American River College


Selected Programs at American River College
Explore programs at American River College. This list is curated by SkillPointe to match skills-based industries and careers that don't require a four-year degree.
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Bookkeeper
Accounting AS
This degree focuses on preparation for careers in various accounting professions. It develops a common foundation in accounting and business, and...
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Accounting Certificate
This degree focuses on preparation for careers in various accounting professions. It develops a common foundation in accounting and business, and...
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Office Manager
A.A. in General Business
Our business degrees, certificates, and courses are designed to provide an entrance into exciting careers, opening doors to immediate employment and...
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General Business Certificate
Our business degrees, certificates, and courses are designed to provide an entrance into exciting careers, opening doors to immediate employment and...
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Real Estate Appraiser
Real Estate Certificate
This certificate introduces the basic concepts of the real estate career field. Topics include the principles of real estate, law, economics, finance...
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Real Estate Sales Certificate
This certificate introduces the basic concepts of the real estate career field, with a specific focus on sales. Topics include the principles of real...
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Real Estate, A.A.
This degree focuses on the practical application of concepts utilized in real estate markets and career fields. Course work includes real estate...
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AV Technician
Digital Audio Production Certificate
This certificate is intended to provide a practical foundation in audio production skills, provide suitable preparation to begin work in the recording...
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Cable/Fiber Optics Technician
Advanced Electronics and Telecommunications Certificate
This certificate provides training in electronic system component identification and characteristics, semiconductor theory and application, power...
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Basic Electronics and Telecommunications Certificate
This certificate provides training in basic electronics theory and applications, telecommunication copper and fiber optic systems, and surface mount...
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Fiber Optics Certificate
This certificate is an introduction to fiber optics technology. Topics include fusion and mechanical splicing, fiber connectivity, optical time domain...
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Telecommunication Specialist Certificate
This certificate provides both theory and hands-on application using fiber optics, coaxial cable, and CAT 6 data cable. All aspects of communication...
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Graphic Designer
Art New Media, A.A.
This degree emphasizes visual arts produced in a digital environment. Art New Media focuses on new technology and a strong foundation in the...
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Art New Media: Foundation Certificate
This entry level certificate introduces the tools and context fundamental for the field of digital media.
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Graphic Design: Junior Artist Certificate
This certificate introduces software applications, industry-standard hardware, and the typographic/fundamental and technical skills necessary for...
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Graphic Design: Production Artist Certificate
This certificate covers the process of digital production for printing and web. It focuses on the core software programs and current industry trends...
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Technical Writer
Technical Communications, A.A.
This is an interdisciplinary course of study designed to prepare students for employment as professional writers and communicators in a variety of...
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Architectural Drafter
Design Technology Certificate
This certificate emphasizes the knowledge and skills required for entry level success in the architectural, civil, and mechanical engineering...
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Design Technology, A.A.
This degree emphasizes the knowledge and skills required for entry-level success in the architectural, civil, and mechanical engineering professions...
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Civil Engineering Technician
Engineering Technology Certificate
This certificate emphasizes the knowledge and skills required for entry level success in the engineering professions. These include a basic...
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Engineering Technology, A.S.
This degree emphasizes the knowledge and skills required for entry-level success in the engineering professions. These include a basic preparation...
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Electrician
Residential/Commercial Electrician Trainee Certificate
This program provides instruction in the installation, operation, and maintenance of the electrical distribution systems in residential and commercial...
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Security Alarm Tech / Installer
Digital Home Technology Integration Certificate
This certificate provides training to configure, integrate, maintain, and troubleshoot electronic and digital home integration systems. Coursework...
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Welder
Gas Metal Arc and Flux Core Arc Welding Plate (252 hours) Certificate
The Gas Metal Arc Welding certificate promotes competence in welding with different types of metal transfer, constant voltage power sources, different...
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Gas Tungsten Arc Plate and Pipe Welding (180 hours) Certificate
The Gas Tungsten Arc Welding certificate promotes competence in welding ferrous and nonferrous materials. Emphasis is on proper use of gas tungsten...
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Pipe Welding Certificate
This certificate promotes competence in pipe welding with emphasis on power sources, electrode/filler metal selection on various joint designs...
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Shielded Metal Arc Plate and Pipe Certificate
This certificate promotes competence in plate and pipe welding. Emphasis is on power sources, electrode selection on various joint designs, techniques...
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Welding Equipment Maintenance and Blueprint Interpretation (234 hours) Certificate
This certificate promotes competence in solving equipment, mathematical and manufacturing problems that apply to the welding trade. It emphasizes...
