2024 Fall Tuition-Free Certificates & Classes
Here are the Tuition-Free certificates and classes Norco College will offer this Fall!
Look below for details on Noncredit Certificates:
Accounting Basics for Small Business
The Accounting Basics for Small Business Certificate provides students with an understanding
of basic accounting, including QuickBooks procedures. The skills and knowledge covered
in this program will enable students to get a job in the field or advance in their
current career. Required Courses to earn certificate: ACC-801, ACC-802, ACC-803 (Note:
Certificates can be completed in a single term or over the course of several terms,
subject to availability.)
ACC-801 Setting Up QuickBooks for Small Business (2 Sections) (Online)
Learn the basics of small business bookkeeping using QuickBooks, financial reporting, and how to analyze and record financial transactions. Discusses accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes and common banking activities.
Section #38212
August 19 - September 14, 2024
Section #39411
September 16 - October 12, 2024
ACC-802 Monthly Procedures Using QuickBooks (2 Sections) (Online)
Develop and apply monthly procedures used in accounting for small business. Continue to build small business accounting knowledge, gain practical experience working with day-to-day transactions. Reconcile balance sheet accounts and examine/audit income statement accounts on a monthly basis. Prepare adjusting journal entries. Prepare financial statements.
Section #38213
September 16 - October 1, 2024
Section #38214
October 14 - November 9, 2024
ACC-803 Year End Procedures with QuickBooks (Online)
Develop and apply year end procedures used in accounting for small business using QuickBooks. Prepare closing journal entries for year end. Prepare reports for tax accountants. Purge files and prepare for the new year.
Section #38215
October 14 - November 9, 2024
ADJ-801 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) (In-Person)
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training is consistent with a nationwide approach designed for individuals and businesses to understand the hazards that may impact their home, community and workplace in the event of a disaster. Recognized and supported by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and professional first responders, this training equips individuals with the knowledge and skills that will educate them in disaster preparedness at home, in the community, or the workplace, and be more resilient when an incident occurs. Emergency response training to support and enhance your community and workplace will be provided through team building, collaboration, and other hands-on activities
Section #38232
October 22, 2024; 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Room STEM-301
October 26, 2024; 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Room STEM-302
October 29, 2024; 5:30 - 9 :30 pm
Room STEM-301
November 2, 2024; 8 am - 4 pm
Room STEM-302
Noncredit Essential Revit
This program prepares students with the knowledge and skill in using Autodesk Revit
Architecture for building Information Modeling on computer to document building information
and drawings with architectural details. Students learn to render their architectural
design and present solar study using Revit. Software is free to students and college.
Computer will be accessible by college. Students may use their home computer for homework.
Required Courses to earn certificate: ARE-824, ARE-825 (Note: Certificates can be
completed in a single term or over the course of several terms, subject to availability.)
ARE-824 Revit I- Architectural Drafting (Online)
Introduction to methods and techniques used in the development of architectural construction documents for light frame structures (Type V construction) including construction theory, notation, materials symbols, drawing format and general practice. Using Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM-Revit I), this course will focus on the drawing of a set of plans to include a plot plan, foundation plan, floor plan(s), sections, exterior and interior elevations, electrical plan, and basic structural details. Sketching techniques will also be covered.
Section #38274
August 19 - October 11, 2024
Lecture/Lab: Monday; 6 - 8:05 pm
ARE-825 Revit II- Advanced Architectural Drafting (Online)
Advanced study of architectural detailing and construction methods, including the preparation of working drawings. Other topics include the development of construction documents, study of the Uniform Building Code, and practice from site selection to completion using advanced Computer Aided Design tools (CAD-Revit II). A completed portfolio is a requirement of the course.
Section #38275
October 14 - December 14, 2024
Lecture/Lab: Monday; 6 - 8:50 pm
Noncredit Essential 3D Tour
The Essential 3D Tour program prepares students with the knowledge and skill in reading
Architectural documents and blueprints with techniques in presenting an existing building
in a three-dimensional virtual tour for later remodeling or design. Students learn
to set and use advanced building scanner/camera and drones in presenting spatial aspects
of building in a virtual walkthrough or virtual fly around the building and landscapes.
