The Certificate of Competency in ESL Intermediate Multilevel develops the ability of limited-English speaking students in a variety of advanced written, interpersonal and academic communication tasks in preparation for enhanced job opportunities and the transition to academic studies.

Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate essential reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English

The Certificate of Competency in ESL Intermediate Communication develops the ability of limited-English speaking students in non-verbal communication skills and the use of formal and colloquial language in preparation for enhanced job opportunities, the transition to academic studies, and increased community participation.

Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate essential oral communication skills in English

The Certificate of Competency in ESL Intermediate is designed to give essential reading, writing, listening, speaking, and digital literacy skills to limited-English speaking students in preparation for enhanced job opportunities, the transition to academic studies, and increased community participation.

Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate essential reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English

The ESL for CNA and Caregiving Certificate of Competency is designed to enhance the English language, workplace, and digital literacy skills of students with limited English proficiency who are preparing to enter the workforce as Certified Nursing Assistants and Caregivers.

Learning Outcomes
✔ Demonstrate effective communication strategies and skills in a vocational context, with a focus on health-related topics.
✔ Demonstrate essential workplace communication skills.

The Certificate of Competency in ESL for Citizenship enhances the English language skills of limited-English speaking students while preparing them for the United States Citizenship Exam and civic preparation.

Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of citizenship and civic-related issues.

he Architecture Mini CAD Certificate prepares students to be functional within two and three-dimensional CAD systems used in the architecture/engineering/construction industry. The student will generate drawings from existing designs, plot drawings, create electronic files and develop file management skills. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken. This certificate requires a total of 9 units.

Program Student Learning Outcome:

🗸 Generate and prepare CAD drawings using Auto CAD and Revit.

The Architectural CAD Technology Certificate is designed to prepare students for employment in the architectural field. Students may seek employment as a CAD drafter, CAD technician, 3D BIM modeler or renderer in the fields of architecture, engineering, construction and interior design. This certificate requires a total of 26-31 units.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Point out graphic principles/standards and conventions used in 2D/3D architectural design.

🗸 Generate drawings using design tools and equipment of the profession.

The Advertising and Graphic Design Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the professions of advertising, graphic design or allied profession. The hands-on classes allow a student to create professional quality designs suitable for inclusion in a portfolio. This certificate requires a total of 40-41 units. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Evaluate advertising or design proposals and then create, design and communicate visual solutions to decision-makers.

🗸 Demonstrate proficiency in the use of graphic design terminology and software to create visual solutions to professional design assignments.

🗸 Analyze and interpret contemporary and historical graphic design styles and apply that understanding in the creation of visual design solutions.
 

The Advanced Sheetfed Offset Presswork Certificate Program provides students with the skills needed to operate large offset presses and enter the commercial printing industry. The Advanced Sheetfed Offset Presswork Certificate requires completion of 24-29 units. A grade of C or better is required in each course.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Produce multi-color offset lithographic prints at industry standards using single and multi-color presses.

🗸 Produce offset lithographic plates used for multi-color printing on a sheetfed offset press.

The Advanced Fashion Design Certificate Program is designed to prepare students for a career as a fashion design room assistant or an assistant designer. The Advanced Fashion Design Certificate provides the student with advanced training in digital computer in designing, patternmaking and the mass production of apparel domestically and overseas. The course of study gives the students the current skills leading to certification and employment in the apparel industry. This certificate requires a total of 62-67 units. The student is required to complete the Fashion Design Certificate (37-42 units) plus the Advanced Fashion Design Certificate requirements of 25 units

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Assemble to create an employment portfolio for entry-level employment in the fashion apparel industry as a fashion design room assistant or an assistant designer.

🗸 Create a fashion trend booklet on one fashion category.