Programs

Banking Today and Senior$afe are two of the four courses needed to complete the Modern Banking Representative Certification issued by the Center for Financial Training & Education (CFTEA). T…

A combination of 14 courses to prepare students for entry-level jobs in the accounting field. Students are provided with individualized advising to assist them with reaching their career goals. …

This program assists students with an interest in pursuing a healthcare career with the English skills they need to take their next step. Students build reading comprehension, speaking, and writ…

The goal of the Bridge program is to help students improve their skills in reading comprehension, test taking, computer and typing skills, medical career exploration and
job readiness. This i…

This class is targeted to Portland Adult Education healthcare students who need additional practice and study in the competencies targeted by the CASAS test. Through classroom instruction and on…

The purpose of this online program is to prepare English language learners for the Commercial Driver’s License Class B permit test. Students also receive practice so that they can take the Passe…

Develop skills in billing, coding, and filing insurance claims. The course includes training in both ICD-9/10 and CPT coding.

The purpose of the Education Academy will be to prepare foreign trained teachers and new Mainers who are interested in working in an educational setting with the competencies needed to be succes…

This training is a partnership between Opportunity Alliance, Portland Adult Education and the Greater Portland Workforce Initiative.
The CDA Credential is recogni…

This intensive course is designed for immigrants with intermediate English language skills that are searching for their first job in the US. Students will learn how to search for a job and expan…

Healthcare Essentials: Medical Terminology, Electronic Health Records and the U.S. Healthcare System

In this course, students will learn how medical terms are analyzed and built, how to …

Portland Adult Education’s MaineHealth-endorsed Healthcare Office and Patient
Service Certificate program prepares you for a range of entry level positions in a
healthcare office env…

The Healthcare Office Pre-Apprenticeship prepares students with foundational skills and a direct pathway to interview for employment and/or continued training as a Medical Office Apprentice at N…

This intensive 150 hour course (10 weeks/15.5 hour per week) is designed for immigrants with low to intermediate English language skills that are searching for their first job in the US. Student…

Learn the duties and responsibilities of being a Medical Records Technician. Learn to create and keep an electronic record of a patient’’s medical history. Learn about file trees and…

A certification course to become a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) for English language learners. Students take English, Medical Terminology, and academic support as part of
the program. St…

A combination of 11 courses to prepare students for jobs providing customer service while using computer skills, and performing general office duties, like scheduling appointments and entering p…

This course uses QuickBooks® accounting software in an office environment. Areas covered include setting up an accounting system, accounts receivable and payable, reconciliation, adjusting entri…

This program is a partnership between Portland Adult Education, Portland Arts and Technology High School (PATHS), and ReVision Energy. Designed for non-native English speakers, students will hav…

A 22 week program, offered in partnership with ProsperityME, which prepares English language learners for entry level careers in the banking world. Students complete two core courses in the firs…