Noncredit Programs and Courses

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

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

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

Noncredit Programs - Certificates

• College Readiness - Reading and Writing - Certificate of Competency
  • Choose 2-4 of the following courses to earn the certificate:
  • Writing Support (ENG 900)
  • Writing Practice (ENG 901)
  • Managing Writing Anxiety (LAC 920)
  • Critical Reading (READ 990)
• Computer and Workplace Fundamentals - Certificate of Completion
  • Map for Workplace Success (BUS 999)
  • Computers, Application Software, and Technology for Beginners (CA 998)
• English as a Second Language Certificates
  • Advance ESL Certificate of Competency
  • High Intermediate Certificate of Competency
• Health and Fitness for First Responders - Certificate of Completion
  • Beginning Health and Fitness for First Responders I (AJ 911)
  • Beginning Health and Fitness for First Responders II (AJ 912)
  • Beginning Health and Fitness for First Responders III (AJ 913)
• Nursing Skills Lab
  • Choose 4-7 of the following courses to earn the certificate:
  • NS 911L (w/ NS101A)
  • NS 912L (w /NS102A)
  • NS 913L (w/ NS103A)
  • NS 921L (w /NS201A)
  • NS 922L (w/ NS202A)
  • NS 923L (w/ NS203A)
  • NS 924L (w/ NS204A)
• Personal Business Ownership
  • How to Start your Business (BUS 990)
  • How to Maintain your Business (BUS 991)
  • Computers, Application Software, and Technology for Beginners (CA 998)
• Tutoring Certificate (AVC) - Certificate of Completion
  • Choose 2-3 of the following courses to earn the certificate:
  • Level 1 Tutor Certification (LAC 931)
  • Level 2 Tutor Certification (LAC 932)
  • Level 3 Tutor Certification (LAC 933)

Noncredit Standalone Courses

• Emergency Medical Technology 
  • Basic Life Support (EMT 900)
• Lactation
  • Lactation Specialist Part 1 (LACT 900)
  • Lactation Specialist Part 2 (LACT 901)
  • Lactation Specialist Part 3 (LACT 902)
  • Lactation Specialist Part 4 (LACT 903)
• Learning Support Courses 
  • Supervised Tutoring (LAC 900)
  • Supervised Learning Assistance (LAC 901)
  • Managing Math Anxiety (LAC 923)
  • Math Study Strategy (LAC 922)
  • Managing Writing Anxiety (LAC 920)
• Music
  • Marching Ensemble (MUSC 970)