Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, NC 28204

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TypePublic
LevelTwo-year
Trade programs8
IPEDS ID198260
Programs

Trade credentials awarded

From the 2024 IPEDS completions file. Counts are credentials awarded in the reporting year โ€” a size signal, not a quality score.

Trade Credentials offered Awarded that year
๐Ÿš— Automotive & Collision Repair Certificate / diploma, Associate degree 355
๐Ÿ”ฅ Welding & Metal Fabrication Certificate / diploma, Associate degree 258
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Building Maintenance & Inspection Certificate / diploma, Associate degree 203
โšก Electrical Certificate / diploma, Associate degree 163
โ„๏ธ HVAC & Refrigeration Certificate / diploma, Associate degree 65
๐Ÿชต Woodworking & Cabinetmaking Certificate / diploma 51
โš™๏ธ Machining & CNC Certificate / diploma, Associate degree 37
๐Ÿšœ Diesel & Heavy Equipment Certificate / diploma 32

This is what Central Piedmont Community College reported awarding โ€” not a full course catalogue. The school may run programs that awarded nothing in the reporting year, and may have added or dropped programs since. Confirm directly before applying.

Before you apply

Questions worth asking Central Piedmont Community College

  • What does the North Carolina licensing board credit from this programme toward my apprenticeship or licence hours?
  • How many hands-on hours โ€” booth, bench, or live equipment โ€” are in the programme each week?
  • Which employers hired from last year's class, by name?
  • What is the total cost including tools, materials, and testing fees, not just tuition?
  • Is there a registered apprenticeship in this trade locally that would pay me to learn the same material?

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