Logistics and Transportation

Technical Certificates

Credits or Hours: 18 credits

Prepare for careers up and down the supply chain with a certificate in logistics and transportation from Indian River State College. You’ll explore topics such as operations management, inventory management, transportation services, supply chain and supervision.

This technical certificate can be earned as a standalone credential or as part of an associate degree program in areas such as business administration or supervision and management for industry.

Commercial Vehicle Driving

Career and Technical Education Programs

Credits or Hours: 160

The commercial vehicle driving program covers one-on-one training, road safety, federal rules and regulations and over-the-road or local job search considerations.

Here’s a closer look at how the CDL training breaks down:

• Week 1: On-campus instruction in entry-level driver training theory (40 hours)
• Weeks 2, 3, and 4: Road skills training through a mix of practical instruction and observation

After successfully completing the commercial vehicle driving program, students will be prepared to take the CDL exam.

CDL Training Timeline: Schedule, Hours & Location

The training program takes four weeks to complete, or 11 weeks if you’re attending part-time. New classes start each month.

Typical hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., but part-time options with evening and weekend hours may also be available.

The behind-the-wheel portion of the training takes place at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds at 15601 Midway Road in Ft. Pierce.

Program Requirements: Before You Apply

In addition to your application, before you start the program, you’ll need to:

• Obtain a Florida DOT medical card
• Complete a drug screening
• Get a commercial driver learner’s permit
• Order your motor vehicle report

Commercial Driving/CDL Career Opportunities

With their Class A CDL license, our graduates find employment driving commercial vehicles such as:

• Semi-trucks
• Tractor-trailers
• Buses

Jobs hauling freight often also include loading and unloading goods along established routes.

Graduates may also pursue adjacent roles such as terminal manager, dispatcher, equipment operator or highway maintenance technician.

Drafting and Design Technology

Technical Certificate

Credits or Hours: 24 credits

Our Drafting and Design Technology program gives you the tools to do just that, with all the training  you need to be a successful CAD technician. Whether you’re starting fresh or looking to shift careers, this hands-on program prepares you to thrive in industries like architecture, construction, engineering, landscape design and manufacturing.

You’ll learn to create precise technical drawings using both traditional drafting methods and the latest computer-aided design (CAD) software. Our program covers real-world skills employers want—like reading blueprints, mastering AutoCAD, and understanding design standards used across Florida and beyond.

Classes are led by experienced professionals who understand the needs of working adults. Coursework includes exercises that apply to architecture, civil engineering, surveying, mechanical engineering and landscape design, with emphasis in the latest technologies used for rendering, architectural “walk-through,” three-dimensional computer animation, and solid and surface modeling.

Upon completion of the program, you’ll receive a certificate that serves as an important credential to your future employers.

Marketing Operations

Technical Certificate

Credits or Hours: 30

Enhance your career with courses in business management, marketing and more.