Short-Term Certificate Programs in California

This provides students with a first step towards becoming a fully qualified journey level Manufacturing Technician. Through a combination of work-based learn…

This certificate covers 2D and 3D drafting and modeling techniques in an architectural environment.

The Certificate of Achievement in Architectural Technology prepares students with foundational technical skills in architectural technology.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Architectural Visual Communication. Students completing this certificate will a…

The Architecture Department offers vocational and paraprofessional programs in architectural technology as well as preparation for transfer to four- and five…

Aromatherapy is one of many therapies that fall under the umbrella of holistic/integrative health and wellness. This is an introductory level certificate int…

This certificate provides foundational training in artificial intelligence technologies and applications.

The Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement is designed for students intending to work in child development/early childhood education for entry-level em…

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program provides an academic and experiential foundation offering students occupational and transfer degree options and a…

Meets the education requirements for the associate teacher level of the Child Development Permit Matrix issued by the California Commission on Teacher Creden…

Athletic Trainer Aide I is a short-term certificate program offered at Victor Valley College.

The Audio Broadcasting certificate program will enable students to gain valuable skills and creative techniques in the highly competitive and challenging wor…

Students who complete this certificate are prepared for entry-level employment in Audio-Visual careers for live events, including corporate conferences and c…

Provides focused training in automotive body and collision repair.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Autodesk AutoCAD for Drafting. Students completing this certificate will acquir…

Automotive Accident Reconstruction is a short-term certificate program offered at Compton College.

Automotive Air Conditioning Technician is a short-term certificate program offered at Compton College.

Automotive Brake and Suspension Specialist Technician is a short-term certificate program offered at Victor Valley College.

Automotive Brakes and Suspension Technician is a short-term certificate program offered at Compton College.

Automotive Collision Damage Estimating is a short-term certificate program offered at Compton College.

Automotive Collision Investigation is a short-term certificate program offered at Compton College.

Automotive Detailer and Porter is a short-term certificate program offered at Victor Valley College.

Prepares students to diagnose basic automotive electrical system malfunctions and perform preventative maintenance and basic electrical system testing on aut…

Focuses on automotive electrical and body electronics systems.

This certificate provides training in automotive electrical systems diagnosis and repair.

Automotive Emission Testing Specialist is a short-term certificate program offered at Victor Valley College.

Automotive Engine Rebuilding and Repair Technician (Certificate of Accomplishment) is a short-term certificate program offered at Compton College.

This certificate trains students to work as professionals in maintenance, diagnosis and overhaul procedures of electrical and fuel injection systems, with em…

The Automotive Foundational Skills Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the automotive field as a light l…

The Automotive Maintenance Technician Certificate of Achievement provides technical preparation for the skills necessary for an entry-level position as an au…

Prepares students for automotive service advisor roles.

Prepares students for automotive service advisor and consulting roles.

This program provides students the foundational skills needed to start an entry-level job at a repair facility or dealership through the study of fundamental…

Certificate providing training in electric and hybrid vehicle technology.

Automotive Transmission and Drive Train Technician is a short-term certificate program offered at Compton College.

Outdoor Recreation Leadership is a unique program designed to prepare students for careers in outdoor leadership and outdoor teaching positions as well as pr…

Provides coursework in backcountry and wilderness skills within the forestry and natural resources field.

Students gain the skills necessary to travel and navigate safely in the backcountry for multiple days, preparing them for employment in recreation, forestry,…

Provides focused training in baking and pastry arts.

Prepares students for entry-level employment in the baking and patisserie industry, providing skills for positions such as junior baker, assistant cake decor…

Covers advanced baking and patisserie techniques including advanced formulas and hot, cold and frozen desserts with a concentration on restaurant style plate…

The Ballet Dance Teaching and Performance Certificate of Achievement recognizes the completion and mastery of European Folk Ballet techniques in one of the s…

Students gain fundamental knowledge of wildland fire behavior, control, prevention, and firefighter safety for entry-level employment with a federal wildland…

This certificate is an introduction to basic computer applications and business technology.

The Digital Media and Design Program (DMAD) at Skyline College concentrates on digital imaging and digital filmmaking. The digital filmmaking courses are foc…

The Basic Electronics certificate provides foundational electronics skills for entry-level technicians.

Develops foundational employability skills.

The Basic Machine Operator certificate is designed to prepare students with basic entry-level machine operator skills, safety knowledge, theory, and quality …

Prepares students to diagnose basic automotive drivetrain malfunctions, execute corrective steps and perform automotive preventative maintenance according to…

Designed for students who are in or anticipating entry into the police academy, emphasizing courses that help fast-track a pre-academy student for entry and …