Successful Career Transitions

The Successful Career Transitions certificate will provide students with the skills they need to successfully seek and obtain a new job. Students will learn to evaluate the job market and their own workplace skills, conduct a strategic job search, effectively network, write a persuasive cover letter and resume, and employ effective interview techniques.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• Conduct market research and search for jobs in a chosen field using a variety of methods.
• Tailor a resume and cover letter to meet the expectations of employers in their chosen field.
• Interact professionally with employers, including during a job interview.
• Understand professional communication expectations in the workplace.

Program Requirements

Elective Courses: 12 Hours

Course	Title	Hours
PDS-809	Business Writing in a Technological World	12
PDS-812	Workplace Communication Strategies	12

Required Courses: 9 Hours

Course	Title	Hours
PDS-818	The Successful Job Search	9

Total : 33 Hours

This course is offered through Riverside City College’s Extended Learning Program. RCC Extended Learning (noncredit) provides tuition-free courses and certificates designed to help you gain in-demand skills, improve English proficiency, explore new fields, or advance your career — and we’re here to support you every step of the way.