Learn to pilot drones safely and legally with Oakton College’s new Drone Pilot Operator Certificate. Complete your certificate in just 16 weeks. You’ll take two eight-week courses that cover important safety and regulatory information and will give you hands-on training in a variety of scenarios.
Join the growing field of drone operation with two courses that will prepare you for the Federal Aviation Association's licensing exams:
Unlock the skies and seize your future with Oakton College's cutting-edge Drone Pilot Operator Certificate program.
This dynamic one-semester program equips you with the skills to operate small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) safely.
You'll master the regulations and procedures essential for both recreational and commercial drone flight. Plus, the program sets you on a trajectory to achieve coveted certifications as a recreational and commercial drone pilot, administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the TRUST and PART 107 examinations.
You'll be in the pilot's seat of your own success. Join us, and let's make your aerial dreams take flight.
Enrolling at Oakton College can save you thousands of dollars and help you earn more over the course of your career. Our tuition is among the lowest in the region, and we offer many ways to bring your costs down even more.
99 percent of Oakton students graduate without debt.
To help you get there, you can apply for a scholarship, which you don’t have to pay back. We award $12 million in scholarships annually. Financial Aid includes grants, loans, and other forms of financial assistance that can reduce your costs of attending college.
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If you have questions, please contact James Humenik, Chair, Associate Professor Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice via the form below.