2025 Fall Tuition-Free Certificates & Classes
Here are the Tuition-Free certificates and classes Norco College will offer. Look below for details on Noncredit Certificates:
Accounting | Administration of Justice | Architecture | Drafting Technology |
Electronics | Engineering | Entrepreneurship | English as a Second Language |
Manufacturing Technology | Professional Development Studies
Accounting
Pass ACC-801, 802, and 803 this fall to earn a noncredit “Accounting Basics for Small Business” certificate!
ACC-801 Setting Up QuickBooks for Small Business (Two Sections Available!)
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. 16.00 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #37076
Online Lecture 08/25 – 9/19/25
Instructor: S Schepler
or
Section #37077
Online Lecture 9/22 – 10/17/25
Instructor: S Schepler
ACC-802 Monthly Procedures Using QuickBooks (Two Sections Available!)
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 monthly. Prepare adjusting journal entries. Prepare financial statements. 16.00 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #37078
Online Lecture 09/22 – 10/17/25
Instructor: S Schepler
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Section #37079
Online Lecture 10/20 – 11/14/25
Instructor: S Schepler
ACC-803 Year End Procedures with QuickBooks
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. 16.00 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #37080
Online Lecture 10/20 – 11/14/25
Instructor: S Schepler
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Administration of Justice
ADJ-801 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
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. 24.00 to 28.00 hours lecture. (Same as HLS-801) (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #37097
TBA
Instructor: S Williams
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Architecture
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. 27.00 hours lecture and 90.00 hours laboratory. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)
Section #37124
Online Lecture, 8/25 – 10/17/25
Online Lab, 8/25 – 10/17/25, Mondays, 6:00 – 8:05 PM
Instructor: A Nindra
ARE-825 Revit I-Architectural Drafting
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. 27 hours lecture and 90 hours laboratory. (Letter Grade, or Pass/No Pass option.)
Section #37125
Hybrid Online Lecture, 10/20 – 12/19/25
Hybrid Lab, 10/20 – 12/19/25, Mondays, 6:00 – 8:50 PM
Instructor: A Nindra
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Drafting Technology
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. 27 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)
Section #37264
Online 08/25 – 10/17/25
Instructor: F Mirzaei
DFT-831 Advanced Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
Prerequisite: DFT-30 or ENE-30 or DFT-830
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. 27 hours lecture and 81 hours lab. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)
Section #37265
Hybrid Online Lecture, 10/20 – 12/19/25
Hybrid Lab, 10/20 – 12/19/25, Tuesdays, 6 – 9:10 PM
Instructor: F Mirzaei
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. 27 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)
Section #37266
Hybrid Online Lecture, 08/25 – 10/17/25
Hybrid Lab, 08/25 – 10/17/25, Wednesdays, 6 – 9:10 PM
Instructor: F Mirzaei
DFT-842B SolidWorks II
Prerequisite: DFT-42 or ENE-42 or DFT-842 or prior SolidWorks experience.
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. 27 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory. (Letter Grade, or Pass/No Pass option.)
Section #37267
Hybrid Online Lecture, 10/20 – 12/19/25
Hybrid Lab, 10/20 – 12/19/25, Wednesdays, 6 – 9:10 PM
Instructor: F Mirzaei
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Electronics
ELE-810 Survey of Electronics
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. 63 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory. (Pass/No Pass or Letter Grade)
Section #37338
Lecture, 08/25 – 12/19/25, Wednesdays, 8:00 – 11:35 AM
Lab, 08/25 – 12/19/25, Wednesdays, 11:45 AM – 2:50 PM
Instructor: K Rad
ELE-825 Electronic Devices & Circuits Administration (OSHA) Standards for General Industry
Mathematics, number systems, and logic circuits as they relate to modern electronic computers and digital systems. Boolean algebra, circuit simplifications, and mapping are included. Primary gate and digital circuits (MSI-LSI) will be analyzed and integrated into complete systems. Digital counters, registers, encoders/decoders, converters, and timing. 54 hours lecture, 54 hours lab. (Letter grade)
Section #38267
Lecture, 08/25 – 12/19/25, Saturdays, 8 – 11:10 AM
Lab, 08/25 – 12/19/25, Saturdays, 11:40 AM – 2:50 PM
Instructor: K Rad
ELE-827 Technical Communications
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. 63 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory. (Pass/No Pass or Letter Grade)
Section #37339
Lecture, 08/25 – 12/19/25, Wednesdays, 7:45 – 10:55 AM
Instructor: Staff
ELE-828 Multisim CAD and PCB Design/Fab Administration (OSHA) Standards for General Industry
MultiSim schematic capture, simulation, export to UltiBoard and UltiRoute. Basic Computer Aided Design (CAD)-Drafting, block diagrams, printed circuit board design-layout. The use of Computer Aided Design tools and electronics-library component-templates will be emphasized. PCB design and fabrication with through-hole and SMT/SMD devices. 36 hours lecture, 54 hours lab. (Pass/No Pass, Letter grade)
Section #38281
Online Lecture, 08/25 – 12/19/25
Online Lab, 08/25 – 12/19/25
Instructor: Staff
ELE-874 Industrial Wiring & Controls
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. 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. (Pass/No Pass or Letter Grade)
Section #37340
Lecture, 08/25 – 12/19/25, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 – 7:25 PM
Lab, 08/25 – 12/19/25, Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:35 – 9 PM
Instructor: Staff
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Engineering
ENE-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. 54 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass or Letter Grade)
Section #37499
Online Lecture, 10/20 – 12/19/25
Online Lab, 10/20 – 12/19/25, Fridays, 6 – 7:25 PM
Instructor: M Dowlatabadi
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Entrepreneurship
ENP-802 Pinterest and Instagram for Business (Two Sections Available!)
