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Classes from CCCC - Online

Information Technology Plus Certificate

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The Information Technology Plus Certificate of Achievement prepares students for positions in computer information systems for business. It provides with skills to enter the job market as help desk providers, computer support specialists, computer repair technicians, networking technicians, information assurance technicians, and cyber security technicians.


Financial aid (may be available)

Spanish AA-T

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The Spanish Degree for Transfer guarantees acceptance to the CSU system and prepares students for transfer to the CSU system to earn a baccalaureate in Spanish language, linguistics, literature, culture, and translation. It provides students with a strong foundation in fundamental language skills and a better understanding and appreciation of the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.


$6,360 total

Child Development Site Supervisor Certificate

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Provides students with the minimal level of education to work with children in a group setting. Includes required classes in the core areas (development; child, family, and community; curriculum). Allows students to qualify for Assistant Teacher, Associate Teacher, Teacher, and Site Supervisor permits.


$3,498 total

Web Professional Certificate

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The Web Professional Certificate prepares students for employment or self-employment in the web industry. It emphasizes standards-based coding and scripting, usability, accessibility, and creative problem solving, media production, e-commerce concepts, project management, and networking.


$2,968 total

Management AS

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The Management AS Degree provides students with the management skills necessary to succeed in today's technological business environment. It helps students develop a general understanding of business, apply critical thinking skills to technical and managerial issues, make ethical decisions in a managerial context, and apply management, supervision, and leadership skills in a diverse and complex environment.


$6,360 total

Mathematics AS-T

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The Mathematics Degree for Transfer guarantees acceptance to the CSU system to earn a baccalaureate in applied or theoretical mathematics, mathematics education, statistics, engineering, natural or physical science, and economics.


$6,360 total

Human Services Worker Certificate

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The Human Services Worker Certificate of Achievement prepares students for employment in a broad range of human services settings. It is for students who want to make a difference and help others, dedicated to improving or maintaining the physical and mental health and general well-being of people.


$3,286 total

Paralegal Studies AS

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The Paralegal Studies AS Degree prepares students for work in the legal environment as professional paralegals or Legal Document Assistants (LDAs). It trains students in all aspects of the legal system, including the court system, legal research, client interviews and communication, legal ethics, preparation of legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence, and federal and state civil procedures.


$6,360 total

Medical Billing Certificate

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The Medical Billing Certificate is designed around the national American Academy of Professional Coder's (AAPC) Certified Professional Biller (CPB) curriculum. Provides the students with the opportunity to develop the necessary skills in the health insurance industry, legal and regulatory issues, and differences in reimbursement methodologies. Teaches principles of medical billing related to proper claim form preparation, submission and payment processing, and the follow up process.


$1,802 total

Psychology AA-T

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The Psychology Degree for Transfer guarantees acceptance to the CSU system and prepares students for careers in Psychology. The major in psychology provides a study of the behavior of individuals and groups. It provides foundational knowledge for positions in Research and Teaching, Counseling, Social Work, Working in Clinical Settings, and Human Resources.


$6,360 total

Information Technology: Cloud Computing Certificate

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Provides students with understanding of cloud environments and cloud support principles and configurations that are commonly used in the industry. Prepares students to transition traditional technology architectures to a cloud platform. Prepares students for careers in the cloud computing area and to enter the workforce as a cloud system administrator, cloud technician, cloud architect, and cloud security officer. Prepares students to transfer to a Baccalaureate program in Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems or related programs.


$3,652 total

Administration of Justice AS-T

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The Administration of Justice Degree for Transfer guarantees acceptance to the CSU system and prepares students for transfer to complete work for a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or economic crime investigation. It enables students to study other academic disciplines, such as political science, sociology, and public administration. This program is appropriate for students considering law school as well as certain careers in law enforcement.


$6,360 total

Digital Media and Marketing Certificate

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The Digital Media and Marketing Certificate of Achievement equips students with fundamental skills in visual communication and teaches skills in social media marketing. You can use this to learn to create and edit newsletters, advertisements, technical illustrations, photographs, web sites, and videos. Those who work in business office technology, real estate, sales, marketing, administration, education, science, engineering, healthcare, small business, and other industries will benefit from these skills as they communicate with customers, management, investors, colleagues, students, patients, and the general public.


$1,992 total

Web Fundamentals Certificate

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The Web Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement prepares students for career entry in the web industry. It develops technical and design skills, a combination of competencies that employers and clients value. Students will learn to identify concepts of Internet technology, networking, databases, and electronic communications, and demonstrate technical and creative mastery of the creation of web media.


$1,908 total

Child Development Master Teacher Certificate

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Provides students with a complete educational foundation to work as a curriculum specialist with children in a group setting. Includes required classes in the core areas (development; child, family, and community; curriculum); six specialization units in the curriculum area of the student's choice; and adult supervision units. Allows students to qualify for Assistant Teacher, Associate Teacher, Teacher, and Master Teacher permits.


