Workforce Certification Programs
Jumpstart your career with programs from HCDE Adult Education!
Click the program you are interested in below for more info.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (for ESL Learners, instruction in Eng. and Span.)
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Billing and Coding (Hybrid)
- EKG
- Information Technology (IT) Helpdesk: Comp TIA+
- Business Office Technology: MS Certification (Hybrid)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (for ESL Learners, instruction in Eng. and Span.)
Phlebotomy
Medical Billing and Coding (Hybrid)
EKG
Information Technology (IT) Helpdesk: Comp TIA+
Business Office Technology: MS Certification (Hybrid)
Must Meet the Following Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old (some exceptions may apply)
- Live in Harris or Liberty County
- Proof of citizenship or legal resident status (for example, unrestricted REAL Texas ID or Driver's License.) Review a complete list of acceptable documents
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Must not have a bachelor's degree or higher
- Commit to the 6 - 12 weeks of classes and attendance requirements
- Must take placement assessments and certification examinations
HCDE helped me grow educationally and as a person. They showed me the light when I thought all hope was lost. I guarantee each student will leave feeling empowered, just like I did.
Former Adult Education Student
Need Help?
Adult education and literacy services are provided with support from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to help individuals find a job, keep a job, or get a better job. Harris County Department of Education supports, and TWC is committed to providing a learning and working environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and gender expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Harris County Department of Education is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (Please request reasonable accommodations a minimum of two business days in advance.) Relay Texas Numbers: 800-735-2989 (TDD), 1-800-735-2988 (voice), or 711.








