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2025 Fall Tuition-Free Certificates & Classes
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Here are the Tuition-Free certificates and classes Riverside City College will offer!
Look below for details on Noncredit Certificates:
Accounting | Applied Digital Media & Printing | Baking | Computer Applications & Office Technology |
Computer Information Systems | Culinary Arts | Entrepreneurship | English as a Second Language |
Music | Professional Development Studies | Theatre Arts
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
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 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #47303
Online Lecture 9/13 – 10/04/25
Instructor: A Syed
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 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #47305
Online Lecture 10/11 – 11/01/25
Instructor: A Syed
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 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #47306
Online Lecture 11/08 – 12/06/25
Instructor: A Syed
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Applied Digital Media & Printing
ADM-801 Design Process for Graphic Design & Printing Entrepreneur
A short course that focuses on the design process for graphic design and printing entrepreneurs. 8 hours lecture and 8 hours laboratory. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #47324
Lecture, 08/27 – 9/17/25, Wednesdays, 6 – 7:50 PM
Lab, 08/27 – 9/17/25, Wednesdays, 8 – 9:50 PM
Instructor: T Hanson
ADM-802 Adobe Illustrator for Graphic Design & Printing Entrepreneur
A short course that focuses on the introductory vector-based illustration using Adobe Illustrator for graphic design and printing entrepreneurs. 8 hours lecture and 8 hours laboratory. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #47325
Lecture, 9/24 – 10/15/25, Wednesdays, 6 – 7:50 PM
Lab, 9/24 – 10/15/25, Wednesdays, 8 – 9:50 PM
Instructor: T Hanson
ADM-803 Adobe Illustrator for Graphic Design & Printing Entrepreneur
A short course that focuses on the introductory image manipulation using Adobe Photoshop for graphic design and printing entrepreneurs. 8 hours lecture and 8 hours laboratory. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #47326
Lecture, 10/22 – 11/12/25, Wednesdays, 6 – 7:50 PM
Lab, 10/22 – 11/12/25, Wednesdays, 8 – 9:50 PM
Instructor: T Hanson
ADM-804 Promotional Printing for Graphic Design and Printing Entrepreneurr
A short course that focuses on the introductory promotional printing techniques and press operations for graphic design and printing entrepreneurs. 8 hours lecture and 8 hours laboratory. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #47327
Lecture, 11/19 – 12/17/25, Wednesdays, 6 – 7:50 PM
Lab, 11/19 – 12/17/25, Wednesdays, 8 – 9:50 PM
Instructor: T Hanson
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Baking
BAK-867 Viennoiserie & Breakfast Pastries
Advisory: CUL 50 or CUL 850 or Food Handler Certification from Riverside County or similar National Agency (ServSafe)
An introduction to laminated doughs, such as Danish, Croissant, Puff Pastry and other breakfast pastries. This course will focus on various lamination and folding techniques related to these doughs, and reviewing the final products made from them. A focus will be aimed towards the various mixing styles. The production of pastry fillings will also be made, including fruit, custard, and almond cream. 18 hours lecture. 27 hours lab. (Letter Grade Only).
