certificate Careers

Typical duration: Varies100 careers available
Average Salary
$50,000
Lowest Salary
$50,000
Highest Salary
$50,000

All Careers (100)

Food Service Managers

$50,000

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

Preparation: Some preparation

Gambling Managers

$50,000

Plan, direct, or coordinate gambling operations in a casino. May formulate house rules.

Preparation: Some preparation

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

$50,000

Plan, direct, or coordinate operational, administrative, management, and support services of a U.S. post office; or coordinate activities of workers engaged in postal and related work in assigned post office.

Preparation: Some preparation

Farm Labor Contractors

$50,000

Recruit and hire seasonal or temporary agricultural laborers. May transport, house, and provide meals for workers.

Preparation: Some preparation

Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

$50,000

Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.

Preparation: Some preparation

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers

$50,000

Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a variety of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.

Preparation: Some preparation

Floral Designers

$50,000

Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.

Preparation: Some preparation

Actors

$50,000

Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or film productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.

Preparation: Some preparation

Athletes and Sports Competitors

$50,000

Compete in athletic events.

Preparation: Some preparation

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

$50,000

Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes all sporting officials, referees, and competition judges.

Preparation: Some preparation

Disc Jockeys, Except Radio

$50,000

Play prerecorded music for live audiences at venues or events such as clubs, parties, or wedding receptions. May use techniques such as mixing, cutting, or sampling to manipulate recordings. May also perform as emcee (master of ceremonies).

Preparation: Some preparation

Home Health Aides

$50,000

Monitor the health status of an individual with disabilities or illness, and address their health-related needs, such as changing bandages, dressing wounds, or administering medication. Work is performed under the direction of offsite or intermittent onsite licensed nursing staff. Provide assistance with routine healthcare tasks or activities of daily living, such as feeding, bathing, toileting, or ambulation. May also help with tasks such as preparing meals, doing light housekeeping, and doing laundry depending on the patient's abilities.

Preparation: Some preparation

Personal Care Aides

$50,000

Provide personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities or illness who require help with personal care and activities of daily living support (e.g., feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation). May also provide help with tasks such as preparing meals, doing light housekeeping, and doing laundry. Work is performed in various settings depending on the needs of the care recipient and may include locations such as their home, place of work, out in the community, or at a daytime nonresidential facility.

Preparation: Some preparation

Orderlies

$50,000

Transport patients to areas such as operating rooms or x-ray rooms using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. May maintain stocks of supplies or clean and transport equipment. Psychiatric orderlies are included in Psychiatric Aides.

Preparation: Some preparation

Psychiatric Aides

$50,000

Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff. May assist with daily living activities, lead patients in educational and recreational activities, or accompany patients to and from examinations and treatments. May restrain violent patients. Includes psychiatric orderlies.

Preparation: Some preparation

Physical Therapist Aides

$50,000

Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing the patient and the treatment area.

Preparation: Some preparation

Medical Equipment Preparers

$50,000

Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.

Preparation: Some preparation

Pharmacy Aides

$50,000

Record drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of stock needs. May operate cash register and accept prescriptions for filling.

Preparation: Some preparation

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

$50,000

Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine postoperative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists.

Preparation: Some preparation

Endoscopy Technicians

$50,000

Maintain a sterile field to provide support for physicians and nurses during endoscopy procedures. Prepare and maintain instruments and equipment. May obtain specimens.

Preparation: Some preparation

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

$50,000

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Preparation: Some preparation

First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

$50,000

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.

Preparation: Some preparation

Correctional Officers and Jailers

$50,000

Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.

Preparation: Some preparation

Parking Enforcement Workers

$50,000

Patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or city streets to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and illegally parked vehicles.

Preparation: Some preparation

Animal Control Workers

$50,000

Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.

Preparation: Some preparation

Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators

$50,000

Observe gambling operation for irregular activities such as cheating or theft by either employees or patrons. Investigate potential threats to gambling assets such as money, chips, and gambling equipment. Act as oversight and security agent for management and customers.

Preparation: Some preparation

Security Guards

$50,000

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.

Preparation: Some preparation

Crossing Guards and Flaggers

$50,000

Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.

