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.
Description: 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.
Description: 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.
Description: 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.
Description: 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)
Description: 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)
Description: 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)
Description: 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)
Description: 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)
Description: 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.
Description: 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.
Description: 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.
Description: 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.
Description: 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.
Description: 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.
Description: 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.
Description: 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.
Description: 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.
Description: 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.
Description: 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
Description: 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.
Description: 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.
Description: 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.
Description: 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.
Description: 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.
Description: 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.
Description: 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
Description: 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
Description: 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)