Foundational Workforce Skills

PD0103 Construction Project Management

Class Type: In-Person

The project manager is essential to a construction project’s success, overseeing planning, organizing, estimating, and scheduling from start to finish. For residential, commercial, industrial, or civil projects, they coordinate all phases, applying project management skills to keep construction on time and within budget. Effective managers have strong communication skills, a deep understanding of the building process, and risk management abilities. They may also handle financial challenges, hire workers, and monitor daily site activities. The methodology and techniques covered in the course align with Project Management Institute’s Standards and can help prepare participants for CAPM Certification. OSHA certification is preferred but not required to take this course. Upon successful completion of the program participants will receive an industry recognized NCCER certification.

Days: Monday to Thursday
Time: 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Dates: Jan. 20, 2026 to April 16, 2026
Room: 1207

$1,200 – Free for a Limited Time to Community Members

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PD0105 Bookkeeping for Small Business

Class Type: In-Person

Are you struggling to maintain detailed finances with your small business? Let this course help you gain the confidence needed to help monitor your company’s financial health and activity. We will cover the importance of controlling your small business financial transactions and spending activities. This three-hour course will introduce you to basic accounting principles and bookkeeping practices to help you understand the most important aspect of your small business. Tools and handouts will be provided to help you become more equipped to set a strong financial foundation for growth and small business success.

Days: Friday
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Date: Feb. 6, 2026
Rm: 1203

$250 – Free for a Limited Time to Community Members

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PD0106 QuickBooks Online

Class Type: In-Person

QuickBooks Online (QBO) is the most widely used financial accounting tool and a great solution for many different types of business, both large and small. QBO is packed with cloud-based features that will give businesses more ways to save time, reduce errors and streamline your business. This 6-hour course will cover topics such as subscription levels, the setting up of your QBO company file, creating the foundation of your company file with the chart of accounts and product/service lists, connecting a bank account to the bank feed, reviewing dashboard and navigation bars, understanding the customer and vendor centers, and creating transactions. Online access and a QBO Test Drive company file will be provided.

Days: Friday
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Date: Feb. 20, 2026
Rm: 1210

$300 – Free for a Limited Time to Community Members

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PD0108 Computer Basics

Class Type: In-Person

This introductory course is designed for individuals seeking to build foundational computer skills for personal, academic, or professional use. Over six hands-on classes, students will gain practical experience with essential computer applications and tools. Microsoft Word, File Management, set up and use of email accounts including composing and managing attachments, Internet Basics, Microsoft Power Point and Microsoft Excel. By the end of this course, participants will be comfortable using core computer applications and will have developed confidence to apply their new digital skills in everyday situations.

Days: Saturdays
Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Dates: Jan. 24, 2026 to Feb. 28, 2026
Room: 1210

$300 – Free for a Limited Time to Community Members

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PD0121 Intermediate Computer Skills

Class Type: In-Person

A hands-on course designed to build confidence and efficiency with everyday workplace technology. Participants will strengthen their Microsoft Word skills by learning document structure, navigation tools, and professional formatting, while also improving Excel abilities through data organization, sorting, filtering, charts, and basic formulas. The course also covers creating polished templates such as resumes and newsletters, developing a professional social media presence, and using modern AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to draft documents and summarize information for increased productivity.

Days: Saturdays
Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Dates: April 4, 2026 to May 9, 2026

$500 – Free for a Limited Time to Community Members

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PD0102 Layout & Framing

Class Type: In-Person

A study of wood form construction techniques which includes methods of wall, roof and deck framing. Planning the layout of structural members is emphasized. Stress and strain on these structural members are studied in conjunction with the structural capacities of various types of wood and other materials. These courses consist of lab and classroom experiences.

Days: M/W/F
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dates: Jan. 21, 2026 to March 13, 2026
Room 1108

$950 – Free for a Limited Time to Community Members

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PD0118 Concrete Finishing I

Class Type: In-Person

Includes methods, procedures and terms used in concrete finishing. Students identify methods to prepare, place, apply finishes and learn the different curing and protecting methods of concrete. Properties of chemical and mineral mixtures, tools, equipment and troubleshooting of concrete is also covered, while following the American Concrete Institute (ACI), International Building Code (IBC) and OSHA guidelines, procedures and regulation.

Days: M/W/F
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dates: March 23, 2026 to May 15, 2026
Room 1108

$950 – Free for a Limited Time to Community Members

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PD0119 GMAW Gas Metal Arc Welding I

Class Type: In-Person

Introduces Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) short circuit welding safety, machine set up and shutdown procedures. Topics include personal protective equipment (PPE), GMAW uses, advantages and disadvantages, constant voltage (CV) power source, polarity, electrode types, shielding gases, and weld discontinuities and defects identification and corrective practices. Lab exercises will include various joints in all positions.

Days: T/Th
Time: 8 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
Dates: March 27, 2026 to May 15, 2026
Valencia Campus (Tome) Building & Technology Bldg. Room 117

$1,200 – Free for a Limited Time to Community Members

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PD0120 SMAW ARC Welding II

Class Type: In-Person

Reviews and builds upon SMAW-1 skills. Students will learn joint design and AWS standards for welder qualification testing criteria for weld quality and destructive tests (bend test).

Days: T/Th
Time: 8 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
Dates: Jan. 23, 2026 to March 13, 2026
Valencia Campus (Tome) Building & Technology Bldg. Room 117

$1,200 – Free for a Limited Time to Community Members

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BLS Healthcare Provider CPR

Class Type: In-Person

Healthcare professionals learn to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR to victims of all ages, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. This course is recommended for all healthcare providers including Doctors, EMS personnel, Physician Assistants, Dentists, Nurses, Respiratory Therapists and Nursing Assistants. Course length: 4 to 5 hours.

Days: Saturdays
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: Jan. 24, 2026 – CPR 662
Date: Feb. 21, 2026 – CPR 663

$74 – Free for a Limited Time to Community Members

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Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

Class Type: In-Person

This American Heart Association (AHA) approved course teaches basic first aid skills such as removing gloves aseptically, identifying medical emergencies including administration of an Epinephrine Pen, stopping bleeding and proper bandaging techniques and learn basic CPR skills such as performing a head tilt-chin lift, giving high quality chest compressions and breaths as well as basic AED (Automatic External Defibrillation) operations. Skills are taught using AHA’s research proven Practice-While-Watching technique which allows Instructors to observe students, provide feedback and guide students in their acquisition of skills during class.

Days: Saturday
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: April 18, 2026 – CPR 664
Date: May 9, 2026 – CPR 665
Date: June 13, 2026 – CPR 666

$65 – Free for a Limited Time to Community Members

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