CULLOWHEE -- Western Carolina University has partnered with Gatlin Education Services to provide certification in several Web-based workforce training programs.

The programs are designed to provide students with the skills necessary for professional positions in a variety of occupations within three-months of interactive online study.

Open enrollment programs are offered in the following areas: administrative medical specialist, medical transcription, webmaster certificate, advanced coding for physician’s offices, graphic design, AutoCAD 2002 2D drafting, records management, travel agent certificate and bookkeeping.

GES is a leading online educational services company, providing popular Web-based workforce programs in partnership with universities nationwide.

For more information or to register, contact WCU’s Division of Continuing Education and Summer School at (828) 227-7397 or toll free 800-928-4968. Information also is available online at http://cess.wcu.edu/certificates.