Certificate Programs
Mt. San Antonio College offers several different types of certificates to help students build their career and technical skills. The most common certificate programs are Certificates of Achievement and Skills Certificates.
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Certificates of Achievement
Certificate of Achievement programs can be a great way to update your skills or break into a new career. A Certificate of Achievement is favorably recognized by business and industry leaders and is often a requirement for professional advancement. Like a degree, a Certificate of Achievement is noted on
Accountingayour official transcript. Our offerings include:
Accounting – Computerized
Accounting – Financial Planning
Accounting – Managerial Administration of Justice
Administrative Assistant Level II
Administrative Assistant Level III
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology – Day
Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology – Evening
Airframe Maintenance Technology – Day
Airframe Maintenance Technology – Evening
Alcohol / Drug Counseling
Animation – Game & Interactive Multimedia Design I
Animation - Game & Interactive Multimedia Design II
Animation - Junior Animator I
Animation - Junior Animator II
Architectural Design Concentration Level I
Architectural Design Concentration Level II
Architectural Design Concentration Level III
Architectural Technology Concentration Level I
Architectural Technology Concentration Level II
Building Automation
Business: Human Resource Management – Level II
Business: Human Resource Management – Level III
Business: International – Level II
Business: International – Level III
Business: Management – Level II
Business: Management – Level III
Business: Retail Management – Level II
Business: Retail Management – Level III
Business: Small Business Management – Level II
Business: Small Business Management – Level III
Children's Program Certificate: Administration
Children's Program Certificate: General – Level II
Children's Program Certificate: General – Level III
Children's Program Certificate: Teaching
Computer and Networking Technology - Level I
Computer and Networking Technology - Level II
Computer Systems Technology
Dance Teacher
Electronic Systems Technology – Level II
Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
Electronics Communications
Electronics Technology
Electronics: Industrial Systems
Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P)
Fashion Design - Level I
Fashion Design - Level II
Fashion Merchandising – Level I
Fashion Merchandising – Level II
Fire Technology
Horse Ranch Management - Level II
Horticulture Science
Hospitality: Hospitality Management – Level II
Industrial Design Engineering - Level I
Industrial Design Engineering - Level II
Industrial Design Engineering - Level III
Infant / Toddler Development
Interior Design Kitchen and Bath Specialization
Interior Design Level II
Interior Design Level III
Interior Landscaping
Landscape and Park Maintenance
Landscape Construction
Landscape Design - Level I
Landscape Irrigation
Law Enforcement
Manufacturing Technology
Marketing Management
Mental Health Technology – Psychiatric Technician
Nursery Management
Park Management
Photography - Level I
Photography - Level II
Photography Digital Technician
Programming in C++
Public Works / Landscape Management
Radio Broadcasting: Behind the Scenes
Radio Broadcasting: On-the-Air
Real Estate Broker Certificate
School Age Child – Specialization
Sign Language/Interpreting
Sports Turf Management
Television Crew
Tree Care and Maintenance
Welder: Licensed
Welder: AutomotiveWelding, Cutting & Modification
Welder: Gas Tungsten ARC Welding
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Skills Certificates
Skills Certificates require fewer classes than Certificates of Achievement, but can be valuable tools in advancing your career. Students typically take classes toward a Skills Certificate if they want to learn a new, specific skill in their career. Skills certificates are often part of a ladder-track in a career plan, meaning they gradually help students climb to higher skill levels in their chosen career path. Skills Certificates are not noted on your official transcript. Our offerings include:
Accounting - Bookkeeping
Accounting - Payroll
Administrative Assistant Level I
Animal Science Fundamentals
Animation - Game & Interactive Multimedia Design I
Animation - Junior Animator Level I
Architecture Foundational Skills
Athletic Trainer Aide I
Business: Human Resource Management - Level I
Business: International - Level I
Business: Management - Level I
Business: Retail Management - Level I
Business: Small Business Management - Level I
Children's Program Certificate: General - Level I
CIS Professional Certificate in C++ Programming
CIS Professional Certificate in Excel and Access
CIS Professional Certificate in Java Programming
CIS Professional Certificate in LINUX
CIS Professional Certificate in Network Security
CIS Professional Certificate in Networking
CIS Professional Certificate in Object-Oriented Design & Programming
CIS Professional Certificate in SQL
CIS Professional Certificate in Telecommunications
CIS Professional Certificate in Web Programming
CIS Professional Certificate in Windows Operating System Administration
Coaching
Consumer Relations
Culinary Arts
Dance Teacher
Domestic Violence Certification
Electronic Assembly and Fabrication
Fashion Computer Aided Design
Fire Officer Certification
Fitness Specialist / Personal Trainer
Gallery Design / Operation and Art Profession
Graphic Design Level I
Horse Ranch Management - Level I
Hospitality: Event Planning and Catering
Hospitality: Food Services
Hospitality: Hospitality Management - Level I
Hospitality: Restaurant Management - Level I
Hospitality: Restaurant Management - Level II
Interior Design: Level I
Introduction to Computer Information Technology
Livestock Production Management
LVN 30 Unit Option - Career Mobility Track
MasterCAM
Microcomputer Productivity Software
Nutrition
Pilates Professional Teacher Training Phase I Mat and ReformerRadio Broadcasting: Behind-the-Scenes
Radio Broadcasting: On-the-Air
Real Estate Sales Certificate
Welding
Certificates of Achievement
"Certificates of Achievement" are awarded for completion of an approved program of study meeting certain requirements of the California Community College Chancellor’s Office in terms of total unit values and other criteria. The possession of such a certificate is favorably recognized by business and industry and is frequently a requirement for professional advancement. The awarding of all Certificates of Achievement is noted on a student’s official transcript.
Skills Certificates
"Skills Certificates" are lower-unit certificates in various occupational areas. Although the awarding of Skills Certificates is not noted on a student’s official transcript, the student may apply for and receive a documentation certificate from the college that may be of value in documenting knowledge and skills to potential employers. In many cases, entry-level Skills Certificates may be part of a ladder-track of increasing levels of preparation in an occupational area, and courses used to complete them may form a core of requirements that are augmented as students pursue higher levels of proficiency toward a Certificate of Achievement.
Note: The unit requirement for Skills Certificates is below that required for some forms of financial aid eligibility. Students should consult with the Financial Aid Office to determine whether a particular program of study qualifies for financial aid.
Students who desire help in planning for a vocation or profession, or to prepare for transfer to a four-year institution, should seek the advice of a counselor.
Requirements for all certificates
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- At least 1/2 of the credits earned towards the certificate must be completed at Mt. San Antonio College.
- A grade of "C" or better must be earned in each course to be applied to the certificate
Mt. San Antonio College also awards Certificates of Competency and Occupational Training Certificates of Completion for certain non-credit programs of study. Information on these certificates may be found in Section 11 - Continuing Education within the College Catalog.
For a complete list of certificate programs and specific degree requirements for your major, please consult the College Catalog.
