equips students with the knowledge and skills to perform a variety of job duties such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications in an office environment. The MOS certification validates a candidate's proficiency in Microsoft software for office productivity, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. These word processing, spreadsheet and presentation programs are tools used most commonly by those who work in offices.
- Major code: MF41
- Program Description: Microsoft Office Applications Professional certificate program equips students with the knowledge and skills to perform a variety of job duties such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications in an office environment. The MOS certification validates a candidate's proficiency in Microsoft software for office productivity, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. These word processing, spreadsheet and presentation programs are tools used most commonly by those who work in offices.
- Major code: MWA1
- Program Description: The Microsoft Word Application Professional Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for employment by meeting the proficiency requirements in today's business environment. This certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills to perform word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications in an office environment.
- Major code: NS31
- Program Description: The Network Support Specialist certificate prepares students for an entry-level job in networking support positions. Such a position will include a variety of responsibilities including -Hardware and Software installation -Computer network installation and maintenance -Computer and Network Support/Troubleshooting -Computer and Network Security.
- Major code: CN21
- Program Description: The Nurse Aide Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students with classroom training and practice as well as the clinical experiences necessary to care for patients in various settings including general medical and surgical hospitals, nursing care facilities, community care facilities for the elderly, and home health care services. Students who successfully complete the Nurse Aide Technical Certificate of Credit may be eligible to sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment program (NNAAP) which determines competency to become enrolled in the State nurse aide registry.
- Major code: OA31
- Program Description: The Office Accounting Specialist technical certificate provides entry-level office accounting skills. Topics include-principles of accounting, computerized accounting, and basic computer skills.
- Major code: PR21
- Program Description: The PC Repair and Network Technician certificate provides training in computer repair & networking. This certificate will prepare the student for an entry-level computer repair & networking position. The PC Repair and Network Technician certificate prepares the student with the skills needed to perform personal computer troubleshooting and repair.
- Major code: RP11
- Program Description: The Residential/Commercial Plumbing Technician certificate program offers students basic skills in plumbing technology, construction, maintenance, and repair. Students completing the certificate program are prepared for entry-level employment as a plumbing technician.
- Major code: PC51
- Program Description: This technical certificate of credit provides skills for entry into the food services preparation area as a prep cook. Topics include food services history, safety and sanitation, purchasing and food control, nutrition and menu development and design, along with the principles of cooking.
- Major code: RW21
- Program Description: The Residential Wiring Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for employment in the construction industry as qualified residential technicians. Topics include NEC regulations, blueprint reading, principles of direct and alternating current, and residential wiring procedures and practices.
- Major code: ST11
- Program Description: The Shampoo Technician Technical Certificate of Credit introduces courses that prepare students for careers in the field of Cosmetology as Shampoo Technicians. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training for safety, sanitation, state laws, rules and regulations, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, structure of the hair, diseases and disorders of the hair and scalp, hair and scalp analysis, basic hair and scalp treatments, basic shampooing techniques, reception sales, management, employability skills, and work ethics. Graduates receive a Shampoo Technician Technical Certificate of Credit and are employable as a Cosmetology salesperson, salon manager, or salon owner.
