College & Career Prep Division
ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM
Ready to start, or restart, college?
We're here to assist you to navigate college systems, and to find answers. We offer FREE noncredit courses and programs (ESL, GED / HSE, Basic Skills, Academic Preparation, CTE - Vocational Education, and Workforce Preparation) for students seeking an increase in literacy skills, access to higher education and employment, and strengthening self-sufficiency. Discover the opportunities to change your life by enrolling now!
College and Career Prep. Division Office (HRLC Building) and Zoom Office Hours: | Zoom Meeting
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm - In-Person (HRLC Building) and | Zoom Meeting
Thursday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm - In-Person (HRLC Building) and | Zoom Meeting
Fridays: 9am to 2pm - Zoom Office Only - | Zoom Meeting
Saturday: 9am to 12pm - Zoom Office Only - | Zoom Meeting
West offers FREE Noncredit Courses and Programs
COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS
that's just right for getting started ...or restarted
Please note that you do not have to take the listed noncredit courses for a certificate all at once during a semester. Please see a counselor for further guidance.
Click on the links below (PDF file) to find out more information on each certificate.
You can find many in the searchable schedule listed under ESL, GED / HSE, Basic Skills (BSICSKL), Academic Preparation, Tutoring (TUTOR), and CTE / Vocational Education (VOC. ED), and Workforce Preparation.
If you can't find the class or want additional information, please contact us in the College & Career Prep Division
Email: @email
Phone: (310) 287-4546
Location: HLRC / Library - 1st Floor Learning Center
Academic Preparation
Academic Preparation certificates and noncredit courses are FREE and designed for students who wish to improve reading, writing, math, biology, chemistry and study skills before enrolling in college-level credit courses. These courses also prepare students to take the GED/HiSET high school equivalency exams.
- Academic & Workforce Success
- Algebra fundamentals
- Arithmetic Fundamentals
- College Readiness (Computer and Canvas Skills Training)
- Foundation for Academic Success I (High School Equivalency Test Prep)
- Foundation for Academic Success II
- Liberal arts math prep
- Pre-Algebra Fundamentals
- Statistics Preparation
- STEM Math Preparation
- Science preparation
Career Exploration & Preparation
Career Exploration & Preparation certificates and noncredit courses are FREE and designed for students who wish to explore and prepare for careers in business, information technology, healthcare, criminal justice, conservation studies, facilities management, real estate, and more.
- Business Tools
- Choosing Business Careers
- Communicating in Business
- Conservation Studies
- Construction Industry Exploration & Preparation Program
- Dental Career Skill Enhancement
- Facilities Management
- Healthcare Career Discovery
- Healthcare Careers Prep
- Healthcare Services
- Information Communications Technology/Digital Media
- Police Orientation Preparation
- Pre-Dental Career Preparation
- Pre-Nursing Career
- Real Estate Supervisory/Trainee Appraisal Licensing
Job & Career Training
Job Training certificates and noncredit courses are FREE and designed for students who seek skills and training for employment. The courses and programs are designed for high employment potential or to transition to a credit degree program.
Employment Preparation
Employment preparation certificates and noncredit courses are FREE and designed to prepare students to effectively transition from college to careers with 21st-century job-ready skills and successfully become employed or advance in high-demand, well-paying careers in the public and private sectors.
- 21st Century Employability Skills: Communication & Digital Fluency
- 21st Century Employability Skills: Diversity Awareness & Collaboration
- 21st Century Employability Skills: Empathy & Adaptability
- 21st Century Employability Skills: Entrepreneurial & Analytical Mindset
- 21st Century Employability Skills: Self-Awareness & Resilience
- Academic & Workforce Success
- Employment Readiness
- Financial Literacy for College & the Workplace
- Licensing/Employment Test Prep
- Job Readiness
- Leadership and Workplace Success in the Public Sector
- Resilient Leadership for College Engagement
- Workforce Preparation and Career Success
- Workplace Success I: Creative Leadership
- Workplace Success II: Creativity & Innovation in the Workplace
English Language Learners (ELL) - ESL
English language learners (ESL) benefit from FREE classes and certificates that help them improve their English reading, writing, and speaking skills, prepare for the U.S. Citizenship test, and workplace preparation, and strengthen their academic skills for college.
Noncredit Application
Program Interest Form
To receive information on many of our programs.
Noncredit Adult Education Quick Facts
Office Hours and Location
College & Career Prep Office & Zoom Hours - | Zoom Meeting |
In Person - HRLC - Building
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday - 9:00AM - 2:00PM - Remote Only - | Zoom Meeting |
Saturday - 9:00AM - 12:00PM - Remote Only - | Zoom Meeting |
College & Career Prep - Adult Education Counseling
Mondays to Thursdays: 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Fridays: 9:30AM - 1:00PM
Saturdays to Sundays: Closed
Live Chat
Online College & Career Prep
Mondays to Fridays: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturdays to Sundays: Closed