21st Century Leadership
Certificate of Competency (Noncredit) Adult Basic Education · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Code: CEC.21CL.COM
Program Control Number: 40473
This certificate will prepare students with an understanding of the necessary 21st Century leadership, digital literacy, and computer skills that they need to be successful in their workplace, school, and communities.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Create an effective and time-efficient weekly schedule
- Recognize and employ basic components of computers and/or mobile devices in order to accomplish specific tasks
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete and pass ONE of the following courses: | 36-72 | |
| ABE 044 | Leadership Basics Part 1 | 36-72 |
| orHSS 090 | Leadership Basics, Part 1 | 72 |
| Students must complete and pass ONE of the following courses: | 36-72 | |
| ABE 018 | Leadership Basics, Part 2 | 36-72 |
| orHSS 092 | Leadership Basics, Part 2 | 72 |
| Students must complete and pass ONE of the following courses: | 12-45 | |
| VBUS 123 | Introduction to Computer Software & Online Applications | 12-36 |
| orVBUS 124 | Introduction to Keyboarding I | 32 |
| orVBUS 125 | Introduction to Keyboarding II | 45 |
| orVBUS 240 | Practical Computer & Internet Skills for Parents & Guardians | 12-24 |
| orVBUS 500 | Digital Literacy for Academic and Professional Success - Tier 1 | 36 |
| orVBUS 501 | Digital Literacy for Academic and Professional Success - Tier 2 | 36 |
| orVBUS 502 | Digital Literacy for Academic and Professional Success - Tier 3 | 36 |
| orVBUS 503 | Digital Literacy for Real World Application – Tier 4 | 36 |
| Total | 84-189 | |