2024 Summer Tuition-Free Certificates & Classes
Here are the Tuition-Free certificates and classes Norco College will offer this Summer!
Look below for details on Noncredit Certificates:
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. 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 #36891
06/17-07/25/24
Instructor: A. Nindra
Online
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 #36665
06/17-07/25/24
Instructor: F. Mirzaei
Online
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 #36666
06/17-07/25/24
Instructor: F. Mirzaei
Online
DFT-862 Basic Fusion 360
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 #36894
06/17-07/25/24
Instructor: D. Castaneda
Online
ENP-801 Facebook for Business
Facebook is the most popular social network and a powerful tool for growing and promoting your business. Create effective profiles, pages, groups, and ads. Establish goals and learn how and what to post to achieve them. Build relationships with current and new customers. Increase traffic to your website. Measure the success of your Facebook marketing.
Section #36695
06/17-07/25/24
Instructor: R. Wolfer
Online
ENP-802 Pinterest and Instagram for Business
Students learn to market and expand a brand using Pinterest and Instagram. Provides the basics and beyond of these platforms, including how to product high level content and effectively use the sites in a marketing strategy to develop a loyal, enthusiastic customer base for their brand.
Section #36696
06/17-07/25/24
Instructor: R. Wolfer
Online
ENP-803 Youtube for Business
Students learn to use YouTube to broadcast user and business-generated videos. Topics include creating a custom channel and building a following by uploading and sharing videos that communicate a brand and engage an audience. Students learn to view, upload, and share videos; create playlists and optimize videos for search engines; and add annotations, notes, and links.
Section #36697
06/17-07/25/24
Instructor: R. Wolfer
Online
ENP- 804 Twitter (X) for Business
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 #36698
06/17-07/25/24
Instructor: R. Wolfer
Online
ENP-805 LinkedIn for Business
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 #36699
06/17-07/25/24
Instructor: R. Wolfer
Online
PDS-808 Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making
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 #36795
06/17-7/25/24
Instructor: R. Wolfer
Online
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. 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 #36796
06/17-07/25/24
Instructor: A. Thomas
Online
PDS-810 Time Management
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 #36797
06/17-07/25/24
Instructor: F. Almeida
Online
PDS-812 Workplace Communication Strategies
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 #36798
06/17-07/25/24
Instruction: F. Almeida
Online