Section #47390
Lecture, 10/25 – 12/13/25, Saturdays, 3:00 – 5:20 PM
Lab, 10/25 – 12/13/25, Saturdays, 5:20 – 8:55 PM
Instructor: Staff
BAK-870 Cake Mixing Techniques
Advisory: CUL 50 or CUL 850 or Food Handler Certification from Riverside County or similar National Agency (ServSafe)
An intermediate course on cake mixing methods and techniques. This course will introduce students to the various techniques and skills needed to prepare and bake various styles of cakes, including egg foam batters and high fat cake batters, all from scratch. Emphasis will be aimed at the quality of baked product, and how the mixing method techniques effect the final quality. The science on ingredient functionality will also be discussed in greater detail. 18 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
Section #49344
Lecture, 8/25 – 10/13/25, Mondays, 4 – 6:20 PM
Lab, 8/25 – 10/13/25, Mondays, 6:20 – 9:55 PM
Instructor: Staff
BAK-871 Pies, Tarts, & Filings
Advisory: CUL 50 or CUL 850 or Food Handler Certification from Riverside County or similar National Agency (ServSafe)
An intermediate course on pies, tarts, and fillings, including the crust, assembly techniques, and baking. Students will be making and baking pies and tarts from scratch, including all of the components necessary for them. A good pie starts with a good pie crust, and the different types of doughs used for both pies and tarts will be discussed in greater detail. Emphasis will be directed to the various types of fillings, assembly, and finishing techniques. 18 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
Section #49346
Lecture, 8/30 – 10/18/25, Saturdays, 3 – 5:05 PM
Lab, 8/30 – 10/18/25, Saturdays, 5:05 – 8:15 PM
Instructor: Staff
BAK-872 Quickbreads, Muffins, & Pastries
Advisory: CUL 50 or CUL 850 or Food Handler Certification from Riverside County or similar National Agency (ServSafe)
An intermediate course on mixing methods and techniques, in the production of muffins, quickbreads, and pâte à choux items. Students will discuss the various skills and techniques used for making muffin and quickbread batters. The introduction of pâte à choux will also be discussed in great detail. Mini pastry displays will also be included in this course. Additional pastry items include biscuits and scones. 18 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
Section #49348
Lecture, 10/20 – 12/15/25, Mondays, 4 – 6:05 PM
Lab, 10/20 – 12/15/25, Mondays, 6:05 – 9:15 PM
Instructor: Staff
BAK-873 Buttercreams & Cake Assembly Techniques
Advisory: CUL 50 or CUL 850 or Food Handler Certification from Riverside County or similar National Agency (ServSafe)
An intermediate course on making buttercreams from scratch, and various techniques and skills involved with cake assembly techniques. Students will prepare and make fresh buttercreams, including Swiss, Italian, and French, and assemble cakes for various occasions. The classic European cakes will also be assembled in this class, and may include Gâteau l’Opéra, Dobostorte, Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, Sachertorte, and Princess Torte. Marzipan will also be highlighted in this course. Students are highly encouraged to have an understanding of cake mixing techniques prior to taking this course, but not required. 18 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
Section #49350
Lecture, 10/20 – 12/15/25, Wednesdays, 3 – 5:05 PM
Lab, 10/20 – 12/15/25, Wednesdays, 5:05 – 8:15 PM
Instructor: Staff
BAK-874 Cost Control for Professional Skills in Baking
Advisory: CUL 50 or CUL 850 or Food Handler Certification from Riverside County or similar National Agency (ServSafe)
A complete view of math skills for the professional baker, and applying those learned skills into costing out a recipe, and providing a menu price. This course will discuss the various math elements as they pertain to baking, including bakers percentages, and understanding how to cost out ingredients based on supplier information. Students will understand how to read SPEC sheets, and how to properly convert those costs to make sure profits can be made. Students are highly encouraged to have a general understanding of basic math skills, including fractions and decimals, but it is not required. 27 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
Section #49352
Lecture, 8/25 – 12/19/25, Mondays, 6 – 7:25 PM
Lab, 8/25 – 12/19/25, Mondays, 7:25 – 8:50 PM
Instructor: Staff
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Computer Applications & Office Technolgy
CAT-841 Mosprep: Microsoft Office Word – Expert Exam Preparation
Preparation structured to meet the guidelines established by Microsoft for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word Expert exam. Software and training tools will be utilized to provide computer-based preparation and practice for the MOS Word Expert exam. Course provides students, educators, project managers, business information workers, and educators to apply the necessary skills to use the advanced features of Word for document and content management, and advanced formatting to documents such as business plans, research papers, books, specialized brochures, and mass mailings. A single, free Microsoft Office Word Expert Exam will be administered at the end of the course. Course repeatability is unlimited. However there is a limit to one free exam per student regardless of number of times the course is repeated. 9 hours lecture and 9 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #47444
Online Lecture, 10/20 – 12/19/25
Online Lab, 10/20 – 12/19/25
Instructor: Staff
CAT-842 Mosprep: Microsoft Office Excel – Expert Exam Preparation (Two Sections Available!)
