Year to Career (Y2C)

The three accounting programs are stackable: you start with the Bookkeeping certificate (20 units), take 3 more classes and earn the Accounting Technician certificate (27 units). Then add 3 more major courses and the general education classes (15 units) to graduate with the AS in Accounting (60 units). The programs require a lot of time and intellectual commitment. All classes are available online, so you can complete all of these 3 diplomas fully online. This is NOT a program for transfer to a university. If your goal is to get a four-year degree in Accounting, you should complete the AS-T in Business Administration at Chabot, transfer to a university, and specialize in Accounting as part of your BA/BS in Business.

The three accounting programs are stackable: you start with the Bookkeeping certificate (20 units), take 3 more classes and earn the Accounting Technician certificate (27 units). Then add 3 more major courses and the general education classes (15 units) to graduate with the AS in Accounting (60 units). The programs require a lot of time and intellectual commitment. All classes are available online, so you can complete all of these 3 diplomas fully online. This is NOT a program for transfer to a university. If your goal is to get a four-year degree in Accounting, you should complete the AS-T in Business Administration at Chabot, transfer to a university, and specialize in Accounting as part of your BA/BS in Business.

The Business Administration certificate and the AS-T degree are stackable: the Business Administration certificate includes only 5 classes, or 18 units, all of which are also required for the AS-T degree (60 units). The main goal of these programs is to prepare you for transfer as a Business major (any specialization, such as Accounting, Finance, International Business, Marketing, Information Technology Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Management, etc.) to a four-year university in the California State University system. To earn the AS-T in Business Administration, you will have to: complete 60 semester units of CSU degree-applicable courses (the courses are listed in the back) earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher in those courses earn a minimum grade of “C” (or “Pass”) for each course in the major complete the CSU General Education requirements.

The certificate of achievement in Human Resources Assistant program is designed to prepare you for an exciting entry-level career in human resources for profit, non-profit, or government organizations. You will perform paraprofessional administrative support work in a human resources area. The program is fast and flexible. It consists of only 6 classes. Required classes can be taken in any sequence; there are no prerequisites to begin the program. All classes are available online, so you can complete this program fully online. The goal of the certificate is immediate employment or promotion.

Our Management programs will provide you with the people skills and business knowledge to succeed and advance in for-profit or non-profit organizations. Once you graduate, you can find a new position or gain a promotion to a position such as general manager, supervisor, assistant human resources manager, office manager, retail store manager, sales manager, distribution manager, business owner, production supervisor, training coordinator, recruiter, buyer, or a purchasing agent. Our Management certificate consists of only 6 classes, so you can finish it in 2 semesters studying part-time. You can take classes in any sequence and there are no prerequisites to begin the program. Classes are available online, on campus, and in a hybrid format (a mix of on-campus and online). The certificate can be earned fully online. All classes within the program apply towards an AS degree in Business, concentration in Management. Once you earn this certificate, you will use all of the 6 classes + take more classes in Business + general education classes to graduate with an AS degree in Business, a concentration in Management.

This certificate is popular among students who are searching for an entry-level position in marketing, sales, or advertising. It is also beneficial to people currently employed in the field who wish to upgrade and improve their chances for further promotion. This flexible and quick certificate consists of only 6 classes that can be taken in any sequence. All required classes are offered every semester, including summer, with the one exception of BUS-34, Introduction to Advertising, which is offered every fall. You can finish the certificate in 2 semesters by attending college part-time. The certificate can be earned fully online. All classes within the certificate will also apply towards an AS degree in Business, Marketing concentration.

The Project Management Program consists of 5 courses leading to the Project Management Certificate of Achievement (15 units). The program requires both intellectual commitment and the development of practical project management skills. All classes are available online. This is NOT a program for transfer to a university. It is intended to assist individuals in obtaining skills necessary to prepare for industry certification.

The certificate of achievement in Small Business Management is intended for students who would like to develop the most critical Small Business Management skills in a short period of time. The program is fast and flexible. It consists of only 7 classes. None of the courses have prerequisites, so they could be taken simultaneously or in any desired order. The program can be finished in 2 semesters attending college part-time. All classes are available online, so you can complete this program fully online.

