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Heartland Community College

Electronics Skills

20 credit hours

Catalog Year 2026-2027

Students completing the Electronics Skills Certificate will gain the essential skills in DC and AC electronics, digital systems, microprocessors, and automation controls that will prepare them for entry-level roles in electronics, automation, and related technical fields.  This certificate is an employment-focused credential that strengthens students’ readiness for immediate workforce entry while also providing a pathway into advanced coursework.

Certificate Requirements

Class Title Credit Hours
ELTC 102 DC Electronics 3
ELTC 103 AC Electronics 3
ELTC 206 Digital Electronics & Microprocessors 3
ELTC 212 Automation & Control Electronics 3

TECH 171 or TECH 172

OR

TECH 271 or TECH 272

10-Hour OSHA Construction or General Industry Safety

OR

30-Hour OSHA Construction or General Industry Safety

1 or 2
TECH 101 Introduction to Tools 1
MECH 237 Arduino Programming 2
TMAT 103 or MATH 109 Technical Mathematics I or College Algebra 4
Total Credit Hours 20