The Business: Banking and Lending Certificate of Achievement qualifies students for employment as Loan Processor, Loan Analyst, Credit Analyst, Loan Underwriter, Commercial Servicing Specialist, Commercial Operations Specialist, and related occupations in both the consumer and commercial banking and lending fields. The certificate also serves as a pathway to employment as a loan officer, with additional education/training and work experience.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Process and analyze complex financial statements, tax schedules, and related loan documents; analyze and project cash flows, calculate common financial, debt to income, and loan-to-value ratios in order to make well-informed lending recommendations.
2. Analyze customers’ credit worthiness; explain and interpret FICO scores and credit reports from major credit reporting bureaus.
3. Explain common bank/lending institution business services and operations, including consumer and commercial lending procedures.
4. Explain and ensure compliance with complex banking and SBA lending regulations, “Banker’s Alphabet” and other fair lending laws, and ethics of banking.
5. Exhibit excellent soft skills including verbal and written communication, customer service skills, effective teamwork, effective time management, and ability to work under strict deadlines.

The Business: Accountant Assistant Certificate of Achievement program is designed for students who are currently employed in accounting to enhance existing skills, and for those students who wish to enter the field of accounting without a four-year degree.

Students who have completed the Tax Assistant Clerk Completion Certificate will have fulfilled a portion of the Business: Accountant Assistant Certificate of Achievement. Students desiring more advanced studies in the Accounting field may pursue a baccalaureate degree at a four-year university.

Students in the Business: Accountant Assistant Certificate of Achievement program complete courses in financial accounting, managerial/cost accounting, fund accounting, and taxation. The accounting classes in the certificate program meet the state's requirement for taking the CPA exam when the student already has a baccalaureate degree. The remaining required courses not offered in our certificate program but required by the California State Board of Accountancy may be completed at a four-year institution.

The Business: Accountant Assistant Certificate of Achievement prepares students for positions such as staff accountant, accounting clerk, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, cost accounting clerk, fixed asset clerk, junior accountant, data processing clerk, bookkeeper, office manager, tax clerk, and payroll clerk. For students planning on government service, it is recommended to complete the fund accounting class. Students who want to work in private industry or sit for the CPA exam are advised to complete cost accounting.

Accounting is essential to all business and government organizations. With the increasing complexity of both business and government, many opportunities are available in the accounting field. Demand for professionals at all levels in the accounting field remains strong and is projected to continue due to a shortage of employees. Demand is especially strong for individuals with good computer application skills, such as Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, and general ledger software. Students are also encouraged to build proficiency in keyboarding and 10-key calculators by touch.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Complete the steps in the accounting cycle and know generally accepted accounting principles that determine how transactions are recorded and reported;
2. Analyze, record, summarize, and report the effects of transactions in financial, managerial and tax reports and interpret the accounting information for internal or external decision-making purposes;
3. Complete and use managerial and cost accounting documents and reports to plan, evaluate, and control the operations of a company and interpret those reports for management;
4. Prepare personal tax returns demonstrating knowledge of tax rules, tax research sources, and tax forms;
5. Complete professional assignments using computer technology in such applications as word, excel, powerpoint, general ledger software and tax preparation software; and
6. Demonstrate critical thinking skills, analytical ability, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to write business reports.

The Business: Account Clerk and Payroll Certificate of Achievement prepares the student as an entry-level accounts payable/accounts receivable clerk, with responsibilities including data entry. The curriculum includes basic accounting concepts, records management, spreadsheets, specialized payroll accounting and reporting procedures, and other entry-level skills.

Payroll is a specialized area of accounting with complicated federal and state government reporting and legal requirements. Employment opportunities exist in various business and government sectors, payroll service companies, and accounting firms. The payroll assistant generally reports to the payroll supervisor or accountant and will be involved in activities such as time tracking, record keeping, balancing payroll accounts, and tax returns. Account Clerks perform tasks such as recording daily transactions in journals, posting figures into ledgers, handling payments and receipts, and computing payrolls. It requires skill in the operation of 10-key calculators, computers, and other office equipment. Programs encompass the integration of 21st Century workforce skills emphasizing communication, teamwork, project management, and problem-solving.

Students desiring more advanced skills may wish to pursue the Bookkeeping Certificate of Achievement. Completion of the Business: Account Clerk and Payroll Skills Certificate fulfills a portion of the Bookkeeper Certificate of Achievement program. The employment outlook is very good. With additional training, individuals can progress to bookkeeper, accountant and CPA (Certified Public Accountant).

