Certificates are awarded upon the completion of specific courses which have been industry-validated and sequenced for the purpose of developing and upgrading skills in an occupation. The certficates vary in length and are designed to prepare the student for employment. Students will receive their certificate from the Lone Star College System college authorized to offer the total certificate program at which he/she has completed the greatest number of technical program credit hours applicable to the degree or certificate. To be awarded a certificate from Lone Star College System, a student must:

1. Have fulfilled all the course requirements for a certificate program, completing at least 50 percent of coursework at Lone Star College System.
2. Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses required for the certificate.
3. Students MUST APPLY FOR GRADUATION before a certificate can be awarded.
4. Students desiring an Enhanced Skills Certificate must complete the related Lone Star College System associate’s degree prior to enrollment.
5. Students desiring an Advanced Technical Certificate must complete a related associate’s or bachelor’s degree prior to enrollment.

• View certificates offered through our workforce programs.