2024 Spring Tuition-Free Certificates & Classes
Here are the Tuition-Free certificates and classes Norco College will offer this Spring!
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. Required courses to earn certificate: ACC-801, ACC-802, ACC-803
ACC-802 Monthly Procedures Using Quickbooks
Develop and apply monthly procedures used in accounting for small business. Reconcile balance sheet accounts and examine/audit income statement accounts monthly.
Dates: Mar 11 - Apr 5
Section: #32021 or #32022
Instructor: S. Schepler
Online
ACC-803 Year-End Procedures With Quickbooks
Develop and apply year end procedures used in accounting for small business using QuickBooks.
Dates: Apr 15 - May 10
Section: #32023 or #32024
Instructor: S. Schepler
Online
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
CERT programing offers a consistent, nationwide approach to natural disaster volunteer training. CERT team members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following a disaster when first responders are not immediately available to help.
ADJ-801 Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) (Two Sections)
Dates: Mar 20, 22, 23, 24
Section #32040
Instructor: S. Williams
Lecture: Rm STEM 201
Dates: May 8, 11, 15, 18
Section: #32041
Instructor: S. Williams
Lecture: Rm STEM 200, 201, 203
Computerized Numerical Control Operator
This certificate is designed to provide entry-level skills to operate a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) lathe or milling type machine tool. Required courses to earn certificate: MAN -856, MAN- 857
MAN-836 General Machine Shop and Theory of Machining
An introduction to the basic setup and operating of the lathe, mill, saw, drill press, and grinder.
Dates: Feb 12 - Jun 7
Section: #33132
Instructor: J. Payton
Lecture: Tuesday 6 - 9:10 pm, Rm CACT-2
Lab: Thursday 6 - 9:10 pm, Rm CACT-2
MAN-856 CNC Machine Set-Up and Operation
Fundamental skills related to the setup and operation of CNC (Computer Numerically Control) machine tools.
Dates: Feb 12 - Jun 7
Section: #33115
Instructor: P. Van Hulle
Hybrid
Lab: Monday 6 - 9:10 pm, Rm CACT-2
MAN-857 CNC Program Writing
Introduction to manual CNC program writing.
Dates: Feb 12 - Jun 7
Section: #33116
Instructor: P. Van Hulle
Hybrid
Lecture: Tuesday 6:30 - 9:40 pm, Rm CACT-2
MAN-864 Programmable Logic Controllers
(Stand-alone course, not part of a certificate program)
Fundamentals of programmable logic controllers, with an emphasis on introductory programming of PLCs.
Dates: Feb 12 - Jun 7
Section: #33142
Instructor: C. Keissieh
Hybrid
Lab: Wednesday 6 - 9:10 pm, Rm CACT-2
English as a Second Language
Beginning American College English
ESL students are placed within the sequence of courses in the Basic 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-846, ESL-847
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.
Dates: Feb 12 - Jun 7
Section: #32489
Instructor: L. Tougas
Lecture: Monday & Wednesday 6:30 - 9 pm, Rm 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.
Dates: Feb 12 - Jun 7
Section: #32490
Instructor: D. Tougas
Lecture: Monday & Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Rm STEM-201
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-850, ESL-849, ESL-848
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 instructor-evaluated writing with an emphasis on basic essay writing in response to reading. Prerequisite: ESL-847 or ESL-47 or qualifying placement.
Dates: Feb 12 - Jun 7
Section: #32491
Instructor: M. Shirinian
Online
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. Prerequisite: ESL-848 or ESL-48 or qualifying placement.
Dates: Feb 12 - Jun 7
Section: #32492
Instructor: M. Shirinian
Lecture: Thursday 8 - 10:30 am, SAS 207
ESL-850 Advanced American College English
Designed for non-native speakers of 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. Prerequisite: ESL-849 or ESL-49 or qualifying placement.
Dates: Feb 12 - Jun 7
Section: #32493
Instructor: M. Shirinian
Hybrid
Lecture: Tuesday & Thursday 10:55 am - 12:30 pm, Rm IT-211
Enterprise Communication
The Enterprise Communication Certificate enables students to develop strategic communication techniques and skills necessary to succeed in the workplace. Students will demonstrate oral and written workplace communication skills, including learning constructive business writing concepts. This certificate is also a gateway into other noncredit and credit programs. Required courses to earn certificate: PDS-812, PDS-809, and two of, PDS-805, PDS-806, PDS-813, PDS-807.
PDS-805 Difficult Conversations
Unfortunately, the default tendency for millions remains to try to avoid difficult conversations because they don't know how to structure a discussion. Learn to prepare for a difficult conversation by clarifying your intentions and assumptions and applying a simple model to help you stay centered while you constructively shape what you say. Scripts and tips will be provided and applied to prepare for your next difficult conversation.
Dates: Mar 11 - Apr 5
Section: #33087
Online
Essential Revit
This program prepares students with the knowledge and skill in using Autodesk Revit Architecture for building Information. Required courses to earn certificate: ARE-824, ARE-825
ARE-824 Revit I- Architectural Drafting
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. Prerequisite: ENE-21 or DFT-21 or ENE-30 or DFT-30
Dates: Feb 12 - Apr 5
Section: #32083
Instructor: A. Nindra
Online
ARE-825 Revit II- Architectural Drafting
Advanced study of architectural detailing and construction methods, including the preparation of working drawings. Prerequisite: ARE-824 or ARE-24 or DFT-24
Dates: Apr 15 - Jun 7
Section: #33101
Instructor: A. Nindra
Hybrid
Lab: Monday 6 - 8:05 pm, Rm IT -127
Essential 3D Tour
The Essential 3D Tour program prepares students with the knowledge and skill in reading Architectural documents and blueprints with technics in presenting an existing building in a three-dimensional virtual tour for later remodeling or design. Required courses to earn certificate: CON-862, ARE-863 3D.