The focus of the Real Estate Entrepreneurship program is on building the core real estate capabilities required for licensing, supplemented with an entrepreneurship course to develop business skills. All courses in this certificate are offered online.

The Certificate of Achievement in Law Enforcement provides POST-certified basic law enforcement training and satisfies the entry-level training requirement for California peace officers, as specified in Commission Regulation 1005. It prepares students for entry-level peace officer positions in local and state law enforcement agencies. The comprehensive coursework, taught by experienced law enforcement and legal professionals, combines career competencies and technical skills with real-world knowledge. Course topics include: leadership, professionalism and ethics, the criminal justice system, community relations, criminal law, investigative report writing, crime scene investigation, forensics, information systems, cultural diversity/bias and procedural justice. Candidates must meet state minimums and be at least 20 years of age at application and 21 years of age by academy graduation. Candidates must also be a US citizen or have an accepted application for US citizenship in progress. All coursework and training occurs at the Alameda County Sheriff's Regional Training Center. For additional eligibility and program requirements, please visit https://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/applied-technology-business/admj/alameda-county-sheriffs-academy.php.

This Certificate of Achievement includes the core courses focusing on the principles of child development and hands-on application that teachers of young children need. Students who earn this certificate will fulfill Community Care Licensing requirements to be a preschool teacher of young children. They will also meet the coursework requirements for the Associate Teacher California Child Development Permit.

This certificate provides you with the essential early childhood education AND administrative and entrepreneurship skills you will need to successfully start and operate a business. This certificate will enable a Family Child Care operator to be a fully qualified teacher according to California Licensing standards, and to qualify for the Associate Teacher California Child Development Permit. In addition, you will understand the operations/administration of a child care facility, acquire basic entrepreneurship skills, and have an additional certificate credential to use in marketing.

The Certificate of Achievement for Fire Fighter Academy is based on the Certification Training Standards and the Uniform Fire Technology curriculum as approved by the State Board of Fire Services and the California Fire Chiefs Association. Fire Technology core courses align with the California C-ID program and the National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum: Associate's (Core). All Fire Academy coursework is taught to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 - Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. Successful completion of the Fire Fighter I Academy prepares the pre-employment student firefighter with qualifying experience for certification as California Fire Fighter I by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress and the Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (IFSAC / ProBoard) as administered by the California Office of State Fire Marshal, Division of State Fire Training.

The Fire Prevention Inspector program is based on the six core courses of the Uniform Fire Technology curriculum as approved by the State Board of Fire Services and the California Fire Chiefs Association. The core courses align with the California C-ID program and the National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum: Associate's (Core). Additionally, the Fire Prevention Inspector Program offers general courses in applied physics and chemistry, as well as specialized courses in fire prevention, public safety, building construction and fire protection system design.

The Certificate of Achievement for Fire Technology is based on the Uniform Fire Technology curriculum as approved by the State Board of Fire Services and the California Fire Chiefs Association.  All Fire Academy coursework is taught to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 - Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. Successful completion of the Fire Academy prepares the pre-employment student firefighter with qualifying experience for certification as California Fire Fighter I by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress and the Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (IFSAC / ProBoard) as administered by the California Office of State Fire Marshal, Division of State Fire Training.

The Paralegal Studies Certificate will prepare you for employment as a paralegal or legal assistant in the legal sector.  Program graduates will have developed the legal knowledge, analytical thinking, and professional skills necessary to work as a paralegal or legal assistant in a law office, governmental agency, non-profit agency, or other legally related entity. This certificate is in compliance with California Business and Professions Code 6450 through 6456 regulatory standards for paralegal education.

The study of Creative Writing is the study of the craft of artistic written expression. In the Creative Writing program you will develop your craft as a writer and storyteller, working in fiction, poetry, and/or creative nonfiction. Engaging in the writing process and the workshop experience, you will develop your own voice as a writer and your ability to express complex experiences, emotions, and ideas in creative writing.