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Baking

The PROFESSIONAL SKILLS OF BAKING & PASTRY ARTS - Certificate of Completion.
Required courses to earn certificate: CUL-850, BAK-865, BAK-866, BAK-867, BAK-868, BAK-869, BAK-870, BAK-871, BAK-872, BAK-873, BAK-874, BAK-880, BAK-881, BAK-882, BAK-883, BAK-884

The INTERMEDIATE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS IN BAKING & PASTRY ARTS – Certificate of Completion.
Required courses to earn certificate: CUL-850, BAK-870, BAK-871, BAK-872, BAK-873, BAK-874 .

 

BAK-865 Introduction to Breads, Rolls and Pastry Basics (In-Person)

Section #41648 • January 5 - February 9, 2026
Lecture: Mondays, 3 - 6:20 pm • Lab: Saturdays, 9 am – 1:15 pm
Advisory: CUL 50 or CUL 850 or Food Handler Certification from Riverside County or similar National Agency (ServSafe)
Description: An introduction to the basics of Baking & Pastry Arts, including yeasted doughs, pâte à choux, creaming method, biscuit method, and cake mixing techniques. Students will have the opportunities of working in a professional kitchen while also utilizing their food safety and sanitation skills. This will be one course as part of a series in Basic Pastry Skills. 18.00 hours lecture and 27.00 hours laboratory.

BAK-868 Cookies and Brownies Basics (In-Person)

Section #45161 • February 23 - April 6, 2026
Lecture: Mondays, 3 - 5:20 pm • Lab: Mondays, 5:20 - 8:55 pm
Advisory: CUL-50 or CUL-850 or Food Handler Certification from Riverside County or similar National Agency (ServSafe). 
An introduction to cookies and brownies, including the various mixing methods, and a deeper look into the different classifications of cookies. Students will produce a variety of cookies and brownies using different mixing methods and make-up techniques. Focus will be aimed at the use of various types of ingredients, and their effect on the finished product. Discussion of the baking processes will provide a better visual on why these processes are important to baked goods. Madeleines will also be discussed in this course.

BAK-869 Custards and Creams (In-Person)

Section #42356 • February 21 - June 6, 2026
Lecture: Saturdays, 9 - 10:20 am • Lab: Saturdays, 10:20 am - 12:30 pm
Advisory: CUL-50 or CUL-850 or Food Handler Certification from Riverside County or similar National Agency (ServSafe). 
An introduction to the various custards and creams used in baking and baked goods, including stovetop custards, baked custards, sauces, and chocolate creams. Emphasis will be placed on the quality of finished product. Additional focus will include how these items are used in the bakeshop, whether it be as a filling, garnish, or prepared as a sauce. Items may include pastry cream, ganache, dessert sauces, dessert soufflés, ice cream, and a variety of baked custards, such as crème brûlée, pot de crème, and flan. The essentials of making meringues will also be discussed. 

BAK-871 Pies, Tarts, & Filings (In-Person)

Section #45163 • April 21 - June 9, 2026
Lecture: Tuesdays, 3 - 5:05 pm • Lab: Tuesdays, 5:05 - 8:15 pm
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.

BAK-873 Buttercreams & Cake Assembly Techniques (In-Person)

Section #45165 • February 19 - April 9, 2026
Lecture: Thursday; 3 - 5:05 pm • Lab: Thursday; 5:05 - 8:15 pm
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.

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Business 

The BUSINESS SKILLS Noncredit Certificate of Completion will provide students short-term basic, business skills needed in multiple fields with the goal of increasing employability. The content provides an overview professional self-management and online skills used in business. Topics covered include Professional Communication Basics, Professional Online Presence, Customer Experience, and Professional Self-management.
Required Courses to earn certificate: BUS-814, BUS-815, BUS-816, BUS-817

 

BUS-814 Business Skills: Professional Communication Basics (Online Asynchronous)

Section #41222 • January 20 - 31, 2026
This short course provides practical, professional business communication skills and can be used as a skills refresher. The focus of the content is professional oral, written, and online communication skills. Effective communications with clients and customers. 9.00 hours lecture. (Same as CAT-814)

BUS-815 Business Skills: Professional Online Presence (Online Asynchronous)

Section #41223 • January 20 - 31, 2026
This short course is designed to assist students with the development of a professional online persona/brand. Includes personal brand and reputation management for web and social media for business and professional networking with clients and customers. 9.00 hours lecture.

 
BUS-816 Business Skills: Managing the Customer Experience (Online Asynchronous)

Section #41224 • February 2 - 12, 2026
This short course is designed to assist students with the development of the customer experience for business. Includes identification of elements, and planning designing the customer experience for business. 9.00 hours lecture.