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. 63 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory. (Pass/No Pass or Letter Grade)
Section #38102
Online Lecture 08/25 - 9/26/25
Instructor: Staff
or
Section #38274
Online Lecture 08/25 - 10/17/25
Instructor: Staff
ENP-803 YouTube for Business (Two Sections Available!)
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. Uploading and editing film for YouTube is also covered. 10.00 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #38103
Online Lecture, 09/29 – 10/31/25
Instructor: Staff
or
Section #38275
Online Lecture, 10/20 – 12/19/25
Instructor: Staff
ENP-804 Twitter 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. 10.00 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #37343
Online Lecture, 08/25 - 9/26/25
Instructor: R Wolfer
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. 10.00 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section#37344
Online Lecture, 09/29 – 10/31/25
Instructor: R Wolfer
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English as a Second Language
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. 90 hours lecture. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Section #37007
Lecture, 08/25 - 12/18/25, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9 PM
Instructor: L Tougas
ESL-847 Lower-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. 90 hours lecture. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Section #37008
Lecture, 08/25 - 12/18/25, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9 PM
Instructor: D Tougas
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 49. Students will produce a minimum of 3,000 instructor-evaluated writing with an emphasis on basic essay writing in response to reading. Classroom instruction integrates writing lab activities. 90 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. (TBA option) Letter Grade.
Section #37009
Online Lecture, 08/25 - 12/18/25
Online Lab, 08/25 - 12/18/25
Instructor: M Shirinian
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 50. Students will produce a minimum of 4,500 words of instructor-evaluated writing with an emphasis on essay writing in response to reading. Classroom instruction integrates writing lab activities. 90 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. (TBA option) Letter Grade.
Section #37010
Hybrid Lecture, 08/25 - 12/18/25, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:15 – 10:50 AM
Hybrid Online Lab, 08/25 - 12/18/25
Instructor: M Shirinian
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. Classroom instruction integrates writing lab activities. 90 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)
Section #37011
Hybrid Lecture, 08/25 - 12/18/25, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:55 AM – 12:30 PM
Hybrid Online Lab, 08/25 - 12/18/25
Instructor: M Shirinian
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Manufacturing Technology
MAN-857 CNC Program Writing
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. 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)
Section #37412
Hybrid Online Lecture, 08/25 - 12/18/25
Hybrid Lab, 08/25 - 12/18/25, Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:10 PM
Instructor: A Munoz
MAN-860 Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
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 is experienced. Applications of fluids in robotic and industrial equipment systems are presented. 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)
Section #37413
Lecture, 08/25 - 12/18/25, Tuesdays, 6:00 – 9:10 PM
Lab, 08/25 - 12/18/25, Thursdays, 6:00 – 9:10 PM
Instructor: P Van Hulle
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Professional Development Services
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. 12 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #38105
Online Lecture, 10/27 – 11/21/25
Instructor: M Olivieri
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 breakthrough ideas, make decisions, and solve your most pressing problems. All by asking the right questions, challenging assumptions, and seeing others' viewpoints with clarity. 12 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #37464
Online Lecture, 9/22 – 10/17/25
Instructor: Staff
PDS-809 Business Writing in a Technological World
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 breakthrough ideas, make decisions, and solve your most pressing problems. All by asking the right questions, challenging assumptions, and seeing others' viewpoints with clarity. 12 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #37465
Online Lecture, 10/20 – 11/14/25
Instructor: A Thomas
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. 12 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #37466
Online Lecture, 10/20 – 11/14/25
Instructor: Staff
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. 12 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #37467
Online Lecture, 9/22 – 10/17/25
Instructor: F Almeida
PDS-816 Personal Finance
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. 18 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #37468
Online Lecture, 9/22 – 10/17/25
Instructor: Staff
PDS-817 Financial Future
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. 9 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #37469
Online Lecture, 9/22 – 10/17/25
Instructor: Staff
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. 9 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #37470
Online Lecture, 10/20 – 11/14/25
Instructor: M Olivieri
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