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 or advance in the workforce. Noncredit certificates cannot be applied toward credit certificates or an Associate degree.
For program information, please call 310-434-3399, email noncreditregistration@smc.edu, or visit the website (smc.edu/noncredit).
Bicycle Maintenance
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BCYCLE 901, Bicycle Maintenance Level 1
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BCYCLE 902, Bicycle Maintenance Level 2
Business Essentials, Level 1
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BUS 901, Introduction to Business – Basic
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BUS 902, Introduction to Business Mindset
Customer Service
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BUS 911, Customer Service Level 1
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BUS 912, Customer Service Level 2
Receptionist
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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
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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
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
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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
Certified Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification
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Health 985, Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Foundational Training
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Health 986, Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Training Clinical Lab
Home Health Aide Pre-Certification
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Health 987, Home Health Aide Foundational Training
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Health 988, Home Health Aide Training Clinical Lab
Sustainability 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
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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
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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
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Transition to College
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Career and Workforce Readiness
Beginning English as a Second Language
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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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ESL 980, ESL U.S. Citizenship Test Preparation
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 2025 Courses
ESL 902, English as a Second Language ESL – Noncredit
The following courses are noncredit and free. They do NOT carry academic credit.
ESL 911, Beginning Listening and Speaking • 0 units
In this course, beginning ESL students focus on developing listening and speaking
skills needed to communicate effectively in social, work, and academic contexts.
Course Number: 7001 Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. TThLocation: BUNDY 217Instructor: Holmes W JAbove section 7001 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
In this intermediate ESL course, students focus on developing listening and speaking
skills needed to communicate effectively in social, work, and academic contexts.
Course Number: 7002 Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. TThLocation: BUNDY 235Instructor: Goldberg B HAbove section 7002 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: 7003 Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. TThLocation: BUNDY 221Instructor: Morgan J SAbove 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.
Course Number: 7004 Time: 6:30-8 p.m. TThLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Stivener M
Course Number: 7004 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
In this advanced ESL course, students focus on developing listening and speaking skills
needed to communicate effectively in social, work, and academic contexts.
Course Number: 7005 Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MWLocation: BUNDY 217Instructor: Goldberg B HAbove section 7005 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: 7006 Time: 6:30-8 p.m. TThLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Hong I T
Course Number: 7006 Time: Arrange-3 HoursLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Hong I TThis section is Scheduled and will be taught through Canvas yet also require students to attend Zoom meetings at the scheduled class time.
ESL 961, Beginning Reading and Writing • 0 units
This course is designed for the beginning ESL student. Students at this level will
focus on developing their reading, vocabulary, and writing skills for success at work,
school, and in the community. Students in this class learn to read a variety of texts
and to write short notes and emails.
Course Number: 7007 Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MWLocation: BUNDY 235Instructor: Lederer NAbove section 7007 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
This course is designed for the intermediate ESL student. The course focuses on improving
vocabulary, reading and writing skills for success at work, school, and in the community.
Students learn to read a variety of informational texts and to write paragraphs for
a range of purposes.
Course Number: 7008 Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MWLocation: BUNDY 239Instructor: Dellapasqua L CAbove section 7008 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: 7009 Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MWLocation: BUNDY 221Instructor: Stein J RAbove section 7009 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: 7010 Time: 6:30-8 p.m. MWLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Holmes W J
Course Number: 7010 Time: Arrange-3 HoursLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Holmes W JThis section is Scheduled and will be taught through Canvas yet also require students to attend Zoom meetings at the scheduled class time.
ESL 965, Advanced Reading and Writing • 0 units
This course is designed for the advanced ESL student. The course focuses on improving
vocabulary, reading and writing skills for success at work, school, and in the community.
Students learn to read a variety of informational texts and to write multi-paragraph
compositions.
Course Number: 7011 Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. TThLocation: BUNDY 239Instructor: Minet-Lucid P JAbove section 7011 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 971, Beginning ESL Vocabulary • 0 units
In this beginning ESL course, students engage in listening, speaking, reading, and
writing activities that focus on developing vocabulary needed to function effectively
in social, work, and academic contexts. Students in this course are introduced to
basic word learning skills and study skills.
Course Number: 7012 Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. FLocation: BUNDY 236Instructor: Ruiz Hirata S
Course Number: 7012 Time: Arrange-3 HoursLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Ruiz Hirata SAbove section 7012 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 smc.edu/OnlineEd.
ESL 973, Intermediate ESL Vocabulary • 0 units
In this intermediate ESL course, students engage in listening, speaking, reading,
and writing activities that focus on acquiring vocabulary needed for social, work,
and academic contexts. Students in this course expand their English language vocabulary
while developing word learning and study strategies.
Course Number: 7013 Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. FLocation: BUNDY 239Instructor: Dellapasqua L C
Course Number: 7013 Time: Arrange-3 HoursLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Dellapasqua L CAbove section 7013 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 smc.edu/OnlineEd.
ESL 975, Advanced ESL Vocabulary • 0 units
In this advanced ESL course, students engage in listening, speaking, reading, and
writing activities that focus on acquiring vocabulary needed to communicate effectively
in social, work, and academic contexts. Students in this course expand their English
language vocabulary while developing independent word learning and study strategies.
Course Number: 7014 Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. FLocation: BUNDY 235Instructor: Person J
Course Number: 7014 Time: Arrange-3 HoursLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Person JAbove section 7014 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 smc.edu/OnlineEd.
ESL 980, ESL US Citizenship Test Preparation • 0 units
This course prepares students to pass all three parts of the US Citizenship Test:
1) English Reading and Writing, 2) Civics and History, 3) Personal Questions.
Course Number: 7015 Time: 6-8 p.m. MLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Northington A I
Course Number: 7015 Time: Arrange-2 HoursLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Northington A IThis section is Scheduled and will be taught through Canvas yet also require students to attend Zoom meetings at the scheduled class time.