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Welding Metallurgy and Inspection (270 hours) Certificate
The Welding Metallurgy and Inspection certificate provides the science of metallurgy and weld inspection. Emphasis is on the identification and...
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Welding Technology Certificate
This certificate provides skills and knowledge in manual and semi-automatic welding processes used in the metal fabrication and construction...
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Welding Technology, A.S.
The Welding Technology degree provides skills and knowledge in manual and semi-automatic welding processes used in the metal fabrication and...
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Power Generation Technician
Clean Diesel Hybrid Technology Certificate
The diesel power technology associate degree program prepares successful diesel mechanics and technicians in the medium- and heavy-duty truck and...
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Clean Diesel Industrial Certificate
Prepares students to maintain and repair machinery and equipment used in the agriculture
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Clean Diesel Management Systems Certificate
A two-year program leading to an Associate in Applied Science Degree. The program is designed to prepare students for occupations involving the...
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Clean Diesel Technology Certificate
The Rend Lake College Diesel Technology program is designed to provide students with the technical knowledge and work skills needed to enter the...
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Diesel Engine Technology Certificate
The Diesel Medium/Heavy Truck Technology program is state-of-the-art and teaches the latest technology that goes into today’s sophisticated
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Diesel Technology Certificate
The Diesel Medium/Heavy Truck Technology program is state-of-the-art and teaches the latest technology that goes into today’s sophisticated
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Diesel Technology, A.S.
The undergraduate certificate in diesel power technology prepares you to be a successful diesel technician in the medium- and heavy-duty truck and...
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Solar Energy Technician
Solar Energy Systems Design, Estimation, and Sales Certificate
This certificate provides training in all aspects of solar photovoltaic (PV) system design, cost estimation, sales, and installation. It also includes...
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Solar Energy Technology Certificate
This certificate provides training in all aspects of solar photovoltaic (PV) system design, installation, troubleshooting, and repair. The courses...
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Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate
The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certificate program provides instruction in the holistic care and health needs of people over 65 years of age, who...
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Dietetic Technician
Dietary Manager/Dietary Service Supervisor Certificate
The Dietary Manager/Dietary Service Supervisor Certificate provides certification for employment in nutritional care and dietary management within a...
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Nurse - LPN / LVN
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 30-unit option Certificate
The LVN 30-unit option program, which is required by the Board of Registered Nursing (California Code of Regulations §1429), provides the Licensed...
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Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care, A.S.
This degree is preparation for licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of California as a Respiratory Care Practitioner at the...
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Chef and Head Cook
Culinary Arts/ Restaurant Management Certificate
This certificate focuses on basic and advanced culinary techniques, related to both hot food and baking. It emphasizes supervisory and management...
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Hospitality Management: Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management, A.A.
This degree focuses on basic and advanced culinary techniques, related to both hot food and baking. It emphasizes supervisory and management skills...
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Hospitality Management: Restaurant Management Certificate
This Certificate provides hands-on learning with an emphasis on supervisory and management skills in the restaurant environment. Management and the...
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Data Security Management
Computer Information Security Essentials Certificate
This program provides basic cyber operations knowledge of internal and external threats to information assets, compliance requirements, risk...
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Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Certificate
This certificate prepares IT professionals to apply knowledge and experience in network security, risk management, intrusion detection, remediation...
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Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, A.S.
This program prepares IT professionals to apply knowledge and experience in network security, risk management, intrusion detection, remediation, and...
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Database Administrator
CIS: Database Management Certificate
The CIS: Database Management certificate involves the study of relational database technology used in the business environment. The emphasis is on...
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CIS: Database Management, A.S.
The CIS: Database Management degree focuses on relational database technology used in the business environment. The emphasis is on selecting the...
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IT Support Specialist
CIS: PC Support Certificate
The CIS: PC Support certificate covers the use and maintenance of a microcomputer’s hardware, software and network connections in today’s business...
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CIS: PC Support Certificate
The CIS: PC Support certificate covers the use and maintenance of a microcomputer’s hardware, software and network connections in today’s business...
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CIS: PC Support Management
The CIS: PC Support Management degree covers the use and maintenance of a microcomputer’s hardware, software and network connections in today’s...
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CIS: PC Support Management
The CIS: PC Support Management degree covers the use and maintenance of a microcomputer’s hardware, software and network connections in today’s...
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Network and Computer Systems Administrator
CIS: Computer Networking Management Certificate
The CIS: Computer Networking Management certificate provides instruction for entry-level and IT professionals aiming for skill enhancement on the...
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CIS: Computer Networking Management, A.S.
This degree covers network administration technologies, techniques, and the hardware and software used in today’s business/enterprise networking...
