The Nail Care program provides students with professional-level skill in manicures, pedicures, nail tips, acrylics, gel nails, and 3-D nail art. Additionally, students will become proficient in health and safety procedures commonly practiced in salons and spas. Upon completion, the student will be eligible to take the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering/NIC Manicure licensure exam.

This program will provide students with the skills to build digital marketing channels for an effective, customer-focused strategy and utilize applications and tools to create content, build a web presence and measure and analyze online performance.

This program will prepare you for careers in sales and other contemporary marketing responsibilities. Sales promotion techniques are examined as you develop skills in the modern sales process. Developing a strategic approach to customer relationship management and the lifetime value of the customer will equip you with the mindset to succeed in today’s dynamic marketplace.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

• Upon completion of the program students will demonstrate coherent and comprehensive analyses of business issues, identify and resolve ethical dilemmas in the domestic and global business environment, and develop a sales and promotion plan that incorporates elements of the promotion mix, including social media, and an engaging oral and written sales presentation.

This noncredit program prepares students for entry-level careers working with older adults in the field of Gerontology. Students completing the Introduction to Working with Older Adults Certificate of Completion may qualify for entry into high demand occupations such as Caregivers, Companions, Resident Care Providers, Direct Support Professionals, and other services for the elderly and persons with disabilities. This program meets the requirements for the State of California Senior Caregiver Training. This program is not intended as a substitute for any credit certificate or associate degree.

After successful completion of the International Business Certificate program, the student demonstrates the skills, knowledge, and training for entry-level positions in multinational companies and incorporates the global business perspective into their current assignment. The student's knowledge and skills will include the ability to analyze global business opportunities as well as interact with others from different cultures. Individuals are able to prepare basic international commercial and shipping documents as well as to understand the issues that are involved in a global business operation.

To gain a competitive edge in today's emerging marketplace, companies need professionals who know how to streamline diverse, supply-side activities on a global scale. If your aim is to extend your professional influence to the international market, the International Business Department certificate can help. Our program consists of, hybrid, online and on-ground classes to optimize your time and energy for a degree at Santa Monica College.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

• Upon completion of the program students will: analyze global business opportunities; compare and contrast the role that culture plays in global business operations; describe and prepare international commercial and shipping documents; resolve ethical dilemmas in the domestic and global business environment, and apply business principles to international trade issues in the context of global citizenship.

This program provides students the opportunity to develop skills in the growing field of logistics and supply chain management. Students will learn about the flow and movement that organizations utilize to produce and deliver their products and services. Logistics and supply chain touches all aspects of a company’s operations—from the movement of raw materials, energy, goods, money, [people, satellites, information and an array of operational tools. Our logistics’ and supply chain management degree will prepare you for a career in the growing field of Global Trade and Logistics/Supply Chain. Our program partners with PRO-GTL to enhance education and business partnerships for optimal job opportunities.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

• Upon completion of this program, students will demonstrate coherent and comprehensive understanding of logistics and supply chain management.
• Upon completion of the program, students will analyze production processes and quality control. Students will gain expertise in scheduling, inventory management, and transportation, alongside a deep awareness of cost factors.
• Upon completion of the program, students will analyze techniques, manufacturing and distribution of goods and services.

Hands-on skills necessary in the Motion Picture Industry as it relates to the Art Department of Film and TV. Students will be prepared for entry-level positions in preparation to become Production Designers, Art Directors, Set Decorators or Set Designers.

This program provides a series of foundation courses in Architecture and Interior Architectural Design.  Students will gain a broad overview and acquire fundamental skills needed in the design profession. This would be the first of two tier stackable certificate program specializing in Interiors or Architectural Design.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

• Demonstrate proficiency with the fundamental skills needed in the Interior and Architectural design profession.

This program provides a thorough and analytical foundation of the Interior Architectural Design field that will enable students to practice professionally and serve their community with safe, functional, and innovative interior spaces. Students will develop employment skills in hand sketching and visualization, digital production skills using software such as CAD and Revit, specifications of surface materials and furniture. Significant academic and professional career-focused electives are offered in green design, lighting design, interior codes, and production design for film and TV. We offer a wide range of digital modeling and rendering courses, such as Photoshop, SketchUp, Rhino, and 3D Studio Max.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

• Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate the ability to research and analyze critical concepts of design and human interaction within the built environment, understand Interior designer's role in society, develop environmentally responsible designs, and communicate design concepts through drawing, writing, modeling, and collaboration. Students will develop a portfolio of work displaying design and technical skills to apply as an entry level Interior architectural designer or drafter, or to transfer to a university.

Our department certificate is a focused short-term treatment designed to expose students to the various aspects of Insurance and job opportunities.