English Language Learning - Workplace
Certificate of Competency English Language Learning · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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
- Students will demonstrate English proficiency to enter or advance in the workplace.
- 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 |
| orELL A025N | Beginning Pronunciation | |
| orELL A035N | Intermediate Pronunciation | |
| orELL A055N | Advanced Pronunciation | |
| orELL A028N | Speaking About U.S. Culture 1 | |
| orELL A048N | Speaking About U.S. Culture 2 | |
| orELL A049N | Speaking About U.S. Culture 3 | |
| and | ||
| CHT A040N | Google Applications | 18-36 |
| orCHT A030N | Computer Skills for the 21st Century | |
| orCHT A020N | Microsoft Excel Basics | |
| orCHT A015N | Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Basics | |
| orCHT A002N | Computer Basics - Navigating the Internet | |
| orCHT A001N | Computer Basics - An Introduction | |
| Total Hours | 90-108 | |