Southern Careers Institute

If you want a career without the boring, daily routine of being stuck in an office, it's time to check out the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) program at Southern Careers Institute. This program prepares students for positions at both the commercial and residential levels of HVAC.

The HVAC program at SCI will teach you how to install, maintain, and repair essential temperature control equipment. You will learn by doing, alongside students just like you. As part of the SCI family, you will learn in a supportive, interactive environment from instructors who care about your success.

At Southern Careers Institute, the HVAC program focuses on those skills you'll actually use in the real world. You will train on a variety of cooling and heating systems common to the industry and receive instruction on piping using a wide variety of materials. After you graduate, the career services team is ready to assist you with finding a position in the field.

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SCI will prepare you for welding safety, machine set-up, basic metallurgy, shop math, blueprint reading and welding symbols. You'll learn from knowledgeable instructors in a hands-on environment.

After graduation, you may work in fabrication, cutting, soldering or brazing and the career services team will assist you with launching your career by helping prepare your resume, working with you on interview skills and networking with local employers.

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The Electrical Technician program provides students with basic theoretical knowledge and skills on installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical apparatus and systems for both residential and commercial properties. Students are given instruction in the principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, appliances, estimation, testing, inspection, and applicable codes and standards. Note: required hours of “on the job training” beyond the completion of this program are necessary to apply for Texas state licensing. The Electrical Technician program prepares graduates for a career in the Electrician field at an apprentice level. Students will have the opportunity to learn the operation, installation, maintenance and repair essentials of electrical wiring, instrumentation, services and panels, and motors and motor controls. The knowledge and skills acquired in this program prepares graduates to begin working, under a Master Electrician, toward accumulation of required hours for state licensing. With these skills, graduates may find entry-level employment as wiring installers or technicians servicing electrical, instrumentation systems and/motors in a number of electrical and related trades. The average length of the program is 27 weeks for full time students.

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SCI’s Administrative Assistant training program offers interactive, hands-on learning to provide you with the skills you need to launch a career in the business field.

• Learn the critical aspects of the business field to become a successful administrative assistant
• Complete our 27-week program to jumpstart your career in the business sector
• Gain experience in executive assistance, accounting principles, strategic planning, and more
• Become a certified administrative assistant to prepare for a career in government agencies, businesses, law offices, and more

Students of the SCI Administrative Assistant program also have the opportunity to learn:

• Fundamental Accounting Principles
• Scheduling & Planning Techniques
• Customer Service Techniques
• Communication Skills

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Southern Careers Institute’s Business Administration program is designed to train students for entry-level work in a variety of administrative roles. You’ll graduate from the program in 33-48 weeks with the knowledge and skills necessary to support business operations or start your own business. In addition to preparing for ESB certification, students will develop the proper work habits and customer service skills to identify and obtain a job.

What You’ll Learn in the Program:

• Basics of managing business finances
• Hands-on skills for communicating and collaborating in a digital space
• Strategies to start, grow, and market your own business
• How to serve and support internal and external customers
• Earn skill-based badges to prove your proficiencies in areas of business administration

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Business Accounting Specialists are an essential part of any size company and it’s success.

SCI’s Business Accounting Specialist program helps you gain the on-the-job skills you need from Quickbooks certifications to essential accounting principles.

To ensure your long-term success, you will learn fundamental accounting principles, computerized accounting systems, and so much more. Overall, a business accounting specialist plays an important role for the company they work for by increasing business efficiency.

Students of the SCI Business Accounting Specialist program receive for entry level job training and learn skills such as:

• Billing
• Payroll
• Inventory
• Financial Reporting
• Computerized Accounting Software

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Upon completion of the online management associate program, graduates will earn an Associate Degree of Applied Science (AAS) in Management. Coursework focuses on preparing students for a future in the business industry through studies in office management, business operations, and financial needs. Graduates may pursue careers as:

• Supervisors
• Office Managers
• Facility Managers
• Other Management Fields

Training in Associate of Applied Science in Management involves: Supervising workers, managing operations, establishing policies. Communicating professionally in business, fostering teamwork. And Demonstrating work habits, time management, and self-discipline.

Being in management allows you to influence decision-making, drive organizational growth, and develop leadership skills. It offers opportunities for personal and professional development, while also enabling you to mentor others and contribute to a positive work environment.

