Short Courses, Evening Classes & Summer Camps

Continuing Workforce & Life Enrichment Courses

High-quality courses developed by PTC instructors as short Continuing Workforce Development courses. Due to their abbreviated nature, these courses do NOT articulate or grant credit toward PTC's program level courses.

• Air Conditioning Service Fundamentals

  St. Petersburg Campus

  Gain the skills needed to install and service air conditioning systems.

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• Child Care Staff or Director Credential Renewal Courses

  St. Petersburg Campus

  DCF-approved course for staff and directors seeking to renew their state administrator credential.
  Download 2025–2026 Child Care Training Program Dates (PDF)

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• Drone Pilot: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

  St. Petersburg Campus

  Prep for your FAA Remote Pilot Certification through this hands-on sUAS training course.

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• Forklift Operation & Safety

  St. Petersburg Campus

  Earn hands-on forklift operator training in a structured one-day session.

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• Water Treatment Plant Operation Study Session (Online)

  St. Petersburg Campus

  Online tutorial support for students preparing for water treatment plant operator licensure.

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• School Board Employee Training

  St. Petersburg Campus

  Training available exclusively to Pinellas County School Board employees.

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• Welding (Evening Class)

  Clearwater Campus

  Evening welding class for adults offered at the PTC Clearwater Campus.

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⚠ The following courses have no upcoming sessions scheduled. Check back or contact the campus for availability.

• CPR | AED | First Aid

  St. Petersburg Campus

  Earn CPR, AED, and First Aid certification through this hands-on course.

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• Silversmithing 101

  St. Petersburg Campus

  Learn to create custom jewelry using professional silversmithing tools and techniques.

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• Upholstery

  St. Petersburg Campus

  Learn to repair and reupholster furniture pieces in this hands-on workshop.

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Summer Camps for Youth (2026)

Hands-on career exploration camps for teens. Each camp gives students a real taste of a professional trade before they graduate!

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• Automotive Technology Summer Camp

  Clearwater Campus

  Students will learn and practice several diagnostic and automotive maintenance and repair skills.

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• Barbering Summer Camp

  St. Petersburg Campus

  Teens discover barbering tools, techniques, and the world of professional grooming.

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• Construction Summer Camp

  St. Petersburg Campus

  Teens explore building trades basics through hands-on construction projects.

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• Cosmetology Summer Braiding Camp

  St. Petersburg Campus

  Teens explore natural hair braiding and the world of professional cosmetology.

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• CPR for Teens

  St. Petersburg Campus

  Teens learn life-saving CPR and Basic Life Support skills in a hands-on camp session.

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• Crazy Hot Culinary Summer Camp

  St. Petersburg Campus

  Teens learn professional kitchen skills, food safety, and culinary creativity.

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• Nails Specialty Summer Camp

  St. Petersburg Campus

  Teens get a hands-on introduction to nail artistry and professional nail care.

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• Skin Care is Self Care

  St. Petersburg Campus

  Teens learn healthy skincare routines and natural beauty techniques.

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