Required Courses to earn certificate: CON-862, ARE-863 3D (Note: Certificates can
be completed in a single term or over the course of several terms, subject to availability.)
ARE-863 3D Tour, Virtual, Mixed, Augmented and Extended Reality (Online)
Introduces concepts of Building Information Modeling (BIM), virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR) and extended reality (XR) technologies, to build basic 3D models, scan objects, 360 degree space photography, design and edit 3D tours from various spaces inside and outside buildings as a tool for visual communication, prepare virtual field trip, walkthrough and fly for presentation, and show existing spaces using, scanner, camera, drone, current 3D and BIM software to architects, contractors, realtors, clients, or game developers.
Section #38276
October 14 - December 14, 2024
Lecture/Lab: Monday; 6 - 9:10 pm
Essential CAD
This program prepares students with the knowledge and skill in using CAD to prepare
complicated two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes and models used in Architecture
and Mechanical industry. Students learn to render computer models and prepare CAD
animation. Required Courses to earn certificate: DFT/ENE-30, DFT-31 (Note: Certificates
can be completed in a single term or over the course of several terms, subject to
availability.)
DFT-830 Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
A two-dimensional computer aided drafting class for drafters. Students will use an AUTOCAD computer drafting system to develop “computer drawn” drawings, which are typical to the various fields of drafting.
Section #38551
August 19 - October 11, 2024 (Hybrid)
Lecture: Online
Lab: Tuesday; 6 - 9:10 pm
Room ATEC-109
DFT-831 Advanced Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) (Hybrid)
This course focuses on applying advanced AutoCAD skills in the design process to create models, drawings, and related documentation for a variety of applications and industries. Topics include blocks; attributes; external references; solid, mesh, and surface modeling; presentation; and photorealistic rendering. Students develop and apply skills in visualizing, creating, and editing 3D shapes for modeling, testing, rapid prototyping, and marketing. The course emphasizes improving productivity and developing modeling and presentation skills.
Section #38552
October 14 - December 14, 2024
Lecture: Online
Lab: Tuesday; 6 - 9:10 pm
Room ATEC-109
Essential Solidworks
The Essential SolidWorks program prepares students with the knowledge and skill in
using SolidWorks to document mechanical drawings per ANSI standards. Students learn
to render parts and assemblies with exploded view animation. Required courses to earn
certificate: DFT/ENE-42, DFT/ENE-42B (Note: Certificates can be completed in a single
term or over the course of several
DFT-842 Solidworks I
The basic elements of engineering graphics communication are covered in this course with the emphasis on preparation and use of detail and assembly drawings and application of geometric tolerancing (ANSI Y14.5). Interpretation of engineering drawings, representation of threads and fasteners, and assembly drawings using SolidWorks will be included.
Section #38553
August 19 - October 11, 2024 (Hybrid)
Lecture: Online
Lab: Wednesday; 6 - 9:10 pm
Room ATEC-109
DFT-842B Soildworks II (Hybrid)
An advanced course in using the three-dimensional parametric solid-modeler SolidWorks. Designed to further 3D parametric solid modeling software techniques learned in SolidWorks I. Students will delve deeper into topics that were introduced in the first SolidWorks course such as extruding, sweeping, lofting, shelling, assemblies, and animation.
Section #38554
October 14 - December 14, 2024
Lecture: Online
Lab: Wednesday; 6 - 9:10 pm
Room ATEC-109
Essential Fusion 360
The Essential Fusion 360 program prepares makers with the knowledge and skill in using
Fusion 360 to document mechanical drawings per ANSI standards. Students learn to render
parts and assemblies with exploded view animation. Also, students learn to build parts
using additive and subtractive process through Fusion 360. Required Courses to earn
certificate: DFT-862, DFT-863 (Note: Certificates can be completed in a single term
or over the course of several terms, subject to availability.)
