Certificates in the Non-Credit Program

There are two types of non-credit certificates acknowledged by the State and the College. The first is called a Certificate of Completion and the second a Certificate of Competency. Title 5: 55151(b)(1)(2)

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION  

This certificate confirms that a student has completed a program or sequence of non-credit courses that prepares him or her to progress in a career path or to undertake degree-applicable or non-degree applicable credit courses. This document certifies that the student has gained proficiency in basic educational skills, such as math, reading, listening, writing or English of Multilingual Students leading to improved employability or job opportunities at the entry level.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY 

This certificate confirms that a student has enrolled in a program or sequence of non-credit courses and demonstrated competencies that prepares him or her to progress to a career path or to undertake credit courses to further pursue his or her career. This document certifies that the student has achieved a set of skills or competencies that can be applied in a recognized career field and articulated with degree-applicable coursework leading to a degree.
Approvals

Each certificate must be approved by the Curriculum Committee, Board of Trustees and the Systems Office.