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Does the newest technology excite you? Do you have a passion for finding solutions to tech problems? SCI’s technology programs provide the tools you need to help you enter the technology workforce.

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The demand for qualified workers in the field of mobile application development has been strong throughout the past two years and is expected to remain strong with projected growth of 19% by 2027. Employment information available for Texas markets indicates high demand, showing a growth rate of 28%. iOS developers build, test, & update cutting-edge, user-based applications for iOS-powered devices. Students will learn Swift & Objective-C programming languages, as well as Apple XCode ISE & GIT source control. They’ll also learn to add an app to the iOS store, measure its performance, and market their app using organic and paid content.

The software developer courses offered through the partnership of programs powered by Woz U and SCI can get you started in the booming technology industry. The tech industry is an ever-changing, in-demand and exciting field. By enrolling in the powered by Woz U Program at SCI, you can start paving your way to having a career in software development armed with day-one ready skills that employers are looking for.

In the program, you will learn to:

• Code from scratch
• Develop front-end foundations and incorporate back-end services.
• Set up databases and cloud deployments
• Create fully functioning web applications including APIs
• Work in all aspects of web application architecture using the latest in technologies and tools
• Develop front-end foundations, learn to code, set up databases, and generate completely functioning web applications
• Complete the 33-week program to prepare to jumpstart a career in software development
• Work toward your goal at your pace in our online program, allowing you to balance work, school, and family
• Become a Software Engineer, Computer Programmer, Web Application Developer, Web Developer and more in the best ranked industry in the nation by U.S. News & World Report

*H.S. Diploma / GED Required*

The data science program offered through the partnership of Woz U and SCI can get you started in this ever-changing and exciting field. The program not only covers technology, but also teaches you about critical thinking when it comes to interpreting data. You’ll learn how to extract, organize, and interpret relevant information to help with key business decisions.

• Basic Statistics: Dive into statistical concepts used throughout the program including common terms, distributions, probability, and data types.
• Programming Foundations: Learn common programming concepts in Python such as debugging, decision making, code organization, and more.
• Statistical Programming in R: Use R to manipulate data, understand vectors, and use visualization tools.
• Databases: Learn how to design, store, and manipulate databases. Students will work with both rational (SQL) and nonrational databases.
• Data Visualization: Learn how to extract important data & understand the power in showing meaningful data graphically.
• Metrics & Data Processing: Learn how to create new metrics for businesses and the basics of Agile Project Management.
• Intermediate Statistics: Utilize advanced hypothesis testing under multiple real- world scenarios. Get experience spotting and verifying test requirements.
• Machine Learning & Modeling: Use common software tools and machine learning techniques to predict future events and reduce risks.
• Intro To Big Data: Learn Big Data concepts and get hands-on experience with tools to move from Big Data basics to specific business needs.

*H.S. Diploma / GED Required*

The cyber security program at Southern Careers Institute in partnership with Woz U will help students gain the expertise and knowledge of working with databases, networks, firewalls and hardware so students can help protect them from attacks.

Through structured classes led by industry experts and hands-on experience, students will learn:

• How to perform risk assessments and test infrastructure to secure your company’s data and intellectual property
• The fundamentals of setting up and installing secured systems
• How to backup and secure data
• How to spot vulnerabilities
• How to lead a recovery effort if necessary

Cyber Analysis is a popular and rewarding field where you protect businesses, organizations, and people from online threats. It involves keeping sensitive information safe, defending against cyber-attacks, and stopping hackers from causing financial harm.

The one-year Cyber Analyst Training Program offers a 33-week curriculum complemented by a 26-week paid internship which overlaps with the latter half of the coursework and is secured on behalf of the student by the Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies Academy. The program is 100% online and covers more content than boot camps typically offer for industry certifications. Additionally, the curriculum is employer-tailored, ensuring that it is up-to-date and advantageous to those looking to start a career in cybersecurity.

The Security Foundations course will help students gain a fundamental understanding of security concepts that will be used throughout the Cyber Security track. Topics covered include basic security concepts, threat actors and attributes, organizational security, policy, procedures and frameworks, security controls business impact analysis, risk management, incident response and disaster recovery.

A data scientist is a professional who is skilled in analyzing large amounts of data using statistical analysis, machine learning, and other analytical techniques. They use data to identify patterns and make predictions, and then communicate those findings to stakeholders. Data scientists work with data from various sources, such as social media, customer behavior, sales, and other data sources.

