What You Will Learn
Gain hands-on experience with electronics!
This certificate introduces the theories and techniques used in the analysis of electronic circuits.
Whether you’re looking to solidify your foundation in electronics or delve into more intricate concepts, this certificate offers a well-rounded education. Use these clusters of courses to improve your technical skills and propel your career forward!
You can complete the certificate within three semesters and the courses fully transfer to and are “stackable” within the associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology program at CCM.
Each of the career certificates within the Electronics Engineering Technology program at CCM – Basic Electronics, Advanced Electronics and Digital Technology – includes a balance of theory and hands-on experience.
Curriculum
Earn your certification after completing only 3 courses! This 12-credit curriculum consists of courses such as Active Circuit Design, Industrial Electronics and Electronic Communication Systems. By combining theoretical understanding with hands-on practice, you’ll be better equipped to navigate the challenges and innovations in modern electronics.
Careers in the Field
With a certificate of achievement, you can be equipped for the following positions and fields:
- 3D Printing
- Appliance Technician
- Digital Electronics
- Home Entertainment Equipment
- Instrument Technician
- Laboratory Technician
- Production Technician
- Quality Inspectors
- Reliability Technician
- Telecommunications Equipment
Why Study Advanced Electronics at CCM?
CCM faculty have extensive industrial experience as well as many years of teaching experience. The laboratories are equipped with the latest test equipment and industrial machines found in industry. Computer-based simulation is used to reinforce the theory taught in class.
This program is available through on-campus learning between lectures and laboratory for a better experience within the trade.
Paying for Your Advanced Electronics Education
Earning a certificate of achievement from CCM is a powerful investment that is a springboard to both increased earnings and job satisfaction. But what is the upfront cost and how do you afford it?
There’s good news: Money is available to help you pay for school! Our Financial Aid staff can provide lots of information about the process of finding funds to help pay for your CCM education.
Featured Courses
Industrial Electronics
This course covers operational amplifiers in linear, non-linear and active filter applications, pulse and wave-shaping techniques, power supplies and regulators, thyristor control of power and transducers. The laboratory includes experiments in design and tests to support the above topics.
Active Circuit Design
This course covers analysis and design of solid-state amplifiers using bipolar and field effect transistors. Topics include frequency response using Bode plots and feedback analysis as applied to operational amplifiers and oscillators. Laboratory verification includes transistors, amplifiers, power amplifiers, IC operational amplifiers and oscillators.
Electronic Communication Systems
This course covers A.M., F.M., and single side-band communication systems, including an introduction to digital transmission. Designed to familiarize the student with transmitters, receivers, modems, noise analysis, information theory, pulse modulation, sampling, coding, multiplexing and other signal processing techniques used in commercial broadcasting and data transmission systems. The course includes some coverage of transmission lines, antennas, microwaves and satellites. Includes laboratory work involving communication system components and techniques using industrial grade equipment.
Your Advanced Electronics Faculty Advisor
Chair, Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
