This certificate includes the training required to meet the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) level III guidelines for the mill and cabinet maker apprenticeship program.
Mill and cabinet maker technicians are in high demand. The industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the mill and cabinet maker industry.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
✔ demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the mill and cabinet carpenter's tools of the trade.
✔ analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to mill and cabinet carpentry.
✔ identify and select appropriate materials for each phase of construction.

This Certificate of Achievement is required to possess the California Child Development (Site Supervisor) Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. After completing the required course work of 60 total units (including 24 ECE and 16 GE) and 350 days of 3 or more hours per day of experience within 4 years, including at least 100 days of supervising adults, you may apply for the California Child Development (Site Supervisor) Permit issued by Commission on Teacher Credentialing through your local County Office of Education. Please see the Child Development Permit Matrix for the required coursework.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Proficiently design developmentally appropriate curriculum, and demonstrate effective implementation using intentional teaching methods that scaffold children’s co-construction of knowledge through exploration, risk-taking, reflection, and the respectful inclusion and support of individual life experiences.
🗸 Build partnerships with local, national and international resource organizations in order to advocate effectively for the needs of children and families and to grow in professional skills.
🗸 Promote higher levels of child learning through the use of intentional teaching methods that support the unique development of every child.

This certificate includes the training required to meet the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) level II guidelines for the mill and cabinet maker apprenticeship program.
Mill and cabinet maker technicians are in high demand. The industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the mill and cabinet maker industry.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
✔ demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the mill and cabinet carpenter's tools of the trade.
✔ analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to mill and cabinet carpentry.

This certificate includes the training required to meet the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) level I guidelines for the mill and cabinet maker apprenticeship program.
Mill and cabinet maker technicians are in high demand. The industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the mill and cabinet maker industry.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
✔ demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the mill and cabinet carpenter's tools of the trade.

The coursework within this Certificate of Achievement is required to apply and possess the California Child and School Age Emphasis Teacher Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. After completing the required coursework, which totals 40 units and 175 days of experience, students will be eligible to apply for the Permit at the local County Office of Education.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Design, implement, and evaluate effective school-age program practices to successfully implement a developmentally appropriate school-age curriculum in an after-school or latchkey classroom serving families and children 5-12 years of age.
🗸 Recognize the importance of early childhood (emphasis on school-age years) as a unique time in children’s development that requires specialized developmentally appropriate activities, routines, interactions, and guidance.

This program trains apprentices on the specific levels required for the construction industry and has been approved by the State of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. It includes safety, blueprint reading, construction processes, building codes, estimation, and various mill and cabinet carpentry topics.
Mill and cabinet maker technicians are in high demand. The industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the mill and cabinet maker industry.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
✔ demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the mill and cabinet carpenter's tools of the trade.
✔ analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to mill and cabinet carpentry.
✔ analyze and interpret residential and commercial construction blueprints.
✔ identify and select appropriate materials for each phase of construction.
✔ construct and complete an advanced project demonstrating journeymen-level skills.
✔ apply design elements and principles to create functional and attractive cabinets.

The Advanced Chemical Technician Certificate builds on the knowledge and techniques acquired after the completion of the Intermediate Chemical Technician Certificate. Students will be instructed on data analysis, propagation of error, quality control, and quality assurance. Students will be exposed to hands-on training with sophisticated state-of-the-art lab instrumentation such as: gas chromatography, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, high-performance liquid chromatography, flame atomic absorption spectroscopy, and fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Students will be taught how to follow safety procedures and how to perform standard laboratory techniques.

Throughout the program there will be emphasis on clear written communication and correct mathematical calculations. Students will be challenged to strengthen problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. They also will have opportunities to develop effective verbal communication, and to use software commonly employed in scientific labs.

There are two pathways students can take to receive the advanced chemical technician certificate: Pathway 1 is recommended for students who want to pursue analytical techniques (emphasis on quantitative analysis). Pathway 2 is recommended for students who plan to pursue organic analysis.

A student who satisfactorily completes the program will be awarded a Chemical Technician, Advanced, Certificate of Achievement.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ apply advanced chemistry principles and laboratory skills needed to safely work in a commercial lab using chemical technology with minimal supervision.

✔ apply problem-solving and analytical thinking skills in the planning, execution, and interpretation of chemistry lab work.

✔ correctly use common and advanced chemistry laboratory instruments to process and analyze samples and collect data.

✔ demonstrate advanced oral and written communication skills necessary to report and discuss chemistry laboratory processes and results with other ✔ scientifically trained personnel.

✔ demonstrate appropriate safety practices, including proper chemical waste disposal procedures.

✔ apply fundamental chemical principles to concrete issues affecting society.

Small and large organizations develop an authentic social media presence by building connection and community with their existing and potential customers. In this program, students will learn how to build a strong brand presence and use social media platforms to connect with their target market and grow followers and engagement. Topics related to building a following, targeting content, managing accounts, and measuring social media analytics are also covered. Whether you want to leverage your personal social media experience or are new to social media, this program will teach you how to create innovative social media marketing campaigns that get results.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ create effective written and visual content for social media.

✔ produce digital graphics and illustrations that utilize core design principles.

✔ integrate traditional and emerging media tools into an overall campaign.

✔ measure key performance indicators for social media.

✔ build a social media marketing campaign to grow a business.

This certificate introduces advanced concepts of the real estate field, while providing the minimum coursework to qualify for the broker examination and license in California. Topics include principles of real estate, real estate law, real estate economics, real estate finance, real estate practice, and appraisal.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ identify and explain the major functional areas of real estate, including legal aspects, finance, economics, real estate practice, and appraisal.

✔ develop leadership skills and abilities that are effective in a real estate environment.

✔ identify and explain the major functional areas of real estate, including legal aspects, finance, economics, real estate practice, and appraisal.

✔ analyze practical real estate problems and utilize research and critical thinking to evaluate and recommend alternative solutions.

✔ integrate real estate principles related to finance, law, products, services, and information.

✔ assess current real estate market conditions.

✔ recommend appropriate sales strategies based on market conditions.

This certificate provides an introductory overview of the various aspects of marketing, such as target marketing, marketing strategy, advertising, professional selling, social media, and content marketing. It is intended to meet the needs of employed students who wish to upgrade their marketing skills, as well as students seeking entry-level marketing positions. Students wanting to earn the A.A. degree in Marketing can do so by taking additional courses beyond the 18 units required for this certificate.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ examine the major functional areas of business organizations, including management, marketing, finance, and accounting.

✔ assess which marketing communications most effectively meet the needs of the marketplace.

✔ evaluate the principles of product development, pricing, distribution, promotion, and market research in the development and execution of a marketing strategy.

✔ incorporate professional sales skills by effectively identifying and responding to customers' needs.

✔ formulate strategic marketing and social media marketing plans for a new or existing business.

✔ examine the concepts of ethics and social responsibility in marketing decisions.

✔ evaluate practical business problems and utilize critical thinking in the determination of alternative solutions.