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Not every class leads to a college degree, and not every learning goal requires college credit. CCC’s non-credit courses help you build skills, earn industry credentials, explore personal interests, and continue learning throughout your life. Whether you’re preparing for a new job, advancing your career, or simply learning something new, you’ll find flexible options designed to meet you where you are.
College credit hours are units of measurement that track a student’s academic progress towards a degree or certificate. They represent the amount of work and learning involved in a course, and they’re awarded based on the number of hours spent in class and on homework.
Non-credit courses do not earn academic college credit and generally do not apply toward a degree or certificate program. They are not recorded on an official academic transcript and are not eligible for financial aid.
What non-credit courses do offer is flexibility, shorter time commitments, and opportunities to learn new skills without enrolling in a college degree program.
Workforce Training and Professional Advancement
These programs provide practical, skills-focused learning designed to prepare you for employment, meet industry requirements, or advance in your current career. Some programs result in an industry-recognized credential or certification.
Examples may include:
A good fit for:
Community Education courses are designed for personal enrichment, lifelong learning, and community engagement. These non-credit classes allow you to explore interests, develop new hobbies, and connect with others in the community.
Examples may include:
A good fit for:
What You Should Know About Non-Credit Courses
Credit courses count toward a college degree or certificate and appear on your academic transcript. Non-credit courses focus on workforce training, professional development, personal enrichment, or community learning and generally do not apply toward a degree.
Yes. Some workforce training courses lead to industry-recognized certifications or credentials, depending on the program.
No. Non-credit courses generally are not eligible for federal or state financial aid.
If your goal is a degree or university transfer pathway, choose a credit program. If your goal is job skills, professional development, or personal enrichment, explore Workforce Training or Community Education.