DFT-862 Basic Fusion 360 (Online)
The basic elements of engineering graphics communication are covered in this course with the emphasis on preparation and use of detail and assembly drawings and application of geometric tolerancing (ANSI Y14.5). Interpretation of engineering drawings, representation of threads and fasteners, and assembly drawings using Autodesk Fusion 360 will be included.
Section #38556
October 14 - December 14, 2024
Lecture/Lab: Thursday; 6 - 8:05 pm
DFT-863 Advanced Fusion 360 (Hybrid)
Provides theory and hands-on application of the design process, 3D modeling, prototyping, and manufacturing to students with prior modeling experience or coursework. Building upon drafting fundamentals, students develop skill in computer-aided solid modeling, additive manufacturing, and conventional machining processes. Students develop and refine modeling skills, produce prototypes, enhance presentation models, and use simulation and 3D printing tools to solve design problems individually and in teams. Additional topics include problem identification, concept generation, project management, risk reduction, file translation, virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR), quality control, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC).
Section #38556
October 14 - December 14, 2024
Lecture: Online
Lab: Thursday; 6 • 9:10 pm
Room ATEC-109
Industrial Automation
The Industrial Automation program teaches how to use Electronic, Microprocessors,
Microcontrollers, Programmable Logic Control and Fluid Power systems to create and
program new machinery used in industry. This certificate of completion prepares students
for employment as an automated systems technician, maintenance mechanic, or general
maintenance worker. Required courses to earn certificate: ELE-810, ELE-827, ELE-874,
ELE-864, ELE-851, ELE-855, MAN-860, ENE-862 (Note: Certificates can be completed in
a single term or over the course of several terms, subject to availability)
ELE-810 Survey of Electronics (In-Person)
Basic electronic theory featuring electron-flow, Ohm’s, Watt’s, and Kirchoff’s Laws, analog DC and AC devices, circuits, parameters and equations, diodes, transistors, thyristors, digital logic, integrated circuits, power supplies, amplifiers, oscillators, with laboratory test and measurement equipment.
Section #38625
August 19 - December 14, 2024
Lecture: Friday; 8 - 11:35 am
Room IT-202
Lab: Friday; 11:45 am - 1:10 pm
Room IT-202
ELE-827 Technical Communications (In-Person)
Basic electronic theory featuring electron-flow, Ohm’s, Watt’s, and Kirchoff’s Laws, analog DC and AC devices, circuits, parameters and equations, diodes, transistors, thyristors, digital logic, integrated circuits, power supplies, amplifiers, oscillators, with laboratory test and measurement equipment.
Section #38626
August 19 - December 14, 2024
Wednesday; 7:45 - 10:55 am
Room IT-125
ELE-874 Industrial Wiring and Controls (In-Person)
Industrial controls and electrical wiring of modern facilities, manufacturing, or warehousing. Included will be production equipment, conveyor systems, hydraulic and pneumatic controls, power distribution, blueprint reading, electrical control wiring, PLC (programmable logic controller) control wiring, VFD (variable frequency drives) wiring and programming.
Section #38627
August 19 - December 14, 2024
Lecture: Monday & Wednesday; 6 - 7:25 pm
Room IT-124
Lab: Monday & Wednesday; 7:35 - 9 pm
Room IT-124
ELE-851 Print Reading
A beginning course in the study of blueprints and their interpretation, types of projection, symbols, and abbreviations. This course is designed for students interested in print reading for the machine trades.
Section #38642
August 19 - December 14, 2024
Lecture/Lab: Friday; 6 - 7:25 pm
Social Media for Business
The Social Media for Business Certificate provides students with an understanding
of how to effectively leverage social media as part of a business marketing strategy.
Students will analyze the ways in which business and nonprofits use social media marketing
to engage customers and develop a successful business presence on social media using
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and Pinterest. This certificate is
designed to both support students seeking to expand on their existing knowledge of
social media marketing as well as those new to the field. Required Courses to earn
certificate: ENP-801, ENP-802, ENP-803, ENP-804, ENP-805 (Note: Certificates can be
completed in a single term or over the course of several terms, subject to availability.)
