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The Insurance Specialist program area introduces students to business loss exposures and the operation of insurance policies related to property, business income, crime, marine, auto, and government programs. Students develop foundational knowledge of insurance concepts and may be prepared to take the licensing exam sponsored by the Department of Insurance.

The Introduction to Pipe Welding program area prepares students with foundational skills in pipe cutting and welding processes needed for entry-level pipe welding careers. Students learn to use, set up, and calibrate various types of welding equipment while performing basic welding functions and developing hands-on industry skills.

The Logistics and Global Supply Chain Management certificate equips students with the technical skills needed for entry-level positions in transportation, warehousing, inventory, and global supply operations.

The program prepares students for entry-level positions in machine shops, manufacturing facilities, and industrial plant maintenance. Students gain hands-on training in machinery, equipment operation, and workplace safety to support a variety of manufacturing and maintenance careers.

The AAS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology trains students to become skilled technicians and CNC operators capable of working in a wide range of manufacturing industries.

The Paralegal Technology program at Houston City College prepares students to support attorneys, courts, and legal organizations through research, document drafting, investigation, and administrative case management. Coursework covers legal research, pleadings, law office procedures, courthouse processes, and specialized areas of law, equipping graduates with the skills needed for entry-level paralegal roles.

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 Introduction to Python Programming program area provides students with a foundational understanding of Python programming, including design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation of software applications. Students learn core programming concepts and apply them to create, test, and document functional programs.

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.