How HCCA’s Free Certification Bootcamps Help Students Build Career Skills

Interested in gaining career skills and certifications while still in school? Hoosier College and Career Academy (HCCA) offers free, virtual Industry Certification Bootcamps for students to explore career fields and earn certifications right at home. These bootcamps are available to middle school, high school and alternative education students, to gain real-world skills that will help them in the future.

Explore Different Career Paths

HCCA’s Industry Certification Bootcamps allow students to explore opportunities within their interests and future career path. There are 10 different certifications that are offered through these Bootcamps exploring fields such as business, technology, finance and workplace safety.

Certification opportunities include:

• OSHA 10
• Personal Finance
• Design for Delight Innovator
• Middle School Everfi Certifications, including Financial Literacy, Digital Citizenship and Career Exploration
• 21st Century Skills (Durable Skills)
• Customer Service Certification
• Gemini Certification for Students
• Business Communication
• HubSpot Certifications in Inbound, Digital Marketing and Social Media Marketing
• IBM Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Earning Certifications From Home

One of the biggest benefits from HCCA’s Industry Certification Bootcamp is that students can earn certifications without leaving home. Each bootcamp lasts approximately two to four weeks and provides opportunities to develop skills that can strengthen a student’s resume.

These bootcamps are completely free and open to eligible HCCA students, including those who are not enrolled in Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses. This allows more students to take advantage of career-focused learning opportunities outside their regular coursework.

How to Participate

HCCA’s Industry Certification Bootcamps follow a schedule throughout the school year. Students sign up for their preferred bootcamps, complete the required activities and work toward earning their certifications.

For the 2026–27 school year, bootcamps begin in November, with sessions continuing into December. Certification testing, if needed, is scheduled for January.

Some bootcamps have limited availability depending on student enrollment, so students are encouraged to review their options and register early.

Explore Your Future at HCCA

HCCA gives students opportunities to prepare for life after graduation through career-focused programs and hands-on learning experiences. Whether your student already has a career in mind or is still exploring their interests, HCCA offers opportunities to build skills and work toward their goals.

Interested in learning more? Visit HCCA’s website to explore enrollment opportunities and see how HCCA can help your students prepare for the future!

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