This certificate is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive grounding in the theory and practice of modern computer programming. Based on the recommendations of the Association of Computing Machinery, the Computer Programming Certificate prepares students to work as entry-level programmers. Students should not expect that they will necessarily meet the lower division requirements at specific colleges or universities. Students should consult the Transfer Information section of this catalog for specific transfer information.

Program Outcome

✓ Based on the recommendations of the Association for Computing Machinery, The Computer Programming Certificate prepares students to work as entry-level programmers, or used to fulfill some of the requirements for transfer to a Computer Science program at a four-year university.

This program will meet major requirements for the Associate in Science degree but has not been articulated with any particular four-year institution. Students should not expect that they will necessarily meet the lower-division requirements at specific colleges or universities. Students should consult a counselor for specific transfer information.

This option provides the student with the lower-division transfer courses for some of the business-oriented majors. Students are advised to check course transferability with an Orange Coast College counselor prior to enrolling in CIS courses.

Program Outcome

✓ Students will be prepared for employment in entry-level positions in the computer and information systems industries.

This Certificate of Completion is a noncredit program designed to build a foundation in basic computer and Internet usage for any learner with little or no computer experience. Students will develop an understanding and competency in basic computer usage, terminology and navigating the internet to obtain, sustain, and advance employment opportunities, and transition to the Business Information Worker Certificate or other college-level credit coursework. Students who successfully complete CHT A001N and CHT A002N will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Program Outcomes

✓ Students will demonstrate how to operate a computer and perform basic tasks in a Windows environment, identify components of a computer and develop a basic Word document.

✓ Students will demonstrate how to navigate and conduct a basic search on the internet using safety precautions and various web browsers and online tools.

The  Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certificate of Achievement prepares students to teach in a privately owned dance, fitness or Pilates studio, physical therapy clinic, recreational facility, or health club. Courses taught by Pilates-certified specialists cover the theory and technique surrounding various Pilates apparatuses (Reformer, Cadillac, Tower, Wunda or combination chair).  Students will learn methods to determine appropriate conditioning programs for people of all ages and physical conditions. To prepare students for employment, instruction uses both classroom work, with a variety of instructional methods (lecture, lab/demonstration, independent and group projects), and supervised off-site internship experiences.

Program Outcomes

✓ Successfully teach a Pilates Mat and apparatus class (utilizing Reformer, Cadillac, Tower, Wunda or Combination chair).

✓ Communicate effectively through clear demonstration and verbal cueing using appropriate terminology and safety measures.

Community Health Workers help families and communities improve their health by helping them navigate the healthcare system and providing access to needed resources. To complete this certificate, students must exhibit great self-discipline, motivation, and time management skills. Candidates need to be able to read and write in English. This program will prepare students to serve as community health workers by utilizing videos, case studies, disease reviews, discussions, and reading material. The skills lab portion allows students to learn, practice, and demonstrate CHW core competencies and develop stronger relations with community partners. The most common duties of a community health worker include health promotion education, outstanding culturally-based mindful communication, social support, mentoring, and resource management.

The State of California has revised the reimbursement schedule for MediCal and now will provide payment to clinics and clinicians who utilize certificated Community Health Workers.  The California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) will oversee the State’s certification for both CHW and training facilities.  As the change in reimbursement is in effect January 2024, there will be great need for CHW training programs to facilitate those who want HCAI certification by early 2024.  This program is aimed at serving students who want to pass the State’s CHW certification exam.

To earn the certificate, students must complete all content modules with a passing mark.  Individuals currently working as CHWs but do not meet the requirements of the legacy pathway may advance through the modules at their own pace.

Program Outcomes

✓ Students will be able to communicate effectively with clients, demonstrating cultural humility and relationship building, to assist community members in understanding the benefits of health behaviors.

✓ Students will be able to assist community members in navigating health systems, including health advocacy and capacity building.

✓ Students will develop a knowledge base in public health principles, chronic disease correlates, and social determinants of health.

✓ Students will develop the competencies and knowledge to fulfill their role as community health workers.

A program of study that helps prepare a pilot, already in possession of a Private Pilot license flight instruction to meet the licensing requirements as a Commercial Pilot as well as preparing the student for the Commercial Pilot Knowledge Test. This course meets the aeronautical knowledge requirements of Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 61.125

Program Outcome

✓ Students will develop the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary for completion of flight training and successful completion of federally administered written examinations for commercial pilot certification.

This certificate trains individuals in the core competencies of the coaching profession, including skills in relationship-building, active listening, powerful questioning, goal-setting, positive psychology, and motivational interviewing. Enhanced knowledge in the areas of nutrition, fitness, and mindfulness practices are a vital part of the curriculum to prepare individuals to work in a variety of professional settings in the emerging field of Health and Wellness Coaching. This certificate focuses on empowering clients to make healthy lifestyle choices and lasting behavioral changes in order to optimize their health and well-being.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ Assess client wellness within accepted professional standards and within the scope of practice.
✔ Implement comprehensive behavior change programs including the cognitive-, effective-, and psychomotor-learning domains.
✔ Comply with professional standards, ethics, and applicable laws and regulations regarding the practice of Wellness Coaching.

The goal of the Commercial Dance Certificate is to prepare the (advanced) student for the rigors of a career in the professional commercial dance field. Students will hone skills and train for the physical, creative, technical, and technological demands involved in auditioning, rehearsing, and performing in the professional world either on stage or screen.  

Program Outcome

✓ Analyze, evaluate, and embody various commercial dance techniques in order to interpret, create and perform them at a proficiency level relevant to the professional commercial dance field.

This Professional Upgrade Certificate is designed to upgrade the skills and knowledge of the machinist or the CNC machine operator to the level of the CNC machine programmer. If you are a machinist and have minimal experience with CNC machines or machine language programming, you will first want to complete the CNC operator upgrade certificate. If you have both machining experience and CNC experience, the software used for the Machine Technology A133 and A134 courses provide excellent experiences in computer-assisted CNC programming. All of our programming courses require the use of a personal computer. If you have no computer experience, we strongly suggest you enroll in a basic computer use course first (Computer & High Technology A100 or Computer Information Systems A100).

Note: Two unit contract education course requirements must be designed in cooperation with the student and the instructor, or the student, instructor, and employer. This course will require the student to complete a project from beginning to end, to include all necessary paperwork, fixturing, programming, and machining of the final part, or the student may take Machine Technology A126, Advanced CNC Machine Operation.

Program Outcome

✓ Write part machine programs for controlling CNC lathes and milling machines.

This Professional Upgrade Certificate is designed for students who are already machinists. Before starting on this plan you should be able to set up and operate both conventional lathes and mills. You should be able to read blueprints and use all common machine shop measuring tools. If you have a deficiency in these areas, please refer back to the basic machining courses found in the Machinist certificate.

Program Outcome

✓ Set-up and operate CNC Lathes and Milling Machines.