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Air Traffic Control Academy Prep Certificate

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends

Instructional Program (CIP)

Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General. 490101

Description

Air Traffic Control Academy Prep Certificate


The certificate prepares students for the entrance exam into the FAA Air Traffic Control Academy in Okalahoma City.


Credit Hours Required: 9


This certificate has been submitted to the accreditor and is pending HLC approval. 


Program Requirements



Program Outcomes


Upon successful completion of the Air Traffic Control Academy Prep certificate, the learner will be able to:



  1. Describe the Air Traffic Control (ATC) System and National Airspace System (NAS).

  2. Demonstrate skills in radar separation procedures, airspace protection, speed adjustments and vectoring techniques.

  3. Summarize basic VFR Control Tower operations, including duties and responsibilities.

  4. Describe basic navigation related to airspace.

  5. Explain fundamental effects of various weather conditions on aircrafts.

  6. Interpret Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP), Departure Procedure (DP) and Standard Arrival Route (STAR) Charts.

Details

Hours

9

Entrance Requirements

None

School

Yavapai College

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

Yes

Training Location(s)

1100 E Sheldon, Prescott, Arizona

Local WIB

12 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yavapai County

Name of Credential

Print (opens a new window) Help (opens a new window) Air Traffic Control Academy Prep Certificate

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

N/A

Refund Policy

https://www.yc.edu/v6/business-office/bills.html

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

In-State Tuition

$1,314.00

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$3,861.00

Total In-State Program Cost

$1,314.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$3,861.00

Demand Occupation(s)

53-2021.00Air Traffic Controllers
$69.51 per hour
Required Certification: Air Traffic Control Academy Prep Certificate

Provider Status

Approved

Address

1100 E Sheldon, Prescott, Arizona 86301

Phone Number

(928) 445-7300

Web Address

https://catalog.yc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=28&poid=8899

Last Updated

Sep 29, 2025

Created

May 12, 2025

Renewal

Sep 29, 2026

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