$5,478 total

History AA-T

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The History Degree for Transfer guarantees acceptance to the CSU system and prepares students for transfer at the junior level to California State University programs and colleges offering bachelor's degrees in History and careers in Education, Law, Politics, Information Management, Business, Travel, Government, Museums and Libraries, Archival Work, and Journalism. History teaches students an introductory foundation of the knowledge and skills to interpret and build understanding of our political, economic, and social past. Upon successful completion of the program students will be able to analyze important events in historical eras, critique the value of varied sources of historical information, and apply the analysis of history, from a diversity of historical opinions and debates, to derive conclusions and assessments using support evidence.


$9,960 total

Administrative Medical Assisting Certificate

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Prepares students for the State Exam for Medical Assistants (CCBMA). Provides the students with the opportunity to develop the necessary administrative skills needed to be an effective medical assistant. Focuses on the physician's front office including receptionist, office management, billing, and coding.


$2,173 total

Business Administration 2.0 AS-T

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A business administration degree is one of the most sought after by employers because it covers such a wide area of expertise. A degree in Business Administration could provide you with the skills needed to give you a competitive edge and more employment options.


Financial aid (may be available)

Business AS

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The Business AS Degree helps students develop skills for immediate employment in an increasingly challenging business environment and prepares students for a career in business.


$2,760 total

Business Certificate

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The Business Certificate helps students develop skills for immediate employment in an increasingly challenging business environment. It prepares students for a career in business.


$2,650 total

Cyber Security Technician Certificate

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Provides students with skills to enter the job market as information security specialists, information security technicians, information assurance technicians, networking security technicians, and cyber security technicians. Prepares students to transfer to a Baccalaureate program in Cyber Security, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems or related programs.


$5,146 total

Cyber Security Technology AS

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The Cyber Security Technology AS Degree provides students with skills to enter the job market as information security specialists, information security technicians, information assurance technicians, networking security technicians, and cyber security technicians. Prepares students to transfer to a Baccalaureate program in Cyber Security, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems or related programs.


$6,360 total

Early Childhood Education AS-T

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The Early Childhood Education Degree for Transfer guarantees acceptance to the CSU system and prepares students for careers in Child Development and Early Childhood Education.


$6,360 total

Entrepreneurship Certificate

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The Entrepreneurship Certificate provides students with the fundamental knowledge necessary for starting a business. Students will learn how to create a business plan, work with computers and information systems, keep, use, and analyze necessary accounting statements with QuickBooks, and market their business for success.


$1,976 total

Medical Coding Certificate

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The Medical Coding Certificate is designed around the national American Academy of Professional Coder's (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) curriculum. It covers Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM) coding. The program teaches reviewing and assigning the correct procedure and diagnosis codes for professional (physician) services.


$2,332 total

Paralegal Studies Certificate

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Prepares students for work in the legal environment as professional paralegals or Legal Document Assistants (LDAs). Trains students in all aspects of the legal system, including the court system, legal research, client interviews and communication, legal ethics, preparation of legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence, and federal and state civil procedures.


$2,862 total

Web Professional AS

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The Web Professional AS Degree prepares students for employment or self-employment in the web industry. It emphasizes standards-based coding and scripting, usability, accessibility, and creative problem solving, media production, e-commerce concepts, project management, and networking. Students will acquire multimedia design skills and web programming skills, and develop realistic expectations about work conditions through individual and collaborative work-based projects.


$6,360 total

Law, Public Policy, and Society AA-T

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The Law, Public Policy, and Society AA Degree for Transfer guarantees acceptance to the CSU system and introduces students to the study of law and the legal field. It focuses on how law affects public policy and society for a socially responsible career in law. This degree prepares students for transfer at the junior level to California State University programs and colleges offering bachelor's degrees, and possibly law school.


$6,360 total

Child Development Teacher Certificate

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Provides students with the minimal level of education to work with children in a group setting. Includes required classes in the core areas (development; child, family, and community; curriculum). Allows students to qualify for Assistant Teacher, Associate Teacher, and Teacher permits.


Financial aid (may be available)

Addiction Counseling Studies Certificate

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The Addiction Counseling Studies Certificate of Achievement prepares individuals for counseling in alcohol, drug, and other addictions. Emphasis on public health approach that addresses community, social, and individual-level factors in addiction. Provides students with a strong background in treatment modalities, health education and prevention, professional and ethical responsibilities, and client advocacy.


$3,902 total

Art History AA-T

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The Art History Degree for Transfer guarantees acceptance to the CSU system and prepares students for transfer at the junior level to California State University programs and colleges offering Bachelor's degrees in Art History, Studio Arts, Fine Arts, Art Education, and Art Therapy.


