Northwest Technical College prepares students for fulfilling careers in highly skilled, sought-after fields. Our certificate, diploma and degree programs are carefully designed to serve graduates and employers in northern Minnesota.

Northwest Technical College offers 21 programs under six major areas of study.  They are set up on semesters and typically begin fall semester in late August and in spring semester in early January.  A summer semester is also offered which begins in late May.

Applications are accepted up until two weeks before the start of a semester on a space available basis.

Degree Programs On-Campus & On-Line:

Automotive:

• Automotive Service & Performance – Diploma

Building Systems:

• Commercial Refrigeration – Diploma
• Electrical Construction – Diploma/AAS
• Residential Plumbing/HVAC – Diploma

Business and Accounting:

• Accounting – Certificate/Diploma/AAS
• Administrative Support – Certificate/Diploma/AAS
• Computer Support – Certificate/AAS/AS
• Human Resources – Certificate
• Management & Entrepreneurship – Certificate
• Sales, Marketing & Management – Certificate/Diploma/AAS

Child Care:

• Child Care and Educaton – Certificate/AAS
• Young Child Education – AS

Manufacturing Technology:

• Production Technologies – Certificate – 360 eTech Program
• Engineering Technology – AAS
• Welding Technology – Certificate – 360 eTech Program

Health Care:

• Community Health Worker – Certificate
• Dental Assisting – Diploma/AAS
• Health Care Administrative Support
  • Medical Coding: Certificate/Diploma/AAS
  • Health Care Administration: Diploma/AAS
• Health Services Broad Field – AS
• Nursing
  • Practical Nursing: Diploma
  • LPN Step-In: AS
  • Nursing Generic: AS