Academics

Free Noncredit Classes & Certificate Programs

 SMC offers free classes with no prerequisites! Jumpstart your career and develop new skills! 

 

Location

 

3171 S. Bundy Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90066; Office 112

 

Registration Support

 

Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Note: Noncredit Office Closed for Winter break 12/19/24 - 1/6/25

Remote services to resume 1/2/25

Bundy 112 

Phone: 310-434-3399

Email: NoncreditRegistration@smc.edu 

 

Support Staff

 

Nataly Gonzalez, Program Specialist
gonzalez_nataly@smc.edu 

Luis Jauregui, Project Manager
jauregui_luis@smc.edu 

Free Noncredit Classes Online!

Free Classes in Health Care!

Prepare for a career in health care! Certificates available in Providing Care to Older Adults and Rehabilitation Therapy Aide! Pre Certificates available in Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide!

Free ESL and Citizenship Classes!

Build your English skills with a community of learners from all over the world!

Free Computer Basics and Microsoft Office Classes!

Prepare for work in a fast-paced office setting by enrolling in our Receptionist program! Learn computer basics and customer service skills to help you enter the workforce.
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Free Early Care and Education Classes!

Prepare for a career in Early Care and Education! English Language Learners are encouraged to also enroll in our free ESL for ECE classes to help you with the transition. 
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Free Sustainability Classes and Certificates! 

We offer programs in Sustainability in Organics Aide, Sustainable Technologies, and Sustainability Assistant! 

Business

  • Bicycle Maintenance
    This program will introduce you to the basics of bicycle maintenance and provide a pathway to jobs as entry-level mechanics, bicycle sales positions, or bicycle shop management.

  • Business Essentials, Level 1
    This program will help you develop a better understanding of how businesses operate and function, and an overview of the entrepreneurial mindset.

  • Customer Service
    This program provides you with marketable business knowledge and professional skills to seek employment in various customer-driven industries.

  • Receptionist 
    This program prepares you for work in a fast paced office setting. Build your computer skills and apply customer service techniques to help you qualify for positions such as front desk receptionist, customer service associate and front desk coordinator.

Health and Wellness

  • Rehabilitation Therapy Aide
    This program will prepare you to maintain treatment areas, prepare and aid therapy sessions, transport immobile patients, and the proper methods of body mechanics for patient assistance.
  • Introduction to Working with Older Adults
    This program prepares you for entry-level careers working with older adults. Completion of this program may qualify you for entry to high-demand occupations such as caregivers, companions, social and human service assistants, direct support professionals, and resident care providers.
  • Certified Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification
    This program will teach you the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential to work as an entry-level nurse assistant caring for patients in hospitals, assisted living, and long-term care settings. After completion, you will be eligible to take the California Nurse Assistant Competency exam to become a Certified Nurse Assistant.
  • Home Health Aide Pre-Certification
    This program prepares you for a career as a certified home health aide. This program will build upon the previous course’s knowledge, skills, and abilities of a nurse assistant, as applied to work as entry level home health aides administering in-home health and hospice care and services.

Education

STEM

  • Sustainability Assistant
    This program will help you become qualified for careers as a community engagement representative, sustainability assistant or coordinator, environmental researchers, customer service representative, project management assistant.

  • Sustainability in Organics Aide
    This program will teach you about the world of sustainability and the principles of organics.

  • Sustainability Services Technician
    This program will help you become qualified for careers as a recycling coordinator, waste management technician, resource recovery assistant, environmental assessor, sales & operations, and management assistant.

Transition to Credit

  • Transition to College and Career
    This program is designed to help you transition from noncredit to credit courses, obtain a certificate, degree, or prepare for a career.

English as a Second Language (ESL) & Citizenship

  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
    This program will help you to read, write, and speak English.

  • Citizenship
    This program will help you prepare for the USCIS citizenship exam and oral interview, and offers you help with the N-400 application.