Fall 2019 Noncredit Courses:
Beginning Technology Skills Certificate
The following courses are both needed to complete the Beginning Technology Skills Certificate of Completion.
Classes |
Synonym Number |
Dates |
Times/Location |
Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAOT-912A - Beginning Technology Skills I | 081987 |
10/14 thru 12/6 Class will not meet 11/11 |
9:00 am - 12:00 pm, MWF Ohlone College Newark Campus Portable Village - NP5 |
Aquilina |
| CAOT-912B - Beginning Technology Skills II | 081989 |
12/09 thru 2/21/20 Class will not meet 12/23 through 1/3, and 1/20 |
9:00 a.m. - 12 noon, MWF Ohlone College Newark Campus Portable Village - NP5 |
Aquilina |
Registration for Spring 2020 NOW OPEN!
Spring 2020 Noncredit Courses:
Customer Service: Communication and Writing Focus Certificate
The following courses are needed to complete the Customer Service: Communication and Writing Focus Certificate of Completion.
Classes |
Synonym Number |
Dates |
Times/Location |
Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSM-910K - Customer Service |
(1) 079269 (2) 079270 |
2/1/20 & 2/8/20 (1) 5/9/20 & 5/16/20 (2) |
9:00 am - 1:15 pm, Saturdays, FACE-21 | Parvasi |
| BSM-910A - Communication in the Workplace | 079266 | 2/22/20 & 2/29/20 | 9:00 am - 1:15 pm, Saturdays, FACE-21 | Parvasi |
| BSM-910B - Writing Skills for Managers | 079267 | 3/7/20 & 3/14/20 | 9:00 am - 1:15 pm, Saturdays, FACE-21 | Parvasi |
| BSM-910H - Time Management | 079268 | 4/25/20 & 5/2/20 | 9:00 am - 1:15 pm, Saturdays, FACE-21 | Parvasi |
Computer Fundamentals (Information Technology)
The following courses are needed to complete the Computer Fundamentals Certificate of Completion.
Classes |
Synonym Number |
Dates |
Times / Location |
Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CNET-901A - Introduction to Computers and Computer Literacy |
080056 |
1/11/20 - 5/9/20 No class 1/18, 2/15, 4/11, 4/18 & 4/25 |
9:00 am - 1:05 pm, Saturday FACE-9 |
Aquilina |
|
CNET-901B - Introduction to Computer Systems and Computer Support |
080057 |
5/16/20 - 8/22/20 No class 5/23 & 7/4 |
9:00 am - 1:05 pm, Saturday FACE-9 |
Aquilina |
Entrepreneurial Business Basics
The following courses are needed to complete the Entrepreneurial Business Basics Certificate of Completion.
Classes |
Synonym Number |
Dates |
Times / Location |
Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BA-921A - Developing Your Business Plan |
082068 |
2/28/20, 3/6/20, 3/13/20 |
1:00 - 3:50 pm, Friday FACE-9 |
Nguyen |
|
BA-921B - Legal Aspects of Small Business |
082069 | 4/24/20, 5/1/20 & 5/8/20 |
1:00 - 3:50 pm, Friday FACE-9 |
Nguyen |
English as a Second Language
Please be advised that an ESL placement exam is required prior to registration in these ESL courses. You will need an Ohlone Student ID to reserve a sport for the placement exam. Please submit your application for processing and your student ID will be emailed to you. You will then be able to reserve your space for the placement testing. For more information, please contact noncredit@ohlone.edu.
