2025 Spring Tuition-Free Certificates & Classes
Here are the Tuition-Free certificates and classes Riverside City College will offer this Spring!
Look below for details on Noncredit Certificates:
App Digital Media and Printing
ADM-801 Design Process for Graphic Design and Printing Entrepreneur
A short course that focuses on the design process for graphic design and printing entrepreneurs.
Section #42398
Lecture: Wednesday 6 – 7:50 pm
Lab: Wednesday 8 – 9:50 pm
Lecture Room: TCHB-121
Lab Room: TCHB-101
Date: 02/19 – 03/12/25
Instructor: T. Hanson
ADM-802 Adobe Illustrator for Graphic Design and Printing Entrepreneur
A short course that focuses on the introductory vector-based illustration using Adobe Illustrator for graphic design and printing entrepreneurs.
Section #42399
Lecture: Wednesday 6 – 7:50 pm
Lab: Wednesday 8 – 9:50 pm
Lecture Room: TCHB-121
Lab Room: TCHB-101
Date: 03/19 – 04/09/25
Instructor: T. Hanson
ADM-803 Adobe Photoshop for Graphic Design and Printing Entrepreneur Prerequisite
A short course that focuses on the introductory image manipulation using Adobe Photoshop for graphic design and printing entrepreneurs.
Section #42400
Lecture: Wednesday 6 – 7:50 pm
Lab: Wednesday 8 – 9:50 pm
Lecture Room: TCHB-121
Lab Room: TCHB-101
Date: 04/23 – 05/14/25
Instructor: T. Hanson
ADM-804 Promotional Printing for Graphic Design And Printing Entrepreneur
A short course that focuses on the introductory promotional printing techniques and press operations for graphic design and printing entrepreneurs.
Section #42401
Lecture: Wednesday 6 – 7:50 pm
Lab: Wednesday 8 – 9:50 pm
Lecture Room: TCHB-121
Lab Room: TCHB-101
Date: 05/21 – 06/11/25
Instructor: T. Hanson
Computer Applications/Office
CAT-841 Mosprep: Microsoft Office Word-Expert Exam Preparation (Four Sections)
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.
Section #42490
Lecture: Monday 6 – 7:15 pm
Lab: Monday 7:30 – 8:45 pm
Room: CIS-A208
Dates: 02/24 – 04/07/25
Section #44402
Online: 02/24 – 04/07/25
Section #44403
Lecture: Monday 6 – 7:15 pm
Lab: 7:30 – 8:45 pm
Room: CIS-A208
Date: 04/21 – 06/09/25
Section #44404
Online: 04/21 – 06/06/25
CAT-842 Mosprep: Microsoft Office Excel Expert Exam Preparation (Two Sections)
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.
Section #42491
Lecture: Wednesday 6 – 7:15 pm
Lab: Wednesday 7:30 – 8:45 pm
Room: CIS-A208
Dates: 02/26 – 04/02/25
Section #44500
Online: 02/26 – 04/02/25
Computer Information System
CIS-830 Introduction to Python Programming: Part 1 (Two Sections)
Know the fundamental computer concepts and terminology used for input, processing, output, and storage. Know the basic features of software such as operating systems, and basic applications programs. Description: Introduction to the Python programming language by covering the basics of programming in Python to develop business, gaming, scientific and mathematical applications.
Section #42580
Lecture: Saturday 8 am – 10:20 am
Room: CIS-A209
Dates: 03/01 – 04/12/25
Section #42581
Online: 03/01 – 04/12/25
CIS-831 Introduction to Python Programming: Part 2
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.
Section #42582
Lecture: Saturday 8 – 10:20 am
Room: CIS-A209
Dates: 04/26 – 06/07/25
Section #42583
Online: 04/26 – 06/07/25
Culinary Arts
CUL-828A Culinary Food Preparation I
Limitation on Enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): Negative TB test required. Description: 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.