This program includes:

• 380 HOURS OF HANDS-ON LAB WORK
• A GROUP PORTFOLIO PROJECT
• STATISTICAL PROGRAM TRAINING
• DATA WRANGLING AND VISUALIZATION TRAINING
• MACHINE LEARNING AND MODELING TRAINING
• PROGRAMMING FOUNDATIONS TRAINING
• EARN 10 CAREER SKILL BADGES

Cyber Security is about keeping computers, networks, and important information safe from people who shouldn’t have access to them. It involves using different methods and tools to find and stop online dangers like viruses, scams, data leaks, and other types of online crimes.

This program includes:

• 380 HOURS OF LAB WORK
• CRYPTOGRAPHY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING
• NETWORK DEFENSE TRAINING
• A GROUP PORTFOLIO PROJECT
• EARN 10 CAREER SKILL BADGES
• PREPARATION FOR CAREER CERTIFICATION

The SCI cosmetology school in Brownsville, TX provide the hands-on training, practical experience and professional support it takes to pursue an exciting career in the beauty industry. Students in this program learn all-around hair, skin, and nail care skills, as well as health and safety procedures.

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Southern Careers Institute is the place for you to receive training that leads to a medical assistant certification and, ultimately, a career in the medical field. If you have a passion for helping others and want a career in medicine, this is the program for you! As a medical assistant, you'll assist doctors, work with nurses, and care for patients.

At Southern Careers Institute, you'll be welcomed into the SCI family by knowledgeable instructors, supportive staff, and students just like you. You will learn by doing with hands-on, interactive training that will prepare you for a career as a medical assistant.

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Campus: The medical billing and coding specialist program will teach you keyboarding skills, medical insurance billing, medical codes, computer applications, office procedures, business communication skills, and so much more. Upon completing the program (even years after you graduate), SCI’s career services team is here to help you jump-start your career better than any other medical billing and coding schools in the state.

Online: The Southern Careers Institute medical billing and coding online courses are available to you anywhere with an internet connection! In true SCI fashion, this campus keeps you close to the things that matter to you; your family and your home.

While this campus is digital in nature, it still has the supportive, family-like environment that Southern Careers Institute is known for. The bottom line is that SCI's Medical Billing & Coding online schools offer the same level of training, and assistance, as you'd receive inside a classroom.

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The pharmacy technician schools in Texas teach students a variety of skills including keyboarding, computer applications, pharmacy operations and procedures, basic pharmacology skills, and so much more. You will gain the skills you need to assist pharmacists and improve patient care. After graduating from the pharmacy technician program, SCI’s career services team is set up to help you get your foot in the door and launch your career in the medical field.

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The medial office school teaches students keyboarding skills, computer applications, office procedures, business communication skills, medical office duties, medical terminology, and so much more. Upon completing the program, SCI’s career services team is ready to assist you with launching your career in the medical field.

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Prepare for your CDL Class A in as little as 4 weeks! Hands-on, over-the-road driving training prepares you to hit the road in a standard sleeper cab tractor with a 53’ trailer.

As a truck driver, you’ll make your own schedule—selecting your interstate and intrastate driving jobs.

Graduate our comprehensive CDL training program with the necessary skills to begin driving a truck professionally. Expert truck driving school instructors at our San Antonio North and Austin campuses provide both the hands-on training and the classroom preparation needed to properly and safely operate a truck and obtain your Class A CDL license.

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SCI’s automotive service technician program combines hands-on experience in real automotive environments along with technical training. You’ll learn skills like:

• Automotive Engine Repair
• Automatic and Manual Transmissions
• Suspension, Steering and Braking
• Ignition Systems and Diagnostics
• Exhaust and Emissions
• HVAC and Electrical

*9 months to complete the Automotive Service Technician program

Prepare for your CDL Class A in as little as 4 weeks! Hands-on, over-the-road driving training prepares you to hit the road in a standard sleeper cab tractor with a 53’ trailer.

As a truck driver, you’ll make your own schedule—selecting your interstate and intrastate driving jobs.

Graduate our comprehensive CDL training program with the necessary skills to begin driving a truck professionally. Expert truck driving school instructors at our San Antonio North and Austin campuses provide both the hands-on training and the classroom preparation needed to properly and safely operate a truck and obtain your Class A CDL license.

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