Certificates of Achievement
Pasadena City College offers a range of certificate of achievement programs whose primary goal is to prepare students for employment into various occupations in the 15 California industry sectors. Students interested in developing advanced levels of proficiency in a career area may pursue a Certificate of Achievement, which requires the completion of 18 units or more. Completion of a certificate of achievement program provides the student with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to seek employment in their chosen field of study. Some professions may require state and/or federal certification for licensure exams in addition to the certificate of achievement.
Pasadena City College currently offers more than 70 certificate programs in 37 different subject areas. Below you will find information on each of our certificate of achievement programs including a description of the program, the cost of the program, graduation rates, and employment opportunities.
Upon completion of the specified curriculum for each certificate of achievement program, students may petition in the Records Office for issuance of Certificates of Achievement that will be posted to their official PCC transcript.
| Program Description |
Program Cost |
O*Net Occupational Profile |
| Accounting - Bookkeeping |
2011-2012 |
Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerks |
| Accounting - Bookkeeping Assistant |
2011-2012 |
Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerks |
| Accounting Clerk |
2011-2012 |
Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerks |
| Administration of Justice |
2011-2012 |
Police Patrol Officers |
| Anesthesia Technician |
2011-2012 |
Anesthesiologist Assistants |
| Automotive Technology - Air Conditioning Technician |
2011-2012 |
Automotive Specialty Technicians |
| Automotive Technology - All Automotive Systems |
2011-2012 |
Automotive Specialty Technicians |
| Automotive Technology - Electrical/Electronics Systems |
2011-2012 |
Automotive Specialty Technicians |
| Automotive Technology - Engine Performance Technician |
2011-2012 |
Automotive Specialty Technicians |
| Automotive Technology - Powertrain Technician |
2011-2012 |
Automotive Specialty Technicians |
| Automotive Technology - Undercar Technician |
2011-2012 |
Automotive Specialty Technicians |
| Automotive Technology - Underhood Technician |
2011-2012 |
Automotive Specialty Technicians |
| Biological Technology |
2011-2012 |
Biological Technicians |
| Biological Technology - Computational Biology |
2011-2012 |
Biological Technicians |
| Biological Technology - Laboratory Assistant Option |
2011-2012 |
Biological Technicians |
| Biological Technology - Stem Cell Culture |
2011-2012 |
Biological Technicians |
| Building Construction |
2011-2012 |
Construction Carpenter |
| Business Administration - Entrepreneurship |
2011-2012 |
Chief Executive Officer |
| Business Administration - Financial Investments |
2011-2012 |
Financial Analysts |
| Business Administration - International Business/Trade |
2011-2012 |
Cargo & Freight Agents |
| Business Administration - Management |
2011-2012 |
General & Operations Managers |
| Business Administration - Marketing Merchandising |
2011-2012 |
Merchandise Displayers & Window Trimmers |
| Business Administration - Retail Management |
2011-2012 |
Retail Salespersons |
| Business Information Technology - Administrative Assistant |
2011-2012 |
Executive Secretaries & Administrative Assistants |
| Business Information Technology - Business Software Specialist |
2011-2012 |
Secretaries |
| Business Information Technology - Data Entry Technician |
2011-2012 |
Data Entry Keyers |
| Child Development |
2011-2012 |
Preschool Teachers |
| Computer Information Systems - Microcomputer Support |
2011-2012 |
Computer Support Specialists |
| Computer Information Systems - Operations |
2011-2012 |
Network & Computer Systems Administrators |
| Computer Information Systems - Programming |
2011-2012 |
Computer Programmers |
| Computer Information Systems - Small Computer Applications |
2011-2012 |
Web Developers |
| Construction Inspection |
2011-2012 |
Construction & Building Inspectors |
| Cosmetology |
2011-2012 |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, & Cosmetologists |
| Cosmetology - Instructional Techniques in Cosmetology |
2011-2012 |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, & Cosmetologists |
| Culinary Arts |
2011-2012 |
Food Preparation Workers |
| Dental Assisting |
2011-2012 |
Dental Assistants |
| Dental Hygiene |
2011-2012 |
Dental Hygienists |
| Dental Laboratory Technology |
2011-2012 |
Dental Laboratory Technicians |
| Digital Media - Computer Assisted Photo Imaging |
2011-2012 |
Photographic Process Workers |
| Digital Media - Graphic Design |
2011-2012 |
Graphic Designer |
| Digital Media - Interactive Multimedia Design |
2011-2012 |
Multi-Media Artists & Animators |
| Electrical Technology |
2011-2012 |
Electrician Assistant |
| Engineering Design Technology - CAD/CAM Technician |
2011-2012 |
Mechanical Drafters |
| Fashion - Assistant |
2011-2012 |
Fashion Designers |
| Fashion - Design |
2011-2012 |
Fashion Designers |
| Fire Technology |
2011-2012 |
Fire Fighter |
| Graphic Communications Technology - Computer Imaging and Composition |
2011-2012 |
Prepress Technicians & Workers |
| Graphic Communications Technology - Screen Printing |
2011-2012 |
Printing Machine Operators |
| Hospitality Management |
2011-2012 |
Food Service Managers |
| Journalism - Photojournalism |
2011-2012 |
Photographers |
| Journalism - Printed Media |
2011-2012 |
Reporters & Correspondents |
| Journalism - Public Relations |
2011-2012 |
Public Relations Specialists |
| Library Technology |
2011-2012 |
Library Technicians |
| Machine Shop Technology |
2011-2012 |
Machinists |
| Medical Assisting (Administrative-Clinical) |
2011-2012 |
Medical Assistants |
| Medical Office - Administrative |
2011-2012 |
Medical Secretaries |
| Medical Office Insurance Biller |
2011-2012 |
Medical Secretaries |
| Nursing - Registered Nursing |
2011-2012 |
Registered Nurses |
| Nursing - Vocational Nursing |
2011-2012 |
Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses |
| Paralegal Studies (Legal Assistant) |
2011-2012 |
Paralegals & Legal Assistants |
| Photography |
2011-2012 |
Photographers |
| Product Design |
2011-2012 |
Graphic Designers |
| Product Design - Graphics |
2011-2012 |
Graphic Designers |
| Product Design - Technology |
2011-2012 |
Commercial & Industrial Designers |
| Radiologic Technology |
2011-2012 |
Radiologic Technologists |
| Speech-Lanuage Pathology Assistant |
2011-2012 |
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants |
| Television and Radio - Broadcast Journalism |
2011-2012 |
Reporters & Correspondents |
| Television and Radio - Radio Production |
2011-2012 |
Disc Jockey (DJ) |
| Television and Radio - Television Operations |
2011-2012 |
Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Motion Picture |
| Television and Radio - Television Operations Technology |
2011-2012 |
Broadcast Technician |
| Television and Radio - Television Production |
2011-2012 |
Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, & Radio |
| Theater Technology |
2011-2012 |
Set & Exhibit Designers |
| Theater Technology - Make-Up Technology |
2011-2012 |
Makeup Artists, Theatrical & Performance |
| Welding - Construction Welding |
2011-2012 |
Welders, Cutters, & Welder Fitters |
| Welding - Gas Tungsten & Gas Metal Welding |
2011-2012 |
Welders, Cutters, & Welder Fitters |
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