RCC Fall 2026 Classes
Here are the Tuition-Free certificates and classes offered at Riverside City College!
Applied Technology
Design Process for Graphic Design and Printing Entrepreneur (ADM-801)
Section # 48130, Lecture & Lab, Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 9:50 PM, 8/26/26 – 9/16/26
Prerequisite: None.
A short course that focuses on the design process for graphic design and printing
entrepreneurs. 8.00 hours lecture and 8.00 hours laboratory. (Pass/No Pass only)
Adobe Illustrator for Graphic Design and Printing Entrepreneur (ADM-802)
Section # 48131, Lecture & Lab, Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 9:50 PM, 9/23/26 – 10/14/26
Prerequisite: None.
A short course that focuses on the introductory vector-based illustration using Adobe
Illustrator for graphic design and printing entrepreneurs. 8.00 hours lecture and
8.00 hours laboratory. (Pass/No Pass only)
Adobe Photoshop for Graphic Design and Printing Entrepreneur (ADM-803)
Section # 48132, Lecture & Lab, Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 10:55 PM, 10/21/26 – 11/04/26
Prerequisite: None.
A short course that focuses on the introductory image manipulation using Adobe Photoshop
for graphic design and printing entrepreneurs. 8.00 hours lecture and 8.00 hours laboratory.
(Pass/No Pass only)
Promotional Printing for Graphic Design and Printing Entrepreneur (ADM-804)
Section # 48133, Lecture & Lab, Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 9:50 PM, 11/18/26 – 12/16/26
Prerequisite: None.
A short course that focuses on the introductory promotional printing techniques and
press operations for graphic design and printing entrepreneurs. 8.00 hours lecture
and 8.00 hours laboratory. (Pass/No Pass only)
Artisanal and Specialty Breads (BAK-866)
Section # 49302, Lecture & Lab, Tuesdays, 3:00 PM – 8:15 PM, 8/25/26 – 10/13/26
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: CUL 50 or CUL 850 or Food Handler Certification from Riverside County or
similar National Agency (ServSafe)
An overview of artisanal and rustic breads from various countries, such as Ciabatta,
Focaccia, Italian, Naan, and many more. Specialty breads could include items such
as Bagels, Pretzels, Pita Bread, etc. Focus will be aimed towards the various styles
of mixing methods of yeasted doughs, including pre-ferments, such as sourdough. 18.00
hours lecture and 27.00 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
Viennoiserie and Breakfast Pastries (BAK-867)
Section # 48194, Lecture & Lab, Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 11:35 AM, 8/29/26 – 12/12/26
Prerequisite: None.
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. 18.00 hours lecture
and 27.00 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
Cake Mixing Techniques (BAK-870)
Section # 49304, Lecture & Lab, Tuesdays, 3:00 PM – 8:15 PM, 10/20/26 – 12/15/26
Prerequisite: None.
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. 18.00 hours lecture and 27.00 hours laboratory.
(Letter grade only)
Pies, Tarts and Fillings (BAK-871)
Section # 48195, Lecture & Lab, Saturdays, 12:00 PM – 2:35 PM, 8/29/26 – 12/12/26
Prerequisite: None.
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. 18.00 hours lecture and 27.00 hours laboratory.
(Letter grade only)
Buttercreams and Cake Assembly Techniques (BAK-873)
Section # 48197, Lecture & Lab, Thursdays, 3:00 PM – 8:15 PM, 10/22/26 – 12/17/26
Prerequisite: None.
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. 18.00 hours lecture and 27.00 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
Cost Control for Professional Skills in Baking (BAK-874)
Section # 49306, Lecture & Lab, Mondays, 6:00 PM – 8:50 PM, 8/24/26 – 12/18/26
Prerequisite: None.
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. 27.00
hours lecture and 27.00 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
Food Cost Accounting (CUL-826)
Section # 49384, Lecture & Online, Mondays, 3:00 – 5:00 PM, 8/24/26 – 10/12/26
Prerequisite: None.
This course introduces culinary students to the financial aspects of menu development, ingredient and yield utilization, and financial considerations associated with food offerings. 30.00 hours lecture. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)
Business Administration & Information Systems Tech
Setting Up QuickBooks for Small Business (ACC-801)
Section # 48109, Online Asynchronous, 9/12/26 – 10/03/26
Prerequisite: None.
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)
Facebook For Business (ENP-801)
Section # 48451, Online Asynchronous, 10/03/26 – 10/17/26
Prerequisite: None.
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)
Pinterest & Instagram For Business (ENP-802)
Section # 48452, Online Asynchronous, 10/24/26 – 11/07/26
Prerequisite: None.
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)
YouTube for Business (ENP-803)
Section # 48453, Online Asynchronous, 11/09/26 – 11/21/26
Prerequisite: None.
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)
Leadership Skills (PDS-801)
Section # 48496, Online Asynchronous, 09/05/26 – 09/19/26
Prerequisite: None.
