# English Language Learning - Workplace (Certificate of Competency)

Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English Language Learning

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/pathways/find-pathway/noncredit-certificate-programs/english-language-learning/english-language-learning-career-development-certificate-competency/

This program is designed for English language learners with at least an intermediate English proficiency level wanting to develop the English skills necessary to obtain and/ or advance their possibilities in the American workplace. The courses will focus on developing students' language skills, knowledge of the American workplace and cross-cultural expectations of U.S. working environments.

#### Program Outcome

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Students will demonstrate English proficiency to enter or advance in the workplace.
2.  Students will demonstrate knowledge of the American cultural workplace expectations.

### Requirements

#### Certificate of Competency

A certificate in a recognized career field articulated with degree-applicable coursework, completion of an associate degree, or transfer to a baccalaureate institution.

For more information regarding noncredit, please visit https://orangecoastcollege.edu/academics/adult-education/index.html

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| ELL A043N | ELL for the Workplace | 36 |
| ELL A034N | Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System for English Learners | 36 |
| or ELL A025N | Beginning Pronunciation |  |
| or ELL A035N | Intermediate Pronunciation |  |
| or ELL A055N | Advanced Pronunciation |  |
| or ELL A028N | Speaking About U.S. Culture 1 |  |
| or ELL A048N | Speaking About U.S. Culture 2 |  |
| or ELL A049N | Speaking About U.S. Culture 3 |  |
| **and** | |  |
| CHT A040N | Google Applications | 18-36 |
| or CHT A030N | Computer Skills for the 21st Century |  |
| or CHT A020N | Microsoft Excel Basics |  |
| or CHT A015N | Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Basics |  |
| or CHT A002N | Computer Basics - Navigating the Internet |  |
| or CHT A001N | Computer Basics - An Introduction |  |
| **Total Hours** | | 90-108 |