# Career Launch and Job Search (Certificate of Completion)

Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: School of Extended Learning: Career Skills and Health Academy

Source: https://catalog.sbcc.edu/sel/career-skills/career-launch-and-job-search-certificate-completion/

### Requirements

The Career Launch and Job Search Certificate combines self-assessment knowledge with current career information to improve the skills needed to seek, obtain, maintain and change jobs. Students completing this certificate will learn to locate, evaluate,  and interpret a broad range of career information. Each related course is designed and taught by a career counselor to improve the career development competencies required for strategic career decision-making.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDW NC001 | Personalized Career Planning | 0 |
| PDW NC002 | Strategic Job Search | 0 |
| PDW NC003 | Acing Your Interview | 0 |
| PDW NC004 | Create a Compelling Cover Letter and Resume | 0 |
| PDW NC005 | Leveraging LinkedIn for Your Job Search | 0 |

### Learning Outcomes

1.  Define and clarify personal values, interests, personal preferences and skills.
2.  Identify LinkedIn's components to create and define personal branding for employment and career goals.
3.  Draft a personalized resume and cover letter specific to individual job search requirements
4.  Define professional interview competencies and prepare a plan to increase success