In this program Business, students gain the skills needed for a professional job in accounting or related positions such as analyst or staff accountant.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion, students will be able to

- Demonstrate knowledge of double-entry accounting within financial and cost accounting systems for various business organizations

- Prepare financial statements and reports and analyze these statements to evaluate the financial structure of a firm and describe fundamental business concepts, while identifying ethical issues in accounting

- Identify and assess the theory and reporting differences between International Reporting Standards and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

- Evaluate events that require research in the professional literature and formulate an organized, concise approach to a solution

In this program Business, students gain the accounting knowledge needed for an entry-level accounting position.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion, students will be able to

- Demonstrate knowledge of double-entry accounting within financial and cost accounting systems for various business organizations

- Prepare financial statements and report and analyze these statements to evaluate the financial structure of a firm and describe fundamental business concepts, while identifying ethical issues in accounting

The Community Health Worker certificate is a 105-hour non-credit certificate option designed for students who plan to pursue a career as a community health worker (CHW). California has a labor shortage in Community Health, and recent changes to MediCal have made this a rapidly growing field in the Bay Area. The certificate enables students to gain exposure to various career options in community health and will develop skills necessary for entry-level employment in the field. Topics covered include an overview of community health work, terminology and basic physiology, assessment of health promotion programs, individual and community advocacy, basic skills for the profession, a survey of community health workers and agencies, cultural humility, implicit bias, professional behavior, ethics, and all nine industry-standard CHW core competencies (communications, professional and personal development, cultural competency and ethnic diversity, health care systems, barriers and resources, technology). Many students will wish to continue their education through Berkeley City College’s Social Work and Human Services credit certificate program and or a variety of Associate Degrees for Transfer (Psychology, Sociology, etc.).

Career Opportunities:

Entry-level paraprofessional/volunteer positions as a community health worker in positions such as Community Health Worker, Family Advocate or Support Worker, Community Health Advocate or Aide, Peer Counselor or Educator, Public Health Aide, Social Worker Assistant, Street Outreach Worker Wellness Ambassador, Women’s Health Advocate, and Youth Worker.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

- Explain the career opportunities as a community health worker

- Demonstrate skills for entry-level placement in volunteer or internship opportunities

- Determine a successful pathway to reach career goals as a community health worker

Spanish provides a sequential course of study that prepares you for transfer to four-year institutions with a Spanish major or acquisition of Spanish proficiency necessary for career fields that emphasize the value of familiarity with diverse cultures and global issues.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the program will be able to:

- Demonstrate oral competence in the Spanish Language: use grammar and vocabulary to demonstrate oral competence in the Spanish language.

- Demonstrate written competence in the Spanish language: use grammar and vocabulary to demonstrate written competence in the Spanish language.

- Describe the culture(s) of the Spanishspeaking world.

- Interpret Spanish-language texts according to their cultural, literary and/or linguistic content.

The Video Arts Level II: Editing and Post Production Certificate of Achievement provides theory and practice of industry standards for film aesthetics and time-based media design; video and audio acquisition, effects, deliverables output, and project and media management.

Career Opportunities:

Completion of this certificate will provide students with the coursework they need to work as sound designers and video editors, color graders, assistant editors, and motion graphic artists for a variety of client types.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

- Demonstrate command of major video post-production programs and related equipment at an intermediate to advanced skill level.

- Create student projects and evaluate with discernment, appropriate terminology, and aesthetic awareness resulting in professional-level projects.

- Applying collaborative communication skills in a professional manner, under the lead of a director or producer if applicable.

The Multimedia Arts Certificate of Achievement in Video Arts Level II: Directing and Producing provides a foundation of analytical and professional techniques for fundraising and project proposals, communication with collaborators, as well as project coordinating, scheduling and budgeting towards assistant directing and producing duties.

Career Opportunities:

Completion of this certificate will provide students with the coursework they need to work with assistant directors, production coordinators, unit production managers, line producers, directors and video producers.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

- Demonstrate entry-level skills in directing and producing in motion picture and/or related media projects.

- Apply collaborative communication skills in a professional manner, in a leadership or supportive role as applicable.

The Multimedia Arts Certificate of Achievement in Video Arts at Level I provides technical training in professional video production and use of equipment, as well as post-production practices and software, with an emphasis on establishing effective communication skills in a highly collaborative industry.

Career Opportunities:

Completion of this certificate will provide students with the coursework they need to work as assistant editors or editors, sound designers, screenwriters, storyboarders, film festival assistants, on-location sound recordists, and camera teams positions such as 1st or 2nd assistant camera.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

- Demonstrate technical knowledge by completing video and audio content assignments.

- Analyze the various components of video and audio to better understand its psychological and emotional impact.

- Display an appropriate professional and collegiate behavior within a team.

Berkeley City College’s Social Media Storytelling Certificate of Achievement prepares students for entry-level jobs with social media titles that require skills in video production, sound or video editing, and photography and copywriting, and also provides upgraded skills for those already employed in multimedia or film-related jobs. The program focuses on developing artistic, critical thinking, basic marketing knowledge, equipment and computer skills.

Career Opportunities:

Completion of this certificate will provide students with the coursework they need to work in entry-level social media positions such as copywriters, content managers, content creators or producers, event or project coordinators, and editors.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

1. Demonstrate appropriate knowledge using digital multimedia equipment and software programs to create and edit multimedia works for social media applications.

2. Evaluate artwork with discernment, appropriate terminology, and aesthetic awareness for social media or marketing applications; create projects intended for a professional portfolio.

3. Work in environments modeled after real-world workplaces by building teams and leading them and/or taking direction from a project leader.

Berkeley City College’s Introduction to Social Media Certificate of Achievement prepares students for entry-level jobs with social media titles that require skills in copywriting, marketing, producing, and also provides upgraded skills for those already employed in multimedia or film-related jobs. The program focuses on developing artistic, critical thinking, basic marketing knowledge, equipment, and computer skills.

Career Opportunities:

Completion of this certificate will provide students with the coursework they need to work in entry-level social media positions such as Social Media Project Coordinators, Online Community Manager, or Social Media Assistant

Program Learning Outcomes

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

1. Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of digital multimedia equipment and software programs to create and edit multimedia works for social media applications.

2. Work in environments modeled after real-world workplaces by building teams and leading them and/or taking direction from a project leader.

The Multimedia Arts Certificates of Achievement in Mobile and Web are available at Level I and Level II. The Level II Certificate of Achievement in Mobile and Web provides information and practice with advanced techniques in mobile, interactive, and web design. Advanced skills attributed to a front-end web and mobile developer, clientside management, and professional work environments. If you wish to earn a certificate, you must participate in the Student Success Program (Matriculation), which includes assessing academic skills and developing a Student Education Plan (SEP) with a counselor. This plan will map your sequence of courses to help you complete your certificate regardless of the semester you begin classes.

If you wish to earn a certificate, you must participate in the Student Success Program (Matriculation), which includes assessing academic skills and developing a Student Education Plan (SEP) with a counselor. This plan will map your sequence of courses to help you complete your certificate regardless of the semester you begin classes.

Career Opportunities:

Mobile design, responsive web design, interactive design, front-end web design, game design, digital marketing, software engineering, creative technology, virtual reality design, and social media strategy

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the program will be able to:

- Construct web design projects, demonstrating proof of concept.

- Work alone or in a team to create, develop and present storyboards, written proposals and sophisticated websites for client/organizations.

- Analyze contemporary avenues for social media discourse and presentation.

- Appraise peer work in relation to the project goals.