ARE-863 3D Tour Virtual, Mixed, Augmented and Extended Reality
Dates: Apr 15 - Jun 7
Section: #32084
Instructor: A. Farmand
Hybrid
Lab: Wednesday 6 - 9:10 pm, Rm IT-127
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. Required courses to earn certificate: DFT/ENE-30, DFT-31
DFT-830 Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
A two-dimensional computer aided drafting class for drafters.
Dates: Feb 12 - Apr 5
Section: #32297
Instructor: F. Mirzaei
Hybrid
Lab: Tuesday 6 - 9:10 pm, Rm ATEC-109
DFT-831 Advanced Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
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.
Dates: Apr 15 - Jun 7
Section: #32298
Instructor: F. Mirzaei
Hybrid
Lab: Tuesday 6 - 9:10 pm, Rm 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. Required courses to earn certificate: DFT/ENE-42 SolidWorks I, DFT/ENE-42B SolidWorks
II
DFT-842 Solidworks I
Introduces the student to three-dimensional parametric solid modeling with SolidWorks.
Dates: Feb 12 - Apr 5
Section: #32299
Instructor: F. Mirzaei
Hybrid
Lab: Wednesday 6 - 9:10 pm, Rm ATEC-109
DFT-842B Solidworks II
An advanced course in using the three-dimensional parametric solid-modeler SolidWorks.
Dates: Apr 15 - Jun 7
Section: #33104
Instructor: D. Castaneda
Hybrid
Lab: Wednesday 6 - 9:10 pm, Rm ATEC-109
Essential Fusion 360
The Essential Fusion 360 program prepares makers with the knowledge and skill in using Fusion360 to document mechanical drawings per ANSI standards. Required courses to earn certificate: DFT-862, DFT-863
DFT-862 Basic Fusion 360
Introduces engineering and design students to 3D parametric solid modeling, including basic and intermediate parts, assemblies, and drawings.
Dates: Feb 12 - Apr 5
Section: #32300
Instructor: M. Harris
Hybrid
Lab: Thursday 6 - 8:05 pm, Rm ATEC-109
DFT-863 Advanced Fusion 360
Provides theory and hands-on application of the design process, 3D modeling, prototyping, and manufacturing to students with prior modeling experience or coursework. Prerequisite: DFT-842 or DFT-42 or DFT-62 or ENE-42
Dates: Apr 15 - Jun 7
Section: #33106
Instructor: M. Harris
Hybrid
Lab: Thursday 6 - 9:10 pm, Rm ATEC-109
Industrial Automation
Businesses and other organizations depend on complex electronic equipment for a variety of functions. Industrial controls automatically monitor and direct production processes on the factory floor. Required courses to earn certificate: ELE-810, ELE-827, ELE-855, ENE-862, ELE-864, ELE-874, ENE-851, MAN-860
ELE-810 Survey of Electronics
Basic electronic theory featuring electron-flow, Ohm’s, Watt’s, and Kirchoff’s Laws, analog DC and AC devises, circuits, parameters and equations, diodes, transistors, thyristors, digital logic, integrated circuits, power supplies, amplifiers, oscillators, with laboratory test and measurement equipment.
Dates: Feb 12 - Jun 7
Section: #32370
Instructor: K. Rad
Lecture: Friday 8 am - 1:10 pm Rm IT-202
ELE-855 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards for General
Industry
Covers OSHA policies, procedures, and standards, as well as safety for general industry and health principles.
Dates: Feb 12 - Jun 7
Section: #33140
Instructor: K. Mosley
Online
ELE-864 Programmable Logic Controllers
Fundamentals of programmable logic controllers, with an emphasis on introductory programming of PLCs.
Dates: Feb 12 - Jun 7
Section: #32371
Instructor: C. Keissieh
Online
Lab: Wednesday 6 - 9:10 pm, Rm CACT-2
ELE-874 Industrial Wiring and Controls
Industrial controls and electrical wiring of modern facilities, manufacturing, or warehousing.
Dates: Feb 12 - Jun 7
Section: #32372
Instructor: J. Roman
Lecture: Monday & Wednesday 6 - 9 pm, Rm IT-124
ENE-851 Print Reading
A beginning course in the study of blueprints and their interpretation, types of projection, symbols, and abbreviations.
Dates: Apr 15 - Jun 7
Section: #32384
Instructor: C. Keissieh
Hybrid
Lab: Monday & Wednesday 6 - 9 pm, Rm ATEC-119
Successful Career Transitions
The Successful Career Transitions certificate will provide students with the skills they need to successfully seek and obtain a new job. Students will learn to evaluate the job market and their own workplace skills, conduct a strategic job search, effectively network, write a persuasive cover letter and resume, and employ effective interview techniques. Required courses to earn certificate: PDS-818, PDS-809
PDS-818 The Successful Job Search
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.
Dates: Apr 15 - May 10
Section: #33099
Online
Workplace Essentials
The Workplace Essentials Certificates aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge to be successful in the workplace. Required courses to earn certificate: PDS-808, PDS-809, PDS-810, PDS-812
PDS-809 Business Writing in a Technological World
Participants will develop effective and professional business writing skills using business tone, organization and formatting, word choice and persuasion.
Dates: Mar 11 - Apr 5
Section: #32820
Online
PDS-810 Time Management
Participants explore time management strategies and tools for effectively managing expanding workloads, shifting priorities, and increasing demands.
Dates: Apr 15 - May 10
Section: #32821
Online
PDS-812 Workplace Communication Strategies
Participants assess and optimize current workplace communication skills.
Dates: May 13 - Jun 7
Section: #32822
Online