Section #42651
Lecture: Tuesday 5:30 – 7:55 pm
Room: CADO-136
Dates: 02/18 – 06/13/25
English As A Second Language
ESL-846 Beginning American College English (Two Sections)
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 #44023
Lecture: Monday & Wednesday 10:50 am – 1:20 pm
Room: QD-211
Dates: 02/18 – 06/13/25
Instructor: C. Reible
Section #44024
Lecture: Tuesday & Thursday 6 – 8:30 pm
Room: QD-212
Dates: 02/18 – 06/13/25
Instructor: C. Diaz
ESL-847 Low-Intermediate American College English (Two Sections)
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 #44025
Lecture: Monday & Wednesday 10:50 am – 1:20 pm
Room: QD-212
Dates: 02/18 – 06/13/25
Instructor: M. Reid
Section #44026
Lecture: Monday & Wednesday 6 – 8:30 pm
Room: QD-212
Dates: 02/18 – 06/13/25
Instructor: M. Lugo
ESL-848 Intermediate American College English (Two Sections)
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. Classroom instruction integrates writing lab activities.
Section #44027
Lecture: Tuesday & Thursday 10:50 am – 1:20 pm
Room: QD-212 & MLK-119
Dates: 02/18 – 06/13/25
Instructor: A. Lee
Section #44028
Lecture: Monday & Wednesday 6 – 8:30 pm
Room: QD-211 & MLK-119
Dates: 02/18 – 06/13/25
ESL-849 High-Intermediate American College English (Two Sections)
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. Classroom instruction integrates writing lab activities.
Section #44029
Lecture: Tuesday & Thursday 8:10 – 10:40 am
Room: QD-212 & MLK-119
Dates: 02/18 – 06/13/25
Instructor: C. Reible
Section #44030
Lecture: Tuesday & Thursday 6 – 8:30 pm
Room: QD-211 & MLK-119
Dates: 02/18 – 06/13/25
Instructor: I. Abidin
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. Classroom instruction integrates writing lab activities.
Section #44031
Lecture: Monday & Wednesday 8:10 – 10:40 am
Room: QD-212 & MLK-119
Dates: 02/18 – 06/13/25
Instructor: A. Lee
Professional Development Studies
PDS-806 The Art of Negotiating and Collaborating
Participants apply collaboration tools for building high-trust synergistic relationships, analyze the conflict cycle and practice skills to diffuse conflict at each stage for mutual benefit. Assess one's strengths and utilize tools to facilitate and adapt to others styles. Skills include re-framing, neutralizing language, discovering of interests, and leveraging innovative solutions through a collaborative negotiation process.
Section #42734
Online: 03/03 – 03/15/25
Instructor: D. Judon
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
Section #42735
Online: 03/17 – 03/29/25
Instructor: D. Judon
PDS-813 Best Practices in Customer Service
Apply practical strategies to retain a valuable customer base, diffuse difficult situations, and earn repeat business. Topics include: The anatomy of a complaint, regulating verbal and nonverbal responses, active listening skills, creative problem solving, customer perceptions and expectations, adapting to different conflict styles, and steps to defuse angry customers.
Section #42736
Online: 03/31 – 04/12/25
Instructor: D. Judon
PDS-814 Closing Techniques That Win the Sale
In any selling situation obstacles have to be overcome before a buying decision is reached. Learn to resolve objection effectively through a process that involves careful listening along with positive factual responses to buyer concerns. Learn techniques to address customers' emotional needs, get past the obstacles preventing them from buying, and build long-term customer relationships.
Section #42737
Online: 04/28 – 05/10/25
Instructor: E. Singer
PDS-815 Winning Sales Scripts
More and more sales are now being done "inside" with sales persons contacting perspective buyers using the phone and email. Learn how to maximize this revenue source and increase the effectiveness of "inside" sale using scripts.
Section #42738
Online: 05/12 – 05/24/25
nstructor: E. Singer
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.
Section #42739
Online: 05/19 – 05/31/25
Instructor: D. Judon