100% Online Occupational Skills Awards

Earning a fully online Occupational Skills Award (OSA) is an affordable option to gain valuable skills and stay current with the latest trends and technologies. Position yourself as a skilled professional in your field. Get started today!

Change you life. Apply.

Job-specific training looks great on the resume.

An Occupational Skills Award (OSA) is your ticket to quickly gaining a new set of skills for the workforce. You can also earn an OSA to level up your expertise for a current role.

Depending on the OSA you select, you can expect to take 3 to 5 courses in as little as a year. Get started on your next success!

Gain the skills needed to start your career.

31 Occupational Skills Awards (OSA) offered 100% online

Each credential offered by our Alamo Colleges is designed to strengthen your knowledge and the skills needed to further your career.

Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics

Occupational Skills Award

Transportation Management
- PAC

Business & Entrepreneurship

Occupational Skills Award

Entrepreneur
- PAC

Operations Manager
- PAC

Creative & Communication Arts

Occupational Skills Award

Publishing for Digital Media
- NVC

Social Media Content Creation
- NVC

Web and Digital Design and Development I
- NVC

Web and Digital Design and Development II
- NVC

Health and Biosciences

Public Service

Occupational Skills Award

Criminal Justice
- SAC

Science and Technology

Occupational Skills Award

C++ Programming Skills
- SAC

CISCO Certified Network Associate
- PAC

Cloud Security Analyst
- NVC

Cloud Security Specialist
- NVC

CompTIA A+ and Network+
- SAC

CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation
- PAC

CompTIA A+, Linux+, and Network+
- NVC

CompTIA A+, Security+, and Network+
- NVC

CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Preparation
- PAC

CompTIA Linux+ Certification Preparation
- NLC

CompTIA Network+ Certification Preparation
- PAC

CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Preparation
- PAC

CompTIA Security+ Certification Preparation
- NLC | SAC

Cyber Digital Forensics First Responders Preparation
- PAC

Cybersecurity+ Industry Certificate Preparation
- PAC

Digital Forensics and Incident Response
- NVC

Ethical Hacking
- NVC

Java Programming Skills
- SAC

Linux Industry Certificate Preparation
- PAC

Linux Professional Institute Certification
- SAC

Network Fundamentals and Architecture
- NVC

Network Fundamentals and Architecture
- NVC

Web Programming
- SAC

All Online Programs

Did you know?

You can stack the credentials that lead to your degree.

Earning Alamo Colleges' stackable credentials means you can earn a smaller or a series of smaller awards and apply those credits to a larger credential later.

Learn more: Stacking credentials

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How to apply to Alamo Colleges

AlamoENROLL for self-starters

Apply Now

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Apply

Apply and get accepted to college!

Applying is free and easy. Visit goapplytexas.org to complete your application.

Apply now at GoApplyTexas.org

Tip - Filling Out Your Application

Make sure you have what you need before you begin your application.

View Application FAQs

Tip - Applying for Financial Aid

Most students qualify for financial aid.

Learn about applying for aid

Next Steps

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Access Student Portal

The Alamo Colleges District uses ACES as the online student portal for all of your information and can be accessed at aces.alamo.edu.

You will receive your ACES login information via email within 3-5 days of submitting your ApplyTexas application.
Be sure to complete the Test Prep module located in the "Start Here" tab.

Tip

Select the link in the top-right corner of ACES to access your student email.

Submit Documents

You’ll need to gather and submit several important documents, including:

Official high school or college transcripts Click here for instructions.
Test scores must be submitted to your college. Learn more from your college's testing center.
You must submit your bacterial meningitis vaccination record if you’re 21 or younger. You can submit documentation in ACES in the "Start Here" tab.

Tip

You don’t have to wait to gather your paperwork. Start submitting these as soon as you apply.

Get Registered

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Orientation and Registration

Celebrate your transition to college! You'll learn more about your college programs and services at New Student Orientation (NSO), which is required for all new and transfer students.

Once you attend NSO, you'll be able to meet with an advisor and register for classes.

Learn more about NSO

Make Payment

After you’ve registered, you’ll need to make sure your tuition has been covered by financial aid or your payments have been made to avoid having your classes dropped.

View Registration and Payment Calendar

Questions about paying for college?

Learn more about Paying for College

What makes the Alamo Colleges so affordable?

$109 per credit
in-district tuition, fully online

Graduate college for less. All students living inside Bexar County in TX can earn a degree at $109 per credit hour.

Learn more: Tuition

$180 per credit
out-of-district/state tuition, fully-online

Out-of-district/state doesn't mean out of luck! Fully online students can earn a degree with an E-rate of $180 per credit hour.

Learn more: E-Rate

No-cost book rentals
with AlamoBOOKS+

Textbook rentals and instructional materials are covered in tuition, so you don't have to worry about extra costs for your education.

Learn more: AlamoBOOKS+

About AlamoONLINE

What "fully online" means for you

You can earn your college degree or credential online with a learning style that fits you best. Our five Alamo Colleges offer online courses in two learning modes:

Asynchronous online learning
Students access their courses each week at any time.

Synchronous online learning
Students log in and participate in class at a specified time each week via Zoom or video conference.

No matter which mode you select, our Alamo Colleges are here to ensure you meet your goals.

Frequently Asked Questions