Quickly learn skills to find a job or advance your career
Allan Hancock College now offers a series of short courses that have been carefully selected to provide you the training you need to get a job, advance in your job and/or provide you skills you need to grow your business.
The tuition-free certificates and badges cover four key areas: business, design, technology, and career education. We collaborate with community business leaders to determine what skills are needed to survive and compete in the marketplace. Whether you need brushing up on the art of negotiations, need to better understand branding or design basics, we have the coursework and certificates to meet that need.
Credit Certificate Programs
Organizational Leadership
Certificate of Accomplishment
BUSINESS: EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
6-week program (3 units)
Office Technology
Certificate of Accomplishment
COMPUTER BUSINESS OFFICE SOFTWARE
6-week program (4 units)
Fast-Track Skill Programs
Business Resume Writing
Learn to create and maintain a professional resume and cover letter and prepare for
successful job interviews.
Business Website Development
Get your website going to expand customers and compete in the marketplace.
Starting and Sustaining a Business Series
Three levels each designed to help students gain the basic knowledge and skills to become a successful entrepreneur. Each level is 2-3 weeks long.
Noncredit Certificate Programs
Microsoft Office Basics
Build proficiency in the most widely used software on the market including MS programs:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
Career Preparation
Learn effective planning, interpersonal, and communication skills as well as technology
skills for finding your future job.
Beginning Computer Skills
Teaches computer literacy from navigating the internet and sending emails to working
with spreadsheets and word processors.
Community Service (Fee-Based) Programs
| Program Titles | Program Description | Total Hrs | Program Fee |
| A to Z Grant Writing (Series) | This bundled series includes “A to Z Grant Writing”, and “A to Z Writing – Beyond Basics”. | 48 hrs | $190 |