Noncredit Programs and Courses

Antelope Valley College Noncredit courses are FREE classes that build student confidence, provide valuable preparation for future careers and educational opportunities, and increase equitable access to career development, education and vocational training.

Overview

Noncredit programs and courses prepares Basic Skills learners, English as a Second Language learners, and other non-traditional college students to gain the essential knowledge, lifelong learning skills and abilities to successfully acquire and retain employment, transition to college credit, certificated programs, and associate degree programs and career pathways.

To apply for Antelope Valley College Noncredit classes, click on the begin application button.

Noncredit Programs - Certificates of Completion

• English as a Second Language Certificates
  • High Intermediate Certificate
  • Advanced Certificate
  • Vocational ESL - Welding (ESL 060) - (Anticipated start: Spring 2024)

• College Readiness - Reading and Writing - (Anticipated start: Fall 2024)
  • Managing Writing Anxiety (LAC 020)
  • Writing Support (ENG 900)
  • Writing Practice (ENG 901)
  • Critical Reading (READ 099)

• Computer and Workplace Fundamentals - Careers for Cause (C4C)  Pilot (Anticipated start: Summer 2024)
  • Map for Workplace Success (BUS 099)
  • Computers, Application Software, and Technology for Beginners (CA 098)

• Personal Business Ownership  (Anticipated start: Fall 2024)
  • Computers, Application Software, and Technology for Beginners (CA 098)
  • How to Start Your Business (BUS 090)
  • How to Maintain Your Business (BUS 091)

Noncredit Courses

• English as a Second Language
  • Please visit the course catalog for ESL course information.

• Learning Assistance Courses
  • Writing Support (090) - (Anticipated start: Fall 2024)
  • Managing Writing Anxiety (LAC 020)
  • Managing Math Anxiety (Math 020)
  • Math Study Strategy (021)

• Reading
  • Critical Reading Skills (READ 099)