Preparation: Some preparation

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

$50,000

Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes, to provide assistance and protection to participants.

Preparation: Some preparation

Transportation Security Screeners

$50,000

Conduct screening of passengers, baggage, or cargo to ensure compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations. May operate basic security equipment such as x-ray machines and hand wands at screening checkpoints.

Preparation: Some preparation

School Bus Monitors

$50,000

Maintain order among students on a school bus. Duties include helping students safely board and exit and communicating behavioral problems. May perform pretrip and posttrip inspections and prepare for and assist in emergency evacuations.

Preparation: Some preparation

Retail Loss Prevention Specialists

$50,000

Implement procedures and systems to prevent merchandise loss. Conduct audits and investigations of employee activity. May assist in developing policies, procedures, and systems for safeguarding assets.

Preparation: Some preparation

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

$50,000

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

Preparation: Some preparation

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

$50,000

Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.

Preparation: Some preparation

Cooks, Restaurant

$50,000

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.

Preparation: Some preparation

Cooks, Short Order

$50,000

Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables.

Preparation: Some preparation

Food Preparation Workers

$50,000

Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.

Preparation: Some preparation

Bartenders

$50,000

Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.

Preparation: Some preparation

Waiters and Waitresses

$50,000

Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.

Preparation: Some preparation

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

$50,000

Serve food to individuals outside of a restaurant environment, such as in hotel rooms, hospital rooms, residential care facilities, or cars.

Preparation: Some preparation

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

$50,000

Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.

Preparation: Some preparation

Pest Control Workers

$50,000

Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.

Preparation: Some preparation

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation

$50,000

Mix or apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation, or chemical application on trees, shrubs, lawns, or crops. Usually requires specific training and state or federal certification.

Preparation: Some preparation

Tree Trimmers and Pruners

$50,000

Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners. Works off the ground in the tree canopy and may use truck-mounted lifts.

Preparation: Some preparation

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers

$50,000

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers in assigned gambling areas. May circulate among tables, observe operations, and ensure that stations and games are covered for each shift. May verify and pay off jackpots. May reset slot machines after payoffs and make repairs or adjustments to slot machines or recommend removal of slot machines for repair. May plan and organize activities and services for guests in hotels/casinos.

Preparation: Some preparation

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services

$50,000

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.

Preparation: Some preparation

Animal Trainers

$50,000

Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact, and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.

Preparation: Some preparation

Animal Caretakers

$50,000

Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise provide care to promote and maintain the well-being of pets and other animals that are not raised for consumption, such as dogs, cats, race horses, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks.

Preparation: Some preparation

Gambling Dealers

$50,000

Operate table games. Stand or sit behind table and operate games of chance by dispensing the appropriate number of cards or blocks to players, or operating other gambling equipment. Distribute winnings or collect players' money or chips. May compare the house's hand against players' hands.

Preparation: Some preparation

Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners

$50,000

Post information enabling patrons to wager on various races and sporting events. Assist in the operation of games such as keno and bingo. May operate random number-generating equipment and announce the numbers for patrons. Receive, verify, and record patrons' wagers. Scan and process winning tickets presented by patrons and pay out winnings for those wagers.

Preparation: Some preparation

Motion Picture Projectionists

$50,000

Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.

Preparation: Some preparation

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

$50,000

Assist patrons at entertainment events by performing duties, such as collecting admission tickets and passes from patrons, assisting in finding seats, searching for lost articles, and helping patrons locate such facilities as restrooms and telephones.

Preparation: Some preparation

Costume Attendants

$50,000

Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers. May assist with multiple costume changes during performances.

Preparation: Some preparation

Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants

$50,000

Provide personal items to patrons or customers in locker rooms, dressing rooms, or coatrooms.

Preparation: Some preparation

Crematory Operators

$50,000

Operate crematory equipment to reduce human or animal remains to bone fragments in accordance with state and local regulations. Duties may include preparing the body for cremation and performing general maintenance on crematory equipment. May use traditional flame-based cremation, calcination, or alkaline hydrolysis.

Preparation: Some preparation

Funeral Attendants

$50,000

Perform a variety of tasks during funeral, such as placing casket in parlor or chapel prior to service, arranging floral offerings or lights around casket, directing or escorting mourners, closing casket, and issuing and storing funeral equipment.

