Fundamentals of Digital Marketing (Google)
In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of digital marketing to help your business or career. The course is created by Google trainers and facilitated by Napa Valley College Business Marketing Instructor, Claudette Shatto. You will create a digital marketing strategy for a real business in your community. The course is packed full of practical exercises and real-world examples to help you turn knowledge into action.
Social Media Marketing (Facebook Blueprint)
As businesses around the world are shifting their focus online, many are wondering where to start. To help with this transition, our business education program, Facebook Blueprint, launched courses that cover the fundamentals. The lessons in these courses are practical, putting concepts into context with storytelling and offering downloadable materials to help bring what you learn to life.
Digital Design & Media
Graphic Design • Video Production • Special Effects • CAD
Autodesk Fusion – 3D Design
This course focuses on 3D Modeling and 3D Printing for the beginner and those currently in the industry. This course will cover the study of additive manufacturing as it pertains to 3D Printing. Topics covered include 3D Parametric Modeling, 3D Printing applications, and the advantages and limitations of 3D printing
technology. Students will learn how to create three-dimensional parts and assemblies using the current version of the Autodesk Fusion 360 software specifically for 3D Printing. This course also provides the opportunity for students to earn the Autodesk Certificate of Training and to prepare for the Autodesk
Certified User exam.
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop™ is the cornerstone product for Adobe. It is also the beginning certification to acquire if you choose to move further in your design career. This course will help you learn everything you need to know to pass the Adobe Certified Associate exams for Photoshop CC18, CC19, or 2020.
Through hands-on, activity-based projects that focus on the methods used in the industry, you will learn everything from basic photo editing to advanced photo manipulation and design. This is not just training in the software, it’s training in a career!
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator™ is the go-to tool for graphic design professionals. This course will help you learn everything you need to know to pass the Adobe Certified Associate exams for Illustrator CC18, CC19, or 2020.
Through hands-on, activity-based projects that focus on the methods used in the industry, you will learn everything from simple layouts to advanced graphic design principles. This is not just training in the software, it’s training in a career!
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Premiere™ is the world’s most popular professional video editing tool. This course will help you learn everything you need to know to pass the Adobe Certified Associate exams for Premiere CC18, CC19, or 2020.
Through hands-on, activity-based projects that focus on the methods used in the video production industry, you will learn everything from basic video editing to production terminology and industry skills. This is not just training in the software, it’s training in a career!
Information Technology
Cybersecurity • IT Support • Programming • UX Design
IT Support Fundamentals (Google)
hrough a mix of video lectures, quizzes, and hands-on labs, you’ll get introduced to troubleshooting, customer service, networking, operating systems, system administration, and security — foundational IT skills required for an entry-level role. You’ll hear from Googlers whose foundations in IT support, served as launchpads for their own careers. By dedicating less than 10 hours per week, you can complete the certificate in less than 6 months.
This program also prepares you for the CompTIA A+ exams, the industry-standard certification for IT— you’ll earn a dual credential when you complete both.
Introduction to Cisco Cybersecurity
Intro to Cybersecurity explores cyber trends, threats and the broader topic of cybersecurity. Participants will learn how to protect their personal privacy online while gaining additional insight on the challenges companies, and governmental and educational institutions face today.
Cisco CyberOps Associate
The Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals course teaches you security concepts, common network and application operations and attacks, and the types of data needed to investigate security incidents. This course teaches you how to monitor alerts and breaches, and how to understand and follow established procedures for response to alerts converted to incidents. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on labs, and self-study, you will learn the essential skills, concepts, and technologies to be a contributing member of a cybersecurity operations center (SOC) including understanding the IT infrastructure, operations, and vulnerabilities. This course helps you prepare for the Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate certification and the role of a Junior or Entry-level cybersecurity operations analyst in a cybersecurity operations center.
Programming Essentials in Python (Cisco)
Learn Python – the versatile programming language! Python is used by startups and tech giants like Google, Facebook, Netflix, and more. With intuitive, readable syntax, Python is a great first programming language to learn. Programming skills open you up to careers in almost any industry and are required if you want to continue to more advanced and higher paying software development and engineering roles. This course is a great place to start learning Python – no prior programming knowledge required.