Noncredit Career Development and College Preparation
SMC offers free noncredit courses and certificate programs for career development and college preparation for adults 18 and over. Whether you are interested in learning new skills or ready to jumpstart a new career, noncredit courses and programs can help you reach your goals. Noncredit Certificates of Completion and Certificates of Competency programs are designed to help prepare you for college credit courses or to develop skills to enter the workforce. Noncredit certificates are not applicable toward credit certificates or an Associate degree.
For program information, please call 310-434-3399, email noncreditregistration@smc.edu, or visit the Noncredit webpage.
Bicycle Maintenance
This program will introduce you to the basics of bicycle maintenance and provide a pathway to jobs as entry-level mechanics, bicycle sales positions, or bicycle shop management.
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BCYCLE 901, Bicycle Maintenance Level 1
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BCYCLE 902, Bicycle Maintenance Level 2
Business Essentials, Level 1
This program will help you develop a better understanding of how businesses operate and function, and an overview of the entrepreneurial mindset.
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BUS 901, Introduction to Business – Basic
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BUS 902, Introduction to Business Mindset
Customer Service
This program provides you with marketable business knowledge and professional skills to seek employment in various customer-driven industries.
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BUS 911, Customer Service Level 1
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BUS 912, Customer Service Level 2
Receptionist
This program prepares you for work in a fast paced office setting. Build your computer skills and apply customer service techniques to help you qualify for positions such as front desk receptionist, customer service associate and front desk coordinator.
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BUS 911, Customer Service Level 1
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CIS 902, Basic Computer Skills
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CIS 903, Fundamentals of Microsoft Office
Introduction to Early Care and Education
This program will introduce you to the stages of child development while discovering new strategies to develop a culturally relevant curriculum. ESL students enrolled in this ECE program are encouraged to co-enroll in ESL 994 and 995.
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ECE 901, Introduction to Early Care and Education
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ECE 902, Culturally Relevant Curriculum
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ECE 903, Early Care and Education Licensing and Workforce Readiness
Providing Care to Older Adults
This program prepares you for entry-level careers working with older adults. Completion of this program may qualify you for entry to high-demand occupations such as caregivers, companions, social and human service assistants, direct support professionals, and resident care providers. Complete all 3 courses to earn a noncredit certificate in Introduction to Working with Older Adults.
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HEALTH 905, Providing Care to Older Adults
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HEALTH 906, Communication with Older Adults
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HEALTH 907, Wellness in Older Adults
Rehabilitation Therapy Aide
This program will prepare you to maintain treatment areas, prepare and aid therapy sessions, transport immobile patients, and the proper methods of body mechanics for patient assistance.
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HEALTH, 900, Introduction to the Career of a Rehabilitation Therapy Aide
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HEALTH 902, Clinical Practice for a Rehabilitation Therapy Aide
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HEALTH 904, Kinesiology for a Rehabilitation Therapy Aide
Sustainability Assistant
This program will help you become qualified for careers as a community engagement representative, sustainability assistant or coordinator, environmental researchers, customer service representative, or project management assistant.
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SST 901, Fundamentals of Sustainability
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SST 902, Sustainability Outreach
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SST 908, Impacts of Policy on Sustainability
Sustainability in Organics Aide
This program will teach you about the world of sustainability and the principles of organics.
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SST 901, Fundamentals of Sustainability
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SST 905, Organics Recycling
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SST 909, Sustainable Food Systems
Sustainability Services Technician
This program will help you become qualified for careers as a recycling coordinator, waste management technician, resource recovery assistant, environmental assessor, sales and operations, and management assistant.
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SST 901, Fundamentals of Sustainability
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SST 904, Sustainability Assessment
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SST 906, Introduction to Clean Technologies
Transition to College and Career
This program is designed to help you transition from noncredit to credit courses, obtain a certificate or degree, or prepare for a career.
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Transition to College
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Career and Workforce Readiness
English as a Second Language (ESL)
This program will help you to read, write, and speak English.
