Career training programs at Calhoun focus on hands-on training and in-demand skills to expand your current skills and certifications or prepare you for specific jobs in a short timeframe. Unlike traditional academic degree programs that require more comprehensive coursework and a longer time commitment, career training emphasizes short-term, targeted learning and immediate job readiness. Both career training and academic pathways offer certificates, but career training certificates are typically non-credit and focused solely on applied skills for fast entry or advancement in the workforce.