Short-Term Certificate Programs in California

The Medical Interpreting certificate was created to prepare students for 1) to be successful at passing the National certification exam for healthcare interp…

Meditation and mindfulness has been practiced for millenniums within various religions, cultural philosophies and traditional medicine. This certificate expl…

(MSAM).

Skills certificate providing training in Microsoft Office database applications.

Skills certificate providing training in Microsoft Office productivity applications.

The Microsoft Office and Windows program is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of essential tools in the Microsoft Office Su…

The Microsoft Word Certificate of Achievement offers in-depth competency in utilizing current business word processing software, preparing students for emplo…

A fully online graduate certificate in the School of Theology and Leadership (pending WASC approval). Following the courses, students will be able to synthes…

The Certificate of Achievement in Mobile Application Development Essentials provides foundational skills in mobile application development.

The Certificate of Proficiency in Motor Skill program is designed to prepare students to plan, implement, and manage proper motor skills for various activiti…

Develops skills to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access at an intermediate level, along with typing methods to improve productivity.

Multicultural Counseling & Advocacy Resources provides training in the area of case management, conflict- resolution, counseling theories and techniques, com…

The Multi-Language Learner Certificate prepares students to work with young multilingual learners and their families in early care and education settings.

The Music Appreciation Certificate of Achievement is designed for students who pursue studies in Music Appreciation and Music History. Students will explore …

Develops the ability to read, write, and analyze music theory from fundamental note reading through modern compositional techniques.

For students who enjoy reading and analyzing music but not the performance aspect, preparing them with the fundamental academic preparation for continued pur…

MySQL Database Developer is a short-term certificate program offered at Victor Valley College.

The purpose of the NGO certificate course is to equip students with the theoretical basis and practical skills for NGO projects. A high school diploma or its…

These courses are designed to prepare students to perform the basic nursing skills required in acute hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health ca…

The Nurse Assistant Training Program (NATP) prepares men and women to assist with the routine care and treatment of patients in healthcare facilities. Succes…

Provides a basic introduction to patient care in the convalescent setting and prepares students for state certification as a nursing assistant.

Prepares students for entry-level certified nursing assistant employment in healthcare settings.

The Nursing Assistant certificate prepares students for careers as certified nursing assistants in healthcare settings.

Prepares the student as an entry level worker providing basic nursing care in acute care and long-term care settings, with eligibility for the state certific…

The Nutrition and Food certificate is designed for students training in health and wellness based on nutrition and fitness, qualifying students for entry-lev…

Provides fundamental knowledge and skills in nutritional science, food science, food preparation and food safety and sanitation, preparing students for entry…

Certificate providing a foundation in occupational safety practices for entry-level safety specialist duties.

The Office Assistant Certificate provides the skills to be a valued member of many types of organizations from a small business to a government agency. Stude…

This program is designed for those wishing to develop entry-level office occupation skills that may be applied in a variety of business settings.

This certificate trains students for career paths in radio and electronic media, integrating news writing, music programming, talk, and other radio program f…

This certificate develops skills valued by employers and can help lead students into careers as Paraeducators, Paraprofessionals, or Teacher Aides in TK-12th…

The courses provide basic skills for entry-level positions in park and recreational land management.

A certificate in patient navigation.

This certificate of proficiency is intended to help prepare students to qualify for entry-level positions that require knowledge of a payroll cycle, elated a…

The Payroll Accounting Certificate of Achievement will provide our students with basic financial accounting training as well as specialized training in payro…

This program is intended for individuals desiring to enter the tax preparation and/or payroll field; the certificate fulfills the preliminary requirements to…

Awarded to students who successfully qualified on a firearms course of fire as prescribed by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Trainin…

Awarded to students who complete the minimum requirements established by the Calif. State Legislature to perform peace officer duties in a limited capacity.

Provides advanced training in peer education and leadership skills.

Provides foundational training in peer education and leadership skills.

A certificate through the School of Performing Arts requiring applied instruction on the same instrument, conducting area, or composition lessons each semest…

This certificate helps students learn the financial planning skills needed to develop a personal financial plan and provides the background coursework requir…

Provides familiarity with the history and main branches of philosophy and an understanding of philosophical methodology, developing critical thinking skills.

This is a 12 week program offered through direct seated and hands-on instruction. Students must complete 160 hours that consist of a basic, advanced, and ext…

The Photo Foundations Certificate of Achievement is designed to instruct students in the principles of digital capture of composition Natural, Available, Con…

Prepares students to be marketable for entry-level professional photographic assisting and lighting design.

Provides training in physical computing, microcontrollers, and connected Internet of Things devices.

The Piano Pedagogy Certificate prepares music teachers for future employment in local music schools and as an independent private teacher. This certificate e…

Designed for students who want to pursue music coursework in a structured fashion with piano as their primary area of emphasis without completing a music deg…

The Pilates Instructor Certificate of Achievement requires the successful completion of course work which includes 450 hours of hands-on instruction. This ca…