Certification exam preparation structured to meet the guidelines established by Microsoft for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel Expert exam. Software and training tools will be utilized to provide computer-based preparation and practice for the MOS Excel Expert exam. The course provides students, educators, accountants, financial analysts, data analysts, and business information workers training and practice to apply skills to the advanced features of Excel for enhanced productivity, data analysis, financial charts, tables, and inventory schedules. A single, free Microsoft Office Excel Expert Exam will be administered at the end of the course. Course repeatability is unlimited, however there is a limit to one free exam per student regardless of number of times the course is repeated. Unlimited repeatability. 9 hours lecture and 9 hours laboratory. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #47445
Online Lecture, 9/09 – 10/14/25
Online Lab, 9/09 – 10/14/25
Instructor: Staff
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Section #47446
Online Lecture, 9/09 – 10/14/25
Online Lab, 9/09 – 10/14/25
Instructor: Staff
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Computer Information Systems
CIS-830 Introduction to Python Programming, Part 1 (Two Sections Available!)
Introduction to the Python programming language by covering the basics of programming in Python to develop business, gaming, scientific and mathematical applications. 18 hours lecture. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option.)
Section #47546
Online Lecture, 8/30 – 9/27/25
Instructor: Staff
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Section #47545
Hybrid Lecture, 8/30 – 9/27/25, Saturdays, 12 – 2:05 PM
Hybrid Online Lab, 8/30 – 9/27/25
CIS-831 Introduction to Python Programming, Part 2 (Two Sections Available!)
Introduction to decision and iteration statements used in the Python programming language to further advance the student in developing business, gaming, scientific and mathematical applications. 18 hours lecture. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option.)
Section #47548
Online Lecture, 10/04 – 11/01/25
Instructor: Staff
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Section #47547
Hybrid Lecture, 10/04 – 11/01/25, Saturdays, 12 – 2:05 PM
CIS-832 Introduction to Python Programming, Part 3 (Two Sections Available!)
Non-Credit Introduction to functions, arrays and file input/output statements used in the Python programming language to further advance the student in developing business, gaming, scientific and mathematical applications. 18 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass option.)
Section #47550
Online Lecture, 11/08 – 12/13/25
Instructor: Staff
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Section #47549
Hybrid Lecture, 11/08 – 12/13/25, Saturdays, 12 – 2:05 PM
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Culinary Arts
CUL-828A Culinary Food Preparation I
Limitation on Enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): Negative TB test required.
To develop skills in knife, tool, and equipment handling and apply principles of food preparation to produce a variety of food products, to operate equipment safely and correctly, to apply knowledge of laws and regulations relating to safety and sanitation. 30.00 hours lecture. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)
Section #47615
Online Lecture, 8/25 – 12/19/25
Instructor: J Lelle
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Entrepreneurship
Pass all five courses below this summer to earn a noncredit “Social Media for Business” certificate!
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. 10 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #47660
Online Lecture, 9/27 – 10/04/25
Instructor: Staff
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. 10 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #47662
Online Lecture, 10/11 – 10/18/25
Instructor: Staff
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. Uploading and editing film for YouTube is also covered. 10.00 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #47664
Online 10/25 – 11/01/25
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 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #47666
Online 11/8 – 11/15/25
Instructor: Staff
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 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section#47667
Online 11/15 – 11/22/25
Instructor: Staff
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English as a Second Language (ESL)
ESL-846 Beginning American College English (Two Sections Available!)
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 #47021
Lecture, 08/25 - 12/19/25, Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:50 AM – 1:20 PM
Instructor: C Reible
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Section #47022
Lecture, 08/25 - 12/19/25, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 – 8:30 PM
Instructor: C Diaz
ESL-847 Lower-Intermediate American College English (Two Sections Available!)
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 #47023
Lecture, 08/25 - 12/19/25, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:50 AM – 1:20 PM
Instructor: A Lee
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Section #47024
Lecture, 12/19/25, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 – 8:30 PM
Instructor: Staff
ESL-848 Intermediate American College English (Two Sections Available!)
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 #48994
Lecture, 08/25 - 12/19/25, Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:50 AM – 1:20 PM
Instructor: M Reid
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Section #47025
Lecture, 08/25 - 12/19/25, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 – 8:30 PM
Instructor: C Diaz
ESL-849 High-Intermediate American College English (Two Sections Available!)
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 #47026
Lecture, 08/25 - 12/18/25, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:10 – 10:40 AM
Instructor: C Reible
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Section #47027
Hybrid Lecture, 08/25 - 12/19/25, Wednesdays, 6 – 8:30 PM
Instructor: I Abidin
ESL-850 Advanced American College English (Two Sections Available!)
