The Concepts of Automotive Chassis Certificate of Completion can provide the skills necessary for students as entry-level non technician positions. This program focuses on all of the theoretical aspects of the automobile.

Program Learning Outcomes:

   Upon the completion of Certificate of Completion in Concepts of Automotive Chassis, students will be able to pass the ASE G1 exam.

The goal of the Early Childhood Teacher Level 2 Certificate of Achievement is to provide continuing Vocational Technical Education opportunities to prepare students for careers involving the education and care of young children in a variety of settings. This certificate is intended to follow successful completion of the Early Childhood Teacher Level 1 certificate, including prerequisite courses CHST 001, 002, and 063. This certificate satisfies California Department of Education Title 5 child development coursework requirements for the Child Development Teacher permit. Possible career options are infant-toddler teacher, preschool teacher, pre-K teacher, and before and after school-age teacher.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Apply ethical guidelines and advocacy skills to maintain standards of high quality care and education of young children.
🗸 Design developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments using child development theory, observations of children, and health and safety standards.
🗸 Meet the requirements to apply for and receive a Teacher permit from the California Department of Education Child Development Teacher Permit Matrix.
🗸 Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with children, families, colleagues, and the community.

The LPC Automotive Summer Camp Certificate can provide the skills necessary for students to qualify as trained entry-level automotive students, as well as a competent vehicle owner. Students work side-by-side and hands-on with industry professionals in fuller equipped and up-to-date facility.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Upon the completion of Automotive Summer Camp, students will be able to pass an industry standard exam.

The goals and objectives of the Computer Science Certificate of Achievement are to provide a solid theoretical foundation and practice of computer organization and software development encompassing issues from analysis and design, to implementation and testing. The certificate is designed for those students who have a desire to pursue a career as: programmers, software developers, software quality assurance analysts and testers, computer engineers, and engineering technician.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Design, implement, test and debug simple programs in an object oriented programming language.
🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of computer organization (hardware) and be able to code in assembly language
🗸 Use a scripting language (like Python) to perform data analysis.
🗸 Implement and test common data structures (like stacks, queues, heaps, maps, trees and graphs) and algorithms with a compiled, object-oriented language (like C++ or Java).
🗸 Design, implement and test programs written with a compiled, object-oriented language (like C++ or Java) .

The Small Business Essentials Certificate of Completion at West Valley College focuses on helping students plan and execute activities required for the successful launch of a small business. It allows students to reflect and understand the implementation issues in starting a new small business including the financial, legal, operational and administrative procedures involved. Students begin to develop a communication and marketing strategy, and gain knowledge of the importance of various types of marketing and how they affect a small business. The main topics covered include: the key components of a business plan; the important factors in choosing a business structure; how to manage business cash flow focusing on the basics of cash, budgets and shortages; and the operations and management aspects of a small business. Students also gain an understanding of the importance of segmentation and targeting in marketing and explore the ways digital marketing can help a small business grow. Some of the topics explored include website optimization to increase website traffic, social media presence, Google Analytics, e-commerce, choosing the best platform for your business, and how to build your business brand. Potential careers specific to these skills include but are not limited to: Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, Marketing Coordinator, Brand Ambassador, and Business Development Assistant.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Demonstrate knowledge of starting and operating a business and begin the development of a business plan.
🗸 Demonstrate knowledge of the importance of various types of marketing and how it affects your small business.

This certificate is intended to follow the successful completion of the Apparel Design Level 1 certificate. The Apparel Design Level 2 Certificate of Achievement offers a comprehensive curriculum of design courses based on industry standard methods. These courses are designed to meet the different experience levels of students from beginner to advanced, as well as assist industry professionals seeking to upgrade their skills. After completing this certificate, students will be prepared for entry to mid-level positions in fashion design, trend forecasting, prototype sample development, and sourcing.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Evaluate, organize, maintain, interpret and communicate information.
🗸 Produce and present designs from concept to finished product.
🗸 Allocate time and materials to meet project deadlines.
🗸 Create a production package, patterns and sample garment for mass production.
🗸 Demonstrate creative problem solving skills.
🗸 Use industry standard manufacturing equipment.
🗸 Demonstrate ability to function in a professional apparel industry environment.
🗸 Utilize available technology for research.
🗸 Use computer aided design and manufacturing equipment and software for design development and production.
🗸 Participate as a team member in a diverse work environment.
🗸 Demonstrate ability to make design decisions that limit environmental and social impacts.