BUS-817 Business Skills: Professional Self-Management (Online Asynchronous)

Section #41225 • February 2 - 12, 2026
This short course provides practical, professional self-management skills for the twenty first century professional and as a skills refresher. The focus of the content is image and self-management skills for professionals. 9.00 hours lecture. (Same as CAT-817)

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Computer Information Systems

The INFORMATION SYSTEMS: CYBER SKILLS Certificate will focus on cybersecurity areas of knowledge needed to enhance current IT skills for those already employed in the IT field or assist with developing cyber-skills for those exploring this as a career path. The courses will explore the tools that are used regularly within the field. Topics covered will include exploration of the field of cybersecurity, data confidentiality, integrity and availability and best practices for Internet use and social media safety. The student will be exposed to the use of virtualization software which is used extensively throughout cybersecurity and IT careers in general. Protocol analysis will be covered using tools such as Wireshark to demonstrate how to capture and analyze network traffic for cybersecurity incident response and for network troubleshooting.
Required courses to earn certificate: CIS-825, CIS-826, CIS-827

 

CIS-825 Cyber Skills: Introduction to Cybersecurity (Online Asynchronous)

Section #41247 • January 5 - February 12, 2026
Advisory: Basic computer, operating system and network skills.
Description: The Cyber Skills - Introduction to Cybersecurity is designed for students who are considering IT as career with specialization in cybersecurity. This exploratory course provides the students an introduction to cybersecurity. The course will explore ways to be safe online. Students will learn the different types of malware and attacks and measures used by organizations to mitigate the attacks. Students will research their career opportunities. 9.00 hours lecture and 9.00 hours laboratory.

CIS-826 Cyber Skills: Introduction to Virtualization (Online Asynchronous)

Section #41644 • January 5 - February 12, 2026
Advisory: Basic computer, operating system and network skills.
Introduction to Virtualization is designed for students who are considering IT as career with specialization in cybersecurity. Virtualization skills are necessary to the cybersecurity professional due to its ubiquitous use in the IT field. Cybersecurity professionals need to understand how virtualization works to analyze the threats within the virtual environment as well as use virtualization for isolating systems for malware analysis and testing. This exploratory course provides the students an introduction to virtualization. The curriculum will explore ways to be safe online, learn the different types of malware and attacks, measures used by organizations to mitigate the attacks, and research their career opportunities. 9.00 hours lecture and 9.00 hours laboratory. 

CIS-827 Cyber Skills: Introduction to Protocol Analysis (Online Asynchronous)

Section #41248 • January 5 - February 12, 2026
Advisory: Basic computer, operating system and network skills.
Introduction to Protocol Analysis is designed for students who are considering IT as career with specialization in cybersecurity. Within the cybersecurity career path, protocol analysis is used to perform ongoing attacks as well as post attack analysis of network logs and data. This exploratory course provides the students an introduction to protocol analysis. The course will explore ways that protocol analysis can be used to detect and investigate different types of malware and attacks within an organizations network for incident response. 9.00 hours lecture and 9.00 hours laboratory.

CIS-830 Introduction to Python Programming, Part 1 

Section #41249 (Online Asynchronous) • January 5 - February 12, 2026
Section #42497 (Hybrid) • March 7 - April 4, 2026
Lecture: Saturday, 8 - 9:30 am; and Online
Section #42498 (Online Asynchronous) • March 7 - April 4, 2026
Advisory: 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. 18.00 hours lecture.

CIS-831 Introduction to Python Programming, Part 2 

Section #42499 (Hybrid) • April 25 - May 23, 2026
Lecture Saturday 8 - 9:30 am & Online
Section #42500 (Online Asynchronous) • April 25 - May 23, 2026
Advisory: CIS 830
Description: 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. 18.00 hours lecture. 

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English as a Second Language (ESL)

ESL-846 Beginning American College English

Section #42020 • February 17 – June 12, 2026 • Tuesday & Thursday; 8:10 - 10:40 am
Section #42021 • February 17 – June 12, 2026 • Tuesday & Thursday; 6 - 8:30 pm
Section #45190 • March 16 – June 12, 2026 • Monday & Wednesday; 8:10 - 10:40 am
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)

ESL-847 Lower-Intermediate American College English

Section #42022 • February 17 – June 12, 2026 • Monday & Wednesday; 10:50 am - 1:20 pm
Section #42023 • February 17 – June 12, 2026 • Monday & Wednesday; 6 - 8:30 pm
Advisory: ESL-846 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 hours lecture. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

ESL-848 Intermediate American College English

Section #42024 (In-Person) • February 17 – June 12, 2026 • Tuesday & Thursday; 10:50 am- 1:20 pm
Section #42025 (In-Person) • February 17 – June 12, 2026 • Monday & Wednesday; 6 - 8:30 pm
Advisory: ESL-847 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 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.

