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English Language Learning for Career Development, Certificate of Competency

Banner Code: 1_NCI_ELLC

Control Number: 36921

Not Financial Aid Eligible


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, post-secondary opportunities to advance in the workplace, and cross-cultural expectations of U.S. working environments.

Program Outcome

  1. Students will demonstrate English proficiency to enter or advance in the workplace.
  2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the American cultural workplace expectations. 
  3. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the opportunities afforded by the U.S. postsecondary educational system applicable to career advancement. 

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 Hours
Required Courses
ELL A043NIntermediate English Skills for Career Preparation36
ELL A044NIntermediate English Skills for Career Advancement36
Select one (1) course from the following:36-54
Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System for English Learners
Intermediate Pronunciation
Intermediate Grammar Review
Advanced Grammar Review 1
Total Hours108-126