Take your leadership from good to great by exploring and applying the top ten skills
that every leader must have. 12.00 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Supervisory Skills (PDS-802)
Section # 48497, Online Asynchronous, 9/26/26 – 10/10/26
Prerequisite: None.
Learn the key tools for effective management and supervision. Course covers delegation,
feedback, communicating with employees, motivation, and management styles. 12.00 hours
lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
Increasing Productivity (PDS-803)
Section # 48498, Online Asynchronous, 10/17/26 – 10/31/26
Prerequisite: None.
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. 12.00 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass
only)
Motivating Yourself and Others (PDS-804)
Section # 48499, Online Asynchronous, 11/07/26 – 11/21/26
Prerequisite: None.
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. 12.00 hours lecture. (Pass/No Pass only)
English As a Second Language (ESL)
Medical Terminology I for English Language Learners (ESL-820)
Section # 49172, Lecture, TTH, 6:00 PM – 7:35 PM, 08/24/26 – 10/09/26
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Qualification for, or concurrent enrollment in, ESL 48 or ESL 848
Designed for English Language Learners. Develops writing, reading, and oral language
expression in medical terminology to prepare students entering healthcare professions.
36.00 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
Medical Terminology II for English Language Learners (ESL-820)
Section # 49173, Lecture, TTH, 6:00 PM – 7:35 PM, 10/19/26 – 12/11/26
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ESL 820 and qualification for, or concurrent enrollment in, ESL 48 or ESL
848, or higher.
Designed for non-native speakers of English. Continues to develop and expand writing,
reading, and oral language expression in medical terminology to prepare students entering
healthcare professions. 36.00 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
Beginning American College English (ESL-846) *Three Sections Available!*
Section # 48059, Lecture, TTH, 8:10 AM – 10:40 AM, 8/26/26 – 12/18/26
Section # 48060, Lecture, MW, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM, 08/24/26 – 12/18/26
Section # 49167, Lecture & Online Lab, MW, 8:10 AM – 10:40 AM, 09/12/26 – 12/18/26
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Students should be aware that course is taught in 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. 90.00
hours lecture. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)
Low-Intermediate American College English (ESL-847) *Two Sections Available!*
Section # 48061, Lecture, TTH, 8:10 AM – 10:40 AM, 8/24/26 – 12/18/26
Section # 48062, Lecture, TTH, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ESL 846 or ESL 46 or qualifying placement.
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. 90.00
hours lecture. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)
Intermediate American College English (ESL-848) *Two Sections Available!*
Section # 48063, Lecture & Lab, TTH, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Section # 48064, Lecture & Lab, MW, 10:50 AM – 1:20 PM
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ESL 847 or ESL 47 or qualifying placement.
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. 90.00 hours lecture and 18.00 hours
laboratory. (TBA Option) (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)
High-Intermediate American College English (ESL-849) *Two Sections Available!*
Section # 48065, Lecture & Lab, MW, 8:10 AM – 10:40 AM
Section # 48066, Lecture & Lab, MW, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ESL 848 or ESL 48 or qualifying placement.
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 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. 90.00 hours lecture and 18.00 hours laboratory.
(TBA Option) (Letter grade only)
Advanced American College English (ESL-850)
Section # 48067, Lecture & Lab, MW, 10:50 AM – 1:20 PM, 8/24/26-12/18/26
Section # 48068, Lecture & Lab, TTH, 10:50 AM – 1:20 PM, 9/21/26 – 12/18/26
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ESL 849 or ESL 49 or qualifying placement.
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.
90.00 hours lecture and 18.00 hours laboratory. (TBA Option) (Letter grade only)
Intermediate Reading & Vocabulary (ESL-872)
Section # 49171, Lecture & Lab, TTH, 2:00 PM – 4:05 PM, 08/24/26 – 12/18/26
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ESL 71 or ESL 871 or qualification for, or enrollment in, ESL 47 or ESL
847
Emphasizes the continued acquisition of reading skills needed for college level courses,
expansion of receptive and productive vocabulary, and comprehension of medium-length
adapted reading selections. 72.00 hours lecture and 18.00 hours laboratory. (Pass/No
Pass only)
Pronunciation (ESL-895)
Section # 49170, Lecture & Lab, MW, 2:00 PM – 4:05 PM, 08/24/26 – 12/18/26
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Qualification for, or enrollment in, ESL 49 or ESL 849
Basic instruction and practice in the oral production of English. Listening activities focus on comprehension of sentences, dialogs and paragraphs at normal speed and on discrimination of sound patterns in American English. Pronunciation focuses on stress, intonation, rhythm, phrasing, reduction, and linking as well as consonants, vowels, and digraphs. The course emphasizes overall pronunciation improvement to make spoken communication more intelligible and to approximate more closely native rhythms and intonation. 54.00 hours lecture and 18.00 hours laboratory. (Pass/No Pass only)