This certificate of achievement will allow students who are interested in becoming Master Growers to develop the business skills needed to start and run their own nurseries and greenhouses as Master Growers or to increase their employability in local businesses.

To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher. Required courses are available in the evening and/or on weekends.

Program Learning Outcomes

✔ Describe specific environmental and cultural requirements to grow common plants.

✔ Describe the pests and control methods for pests common to controlled environment plant production.

✔ Identify the requirements for successful seed and vegetative propagation of cannabis.

✔ Construct a business plan and essential financial documents for a small business.

✔ Describe basic accounting and marketing knowledge to support a business.

Las Positas College offers short-term, tuition free, and noncredit courses in the safe operation of drones and Unoccupied Aerial Systems (UAVs). A certificate focuses on mission planning, basic flight operations, and the legal framework (local, state, and federal). These courses are open to all with no prerequisite experience or equipment and are geared more toward gaining direct user experience. This is a creative starting point to using drones in multiple disciplines and careers.

Program Outcomes

- Safely operate common Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), more commonly referred to as drones.

- Collect aerial imagery in a purposeful manner that results in a professional report and/or presentation.

- Students will have skills necessary to pass the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification test.
 

This certificate incorporates the basic principles of site analysis, plant science, and soil science as applied to landscape design principles.  Students are prepared for entry-level positions in the landscape industry focusing on residential settings and small commercial sites.

To earn a certificate of accomplishment, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a "C" grade or higher. Required courses are available evenings and/or weekends.

Program Learning Outcomes

✔ apply principles of planting design theory to landscape design projects.

✔ prepare rendered documents for presentation.

✔ prepare professional level planting plans and schedules, estimating quantity, and sizes of plants required.

This certificate introduces students to the comprehensive field of plant science and horticulture, the green industry.  Green industry professionals are responsible for nurturing and protecting our natural resources and integrating them into the built environment.  This foundational certificate can lead to further study in the fields of landscape installation, maintenance, park service, plant propagation, nursery, and remediation.

To earn a certificate of accomplishment, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a "C" grade or higher. Required courses are available evenings and/or weekends.

Program Learning Outcomes

✔ integrate the knowledge of higher plant functions with site analysis.

✔ describe local geographical features and their relationship to soils.

✔ describe the relationship between plants, soil and water.

✔ evaluate plant pruning needs.

This program is designed for students who wish to learn or enhance their skills in piano technology and become prepared for a career in the field. Students will gain a solid foundation in essential areas such as piano tuning, regulation, voicing, repair, and the business of piano technology.

Program Outcomes

- Upon completion of Piano Technology Certificate of Achievement, the student will be able to tune, voice, regulate, and repair upright and grand pianos using industry standard equipment in a timely manner.

- Upon completion of Piano Technology Certificate of Achievement, the student will be prepared to pass the Registered Piano Tuner certification through the Piano Technicians Guild.
 

The Certificate in Marketing Management is designed for an entry-level understanding of marketing and business management. Students will complete course work that emphasizes customer segmentation, marketing plans, management marketing research, consumer behavior, customer service, sales, social media marketing, and marketing communication.

Program Outcomes

- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Marketing, students are able to construct a marketing plan using all the elements of the marketing mix and defining a target market.

- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Marketing, students are able to describe the role of marketing in building and managing customer relationships.

- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Marketing, students are able to demonstrate an understanding of how marketing fits with the other business disciplines within an organization.

The Certificate of Achievement in 21st Century Policing is awarded to students who complete a course of study that emphasizes transformational leadership, ethical behavior, and principled policing. Students will develop specialized knowledge and understanding that will enable them to practice fair and procedurally just policing and allow them to meet a wide variety of challenges and expectations placed on modern police officers.

Program Outcomes

- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in 21st Century Policing, demonstrate both an understanding and the practical application of the leadership and ethical standards implicit in democratic policing.

- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in 21st Century Policing, demonstrate the ability to read, understand, and critically analyze primary documents, scholarly journal articles, and academic texts regarding the geneses and evolution of American policing.

- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in 21st Century Policing, describe the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and evolving strategies of American policing.

- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in 21st Century Policing, assume a supervisory leadership position in a state or local law enforcement agency.

The Certificate in UX Design prepares students for entry-level positions in the field and/or transfer to a bachelor’s degree program in a similar discipline. Students learn foundation skills in strategic thinking, planning, iterative prototyping, and acquiring proficiency with the range of technology platforms used in interactive design. Students plan, develop, test and market web and app design solutions with an emphasis on visual flow, functionality and code using optimum parameters, accessibility standards and user experience guidelines. In completing the program, students will have design projects that can help them transition to doing internship, freelance or contract positions. Students are encouraged to apply to bachelor’s degree programs within the area. In either a work or school scenario the aspiring designers will gain professional skills for advancement within a design discipline. Students completing the degree have demonstrated skills in the design and development of digital products including: websites, smartphone and tablet apps, and other digital interface products. Upon completion of the program, students are prepared for employment in app design and development and may be prepared for employment as a: Front-end Web Developer or Designer, Multimedia Artist, App Developer, UX/UI Designer, Graphic Designer, Interactive Media Designer, Digital and Social Marketer, and Visual Designer.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program a student will be able to:

🗸 Sketch wireframes designs for user interface prototypes
🗸 Demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed to apply UX and UI standards to digital products
🗸 Apply programming languages to layouts and user interactions for digital products
🗸 Follow standard user interface guidelines for accessible interfaces
🗸 Apply basic design principles to UX designs

The Inclusion Teacher Assistant Certificate of Achievement requires the successful completion of 21 units of required core courses. This certificate is designed to integrate best practices from the fields of early intervention, early childhood education, and special education. This certificate is an academic and vocational training program that prepares students for future work as educators in diverse childhood settings that serve all children including children with disabilities and special needs. This certificate prepares students to enter the careers of teacher assistant or paraprofessional and early childhood teacher. Courses are designed to satisfy the State Department of Education Title 5 course requirements for the Child Development Assistant Permit. Students develop skills to work with children with and without disabilities and their families. Students gain practical skills to integrate intervention strategies in diverse settings such as early intervention programs, preschools, general education programs, special education programs, and inclusion classrooms.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program a student will be able to:

🗸 Evaluate and differentiate between typical and atypical development in all domain areas
🗸 Effectively build and maintain relationships with children, family, and other staff members
🗸 Apply best practices and developmentally appropriate activities for diverse learners including adaptations for children with disabilities and special needs
🗸 Research and connect local and state community agencies to children with and without disabilities and their families

The Microsoft Office Basics Certificate will build proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, the most widely used productivity software on the market. This program prepares the student for office-related career positions and transitions to a credit certificate or degree program requiring computer office skills, as well as provides support to the student as a small business owner. Skills in using productivity software (such as Microsoft Office) are often required to enter the job market. Possible careers include, but are not limited to: customer service representative, office/administrative assistant, bookkeeper/accounting clerk, scheduler/operations coordinator, and management and supervision in a variety of industries.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program a student will be able to:

🗸 Create documents using Word such as letters, certificates, labels, and more.
🗸 Create spreadsheets in Excel using formulas, charts, and more.
🗸 Create slide shows in PowerPoint for business, home and volunteer use.