Preparation: Some preparation

Manicurists and Pedicurists

$50,000

Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

Preparation: Some preparation

Shampooers

$50,000

Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.

Preparation: Some preparation

Baggage Porters and Bellhops

$50,000

Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.

Preparation: Some preparation

Concierges

$50,000

Assist patrons at hotel, apartment, or office building with personal services. May take messages; arrange or give advice on transportation, business services, or entertainment; or monitor guest requests for housekeeping and maintenance.

Preparation: Some preparation

Travel Guides

$50,000

Plan, organize, and conduct long-distance travel, tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups.

Preparation: Some preparation

Childcare Workers

$50,000

Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.

Preparation: Some preparation

Nannies

$50,000

Care for children in private households and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. Duties may include meal planning and preparation, laundry and clothing care, organization of play activities and outings, discipline, intellectual stimulation, language activities, and transportation.

Preparation: Some preparation

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

$50,000

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.

Preparation: Some preparation

Cashiers

$50,000

Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. May use electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. May process credit or debit card transactions and validate checks.

Preparation: Some preparation

Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers

$50,000

Exchange coins, tokens, and chips for patrons' money. May issue payoffs and obtain customer's signature on receipt. May operate a booth in the slot machine area and furnish change persons with money bank at the start of the shift, or count and audit money in drawers.

Preparation: Some preparation

Counter and Rental Clerks

$50,000

Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.

Preparation: Some preparation

Parts Salespersons

$50,000

Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.

Preparation: Some preparation

Retail Salespersons

$50,000

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.

Preparation: Some preparation

Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel

$50,000

Sell services to individuals or businesses. May describe options or resolve client problems.

Preparation: Some preparation

Demonstrators and Product Promoters

$50,000

Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product. May sell demonstrated merchandise.

Preparation: Some preparation

Models

$50,000

Model garments or other apparel and accessories for prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, or retail establishments. May pose for photos to be used in magazines or advertisements. May pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.

Preparation: Some preparation

Telemarketers

$50,000

Solicit donations or orders for goods or services over the telephone.

Preparation: Some preparation

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service

$50,000

Operate telephone business systems equipment or switchboards to relay incoming, outgoing, and interoffice calls. May supply information to callers and record messages.

Preparation: Some preparation

Telephone Operators

$50,000

Provide information by accessing alphabetical, geographical, or other directories. Assist customers with special billing requests, such as charges to a third party and credits or refunds for incorrectly dialed numbers or bad connections. May handle emergency calls and assist children or people with physical disabilities to make telephone calls.

Preparation: Some preparation

Bill and Account Collectors

$50,000

Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visit to solicit payment. Duties include receiving payment and posting amount to customer's account, preparing statements to credit department if customer fails to respond, initiating repossession proceedings or service disconnection, and keeping records of collection and status of accounts.

Preparation: Some preparation

Gambling Cage Workers

$50,000

In a gambling establishment, conduct financial transactions for patrons. Accept patron's credit application and verify credit references to provide check-cashing authorization or to establish house credit accounts. May reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books. May sell gambling chips, tokens, or tickets to patrons, or to other workers for resale to patrons. May convert gambling chips, tokens, or tickets to currency upon patron's request. May use a cash register or computer to record transaction.

Preparation: Some preparation

Procurement Clerks

$50,000

Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.

Preparation: Some preparation

Tellers

$50,000

Receive and pay out money. Keep records of money and negotiable instruments involved in a financial institution's various transactions.

Preparation: Some preparation

Correspondence Clerks

$50,000

Compose letters or electronic correspondence in reply to requests for merchandise, damage claims, credit and other information, delinquent accounts, incorrect billings, or unsatisfactory services. Duties may include gathering data to formulate reply and preparing correspondence.

Preparation: Some preparation

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

$50,000

Perform clerical duties for courts of law, municipalities, or governmental licensing agencies and bureaus. May prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges and court; prepare draft agendas or bylaws for town or city council; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; issue licenses or permits; and record data, administer tests, or collect fees.

Preparation: Some preparation

Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks

$50,000

Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. May interview applicants to obtain personal and financial data, determine credit worthiness, process applications, and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of credit.

