Carpentry/Carpenter

The Carpentry/Carpenter certificate program at Des Moines Area Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Ankeny, Iowa. The program builds on foundational carpentry skills, preparing students with more advanced training in construction techniques, structural systems, and finish work for residential and commercial projects.

This program is classified within the construction trades field (CIP 46.0201). Des Moines Area Community College also offers a shorter one- to two-year Carpentry/Carpenter certificate for students seeking a faster entry point into the field, along with other related programs such as Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Network and System Administration/Administrator, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, and Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General. DMACC's Ankeny campus provides multiple pathways for students pursuing construction careers.