# Vocational ESLN (Noncredit Certificate) College of the Desert · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English as a Second Language Noncredit Source: https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/programs/esln/vocational-esln-certificate-of-completion/ The Certificate of Completion in Vocational ESL Noncredit is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of fields. The core courses focus on work-related vocabulary and strategies to help students find and retain a job, whereas the elective course focuses on more specialized skills. ### Learning Outcomes #### Learning Outcomes Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to: 1. English language learners will be able to apply strategies and communication skills related to acquiring and retaining employment. ### Program Requirements #### Program Requirements | Course | Title | Units | | --- | --- | --- | | **Required Courses** | | | | ESLN 360A | Vocational ESL for the Workplace I | 0 | | ESLN 360B | Vocational ESL for the Workplace II | 0 | | **Elective (Optional) Course** | | | | ESLN 389A | ESL - Introductory Computer Skills | 0 |