Help completing your application will be available prior to the placement test on the following days and times. Testing takes place on the Fremont Campus, in the Placement Center, Building 7, 2nd Floor, Room 7205. Help stations will be set up just outside of the Placement Center.
| Courses | Day/Date | Help Start | Help End | Where |
| ESL | Wednesday, 12/11 | 9:00 am | 10:00 am | Fremont |
| ESL | Tuesday, 12/17 | 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Fremont |
| ESL | Tuesday, 1/07 | 8:00 am | 9:00 am | Fremont |
| ESL | Wednesday, 1/15 | 8:00 am | 9:00 am | Fremont |
| ESL | Tuesday, 1/21 | 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Fremont |
Classes |
Synonym Number |
Dates |
Times / Location |
Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ESL-981LS - Listening & Speaking, Level 1 Low Intermediate |
082083 | 1/28/20 - 5/21/20 |
11:30am - 2:15pm, Tues/Thurs Ohlone College Room 3208 |
Podevyn |
|
ESL-981RW - Reading & Writing, Level 1 Low Intermediate |
082084 | 1/28/20 - 5/21/20 |
8:30am - 11:15am, Tues/Thurs Ohlone College Room 3208 |
Podevyn |
|
ESL-982LS - Listening & Speaking, Level II Intermediate |
082086 | 1/27/20 - 5/20/20 |
11:30am - 2:15pm, Mon/Weds Ohlone College Room 3208 |
Kehl |
|
ESL-982RW - Reading & Writing, Level II Intermediate |
082087 | 1/27/20 - 5/20/20 |
8:30am - 11:15am, Mon/Weds Ohlone College Room 3208 |
Kehl |
|
ESL-982RW - Reading & Writing, Level II Intermediate |
082088 | 1/27/20 - 5/20/20 |
6:30pm - 9:30pm, Mon/Weds Ohlone College Room 3208 |
Wakefield |
Fremont Adult and Continuing Education
When enrolling in the Noncredit courses:
- If you already have an Ohlone College student ID, you may register directly online for any noncredit course through www.ohlone.edu/webadvisor
- If you do not have an Ohlone College student ID, and only wish to take noncredit classes at Ohlone College, complete the following steps:
- Complete the Ohlone College Noncredit Application and Registration form. This is a fillable PDF form you can complete from your computer.
- Answer all of the questions carefully.
- Save a copy of the completed form to your computer.
- Print the completed form and sign on page 2 and 3.
- Scan the signed form to noncredit@ohlone.edu
- If you have difficulty, print the forms and bring them with you to class on the first day. We will help you complete them.
- Once the form is received it will be processed by the Admissions and Records Office.
- You will receive an email confirming that your registration form has been received.
- You will be assigned a student ID number.
- If you don't hear from Ohlone within three business days, please check your SPAM folder. If the email is not there, please contact us at noncredit@ohlone.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
Do noncredit classes appear on my Ohlone transcript?
Noncredit classes will be recorded on the Ohlone noncredit transcript.
How do I show proof of course completion?
Students who complete certain vocational courses receive an official Ohlone College class certificate. Students who need additional documentation may ask for a letter of completion from the class instructor or from the academic division.
Is there different student ID # for noncredit classes?
No, your Ohlone College Student Identification Number (SID) is the same for all Ohlone College courses, both credit and noncredit classes.
Are there grades in noncredit classes?
Grades are not required in noncredit classes. However, instructors may decide to award grades or pass/no pass to students. Certificates of Competency do require that students who pass the program have a specific level of competency. Review specific details of each class or program.
Do noncredit classes meet all 16 weeks of a semester?
Some courses may meet all 16 weeks of each semester. However, other classes and certificate programs for noncredit are often condensed programs that meet for a specific number of days or weeks. Consult the individual class or program description for specific details about class scheduling.
Can I get Financial Aid for noncredit classes?
No. Federal Financial Aid is not available for noncredit classes. Noncredit classes are offered tuition free.
Which specific classes do I need to earn a vocational certificate?
Each certificate program is different and requires a specific sequence of classes and/or level of competency. This is noted in each noncredit program description.
Do I have to purchase books?
If books or other materials are required for the course, you are responsible for purchasing them. We suggest you do not purchase books until you have attended a class.
What do I get at the conclusion of the course?
A certificate that demonstrates mastery of the skills offered in the academy. You can include it in your resume!