2025 Summer Tuition-Free Certificates & Classes
Here are the Tuition-Free certificates and classes Norco College will offer. Look below for details on Noncredit Certificates:
Architecture | Drafting Technology | Electronics | Entrepreneurship
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 hours lecture and 90.00 hours laboratory. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)
Section #35044
Online 06/23 – 7/31/25
Instructor: Staff
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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 #35083
Online 06/23 – 7/31/25
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 #35084
Online 06/23 – 7/31/25
Instructor: F Mirzaei
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Electronics
ELE-823 Electronic Devices and Circuits
Circuit applications and characteristics of discrete, and integrated circuit (IC) packages containing, diodes, bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), field-effect transistors (FETs), thyristors, op-amps (OAs), and opto-electronic devices. 63 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
Section #35353
Online 06/23 – 7/31/25
Instructor: K Rad
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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. 10.00 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #35091
Online 06/23 – 7/11/25
Instructor: R Wolfer
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. 10.00 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #35092
Online 06/23 – 7/11/25
Instructor: R Wolfer
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 #35093
Online 06/29 – 7/23/25
Instructor: R Wolfer
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 #35094
Online 06/29 – 7/23/25
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 #35095
Online 07/07 – 7/31/25
Instructor: R Wolfer