Technical Certificate Programs Catalog 2025-2026

Institutional Codes, CIP Code, and Extension of the Programs

The table below presents the non-university post-secondary technical certificate programs, authorized by the Puerto Rico Council of Education (CEPR) with the code assigned by the University to identify the academic program. It also includes the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP Code), according to the taxonomy of the Institute of Sciences of the United States Department of Education. In addition, it includes the duration of each academic program. The duration was calculated taking into account a full academic load of 24 credits per academic year, with satisfactory academic progress in the study program.

Code

Program

CIP Code

Hours

Credits

Length of Program

800

Administration of Information and Medical Plan Invoicing

51.0713

900

30

12 months

C011

Agricultural Technology Technician

1.0106

900

30

12 months

832

Barber Shop Technician

12.0402

1020

34

12 months

C010

Child Care Assistant (0-5 years)

19.0709

900

30

12 months

48

Child Care Technician

19.0709

1170

39

18 months

C03D

Computer and Network Repair (distance learning)

47.0104

900

30

12 months

820

Computer Assisted Draftsman

11.0803

1215

40.5

18 months

49

Computer Operator

11.0199

900

30

12 months

C08D

Computer Programming Technician (distance learning)

11.0201

900

30

12 months

40

Computer Repair Technician

47.0104

900

30

12 months

811

Computer Technician

11.0199

900

30

12 months

C03D

Computer and Network Repair (distance learning)

11.0199

900

30

12 months

C003

Confectioners Shop and Commercial Bakery Technician

12.0501

900

30

12 months

2

Construction Technician

46

900

30

12 months

833

Cosmetology Technician

12.0413

1020

34

12 months

844

Culinary Arts Technician

12.0503

930

31

12 months

808B

Eco-tourism Guide

3.0207

900

30

12 months

C02D

Educational Therapy and Evaluation (distance learning)

13.1101

1080

36

18 months

C007

Electricity Technician with PLC and Renewable Energy

46.0301

1185

39.5

18 months

C006

Entrepreneurship Technician

52.0701

900

30

12 months

C004

Fashion Design and Marketing Merchandising

52.1902

900

30

12 months

818

Gerontology Technician

30.1101

900

30

12 months

C01D

Health Services Billing Specialists (distance learning)

51.0713

1080

36

18 months

45

Health Services Invoicing Technician

51.0713

1140

38

18 months

819

Hotel Administration

52.0904

1170

39

18 months

842

Integral Esthetics Technician

31.0504

960

32

12 months

C008

International Cuisine

12.0503

900

30

12 months

838

Invoicing and Collection Systems in Health Services Technician

51.0713

900

30

12 months

23

Laboratory Assistant

51.0802

900

30

12 months

C005

Massage Therapist

51.3501

1020

34

12 months

22

Medical-Paramedical Emergency Technician

51.0904

1290

43

18 months

C012

Nail Technician and Brush-Stroke Art

12.041

900

30

12 months

C009

Network Safety Technician

11.1003

900

30

12 months

C05D

Network Security (distance learning)

11.1003

900

30

12 months

C04D

Networks and Forensics (distance learning)

11.1003

900

30

12 months

835

Personal Trainer

31.0501

1140

38

18 months

042B

Pharmacy Technician

51.0805

1770

59

24 months

817B

Practical Nursing

51.3805

1080

36

18 months

C002

Practical Nursing with Emphasis on Long-Term Care

51.3805

900

30

12 months

839

Repair and Networks Technician

47.0104

960

32

12 months

826

Respiratory Care Technician

51.0812

1560

52

24 months

801

Sales Management Technician

52.1899

900

30

12 months

841

Specialist in Computerized Systems and Networks

11.0901

900

30

12 months

C001

Surgical Technician

51.1012

1440

48

24 months

808

Tour Guide

52.0903

1170

39

18 months

822

Water Systems Administration Technician

15.0506

1170

39

18 months

823

Water Systems Operator

15.0506

1530

51

24 months

814

Web Page Design Technician

11.0801

1080

36

18 months