Students in pharmacy technician training may explore the field through class work and hands-on experience. The skills they learn will include organization, helping others and attention to detail. They may work directly with pharmacists or doctors in an office or clinic.

A certificate is proof of qualification of a certain set of skills. Students who obtain a certificate have completed educational requirements and tests. Through completion, they become ready to pursue a degree or diploma, or to head into the professional world in their field of expertise.