The Construction Inspection Certificate is designed to prepare students to become building inspectors, construction inspectors, public works and facility inspectors or similar occupations. Construction and building inspectors ensure that new construction, changes, or repairs comply with local and national building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications. This certificate requires a total of 28-30 units. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken. At least one half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Identify building occupancies.

🗸 Select a specific code application.

🗸 Identify a typical set of residential or light commercial construction plans and analyze, interpret, extract and define basic structural and finish components and/or systems necessary for project construction.

The Construction Estimating Certificate Program is designed to prepare students to perform estimations and bidding of construction work which is part of the construction building trade as well as other professions associated closely with the trade. Students will study the phases of a building construction project to develop an overview and understanding of the building construction industry. This certificate requires a total of 17 units in required courses. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken. At least one half of the units toward this certificate must be completed at Fullerton College.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Calculate an estimated cost from pricing and quantity information.

🗸 Use plans, specifications and contracts in estimating exercises.
 

The Computer Technician Analyst Certificate is designed for students who intend to pursue employment in network administration or computer technical support positions. This certificate option requires completion of the Computer Technician Apprentice Skills Certificate and additionally provides advanced courses in Windows server, Linux/UNIX, and windows active directory. This certificate requires 22 units of required courses. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of networking and operating systems terminology to operate, install, and troubleshoot major server operating systems.

🗸 Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of networking and operating systems terminology to evaluate the computer network needs of an organization.

The Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Certificate is designed to prepare students for programming multi-axis CNC machines. This certificate program is designed for students wishing to further pursue a career in machining or manufacturing. This type of certificate program typically leads to entry to intermediate level careers as a machinist, toolmaker, CNC operator, CNC programmer, manufacturing engineer, process engineer, field service technician as well as a number of other manufacturing/service positions. This Certificate Program requires 33-36 units to be taken in required courses. An additional 10-14 units must be chosen from the restricted electives listed below. This certificate requires a total of 43-50 units. At least one half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton college. A grade of C or better is required for each course taken.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of computer numerical control programs for CNC turning and milling machines and prepare a program to machine piece parts per drawing specifications.

🗸 Demonstrate the ability to evaluate machined parts per drawing specifications by selecting and utilizing the appropriate measuring tools.

The Computer Information Systems Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in programming, networking, website design, database design and administration, cyber-security, project management, or game design. Students learn in a well-equipped technical environment for instruction and lab. CIS courses are taught providing hands-on experience in the use of industry-standard hardware, application software, operating systems, networking, and programming tools. This program also requires students to choose a "Career Track" from the sets of Restricted Electives below. This certificate requires 20-23 units. A grade of C or better is required in each class taken.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Demonstrate proficiency in one or more common Business Software and web design programs to design, create, and analyze various business documents and websites.

🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of common computer technology related terms to identify, interpret, and classify common technology concepts.

The Computer Graphics Certificate program provides the skills necessary to create digital drawings, paintings and illustrations, building a portfolio representative of the student's artistic talents and technical proficiency. This certificate is designed to help students find employment in occupations that desire entry-level skills in computer-aided art and design. This certificate program requires the completion of 31-33 units of which 27 units are in required courses. An additional 4-6 units must be chosen from the restricted electives listed below. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Demonstrate basic use of computer graphics software and hardware, and be able to demonstrate basic competence in selected image-making techniques.

🗸 Apply the terminology of computer graphics to communications within the field of digital media.

🗸 Create effective documents by effectively using the concepts of design, such as: color, style, typography and composition.

🗸 Create projects that demonstrate specialized knowledge of 2D computer animation and multi-media projects from initial design concept through project completion that clearly illustrates the student's solutions. 

The Computer Game Programming Skills Certificate provides students with an opportunity to learn how to create interactive computer games, including Web-based ones. It targets students who want to acquire skills needed for game design and programming. The required Game Programming course utilizes programming language chosen by instructor. The Certificate offers a choice between the three most popular programming languages: Java, C++ and C#.' The certificate is designed to prepare students to become game programming generalists. Before beginning core courses in programming, students should have a thorough understanding of computer operating systems. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken. This certificate requires 15 units.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Plan the major programming components of a typical computer game.

🗸 Create a basic game that implements a defined set of game mechanics.

🗸 Create a basic game that manipulates and manages game resources such as graphics, sound, and video.

The Computer Game Design Certificate (formerly Computer Game Design Skills Certificate) is designed to prepare students for opportunities with studios, corporations, organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, advertising and entertainment industries that require visual and interactive content to support, enhance, entertain and/or market their product or service. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken. This certificate requires 18 units.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Create an effective game analysis document.

🗸 Create a basic game design document.

🗸 Plan and implement game mechanics in a script-based game prototyping language.

The Computer Animation/Multi Media Certificate Program provides the skills necessary to create animated and/or interactive projects for distribution on a variety of media, including DVD, web pages, videotape, and CD-ROM. This certificate requires a total of 30-32 units of which 20 units are in required courses, and an additional 10-12 units must be chosen from the restricted electives listed below. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Upon successful completion of the courses leading to the Computer Animation/Multimedia Certificate, the student will be able to demonstrate basic use of computer graphics software and hardware, and be able to demonstrate basic competence in selected image-making techniques.

🗸 Upon successful completion of the courses leading to the Computer Animation/Multimedia Certificate, the student will be able to apply the terminology of computer graphics to communications within the field of digital media.

🗸 Upon successful completion of the courses leading to the Computer Animation/Multimedia Certificate, the student will be able to devise solutions to gain an understanding of computer technology vital to web designers.

🗸 Upon successful completion of the courses leading to the Computer Animation/Multimedia Certificate, the student will be able to devise solutions to visual problems using principles of form, design, and color.

🗸 Upon successful completion of the courses leading to the Computer Animation/Multimedia Certificate, the student will be able to create projects that demonstrate specialized knowledge of 2D computer animation and multi-media projects from initial design concept through project completion that clearly illustrates the student's solutions.

🗸 Upon successful completion of the courses leading to the Computer Animation/Multimedia Certificate, the student will be able to create effective documents by effectively using the concepts of design, such as: color, style, typography and composition.

The Commercial Interior Design Certificate (formerly Commercial Design Certificate) is designed to prepare the student for an entry level position within a commercial interior design establishment such as in hospitality, food service, health care, education, and office design. Areas of specialization include lighting, space planning, CAD operator and product specialist. In addition, the student will qualify to take the IDEX (Interior Design Examination) administered by the California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC) leading to the professional designation of Certified Interior Designer in the State of California. This certificate option builds on the foundation of the initial Interior Design Assistant Certificate by requiring completion of advanced interior design courses, for a total of 50-54 units. A minimum grade of C is required for all courses.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Identify and understand the sequential interior design process from discovery to post evaluation of a commercial interior design project.

🗸 Produce and demonstrate comprehensive solutions to advanced commercial interior design projects.