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Analyze, categorize, calculate, record and report selected financial information and commonly used financial statements and related reports, using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP);
2. Analyze, categorize, calculate, record and report basic advanced payroll information including payment of wages along with associated payroll tax liabilities; for both and state tax entities;
3. Calculate, analyze, and interpret a variety of mathematical business problems, comparisons, and elementary statistics;
4. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills to record and report various Human Resources, Payroll benefits, and financial information and job seeking skills;
5. Use a computer to tabulate, calculate, record, organize and report financial information.

The Modular Police Academy program is currently on hiatus.

The Basic Police Academy (AJ 223) is being offered as usual.

The Basic Police Officer Academy Certificate of Achievement provides all academic and physical skill training and assessment required by the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. It is required training for anyone serving as a peace officer in the state of California. The program provides the opportunity to observe, develop and employ the behavior traits of a professional peace officer in a controlled setting. The Academy is available in two formats: Intensive (20 weeks) and Modular (11 months).

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Identify, define and demonstrate basic tasks of peace officers;
2. Identify, classify, and apply appropriate provisions of federal and state law related to peace officers;
3. Perform and document complete preliminary investigations assigned to peace officers; and
4. Demonstrate the physical skills needed to perform the tasks of a peace officer in the areas of driving, shooting, defensive tactics, and first aid.

Application of basic principles of cardiac anatomy and physiology to recognize basic heart arrhythmias. Designed for health and allied care personnel who assume responsibility for cardiac monitoring in the pre-hospital and hospital setting.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Identify a normal electrocardiogram; and
2. Identify common abnormal cardiac rhythms.

The Certificate of Completion in Basic Academic Skills provides basic math, reading, writing, and technology skills to prepare students for the developmental level credit program at Santa Rosa Junior college and for the workplace.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Solve multi-step numerical and word math problems ranging from basic operations through beginning concepts in geometry and algebra;
2. At the collegiate level, identify and summarize the main ideas and important details in short (1-2 page) reading selections, including fiction, essays, newspaper articles, material from textbooks, and informational websites;
3. At the pre-collegiate level, prepare for and write a clear and coherent 1-2 page essay that addresses a given topic;
4. Proofread for and apply basic rules of Edited American English, including capitalization, punctuation, sentence construction and grammar;
5. Prepare for and apply appropriate test-taking strategies to standardized tests such as the GED, English and Math Placement Tests and occupational skills tests; and
6. Use SRJC online systems and resources such as counseling to identify an educational goal and enroll in appropriate credit classes.

This single-course certificate is designed for those individuals who conduct pre-employment personnel background investigations for public safety employment. The student will be introduced to the federal and state fair employment laws, job dimensions, job traits, and essential functions of the background investigator. The student will understand the role and responsibilities of the investigator in the pre-employment background investigation process and will gain the ability to conduct effective pre-employment interviews as well as how to document a thorough pre-employment background investigation.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Describe the background investigation process;
2. Demonstrate the responsibilities involved in conducting a public safety pre-employment background investigation;
3. Explain the role of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) as a resource for conducting a pre-employment background investigation; and
4. Recognize the laws and regulations involved in the background investigation process.

The Automotive Technology: Transmission Specialist Skills Certificate offers an in-depth study of automotive drivetrain systems, including operation, diagnosis, service and overhaul of most automotive automatic and manual transmissions and trans axles, drive axles and all-wheel drive systems. Diagnosis of modern drivetrain systems is emphasized.

The certificate prepares students to pass the A2 and A3 ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification exams.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Inspect, evaluate, diagnose and repair automotive drivetrain components.

The Automotive Technology: Powertrain Systems Performance & Electronics Specialist Certificate prepares students to pass the A6 and A8 ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification Exams.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Identify and define the function of sensors, actuators and powertrain components;
2. Use diagnostic tools and equipment to analyze and diagnose common problems; and
3. Utilize different types of electrical diagnostic test equipment.

The Automotive Technology: Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Specialist Skills Certificate train students in the theory, service, and repair of many types of automotive air conditioning and heating systems.

The certificate prepares students to pass the A7 ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification exam.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Identify and describe the theory, service and repair of common types of automotive heating and air conditioning systems.