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

  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

CourseTitleUnits
Required Courses
ELL A043NELL for the Workplace36
ELL A034NIntroduction to the U.S. Healthcare System for English Learners36
orELL A025NBeginning Pronunciation
orELL A035NIntermediate Pronunciation
orELL A055NAdvanced Pronunciation
orELL A028NSpeaking About U.S. Culture 1
orELL A048NSpeaking About U.S. Culture 2
orELL A049NSpeaking About U.S. Culture 3
and
CHT A040NGoogle Applications18-36
orCHT A030NComputer Skills for the 21st Century
orCHT A020NMicrosoft Excel Basics
orCHT A015NMicrosoft Word and PowerPoint Basics
orCHT A002NComputer Basics - Navigating the Internet
orCHT A001NComputer Basics - An Introduction
Total Hours90-108

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