The Apparel Design Level 1 Certificate of Achievement offers an entry-level curriculum of design courses based on industry-standard methods. These courses are designed to meet the needs of students at the introductory level. Students who complete the Apparel Design Level I Certificate will have the entry-level ability to create garments from initial sketches, through product development, pattern making, construction, and finishing of the garment. They will also have the ability to function in the product development area that meets the professional requirements of the apparel industry. Possible career options are: Assistant Designer, Assistant Patternmaker, Production Assistant, Entry Level Technical Designer, and Entry Level Seamstress/Tailor.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Use computer aided design and manufacturing equipment and software for design development and production.
🗸 Produce and present designs from concept to finished product.
🗸 Demonstrate ability to function in a professional apparel industry environment.
🗸 Allocate time and materials to meet project deadlines.
🗸 Demonstrate creative problem solving skills.
🗸 Create a production package, patterns and sample garment for mass production.
🗸 Participate as a team member in a diverse work environment.
🗸 Evaluate, organize, maintain, interpret and communicate information.
🗸 Use industry standard manufacturing equipment.
🗸 Utilize available technology for research.
🗸 Demonstrate ability to make design decisions that limit environmental and social impacts.

The Graphic Design Certificate provides the opportunity for students to develop their creative potential, explore design areas, learn foundational design principles and processes, and discover career opportunities in graphic design and related design fields. The courses offered in the program balance the basic and vital aspects of graphic design and how they are applied in the field with a grounding dose of historical context so students can appreciate the role graphic design has played over the course of time. The Graphic Design program focuses on conceptual and creative thinking, visual storytelling, and emphasizes the acquisition of technical skills so students can plan and execute the design of visual communications. Some attention is given to how various media and platforms require specific approaches.

The program emphasizes design exploration in print, web, and video. It encourages creative problem solving by focusing on critical thinking and process-oriented design explorations. Upon successful completion of the program, entry-level career opportunities exist in graphic and/or front-end visual design, graphic production, content production for social media and blog development, and emerging positions that deal with managing digital assets. Students also have foundation skills to transfer to four-year graphic design programs or related fields. Upon completing the program students have realized a portfolio of design work tailored to each individuals’ needs. Students are prepared for entry-level work in graphic design and may be prepared for employment as a: Graphic Production Assistant, Front-end Visual Designer, Graphic Artist, Content Producer for social media and blogging platforms, Digital Asset Manager, Graphic Designer, Marketing Content Development, and UI Designer.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Plan, develop, design, and pitch graphic design solutions to a client.
🗸 Iterate and prepare designs and digital assets for client and publishing needs.
🗸 Communicate effectively to a specific audience using appropriate color strategies, layout, and typographic solutions.
🗸 Utilize the design process in order to realize a design project.
🗸 Be proficient in a range of graphic applications and software, and the various platforms necessary for producing ‘on message’ graphic design solutions.
🗸 Edit and manage a range of digital assets specific to the parameters of a given project.

The Interior Design Professional Certificate is a comprehensive, professional curriculum that provides courses focusing on the vital and basic aspects of interior design. In this certificate, emphasis is placed on the fundamental relationship of interior design and the visual and decorative arts. The Interior Design Professional Certificate offers specialty training that promotes professional development related to successful course completion, alternative basic skills, and enhanced workforce development. When available and appropriate, students may be required to participate in design-related competitions to reinforce the classroom learning experience. Students completing this certificate are able to demonstrate skills and apply the knowledge necessary to achieve entry-level occupation in the professional interior design field. The Interior Design Professional Certificate provides career and technical education to prepare students for career opportunities in: interior design firms, architectural firms, kitchen and bath design firms, retail finishes and furnishings stores, commercial furniture dealerships, and furniture and finish manufacturers. The Interior Design Professional Certificate is a professional 60 unit certificate that allows re-entry students with bachelor's and advanced degrees, as well as those who do not intend to pursue bachelor's degrees, the opportunity to obtain professional training and effectively enter the workforce.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Prepare professional-level drawings and documents relative to communicating the design of interior spaces based on project parameters, at a professional level.
🗸 Identify, research, and creatively solve problems pertaining to the function and quality of the built environment, including the principles of sustainable and regenerative design, at a professional level.
🗸 Perform services relative to the design and production of interior spaces and the built environment, including study in aesthetics, design process, design analysis, design phasing, programming, schematics, design development, documentation, and project management, at a professional level.
🗸 Apply specialized knowledge of space planning, interior construction, building codes, finishes, furnishings and equipment, and sustainable and regenerative design principles relative to the design of the built environment, at a professional level.

The Computer Aided Drafting and Design Certificate is designed for students to learn, develop, and practice skills in computer aided drafting and computer graphics to prepare conceptual, design, and construction drawings. The program provides a professionally-focused curriculum centered on the practical application of skills related to the interior design field. Examples of interior design employers and career opportunities include: interior design firms, architectural firms, kitchen and bath design firms, commercial furniture dealerships, corporate facilities departments, design-build firms, and retail furnishings stores.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Produce CADD drawings to represent existing field conditions by using the principles of industry standard drafting conventions.
🗸 Create, manipulate, and organize hand-drafted and CADD drawings using industry standards.
🗸 Plan and generate CADD drawing files using common and advanced CADD tools.