This program provides students with theory necessary to be effective in the health fitness industry (health clubs, corporate fitness, etc.). Students in this program will learn scientific principles of exercise and physical conditioning, techniques for the measurement of human performance, and methods for establishing healthy nutritional patterns.

Program Outcomes

✓ Students will have the knowledge, skills & experience necessary to assess an individual’s level of physical fitness and design appropriate exercise programming to improve physical fitness.

✓ Students will be qualified for careers as fitness instructors, exercise testing technicians, strength coaches, or personal fitness trainers.

✓ Develops a strong understanding of the business aspects of personal training, including effective practices, professional ethics, marketing, record keeping, and communication.

This is a noncredit certificate program in English as a Second Language designed to prepare beginning-level students for entry-level employment, career training courses, and further academic study. The certificate program includes courses that focus on speaking and listening skills; grammar, reading and writing skills; pronunciation skills; and digital literacy skills.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:

✔ Communicate basic personal information in spoken English following conventions of grammar and pronunciation.
✔ Ask basic questions in English following conventions of pronunciation and grammar.
✔ Complete a basic paper and pencil or online application form in English following conventions of spelling, grammar, and mechanics.

Supplemental Instruction is designed to help students continue to develop their reading, writing, math, and language skills while concurrently enrolled in another course. The certificate consists of two core courses – the Writing Center and the Math Center. These tuition-free, noncredit courses are designed to support student success in a low-stakes learning environment through individualized direct instruction from discipline faculty members, supplemental directed learning activities, and skills-focused workshops.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes 

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:

✔ Identify strategies to increase course success and reduce anxiety in class.

The southern California region is home to more than 100 businesses that have fine woodworking and design, construction, repair, sales and instrument tuning as the primary focus of the business. Labor market data shows a clear need for competent new professional makers, designers, repair staff, and sales professionals to fill staffing positions created as small companies grow and medium to large companies expand.

Program Outcome

✓ Be prepared for a position or career in the fine woodworking and affiliated trade.

This certificate is designed for students who wish to pursue a career within the esports ecosystem. Students in ENGL C060N Introduction to English Careers in Esports will learn about the history of and current trends within the industry related to English. The primary focus of this class is exploring the different careers within the esports ecosystem one with an English degree can obtain. Students in CMST C060N Introduction to eSports will learn the various communication methodologies, social media strategies, and player and audience community building used in the esports ecosystem.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

✔ Identify career options within the gaming and esports industries.

This award confirms that a student has completed a noncredit program that prepares students to progress in a career path or to take degree-applicable courses.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:

✔ Explain the basic framework of online learning and navigate and use the basic features of key technology tools for online learning, including the learning management platform and videoconferencing software.
✔ Demonstrate soft skills that support successful online learning- understanding of academic expectations, online academic communication, basic information literacy, time management, and online study skills- within the context of the course structure.
✔ Identify and connect with comprehensive online resources outside of the classroom environment (e.g. Distance Learning Department, Can vas Support, etc.) as needed to continue to support their success after the conclusion of the program.

This certificate is designed to introduce students to online learning tools and concepts in preparation for online college-level credit coursework. Curriculum will address the navigation and functionality of the basic tools of online learning and exploration of at least one soft skill related to online learning. Upon completion of the program, students have the opportunity to extend their learning and acquire additional skills to prepare for online learning through additional coursework leading to a Successful Online Learning Certificate of Competency.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:

✔ Explain the basic framework of online learning and navigate and use the basic features of key technology tools for online learning, including the learning management platform and videoconferencing software.
✔ Demonstrate at least one soft skill that supports successful online learning- understanding of academic expectations, online academic communication, basic information literacy, time management, or online study skills- within the context of the course structure.
✔ Identify and connect with basic online resources outside of the classroom environment (e.g. Distance Learning Department, Canvas Support, etc.) as needed to continue to support their success after the conclusion of the program.

This certificate, issued through the Graduation Office, provides students with accounting and computer accounting coursework focusing on intermediate accounting concepts. Completion of the certificate will enable students to prepare for the financial reporting section of the CPA exam.

Program Outcome

✓ Demonstrate generally accepted accounting practices in the area of business taxation using various forms of technology.

The Finance Certificate of Achievement is designed to develop analytic and critical thinking skills in the financial area in businesses.  Courses emphasize financial accounting, securities valuation, financial analysis, cash flow and investment management.

Program Outcomes

✓ Function effectively in an entry-level or training position in the Finance, Treasurer or Investment Department of a small to mid-size enterprise or as an entry-level or training analyst in an investment banking or financial services firm.

✓ Effectively apply and utilize the accounting and financial principles and techniques they have learned in a business environment or at a four-year college business administration program.

✓ Determine the viability and net cash flows of security and capital investments.

The Film & Television program at OCC is designed to give the student two years of extensive theory and technical experience training in the essential skills required for employment in the film & television industries.

Program Outcome

✓ The Film & Television program offers a Certificate of Achievement that, when completed, gives the student the basic skills required for entry-level employment in the film, video, television, multi-media and entertainment industries. Courses emphasize producing, directing, camera operation, lighting, sound, editing, visual effects, and storytelling.