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The Industrial Pipefitter helper program will prepare students for entry level careers as helpers in screw pipe, socket weld, butt weld, and mechanical joint pipe fabrication. The program will emphasize the National Center for Construction Education & Research Core and Industrial Pipefitter Curriculum. Students who successfully complete.

The CAPM/PMP Exam Prep program area equips students with a comprehensive understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices aligned with the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications. The course prepares students by covering essential exam content and building the knowledge needed to confidently pursue industry-recognized project management credentials.

The Project Management Basics Certificate program provides students with an overview of the essential elements of project management and the project management life cycle. Students learn the stages of project selection, planning, managing, and controlling, along with key frameworks, practices, and techniques used in the field. Upon successful completion, participants receive a digital badge from HCC recognizing their achievement.

The QuickBooks Basics Micro-Credential program introduces students to fundamental accounting and bookkeeping skills using QuickBooks software. Students learn how to set up accounts, record financial transactions, manage invoices and expenses, and generate basic financial reports. The program provides hands-on training in essential bookkeeping functions to support small business accounting and entry-level finance roles.

The Real Estate program at Houston City College provides students with the knowledge and specialized skills needed for a wide range of careers in the real estate industry. Students can prepare for roles in residential sales, commercial real estate, mortgage lending, inspection, and property management.

The Real Estate Sales Agent Licensure program area is designed to meet the educational requirements set by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) for obtaining a sales agent license. The program provides comprehensive 30-hour courses in real estate principles and practices, preparing students to submit licensing documentation to TREC and pursue a career in real estate upon completion.

The Sheet Metal Helper program provides students with an introduction to the materials, tools, and techniques used in the sheet metal industry. Students learn the types and uses of hand, layout, and cutting tools, along with bending and forming machines. The program covers various types of pipe and fittings, principles of soldering roof flashings, gutters, downspouts, and sheet metal duct fabrication. Students also learn principles and types of fittings for radial line development and factors that influence bend allowances and calculations necessary for determining proper bend allowances.

The TIG Welding program area prepares students with foundational skills in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), including equipment setup, safety procedures, joint design, and welding techniques for metals such as aluminum and stainless steel. Students gain hands-on training in welding inspection and operation of GTAW equipment while preparing for entry-level employment in the welding industry and advancement into Pipe Welding courses.

This program prepares students for a wide range of translator, interpreter, and localization specialist positions across corporate, nonprofit, medical, legal, and technical fields. Graduates gain the linguistic, cultural, and professional skills needed to provide accurate, high-quality translation and interpretation services. Students may also use their training to launch their own freelance business and work independently with clients in diverse industries.

The Welding Technician program prepares students for careers in metal fabrication by teaching the fundamentals of welding as a method of permanently joining metal parts through heat and fusion. Students gain hands-on experience in welding processes and learn how welding is used in industries such as construction, manufacturing, shipbuilding, automotive repair, aerospace, and pipeline systems. The program provides foundational skills needed to produce strong, permanent metal joints used in structural and industrial applications.

Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts. In this process, heat is applied to metal pieces, melting and fusing them to form a permanent bond. Because of its strength, welding is used in shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing and repair, aerospace applications, and thousands of other manufacturing activities. Welding is also essential in construction, where it is used to join beams, build bridges, and connect pipes in pipelines, power plants, and refineries.