Student Success
Certificate of Competency Education · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Student Success Certificate of Competency
The Student Success Certificate is designed to support new, current, and returning students by providing tools and strategies to be successful in both traditional and online learning environments and by creating awareness of programs, services, and other student resources available at the college. Topics include strategies and skill sets for being a successful, independent student including but not limited to an introduction to Canvas, technology self-assessment, netiquette, digital citizenship, overcoming college barriers, and navigating an online course. This is achieved through collaborative activities with diverse students, staff, and faculty across campus departments to create a community of learning. Students will get information about available campus resources, programs, and services and learn strategies that are necessary to support successful learning and to reach their academic goals. To Achieve the Certificate of Competency: Upon completion of the following courses with a grade of ‘P’, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Upon successful completion of the program the student will be able to successfully navigate both on-campus and online resources.
2. Upon successful completion of the program the student will be able to choose and apply essential tools and strategies necessary to support independent learning to reach their goals of certification, graduation, and/or transfer.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Student Success NC: Complete all of the following | 18-0 | |
| Core Courses-18 hours (Credits listed are in hours) | ||
| ACDV B55NC | Bridge to BC: First-Year Student Success | 9-0 |
| EDUC B68NC | Success for Online Learning | 9-0 |