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Beginner
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Intermediate
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Advanced
Citizenship
This class will help you prepare for the USCIS citizenship exam and oral interview, and offers you help with the N-400 application.
Beginning English as a Second Language
This program helps you develop basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to communicate in familiar situations at work, school, and in the community. It prepares you to progress on the career path of your choice and/or to take degree-applicable or non-degree-applicable credit courses. Complete two courses.
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ESL 902, English as a Second Language Level 2 AND select ONE course from the following:
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ESL 901, English as a Second Language Level 1
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ESL 911, Beginning Listening and Speaking
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ESL 961, Beginning Reading and Writing
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ESL 971, Beginning ESL Vocabulary
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Low Intermediate English as a Second Language
This program helps you develop low intermediate listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to communicate in familiar situations at work, school, and in the community. It prepares you to progress on the career path of your choice and/or to take degree-applicable or non-degree-applicable credit courses. Complete two courses.
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ESL 903, English as a Second Language Level 3 AND select ONE course from the following:
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ESL 913, Intermediate Listening and Speaking
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ESL 963, Intermediate Reading and Writing
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ESL 973, Intermediate ESL Vocabulary
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Intermediate English as a Second Language
This program helps you develop intermediate listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to communicate in familiar situations at work, school, and in the community. It prepares you to progress on the career path of your choice and/or to take degree-applicable or non-degree-applicable credit courses. Complete two courses.
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ESL 904, English as a Second Language Level 4 AND select ONE course from the following:
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ESL 903, English as a Second Language Level 3
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ESL 913, Intermediate Listening and Speaking
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ESL 963, Intermediate Reading and Writing
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ESL 973, Intermediate ESL Vocabulary
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Low Advanced English as a Second Language
This program helps you develop low advanced listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to communicate effectively at work, school, and in the community. It prepares you to progress on the career path of your choice and/or to take degree-applicable or non-degree-applicable credit courses. Complete two courses.
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ESL 905, English as a Second Language Level 5 AND select ONE course from the following:
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ESL 915, Advanced Listening and Speaking
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ESL 965, Advanced Reading and Writing
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ESL 975, Advanced ESL Vocabulary
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Advanced English as a Second Language
This program helps you develop advanced listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to communicate effectively at work, school, and in the community. It prepares you to progress on the career path of your choice and/or to take degree-applicable or non-degree-applicable credit courses. Complete two courses.
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ESL 906, English as a Second Language Level 6 AND select ONE course from the following:
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ESL 905, English as a Second Language Level 5
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ESL 915, Advanced Listening and Speaking
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ESL 965, Advanced Reading and Writing
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ESL 975, Advanced ESL Vocabulary
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ESL for College and Career Pathways
This program helps you develop speaking, writing, listening, reading, vocabulary, and study skills related to a specific academic or career context. You will be introduced to critical thinking, teamwork, cultural awareness and learning strategies that are transferable to college and career. Complete two courses.
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ESL 994, ESL for College and Career Pathways – Introduction
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ESL 995, ESL for College and Career Pathways – Effective Communication
You may register for the winter courses listed below through Corsair Connect. If you need assistance with enrolling please contact the Noncredit Registration staff 310-434-3399 or email: noncreditregistration@smc.edu
Winter 2023 Courses
SST 901, Fundamentals of Sustainability • 0 units
Course Number: 7016 Time: Arrange-6 HoursLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Charles V HThis section is Flexible and will be taught primarily through Canvas and other learning platforms that are flexible for the student’s schedule.
This course introduces a community relations system with proven techniques and practices for effective sustainability outreach programs and provides both non-traditional and pathway students the opportunity to develop a skill-set in the field of sustainability.
SST 902, Sustainability Outreach • 0 units
Course Number: 7017 Time: Arrange-6 HoursLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Charles V HThis section is Flexible and will be taught primarily through Canvas and other learning platforms that are flexible for the student’s schedule.