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Network Administration Essentials - Windows Certificate
This program provides the information and skills necessary for network administration professionals to administer a Windows Active Directory domain...
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Software Developer
CIS: Computer Programming Certificate
This certificate includes general topics in the field of computer programming as well as focused topics related to one commonly used programming...
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CIS: Computer Programming, A.S.
This degree includes general topics in the field of computer programming as well as focused topics related to one commonly used programming language...
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CIS: Microcomputer Applications
This degree focuses on the use of the microcomputer and current, commonly used software to solve problems in a business environment. Course work...
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CIS: Mobile Programming Certificate
This certificate offers a program of study for students seeking jobs in the fields of mobile application development. It provides opportunities to...
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Computer Science, A.S.
This degree provides a comprehensive exposure to programming languages, algorithms and problem solving in preparation for upper division computer...
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Technical Communications Certificate
This certificate offers an interdisciplinary program of courses in Technical Communications, Art/New Media, and Computer Information Systems to...
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Technical Communications, A.A
This is an interdisciplinary course of study designed to prepare students for employment as professional writers and communicators in a variety of...
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Web Design Certificate
The Web Design certificate incorporates the fundamentals of visual communication with industry-standard work flow and tools to prepare creatives and...
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Web Developer Certificate
This certificate offers a program of study for students seeking jobs in the fields of web-based programming and web application development. It...
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Web Publishing Certificate
This certificate offers a program of study for students seeking jobs in the fields of web publishing, design, and development. It provides...
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`CIS: Microcomputer Applications Certificate
This certificate involves the use of the microcomputer and current, commonly used software to solve problems in a business environment. Course work...
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technician
Digital Repair and Upgrade Technician Certificate
This certificate combines basic electronics theory and application with computer repair and support skills. Topics including high-tech soldering along...
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Electronic Systems Technology Certificate
This certificate combines broad-based electronic and telecommunications training with specialty areas such as robotics, fiber optics, programmable...
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Electronic Systems Technology, A.S.
This degree combines broad-based electronic and telecommunications training with specialty areas such as robotics, fiber optics, programmable...
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Electro-Mechanical Technician
Basic Mechatronics Certificate
This certificate provides introductory training in the multidisciplinary field of mechatronics, which combines mechanical and electronic technologies...
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Mechatronics Certificate
This certificate provides training in a multi-disciplinary field focusing on industrial automation. Topics include electricity, electronics...
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Mechatronics, A.S.
This degree provides training in a multi-disciplinary field focusing on industrial automation. Topics include electricity, electronics, industrial...
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Robotics Certificate
The certificate provides an overview of the application, programming, and design of robotic systems and components. It covers the theory and...
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Correctional Officer
Administration of Justice, A.S.
This degree covers the prevention, discovery, control and treatment of crimes, criminals, and criminality. Students desiring to enter a career...
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EMTs and Paramedics
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate
This program prepares students to function as certified Emergency Medical Technicians. Training topics include the skills necessary to provide...
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Paramedic Certificate
Paramedicine is an allied health specialty whose practitioners respond to emergencies before a patient reaches a hospital, rendering basic and...
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Paramedic, A.S.
Paramedicine is an allied health specialty whose practitioners respond to emergencies before a patient reaches a hospital, rendering basic and...
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Environmental Field Technician
Environmental Conservation Certificate
Environmental Conservation is an interdisciplinary program that advances the understanding of ecological systems and their interrelationships...
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Environmental Conservation Technician (Conservation/Restoration) Certificate
This certificate advances the understanding of ecological systems and their interrelationships, including those with human society. It focuses on...
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Environmental Conservation Technician (Fisheries) Certificate
This certificate advances the understanding of ecological systems and their interrelationships, including those with human society. It focuses on...
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Environmental Conservation Technician (Forest/Rangeland) Certificate
This certificate advances the understanding of ecological systems and their interrelationships, including those with human society. It focuses on...
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Environmental Conservation Technician (Sustainability) Certificate
This certificate advances the understanding of ecological systems and their interrelationships, including those with human society. It focuses on...
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Environmental Conservation Technician (Vegetation) Certificate
This certificate advances the understanding of ecological systems and their interrelationships, including those with human society. It focuses on...
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Environmental Conservation Technician (Water Resources) Certificate
This certificate advances the understanding of ecological systems and their interrelationships, including those with human society. It focuses on...
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Environmental Conservation Technician (Wildlife) Certificate
This certificate advances the understanding of ecological systems and their interrelationships, including those with human society. It focuses on...
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Environmental Conservation, A.S.