Preparation: Some preparation

Customer Service Representatives

$50,000

Interact with customers to provide basic or scripted information in response to routine inquiries about products and services. May handle and resolve general complaints. Excludes individuals whose duties are primarily installation, sales, repair, and technical support.

Preparation: Some preparation

File Clerks

$50,000

File correspondence, cards, invoices, receipts, and other records in alphabetical or numerical order or according to the filing system used. Locate and remove material from file when requested.

Preparation: Some preparation

Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks

$50,000

Accommodate hotel, motel, and resort patrons by registering and assigning rooms to guests, issuing room keys or cards, transmitting and receiving messages, keeping records of occupied rooms and guests' accounts, making and confirming reservations, and presenting statements to and collecting payments from departing guests.

Preparation: Some preparation

Library Assistants, Clerical

$50,000

Compile records, and sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials.

Preparation: Some preparation

Order Clerks

$50,000

Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. Generally receives orders via mail, phone, fax, or other electronic means. Duties include informing customers of receipt, prices, shipping dates, and delays; preparing contracts; and handling complaints.

Preparation: Some preparation

Receptionists and Information Clerks

$50,000

Answer inquiries and provide information to the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties regarding activities conducted at establishment and location of departments, offices, and employees within the organization.

Preparation: Some preparation

Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks

$50,000

Make and confirm reservations for transportation or lodging, or sell transportation tickets. May check baggage and direct passengers to designated concourse, pier, or track; deliver tickets and contact individuals and groups to inform them of package tours; or provide tourists with travel or transportation information.

Preparation: Some preparation

Cargo and Freight Agents

$50,000

Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks. Take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.

Preparation: Some preparation

Freight Forwarders

$50,000

Research rates, routings, or modes of transport for shipment of products. Maintain awareness of regulations affecting the international movement of cargo. Make arrangements for additional services, such as storage or inland transportation.

Preparation: Some preparation

Couriers and Messengers

$50,000

Pick up and deliver messages, documents, packages, and other items between offices or departments within an establishment or directly to other business concerns, traveling by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, automobile, or public conveyance.

Preparation: Some preparation

Public Safety Telecommunicators

$50,000

Operate telephone, radio, or other communication systems to receive and communicate requests for emergency assistance at 9-1-1 public safety answering points and emergency operations centers. Take information from the public and other sources regarding crimes, threats, disturbances, acts of terrorism, fires, medical emergencies, and other public safety matters. May coordinate and provide information to law enforcement and emergency response personnel. May access sensitive databases and other information sources as needed. May provide additional instructions to callers based on knowledge of and certification in law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical procedures.

Preparation: Some preparation

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

$50,000

Schedule and dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles for conveyance of materials, freight, or passengers, or for normal installation, service, or emergency repairs rendered outside the place of business. Duties may include using radio, telephone, or computer to transmit assignments and compiling statistics and reports on work progress.

Preparation: Some preparation

Meter Readers, Utilities

$50,000

Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.

Preparation: Some preparation

Postal Service Clerks

$50,000

Perform any combination of tasks in a United States Postal Service (USPS) post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes; fill out and sell money orders; place mail in pigeon holes of mail rack or in bags; and examine mail for correct postage. Includes postal service clerks employed by USPS contractors.

Preparation: Some preparation

Postal Service Mail Carriers

$50,000

Sort and deliver mail for the United States Postal Service (USPS). Deliver mail on established route by vehicle or on foot. Includes postal service mail carriers employed by USPS contractors.

Preparation: Some preparation

Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators

$50,000

Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution for the United States Postal Service (USPS). Examine, sort, and route mail. Load, operate, and occasionally adjust and repair mail processing, sorting, and canceling machinery. Keep records of shipments, pouches, and sacks, and perform other duties related to mail handling within the postal service. Includes postal service mail sorters and processors employed by USPS contractors.

Preparation: Some preparation

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

$50,000

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.

Preparation: Some preparation

Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks

$50,000

Verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments involving inventory. Duties include verifying and recording incoming merchandise or material and arranging for the transportation of products. May prepare items for shipment.

Preparation: Some preparation