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Yavapai College offers an online certificate in 3D Modeling and Animation for interested students. The online digital media program can help students enhance their skills in this field with two concentrated courses in basic and advanced 3D Modeling and Animation. Students will learn how to design and develop models and animations for projects involving video games and animated films. Graduates of this online game design program are eligible to sit for the Autodesk Maya Certification.

The online Associate of General Studies is a liberal arts degree program from Yavapai College.  This program is designed for students whose career, major, or transfer intent is uncertain, allowing them to uniquely design an associate degree with more flexibility in the selection of courses.  You may take courses in a variety of subject areas with this liberal arts degree, forming a strong foundation in liberal arts, without being forced to choose a specific area of emphasis.  General education courses are completed in the areas of mathematics, physical and biological science, arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and communication. 

The curriculum is divided into three parts:

• Foundation Studies include critical literacy, precise writing, qualitative thinking, and the process of analysis and synthesis that underlie logical reasoning
• Core Studies focus on the conceptual frameworks through which a thinker, a culture, or an academic discipline may approach an issue
• Area Studies link foundation skills in thinking and communicating and the core emphasis on conceptual frameworks to the content orientation of academic disciplines

The online Accounting Assistant Certificate program from Yavapai College is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment as an accounting assistant and upgrade the skills of individuals already employed. As part of this certificate program, learn how to:

• ​Perform financial accounting transactions
• ​Properly manage accounting processes
• ​Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements and reports
• ​Effectively communicate basic tax information

The online Advanced Bookkeeping Certificate program from Yavapai College prepares students for entry-level positions in a variety of business and office settings where knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting practices is required. Courses, the credit for which may also be applied toward the Accounting Assistant Certificate, provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to:

• ​Manage basic financial accounting functions
• ​Understand and prepare financial statements and reports
• Explain tax rules and prepare basic tax returns
• ​Utilize current technology and software applications

The online Basic Tax Certificate program from Yavapai College prepares students for entry-level positions in tax preparation enterprises or a variety of business settings where knowledge of taxation and accounting practices is required. As part of this certificate program learn basic accounting processes, including how to analyze and prepare tax returns. Increase your understanding of financial reports, and how to effectively communicate information to partners and clients. Advance your computer application knowledge.

Gain added knowledge through one of the school's online associate degree programs.

This online Bookkeeping certificate provides you with specific knowledge which can be implemented in a broad range of administrative office settings. Classes target studies in basic tax planning, introductory accounting and Microsoft Office applications. As you progress through your studies, learn how to perform basic accounting functions, including how to prepare basic tax returns and interpret financial statements. Build your confidence in current technology and software applications.

Choose to enroll in an online associate’s degree program or complete other certificates to build your resume.

If you are just starting out, or wish to further advance your administrative knowledge, the online Business Office Basic Certificate may be a good jumping off point. In this program, you will be introduced to foundational skills often implemented in clerical, receptionist and other related positions. Take a few courses, including office management administration, Microsoft Office and skills for workplace success. As you progress through your studies, increase your professional communications and tech know-how. 

Continue studies by pursuing other business-related certificates and degree programs offered fully online.

If you are already working in a business office setting and would like to further advance your knowledge, the online Business Office Professional Certificate may be an excellent option. Learn a broad range of administrative tasks, applicable to companies of all sizes. Increase your team building and business communication skills, as you increase your technological expertise. Take courses ranging from technical writing and business ethics to law office management and medical terminology.

Credits earned in this certificate program may be applied to the school’s online associate degree.

The online Management Certificate program from Yavapai College provides management training to prepare students to apply competencies needed for successful performance in management occupations. Courses explore topics such as organizational behavior, human resource management, marketing, and communication.

Yavapai College’s Video Game Developer Certificate program focuses on providing interested students with the necessary skills to develop gaming and media applications. Coursework focuses on a multifaceted blend of art, computer science, and technology, preparing students to develop many types of gaming scenarios and be competitive in the job market.

The online Law Enforcement & Corrections Certificate program from Yavapai College is designed for those interested in the study of crime and delinquency within the criminal justice system, particularly as to the response of law enforcement, corrections, and the courts to violations of the law. Courses cover topics such as:

• Administration of Justice
• Public Safety Report Writing
• Ethics & Criminal Justice
• Forensic Science
• The Police Function

The online Legal Office Clerk Certificate program from Yavapai College is designed to prepare students for entry-level clerical positions in law offices. Courses cover the areas of:

• Office Management
• Microsoft Office for Windows
• Paralegal Studies 
• Legal Computer Applications
• Ethics & the Law
• Law Office Management