100% Online Programs

Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) offers a wide variety of online courses and programs that allow students to learn from anywhere in the world!

• Over 50 full academic programs can be completed 100% online, requiring no on-campus classes.
• Some online courses may be taken individually.
• Programs are available in five career pathways:
  • Business
  • Computers
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Media
  • Public Safety & Legal Studies

Programs Offered 100% Online

Arts & Sciences Programs

• Interdisciplinary Studies Degree (Specialization in Management)

Business Programs

Degrees

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Business Management
• Business Technology
• Health Information Management Technology
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing Management

Diplomas

• Accounting
• Business Technology
• Health Information Management Coding
• Human Resource Management
• Business Management
• Marketing Management
• Transit Systems Manager
• Auditing and Assurance Specialist

Certificates

• Apartment Industry Management
• Banking and Finance Fundamentals
• Computerized Accounting Specialist
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance & Investment Services
• Human Resource Management Specialist
• Legal Administrative Assistant
• Management and Leadership Specialist
• Marketing Specialist
• Medical Billing Clerk
• Medical Front Office Assistant
• Medical Office Applications Professional
• Office Accounting Specialist
• Payroll Accounting Specialist
• Retail Marketing Manager
• Small Business Marketing Manager
• Supervisory Management Specialist
• Service Sector Management Specialist
• Tax Preparation Specialist
• Transit Supervisory Certification

Computer Programs

Degrees

• Cyber Forensics Technology
• Computer Programming Specialist
• Computer Support Specialist
• Database Specialist (Oracle)
• Networking Specialist (Microsoft)

Diplomas

• Computer Programming Specialist
• Computer Support Specialist
• Networking Specialist (Microsoft)

Certificates

• CompTIA A+ Certified Preparation
• C# Programmer
• Java Programmer
• Mobile Application Developer
• Microsoft Network Administrator
• Oracle Database Administrator
• PC Repair and Network Technician
• Visual Basic Programming Specialist

Media Programs

• Design & Media Production Technology Degree
• Design & Media Production Technology Diploma
• Design & Media Production Specialist Certificate
• Residential Building Design Technology Degree (Coming Fall 2021!)

Public Safety & Legal Studies Programs

• Criminal Justice Fundamentals Certificate

About Online/Distance Learning

Also called distance learning, online courses at GPTC are designed to match the quality and rigor of on-campus classes.

• Students must be able to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Courses require the same amount of time as in-person classes.
• Students interact with instructors and classmates through electronic communication.
• Basic computer knowledge and strong organizational skills are recommended for success.
• Availability: Courses may vary by semester and enrollment; check with faculty advisers for details.

Proctoring Requirements

Students enrolled in online or hybrid courses (50%+ online) must participate in at least one proctored, graded event per course. A proctored event is a supervised exam, presentation, lab, or assignment that ensures academic integrity.

Proctoring Options:

• Attend instructor-scheduled proctored events (free of charge).
• If unable to attend, request instructor approval for one of these alternatives:
  • Faculty or administrator at another technical college
  • Faculty member or administrator of a regionally accredited university/college
  • School superintendent, principal, or counselor
  • Librarian
  • Commissioned military officer (higher rank than student)

Note: Any costs associated with alternative proctoring are the student’s responsibility.