$6,360 total

Sociology AA-T

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Sociology teaches students to think critically about society and their place in it. Current and prospective community college students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review their options for transfer and to develop an educational plan that best meets their goals and needs.


Financial aid (may be available)

Management Certificate

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The Management Certificate provides students with the management skills necessary to succeed in today's technological business environment. It helps students develop a general understanding of business, apply critical thinking skills to technical and managerial issues, make ethical decisions in a managerial context, and apply management, supervision, and leadership skills in a diverse and complex environment.


$3,392 total

Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate

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This certificate of achievement is taught in Spanish through online, synchronous Zoom! You can use this to enhance career opportunities as: Child Care Center Assistant Teacher, Child Care Center Associate Teacher, Elementary School Classroom Assistant, Preschool Teacher, Child Care Worker.


Financial aid (may be available)

English AA-T

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The English Degree for Transfer guarantees acceptance to the CSU system and provides students with effective learning opportunities that help them acquire the knowledge, skills, and experiences required of an educated, literate citizen. It explores the areas of American, British and international literature; literary analysis of genres from various historical periods; and composition and rhetoric.


$9,960 total

Human Services AS

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The Human Services AS Degree prepares students for employment in a broad range of human services settings. It is for students who want to make a difference and help others, dedicated to improving or maintaining the physical and mental health and general well-being of people.


Financial aid (may be available)

Information Technology AS

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The Information Technology AS Degree provides students with skills to enter the job market as help desk providers, computer support specialists, entry level programmers, networking technicians, information assurance technicians, and cybersecurity technicians. It prepares students to transfer to a Baccalaureate program in Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems or related programs.


$6,360 total

Information Technology: Linux Operating System Certificate

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Provides students with a working knowledge of Linux administration by designing, analyzing, administering and supporting computer systems and networks including end-user stations and servers. Prepares students with a thorough understanding of system administration from a command-line interface. Prepares students for careers in network administration, system administration, Linux administration, and database administration. Prepares students to transfer to a Baccalaureate program in Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems or related programs.


$2,656 total

Information Technology Certificate

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The Information Technology Certificate provides students with skills to enter the job market as help desk providers, computer support specialists, entry level programmers, networking technicians, information assurance technicians, and cybersecurity technicians. It prepares students to transfer to a Baccalaureate program in Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems or related programs.


$2,968 total

Data Analyst I Certificate

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The Data Analyst I Certificate of Achievement prepares students for positions in data collection, data processing, and data analysis. It provides a foundation for future training in data science and big data analysis, equipping students with the skills to manage large projects and design databases with SQL.


$1,992 total

In person Paralegal Classes

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  • Prepares students for work in the legal environment as professional paralegals or Legal Document Assistants (LDAs).
  • Trains students in all aspects of the legal system, including the court system, legal research, client interviews and communication, legal ethics, preparation of legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence, and federal and state civil procedures.

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In person Medical Billing and Coding Classes

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  • Is designed around the national American Academy of Professional Coder's (AAPC) Certified Professional Biller (CPB) curriculum.

  • Provides the students with the opportunity to develop the necessary skills in the health insurance industry, legal and regulatory issues, and differences in reimbursement methodologies.

  • Teaches principles of medical billing related to proper claim form preparation, submission and payment processing, and the follow up process.

  • Is designed around the national American Academy of Professional Coder's (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) curriculum.

  • Covers Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM) coding.

  • Teaches reviewing and assigning the correct procedure and diagnosis codes for professional (physician) services.


No cost info

In person Medical Administrative Assistant Classes

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According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical Assisting is one of the nation's fastest growing careers with an expected growth of 34% between 2012 and 2018. Approximately 62 percent of medical assistants work in physician offices; 13 percent work in public and private hospitals including inpatient and outpatient facilities; 11 percent work in other health practitioner settings, such as chiropractor's and optometrist's offices.


No cost info

Cybersecurity Technician certificate

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  • Provides students with skills to enter the job market as information security specialists, information security technicians, information assurance technicians, networking security technicians, and cyber security technicians.
  • Prepares students to transfer to a Baccalaureate program in Cyber Security, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems or related programs.

No cost info

About school

Cerro Coso Community College Online, located at 3000 College Heights Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, offers students a dynamic and flexible approach to higher education. As a proud extension of Cerro Coso Community College, its online program provides a unique opportunity for students to engage in learning at their convenience through the robust Canvas learning platform 1.

This virtual campus caters especially to those who are geographically distant from a physical location or have demanding schedules, enabling them to pursue associate degrees, certificate programs, or fulfill transfer requirements for four-year institutions 13. Emphasizing accessibility and user-friendliness, the college is dedicated to serving a broad spectrum of learners by offering diverse online courses and degrees 12. With a comprehensive range of student support services available in its virtual environment, Cerro Coso fosters a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students across four counties in eastern California can achieve their academic goals 13.

In the Ridgecrest, CA area

3000 College Heights Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555