Institutional Codes, CIP Code, SOC 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 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC), from the Occupational Employment Statistics Division of the United States Department of Labor, and 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
|