ENP-804 Twitter (X) for Business (Online)
Students learn to set up a Twitter Business presence to leverage the power of real-time marketing, optimize and manage an account, and find and follow influencers and leads. Includes engaging with prospects using tweets, RTs, DMs, follows, mentions, and hashtags. Students use tools to monitor feeds and schedule tweets, in addition to tracking the impact and measure the results of promoted tweets.
Section #39432
August 19 - September 29, 2024
ENP-805 LinkedIn for Business (Online)
LinkedIn is the world’s most popular business-oriented social media networking platform. Students learn to use LinkedIn to develop business through relationship marketing. Topics include optimizing a company profile, developing content that engages a target audience, building a professional brand, marketing a company, showcasing credentials, getting business advice, reconnecting with former colleagues, and connecting with businesses around the globe.
Section #39433
August 19 - September 29, 2024
Beginning American College English
(Note: Certificates can be completed in a single term or over the course of several terms, subject to availability.) Students should be aware that course is taught in English.
ESL-846 Beginning American College English
Designed for non-native speakers of English. Develops writing, reading, and oral language expression in academic American English language at beginning level to prepare students to enter ESL-847. Students will produce a minimum of 1,000 words or more of instructor-evaluated writing with an emphasis on academic paragraph writing in response to reading.
Section #38756
(In-Person) August 19 – December 14, 2024
Monday & Wednesday; 6:30 - 9 pm
Room IT-211
ESL-847 Low-Intermediate American College English
Designed for non-native speakers of English. Develops writing, reading, and oral language expression in academic American English language at a low-intermediate level to prepare students to enter ESL 848. Students will produce a minimum of 1,750 words of instructor-evaluated writing with an emphasis on academic paragraph writing in response to reading.
Section #38757
(In-Person) August 19 – December 14, 2024
Monday & Wednesday; 6:30 - 9 pm
Room IT-110
Advanced American College English
ESL students are placed within the sequence of courses in the Advanced English as
a Second Language Certificate according to their English abilities. Students completing
this pattern of study will have a beginning level of fluency in the English language
which will help them be successful in academic courses, CTE courses, or general employment.
Required Courses to earn certificate: ESL 848, ESL 849, ESL 850 (Note: Certificates
can be completed in a single term or over the course of several terms, subject to
availability.)
ESL-848-Intermediate American College English
Designed for non-native speakers of English. Develops writing, reading, and oral language expression in academic American English language at an intermediate level to prepare students to enter ESL 849. Students will produce a minimum of 3,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing with an emphasis on basic essay writing in response to reading.
Section #38758
(Online)
August 19 – December 14, 2024
ESL-849 High-Intermediate American College English
Designed for non-native speakers of English. Develops writing, reading, and oral language expression in academic American English language at an intermediate level to prepare students to enter ESL 850. Students will produce a minimum of 4,500 words of instructor-evaluated writing with an emphasis on essay writing in response to reading.
Section #38759
(Hybrid) August 19 – December 14, 2024
Tuesday & Thursday; 9:15 - 10:50 am
Room IT-211
ESL-850 Advanced American College English
Develops writing, reading, and oral language expression in academic American English language at an advanced level to prepare students to enter English 1A. Students will produce a minimum of 6,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing with an emphasis on expository essay writing in response to advanced readings from various sources and a novel.
Section #38760
(Hybrid) August 19 – December 14, 2024
Tuesday & Thursday; 10:55 am - 12:30 pm
Room IT-211
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator
Develop and apply. This certificate is designed to provide entry-level skills to operate
a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) lathe or milling type machine tool. Upon completion,
students may secure employment as an entry level CNC operator. This certificate also
serves as a gateway into other noncredit and credit programs. Required Courses to
earn certificate: MAN-856, MAN-857 (Note: Certificates can be completed in a single
term or over the course of several terms, subject to availability.
MAN-856 CNC Machine S Set-up and Operation (In-Person)
Fundamental skills related to the setup and operation of CNC (Computer Numerically Control) machine tools. Students will set up and operate CNC machine tools exposing them to CNC controllers and some CNC manual programming. Students will gain hands-on experience with CNC machine tools.