Environmental Conservation is an interdisciplinary program that advances the understanding of ecological systems and their interrelationships...
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Firefighter
Fire Investigation 1A Certificate
This program provides participants with an introduction and basic overview of fire scene investigation. The focus of this course is to provide...
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Fire Investigation 1B Certificate
This program expands on specific topics encountered by the fire investigator. These topics include detailed information on motives of fire setters...
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Fire Investigation 2A Certificate
This program provides information on how to investigate, apprehend, and convict arsonists. It focuses heavily on legal case preparation. Topics...
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Fire Investigation 2B Certificate
This program provides advanced instruction in fire scene investigation, case preparation, and courtroom presentation. Topics include reviewing fire...
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Fire Technology Certificate
This program focuses on preparing for a career in the fire service. It includes educational opportunities for those currently employed within the fire...
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Fire Technology, A.A.
This program focuses on preparing for a career in the fire service. It includes educational opportunities for those currently employed within the fire...
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Firefighter Recruit Academy Certificate
This program provides the knowledge necessary to assume the role of firefighter with the ability to work effectively and safely with the fire...
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USDA Advanced Academy Certificate
This program is designed to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to perform as a team leader. Topics include leadership, fuels management, fire...
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USDA Basic Academy Certificate
This course is designed to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to perform as a skilled Wildland Firefighter. Topics include physical fitness...
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Paralegal and Legal Assistant
Law Office Clerical Assistant Certificate
This certificate provides the skills needed for entry-level clerical positions in law offices. The course work emphasizes workforce skills including...
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Law Office Clerical Assistant Certificate
This certificate provides the skills needed for entry-level clerical positions in law offices. The course work emphasizes workforce skills including...
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Paralegal Studies Certificate
Students must possess an A.A. degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution to be eligible for the certificate. The Paralegal Studies...
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Paralegal Studies, A.A.
This degree prepares students to work in the legal field as an entry-level paralegal. It covers basic substantive and procedural areas including civil...
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Police Officer
Administration of Justice, A.S.
This degree covers the prevention, discovery, control and treatment of crimes, criminals, and criminality. Students desiring to enter a career...
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POST Basic Law Enforcement Academy- Modular Format Certificate
This certificate meets or exceeds the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) minimum standards for the Level I reserve or full-time...
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Preschool Teacher
Associate Teacher Certificate
This certificate provides the educational coursework that serves as the core curriculum for the early childhood education field. Topics include an...
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Curriculum Specialist Certificate
This certificate provides the educational coursework that serves as the core curriculum for the early childhood education field. Topics include an...
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Early Childhood Education Management Specialist Certificate
This certificate provides the educational coursework that serves as the core curriculum for the early childhood education field. Topics include an...
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Early Childhood Education, A.A.
This program provides a foundation for in-depth early childhood teacher preparation both through strong general education and through introductory...
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ECE: Culture and Diversity Specialist Certificate
This certificate provides the educational coursework that serves as the core curriculum for the early childhood education field. Topics include an...
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Infant Specialist Certificate
This certificate provides the educational coursework that serves as the core curriculum for the early childhood education field. Topics include an...
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Master Teacher Certificate
This certificate builds on the teacher level certificate with additional coursework on adult supervision, emphasizing the mentors role in the...
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Site Supervisor Certificate
Administration of early care and education programs is the main focus of this certificate. Topics include administration, supervision and coordination...
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Special Needs Specialist Certificate
This certificate provides the educational coursework that serves as the core curriculum for the early childhood education field with a specific focus...
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Teacher Certificate
This certificate provides a foundation for in-depth early childhood teacher preparation both through general education and through introductory...
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Social Services Assistant
Chemical Dependency Studies Certificate
The certificate program in Chemical Dependency Studies centers around the specific skills and abilities necessary to provide comprehensive drug and...
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Chemical Dependency Studies, A.A.
The degree program in Chemical Dependency Studies centers around the specific skills and abilities necessary to provide comprehensive drug and alcohol...
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Human Services Certificate
The certificate in Human Services centers around the broad array of entry level skills and abilities effectively used in social service delivery...
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Human Services, A.A.
The A.A. degree program in Human Services centers around the broad array of entry level skills and abilities effectively used in social service...
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Teacher Assistant
School Age Certificate
This certificate provides the educational coursework that serves as the core curriculum for the early childhood education field. Topics include an...
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Teacher Certificate
This certificate provides a foundation for in-depth early childhood teacher preparation both through general education and through introductory...
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Auto Body Technician
Automotive Claims Estimator Certificate
This program provides the technical and practical skills necessary to properly diagnose collision-damaged vehicles and to document the cost and time...