SST 905, Organics Recycling • 0 units
Course Number: 7018 Time: Arrange-6 HoursLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Grebler GThis section is Flexible and will be taught primarily through Canvas and other learning platforms that are flexible for the student’s schedule.
SST 908, Impacts of Policy on Sustainability • 0 units
Course Number: 7019 Time: Arrange-6 HoursLocation: ONLINEInstructor: O’Cain K AThis section is Flexible and will be taught primarily through Canvas and other learning platforms that are flexible for the student’s schedule.
SST 909, Sustainable Food Systems • 0 units
Course Number: 7020 Time: Arrange-6 HoursLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Grebler GThis section is Flexible and will be taught primarily through Canvas and other learning platforms that are flexible for the student’s schedule.
If you would like to enroll in the following Noncredit courses for winter, please contact the Noncredit Registration staff 310-434-3399 or email noncreditregistration@smc.edu. You must meet with a counselor prior to enrolling.
Winter 2023 Courses
ESL 911, Beginning Listening and Speaking • 0 units
Course Number: 7003 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. TThLocation: BUNDY 239Instructor: Holmes W JAbove section 7003 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Fully on ground and will be taught in person at the time and location listed in the schedule of classes.
ESL 913, Intermediate Listening and Speaking • 0 units
Course Number: 7004 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. TThLocation: BUNDY 428Instructor: Torrez P JAbove section 7004 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Fully on ground and will be taught in person at the time and location listed in the schedule of classes.
Course Number: 7005 Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m. TThLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Stivener M
Course Number: 7005 Time: Arrange-3 HoursLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Stivener MThis section is Scheduled and will be taught through Canvas yet also require students to attend Zoom meetings at the scheduled class time.
ESL 915, Advanced Listening and Speaking • 0 units
Course Number: 7006 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. MWLocation: BUNDY 428Instructor: Torrez P JAbove section 7006 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Fully on ground and will be taught in person at the time and location listed in the schedule of classes.
ESL 963, Intermediate Reading and Writing • 0 units
Course Number: 7007 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. FLocation: BUNDY 239Instructor: Holmes W J
Course Number: 7007 Time: Arrange-3 HoursLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Holmes W JAbove section 7007 is a hybrid class taught online via the Internet and at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066. For additional information, go to the Canvas website.
ESL 965, Advanced Reading and Writing • 0 units
Course Number: 7008 Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m. TThLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Torrez P J
Course Number: 7008 Time: Arrange-3 HoursLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Torrez P JThis section is Scheduled and will be taught through Canvas yet also require students to attend Zoom meetings at the scheduled class time.
ESL 971, Beginning ESL Vocabulary • 0 units
Course Number: 7009 Time: 9:30 - 11 a.m. MWLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Mumba A I
Course Number: 7009 Time: Arrange-3 HoursLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Mumba A IThis section is Scheduled and will be taught through Canvas yet also require students to attend Zoom meetings at the scheduled class time.
ESL 973, Intermediate ESL Vocabulary • 0 units
Course Number: 7010 Time: 9:30 - 11 a.m. MWLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Harvey L
Course Number: 7010 Time: Arrange-3 HoursLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Harvey LThis section is Scheduled and will be taught through Canvas yet also require students to attend Zoom meetings at the scheduled class time.
ESL 975, Advanced ESL Vocabulary • 0 units
Course Number: 7011 Time: 9:30 - 11 a.m. TThLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Dellapasqua L C
Course Number: 7011 Time: Arrange-3 HoursLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Dellapasqua L CThis section is Scheduled and will be taught through Canvas yet also require students to attend Zoom meetings at the scheduled class time.
ESL 980, ESL US Citizenship Test Preparation • 0 units
Course Number: 7012 Time: 6 - 8 p.m. MLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Mumba A I
Course Number: 7012 Time: Arrange-2 HoursLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Mumba A IThis section is Scheduled and will be taught through Canvas yet also require students to attend Zoom meetings at the scheduled class time.