Fast-Track to a Pharmacy Technician Career

Prepare for a higher-impact, higher-earning career

Pharmacy Technicians (Pharmacy Techs) are the vital connection between patients and their well-being.

As a Pharmacy Tech, you'll prepare the medications people rely on every day, empower people to manage their health through guidance and support, and work with physicians and pharmacists to get people the health care they need.

Pharmacy Technician jobs outlook

The demand for Pharmacy Techs is rising faster than the average job, and is projected to grow by 9%*. Upon completion of this program, you'll be prepared to work in hospital and retail pharmacies, research laboratories, home health care agencies, and other health care entities.

Your Pharmacy Tech certification can also serve as a launchpad if you decide to further your career and education as a pharmacist, physician assistant, or other advanced health care professional.

Pharmacy Technicians have a bright career outlook in Michigan

In Ann Arbor, the annual median wage is as high as $47,080, and there are 315 local job openings now.*

Why Pharmacy Technician training at WCC?

Our program takes as little as 6 months to complete and is designed for working adults. We offer:

• A flexible class schedule. We offer a combination of in-person and online learning, with in-person classes offered Saturdays.
• On-demand assistance. Even if you're online, you'll have access to help with your classes – if you need it, when you need it.
• Financial assistance. All of WCC's fast-track programs are eligible for Financial Assistance:
  • UM Credit Union Fast Track Job Training Loan:
    1. Create a WCC Household Profile
    2. Apply for UMCU Loan
    3. Upon approval of loan, WCC will place the amount on your profile record and you will receive an email, indicating that you may register
  • Michigan Works! Southeast
    • Fill out the Funding Eligibility Contact Form.
  • Pure Michigan Talent Connect
  • Michigan Achievement Skills Scholarship (eligible Fast Track courses for this scholarship: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Master Professional, Certified Medical Biller and Coder, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Pharmacy Technician, Certified Physical Therapy Aide, Phlebotomy Technician Certification)
  • Plus, employers and friends can also gift your training.
• Certification preparation. Prepare to successfully pass the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination.
• Career assistance from start to finish. Navigating a new career can feel tricky. We're here to support you with guidance you need to make the most of your new qualifications. We'll help you search for jobs, make your resume stand out, prepare you for interviews and more.

Register today!

Our next program start date is October 4, 2025. The deadline to register for this cohort is October 1, 2025, at 5 p.m.

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What happens after I call/register?

A Workforce Development expert will help you through program requirements every step of the way:

• Assessment Requirement:
  • You'll need to complete the WorkKeys Essentials assessment as part of the registration process.
  • (Already earned 15 or more college credits? Great! That waives the test — just send us your transcript for verification.)
• Schedule Your Assessment:
  • Contact the WCC Workforce Certification Center at (734) 249-5290 or email [email protected]. Be sure to mention it’s for Pharmacy Tech or Fast Track Job Training.
  • The cost is $50, payable by cashier’s check or money order to the Certification Center.
  • Once your assessment is complete, email Abigail Hathaway at [email protected] to get started.
• Health Requirements (After program registration, before Starting Experiential Learning):
  • You’ll need to pass a TB test, complete a drug screening, and provide immunization records.

Please note: If you complete the assessment and the current cohort is already full, don’t worry — you’ll automatically be eligible for the next available cohort.

Need more information?

The next program registration for Pharmacy Tech training will open in the Fall. Not ready to enroll yet? Attend and information session or request information.

Attend an Information Session

Starting May 14 through Aug. 13, drop in to a Zoom information session, hosted every Wednesday from 1-1:30 p.m. Get all of your questions answered about the program, funding, or your future as a Pharmacy Technician.

Please note, we will not host an information session July 2 due to the July 4 holiday.

Request information

Request More Information and a Professional Training staff will follow up with you directly.

*Wage and career outlook data from O*Net.