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 #48996
Online Lecture, 08/25 - 12/18/25
Online Lab, 08/25 - 12/18/25
Instructor: Staff
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Section #47028
Lecture, 08/25 - 12/19/25, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:50 AM – 1:20 PM
Instructor: Staff
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Music
MUS-829 Concert Choir for Older Adults
Study and rehearsal of concert choir literature, with an emphasis on the development of music performance skills that promote physical and cognitive health, independence, advocacy, community engagement, self-maintenance, personal growth, and career development for older adults. Different literature will be studied each semester. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA Option) (Letter grade only)
Section #49364
Lab, 08/25 - 12/19/25, Mondays, 7:00 – 9:30 PM
Instructor: J Byun
MUS-854 Jazz Ensemble for Older Adults (Three Sections Available!)
Study, rehearsal, and public performance of literature written for jazz ensemble, with an emphasis on the development of music performance skills that promote physical and cognitive health, independence, advocacy, community engagement, self-maintenance, personal growth, and career development for older adults. Different literature will be studied each semester. 0 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
Section #48016
Lab, 08/25 - 12/19/25
Instructor: C Richard
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Section #48017
Lab, 08/25 - 12/19/25
Instructor: B McNair
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Section #48018
Lab, 08/25 - 12/19/25
Instructor: S Ragsdale
MUS-855 Concert Band for Older Adults
Study and rehearsal of concert band literature, with an emphasis on the development of music performance skills that promote physical and cognitive health, independence, advocacy, community engagement, self-maintenance, personal growth, and career development for older adults. Different literature will be studied each semester. 0 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
Section #48389
Lab, 08/25 - 12/19/25, Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:30 PM
Instructor: M Worsley
MUS-868 Symphony Orchestra for Older Adults
Study, rehearsal, and public performance of orchestral literature, with an emphasis on the development of music performance skills that promote physical and cognitive health, independence, advocacy, community engagement, self-maintenance, personal growth, and career development for older adults. Different literature will be studied each semester. 0 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
Section #48019
Lab, 08/25 - 12/19/25
Instructor: G Moon
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Professional Development Studies
PDS-801 Leadership Skills
Take your leadership from good to great by exploring and applying the top ten skills that every leader must have. 12 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #47705
Online Lecture, 09/06 - 09/20/25
Instructor: D Judon
PDS-802 Supervisory Skills
Learn the key tools for effective management and supervision. Course covers delegation, feedback, communicating with employees, motivation, and management styles. 12 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #47706
Online Lecture, 09/27 - 10/11/25
Instructor: D Judon
PDS-803 Increasing Productivity
Personal productivity results from a combination of factors which all impact each other. Explore, dissect and analyze these factors to develop an individualized plan optimizing your effectiveness in both your professional and personal lives. Focus on personal empowerment and growth while weaving neuroscience theory to help you anchor the learning and understand brain function better. 12 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #47707
Online Lecture, 10/18 - 11/01/25
Instructor: D Judon
PDS-804 Motivating Yourself & Others
Individuals and leaders explore the key ingredients for strengthening workplace commitment, engagement, and career satisfaction. Apply alternative reward and recognition strategies to increase engagement in the workplace. 12 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #47708
Online Lecture, 11/08 - 11/22/25
Instructor: D Judon
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Theatre Arts
THE-805 Theatre Practicum for Older Adults (Two Sections Available!)
Play production from casting to performance including units in acting, singing, set construction, lighting, costuming, house management, props, and makeup with an emphasis on the development of theatrical performance skills that promote physical and cognitive health, independence, advocacy, community engagement, self-maintenance, personal growth, and career development for older adults. Subsequent enrollment will provide an opportunity for additional skill and competency development within the subject matter. Different literature will be studied each semester. 162 hours laboratory. (TBA Option) (No grade)
Section #48079
Lab, 08/25/25 – 12/19/25
Instructor: J Buuck
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Section #49310
Lab, 08/25/25 – 12/19/25
Instructor: J Julian
PDS-807 Personality Styles and Difficult Relationships
Exploration of participants’ own behaviors and personality styles, while learning to adapt one’s behavior to be effective with other personality styles in a variety of work situations. Emphasis is placed on dealing with difficult relationships and communicating in a way that matches the needs of all involved to achieve relationship satisfaction and organizational objectives. 12 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)