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Automotive Collision Technology Certificate
This program provides a combination of classroom and hands-on shop experience to prepare for careers in all phases of automotive collision technology...
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Automotive Collision Technology, A.S.
This degree provides an extended combination of classroom and hands-on shop experience to prepare for careers in all phases of automotive collision...
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Automotive Collision Technology-Non-Structural Certificate
This certificate provides a combination of classroom and hands-on experience to prepare for careers in non-structural automotive collision technology...
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Automotive Collision Technology-Refinish Certificate
This program provides a combination of classroom and hands-on shop experience to prepare for a career in automotive collision technology refinishing...
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Automotive Collision Technology-Structural Certificate
This program provides a combination of classroom and hands-on shop experience to prepare for a career in automotive collision structural repairs. This...
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Auto Mechanic
Air Conditioning Service Certificate
This certificate program prepares the student for an entry level position in the automotive industry. This program also prepares the student for...
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Alternative Fuels and Green Vehicle Technology Certificate
This certificate covers the various technologies used in the alternative fuels vehicles of today. Topics include biodiesel production, hybrid electric...
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Automotive Analysis Certificate
This program prepares students for entry-level employment as smog and driveability service technicians. It also prepares students for Automotive...
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Automotive Analysis, A.S.
This program prepares students for entry-level employment as smog and driveability service technicians. It also prepares students for Automotive...
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Automotive Brakes Certificate
This certificate prepares students for employment in the automotive industry, specializing in brakes.
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Automotive Component Service Technician Certificate
This certificate prepares the student for entry level employment in the repairing of various automobile components including those requiring computer...
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Automotive Component Service Technician, A.S.
This degree prepares the student for employment repairing of various automobile components including those requiring computer technology.
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Automotive Emissions Inspection and Repair Technician Certificate
This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in the automotive industry as emissions inspectors or emissions repair technicians. It...
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Automotive Suspension and Steering Certificate
This certificate prepares students for employment in the automotive industry, specializing in suspension and steering.
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Automotive Technology Certificate
This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the automotive industry with emphasis on engine management systems, emission controls, and...
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Automotive Technology, A.S.
This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the automotive industry with emphasis on engine management systems, emission controls, and...
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Extreme Tuner Certificate
This program covers advanced applications of emissions related principles including fuel control and efficiency management of modern automobiles...
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Parts and Service Certificate
This certificate provides training for automotive parts and service advisors. Topics include parts knowledge, integrated computer management software...
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Small Engines Certificate
This certificate prepares students for employment in the automotive industry, specializing in small engines.
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Snap-On™ Certification Certificate
This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in the automotive industry. It provides the knowledge and skills needed for certification...
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Transmission Service Certificate
This certificate program prepares the student for an entry-level position in the automotive industry. This program includes Automotive Service...
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Undercar Service Certificate
The Undercar Service certificate provides entry-level training in performing repairs to automotive suspension, brake, and exhaust systems.
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Diesel Mechanic
Clean Diesel Hybrid Technology Certificate
The diesel power technology associate degree program prepares successful diesel mechanics and technicians in the medium- and heavy-duty truck and...
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Clean Diesel Industrial Certificate
Prepares students to maintain and repair machinery and equipment used in the agriculture
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Clean Diesel Management Systems Certificate
A two-year program leading to an Associate in Applied Science Degree. The program is designed to prepare students for occupations involving the...
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Clean Diesel Technology Certificate
The Rend Lake College Diesel Technology program is designed to provide students with the technical knowledge and work skills needed to enter the...
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Diesel Engine Technology Certificate
The Diesel Medium/Heavy Truck Technology program is state-of-the-art and teaches the latest technology that goes into today’s sophisticated
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Diesel Technology Certificate
The Diesel Medium/Heavy Truck Technology program is state-of-the-art and teaches the latest technology that goes into today’s sophisticated
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Diesel Technology, A.S.
The undergraduate certificate in diesel power technology prepares you to be a successful diesel technician in the medium- and heavy-duty truck and...
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Light Duty Diesel Truck Certificate
This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in the diesel technology industry. Topics include theory and operation of light duty...
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Preventive Maintenance Certificate
This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in the diesel technology industry. The topics include safety and environmental...
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Browse Earn + Learn Programs (10)
Graphic Designer
Construction Equipment Operator
HVAC Technician
Metal Fabricator
Pipefitter / Steamfitter
Plumber
American River College
Address
4700 College Oak Dr
Sacramento, CA 95841-4286
Sacramento, CA 95841-4286
Phone number
916-484-8011