Section #38942
August 19 - December 14, 2024
Lecture: Monday & Wednesday; 2 - 3:25 pm
Room CACT-2
Lab: Monday & Wednesday; 3:35 - 5 pm
Room CACT-2
MAN-857 CNC Program Writing (Hybrid)
Introduction to manual CNC program writing. This course includes the Cartesian coordinate system, absolute/incremental programming, circular interpolation, cutter radius compensation, canned cycles, and other programming techniques related to CNC machine tools. Students will gain hands-on experience with CNC machine tools.
Section #38943
August 19 - December 14, 2024
Lecture: Online
Lab: Wednesday; 6 - 9:10 pm
Room IT-127
MAN-860 Hydraulic and Pneumatic System (Hybrid)
Basics of hydraulic and pneumatic systems including physical properties of liquids under pressure. Pumps, motors, accumulators, valves and drive cylinders are studied. The design and assembly of both high and low pressure fluid control systems from standard components are experienced. Applications of fluids in robotic and industrial equipment systems are presented.
Section #39405
August 19 - December 14, 2024
Lecture: Tuesday; 6 - 9:10 pm
Room ATEC-119
Lab: Thursday; 6 - 9:10 pm
Room ATEC-119
Workplace Essentials
The Workplace Essentials Certificate aims to provide students with the skills and
knowledge to be successful in the workplace. Students will learn how to maximize efficiency,
engage in strategic problem solving, and clearly communicate with internal and external
stakeholders. These skills will allow both students with extensive experience in the
workplace and those entering the workforce to improve their effectiveness and advance
in their career. Required Courses to earn certificate: PDS-808, PDS-809, PDS-810,
PDS-812 (Note: Certificates can be completed in a single term or over the course of
several terms, subject to availability.)
PDS-808 Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making (Online)
In today’s workplace, it is everyone’s job to solve problems and make decisions. Analytical thinking, decision making and problem solving involve breaking things down into their component parts, applying deductive reasoning and then applying judgment and insight. Learn hands-on techniques to generate break through ideas, make decisions, and solve your most pressing problems.
Section #39075
September 2 - 27, 2024
PDS-809 Business Writing in a Technological World (Online)
Participants will develop effective and professional business writing skills using business tone, organization and formatting, word choice and persuasion. Matching the delivery channel (email, letter, memo, or text) to the message type and situation will be covered, as well as the best methods to deliver bad news.
Section #39076
September 30 - October 25, 2024
PDS-810 Time Management (Online)
Participants explore time management strategies and tools for effectively managing expanding workloads, shifting priorities and increasing demands. Practice prioritizing “important” versus “urgent” activities. Emphasis on analyzing current use of time; identifying organizational goals, roles and priorities; discovering gaps to achieving goals; and applying time management tools to the gaps to complete important priorities first.
Section #39077
November 14 - December 6, 2024
PDS-812 Workplace Communication Strategies (Online)
Participants assess and optimize current workplace communication skills. Differentiate content, emotions, perceptions, and intentions in a communication exchange. Build an advanced communication toolkit to forward your career. Illustrate clear and congruent verbal and nonverbal messages tailored to the personalities involved, the desired outcomes, and the context.
Section #39078
September 2 - 27, 2024
PDS-816 Personal Finance (Online)
Overview of personal financial management skills, positive banking relations, and achieving financial security. Topics include: Personal budgeting; saving; credit; appropriate use of credit cards; banking services; consumer installment loans; and buying real estate.
Section #39079
August 19 - September 13, 2024
PDS-817 Financial Future (Online)
Students will learn to review an individual financial situation, develop financial goals for retirement and identify appropriate means to achieve these goals. Topics will include: Financial goal setting; life insurance; different types of retirement accounts; and investment options.
Section #39082
September 30 - October 25, 2024
PDS-818 The Successful Job Search (Online)
Students interested in getting a job or progressing in their current career will learn essential skills for successful transitions in the workplace. Topics covered include identifying job markets and industries, conducting a comprehensive job search, networking, creating a resume and cover letter, and effective interview techniques.
Section #39084
August 19 - September 13, 2024