Find out more about Madison Area Technical College

Completing an online AA from Madison Area Technical College can have you well-prepared to enter a 4-year institution to complete your bachelor’s degree.  The coursework you complete in this two year program can typically satisfy most general education credits.  Electives at MATC can lead to majors in the following areas:

• Arts & Humanities
• Economics & Business
• Education
• Engineering
• Healthcare
• Science, Math & Technology

With an online AS from MATC, you have the advantage of coursework coming to you, rather than having to commute to campus.  This two-year program contains coursework that can satisfy general education credits when you transfer to a 4-year institution to pursue your bachelor’s degree.

For students looking to refine and strengthen their Microsoft Office skills, Madison Area Technical College offers an Advanced Certificate in Microsoft Office program. The certificate program provides students education in Microsoft Office applications in order to help with employment, job advancement and skill building.

The online Management Trainee Technical Diploma program from Madison Area Technical College develops students' foundational communication skills and overal business perspective in order to prepare them for supervisory management or entry level management positions. Courses explore topics such as:

• Accounting
• Business Organization, Management, and Ethics
• Human Resources
• ​Project Management
• ​Interpersonal Communication

The online Microsoft Office Certificate program from Madison Area Technical College is designed to help students get hired, earn a promotion, or update their skills for work in today's modern offices. Students are also prepared to become certified Microsoft Office Specialists. Courses cover the areas of:

• ​Windows 10
• Outlook
• Word
• Excel
• Access
• ​PowerPoint

The online Microsoft Office Technical Diploma program from Madison Area Technical College provides students with knowledge of the latest in business technology and software, as well as the customer service skills needed for employment as an office employee. Graduates are prepared to:

• ​Manage an office effectively and efficiently
• ​Communicate clearly and professionally 
• ​Use appropriate technology and technical skills to manage information and solve problems

The online Office Assistant Technical Diploma program from Madison Area Technical College provides students with knowledge of the latest technology and software, as well as the customer service skills needed for employment in an office environment. Graduates are prepared to:

• ​Manage an office effectively and efficiently
• ​Communicate clearly and professionally 
• ​Recognize professional values and exhibit professional behaviors in the workplace
• ​Use appropriate technology and technical skills to manage information and solve problems
• ​Exhibit interpersonal skills and attitudes for working in an office environment

The online Project Management Certificate program from Madison Area Technical College is designed to prepare students for careers as project assistants, office assistants, customer service representatives, information assistants, or assistant meeting planners. Courses provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to: 

• ​Define a project's goals
• ​Plan the work to attain each goal of the project
• ​Lead the project and support teams
• Monitor progress
• ​Ensure that the project is completed in a timely and satisfactory way

If you own your own business, or are thinking about starting one, consider the Small Business Entrepreneurship diploma offered by Madison.  This 100% online curriculum can give the insight and knowledge to starting and sustaining a business in today’s economy.  This one year program covers subjects such as:

• Business writing
• Advertising & public relations
• Direct mail & sales promotions

The IT-VMware Certified Professional Certificate is an online software development degree from Madison Area Technical College that is completed by attending part-time.  This certificate is designed for those who have already graduated with a degree in either Computer Information Systems or Information Technology or who have significant IT industry work experience and wish to earn the VMware Certified Professional designation.  With VMware serving as the industry standard and most widely used server virtualization platform, it is used to run many of the IT infrastructures in businesses around the world.  Therefore, it is beneficial to be able to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot VMware server virtualization infrastructures and to be certified in VMware.  This certification, which many potential employers are seeking, signifies that you have demonstrated superior knowledge and skill with VMware virtualization infrastructures.

While this online software development degree provides the knowledge and skills needed for the VMware Certified Professional certification exam, students will still need additional preparation and practice time to pass the exam.

The online Healthcare Customer Service Certificate prepares students for entry-level customer service roles in the healthcare industry. Students will learn administrative skills, medical terminology, and communication skills. This online certificate program is offered both full-time and part-time.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

Medical language for the business professional
Word beginning
Medical administrative procedures

There are many career options available to graduates, including Patient Access Representative, Customer Service Ambassador, Guest Services Assistant, and more. Earning a certificate is a great way to expand your knowledge and adds professionalism to a resume. With the online healthcare customer service certificate, graduates can confidently begin their careers in healthcare.

Boost your resume with an online Healthcare Receptionist certificate at Madison College. Complete entry level courses in keyboarding, spreadsheet applications, communication skills, medical language for business professionals and more. This program can also serve as a gateway to other healthcare and business programs offered at the school.

Career opportunities in the medical setting include:

• Medical receptionist
• Appointment scheduler
• Clinic assistant
• Customer service representative

The Medical Billing Specialist technical diplomat is one facet of the Medical Administration program at MATC that can be earned 100% online.  In this program, you will become familiar with insurance claims and medical terminology, as you build your skills to use in the healthcare environment.

The online Medical Coding Specialist Technical Diploma prepares students for successful careers in medical coding. Coding serves many purposes, including research, public health, reimbursement, and patient care. This part-time program takes at least two years to complete.

Courses include, but are not limited to:

• Healthcare revenue management
• ICD procedure coding
• Digital literacy for healthcare

Some classes require students to take proctored final exams on campus or through other arrangements. Career options for graduates include Analyst, Outpatient Coder, Health Unit Coordinator, Medical Coding Specialist, and others. The online medical coding specialist technical diploma allows students to apply their newly acquired skills in the healthcare office environment.  

The online Optometric Technician Technical Diploma is ideal for professionals working in an eye care office who wish to learn more and prepare for the national Paraoptometric Certification exam. Students must secure a mentor to oversee some lab activities. This online program is available part-time only.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Ocular anatomy
• Optical dispensing
• Basic optical concepts

Training focuses on pre-testing patients, contact lens education, frame and lens selection, eyeglass adjustment, and optical properties of light. Career opportunities for graduates include Dispensing Optician, Optometric Technician, Ophthalmic Assistant, and more. The online technical diploma in optometric technician prepares graduates for a range of professional positions in the field.