ESL-849 High-Intermediate American College English

Section #42026 (In-Person) • February 17 – June 12, 2026 • Monday & Wednesday; 10:50 am - 1:20 pm
Section #42027 (In-Person) • February 17 – June 12, 2026 • Tuesday & Thursday; 6 - 8:30 pm
Advisory: ESL-848 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 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.

ESL-850 Advanced American College English

Section #42028 (In-Person) • February 17 – June 12, 2026 • Tuesday & Thursday; 10:50 am - 1:20 pm
Advisory: ESL-849 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 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter grade only)

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Professional Development Studies

Professional Development Studies (PDS) provides quick, flexible courses designed to help you build the skills employers value most. These short, tuition-free classes can be taken on their own or combined into certificates that support career growth, job preparation, and workplace confidence. All courses are between 9 and 18 hours each.

CUSTOMER RELATIONS CERTIFICATE

• • • PDS-806 The Art of Negotiating and Collaborating
    • PDS-807 Personality Styles and Difficult Relationships
    • PDS-813 Best Practices in Customer Services

ENTERPRISE COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATE

• • • PDS-809 Business Writing in the Technological World (Required)
    • PDS-812 Workplace Communication Strategies (Required)
    • Choose Two Electives:
      • PDS-806 The Art of Negotiating and Collaborating
      • PDS-807 Personality Styles and Difficult Relationships
      • PDS-813 Best Practices in Customer Services

FINANCIAL LITERACY CERTIFICATE

• • • PDS-816 Personal Finance
    • PDS-817 Financial Future

SALES TECHNIQUES CERTIFICATE

• • • PDS-814 Closing Techniques that Win the Sale
    • PDS-815 Winning Sales Scripts

SUCCESSFUL CAREER TRANSITIONS CERTIFICATE

• • • PDS-809 Business Writing in the Technological World
    • PDS-812 Workplace Communication Strategies
    • PDS-818 The Successful Job Search 

 

PDS-806 The Art of Negotiating and Collaborating (Online Asynchronous)

Section #42650 • March 2 - 14, 2026 
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.

PDS-807 Personality Styles and Difficult Relationships (Online Asynchronous)

Section #42651 • March 16 - 28, 2026
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.

PDS-808 Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making (Online Asynchronous)

Section #41285 • January 20 - 31, 2026
In today’s workplace, it is everyone’s job to solve problems and make decisions. Analytical thinking, decision making and problem solving involve breaking things down into their component parts, applying deductive reasoning and then applying judgment and insight. Learn hands-on techniques to generate breakthrough ideas, make decisions, and solve your most pressing problems. All by asking the right questions, challenging assumptions, and seeing others’ viewpoints with clarity.

PDS-809 Business Writing in a Technological World (Online Asynchronous)

Section #41286 • January 20 - 31, 2026
 Participants will develop effective and professional business writing skills using business tone, organization and formatting, word choice and persuasion. Matching the delivery channel (email, letter, memo, or text) to the message type and situation will be covered, as well as the best methods to deliver bad news.

PDS-810 Time Management (Online Asynchronous)

Section #41287 • February 2 - 12, 2026
Participants explore time management strategies and tools for effectively managing expanding workloads, shifting priorities and increasing demands. Practice prioritizing “important” versus “urgent” activities. Emphasis on analyzing current use of time; identifying organizational goals, roles and priorities; discovering gaps to achieving goals; and applying time management tools to the gaps to complete important priorities first.

PDS-812 Workplace Communication Strategies (Online Asynchronous)

Section #41288 • February 2 - 12, 2026
Participants assess and optimize current workplace communication skills. Differentiate content, emotions, perceptions, and intentions in a communication exchange. Build an advanced communication toolkit to forward your career. Illustrate clear and congruent verbal and nonverbal messages tailored to the personalities involved, the desired outcomes, and the context. (Same as CAT-812)

PDS-813 Best Practices in Customer Service (Online Asynchronous)

Section #42652 • March 30 - April 11, 2026  
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.

PDS-814 Closing Techniques That Win the Sale (Online Asynchronous)

Section #42653 • April 27 - May 9, 2026
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.

PDS-815 Winning Sales Scripts (Online Asynchronous)

Section #42654 • May 11 - 23, 2026
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.

PDS-816 Personal Finance (Online Asynchronous)

Section #41289 • February 2 - 12, 2026
Overview of personal financial management skills, positive banking relations, and achieving financial security. Topics include: Personal budgeting; saving; credit; appropriate use of credit cards; banking services; consumer installment loans; and buying real estate.

PDS-817 Financial Future (Online Asynchronous)

Section #41290 • February 2 - 12, 2026
Students will learn to review an individual financial situation, develop financial goals for retirement and identify appropriate means to achieve these goals. Topics will include: Financial goal setting; life insurance; different types of retirement accounts; and investment options.

PDS-818 The Successful Job Search (Online Asynchronous)

Section #42655 • May 26 - June 5, 2026
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.

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