The Certificate of Competency

About the Certificate of Competency

A Certificate of Competency is a noncredit certificate awarded to students who have demonstrated achievement in a set of competencies that prepares them to progress in a career path or to take nondegree-applicable or degree-applicable credit courses.

No credit is awarded for completing any of the courses required to earn a Certificate of Competency. These courses are offered for no cost, with the exception of textbooks and other materials, if required.

Certificate of Competency Requirements

To earn a Certificate of Competency, a student must:

1. Complete all applicable noncredit major coursework as prescribed in the District College catalog with a grade of "C" or better or "P" in each course.
2. Complete a minimum number of required hours of study as prescribed in the catalog of the District College granting the Certificate of Competency.
3. Apply for the noncredit certificate through the appropriate college office granting the certificate.

Moorpark College Certificates of Competency Available