Noncredit Certificate Programs
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These noncredit courses are offered online, face-to-face, and hybrid and are completely tuition free!
Visit our Adult Education Programs website for more information about resources available for adult students.
Pathways to Employment
In these uncertain times, one thing we know is that post-COVID-19, the job market will be extremely competitive. That's why Bakersfield College has launched new program options specifically designed to help our students get skilled and back to work as soon as possible. These noncredit courses are tuition-free and lead to certificates of achievement in various areas. Noncredit courses are great introduction to college courses, and can serve as a launch pad into for credit certificate and degree programs.
Certificates
Certificate details and course descriptions are available in the College Catalog.
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Culinary Arts
Arts, Communication and Humanities
English for Multilingual Students (EMLS)
- English for Multilingual Students Advanced Certificate of Competency NC
- English for Multilingual Students Basic Certificate of Completion NC
- English for Multilingual Students Intermediate Certificate of Competency NC
- English for Multilingual Students Introduction Certificate of Competency NC
- English for Multilingual Students Listening/Speaking Certificate of Completion NC
- English for Multilingual Students Reading Certificate of Competency NC
- English for Multilingual Students Writing Certificate of Competency NC
Business
- Basic Internet Skills Certificate of Completion NC
- Basic Office Skills Certificate of Completion NC
- Basic Office Software Skills Certification of Completion NC
- Beginning Computer Skills Certificate of Completion NC
- Customer Relations Certificate of Completion NC
- Digital Marketing for Small Business Certificate of Completion NC
- Entrepreneurship Certificate of Completion NC
- Powerful Presentation Certificate of Completion NC
- QuickBooks Basics for Small Business Certificate of Completion NC
- Recruiting and Managing Employees Certificate of Completion NC
- Sales Techniques Certificate of Completion NC
- Small Business Development Certificate of Completion NC
- Small Business Execution Certificate of Completion NC
- Small Business Funding Certificate of Completion NC
- Warehousing Certificate of Completion NC
Education
Study Skills
- Student Success Certificate of Competency NC
- Study Skills for College Success Certificate of Competency NC
Teaching
- Applied Leadership Certificate of Completion NC
- Inclusive and Accessible Digital Content Certificate of Completion NC
- Introduction to Early Care and Education Certificate of Completion NC
- Online Teaching Certificate of Completion NC
- Teaching and Learning Certificate of Completion NC
Health Sciences
Industrial Technology and Transportation
- Basic Industrial and Construction Skills Certificate of Completion NC
- Electrical Safety Certificate of Completion NC
- Industrial Safety Certificate of Completion NC
- Introduction to Welding Processes Certificate of Completion NC
Library & Academic Technology
Public Safety
STEM
Applications for Certificates
Once you have completed your coursework, you will need to apply for your certificate. Please find the appropriate form to Apply for My Certificate.
Program Mapper
There's a pathway for everyone at Bakersfield College! Explore the Program Pathways Mapper today to learn all that BC has to offer!
