# Nonprofit Finance (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/nonprofit-finance-certificate-completion/

### Requirements

The Nonprofit Finance Certificate enables students to develop the financial skills necessary for nonprofit organizations of all types and sizes. Participants will learn the basics of accounting for a small business and have the opportunity to discuss and apply these accounting fundamentals. There are no prerequisite requirements for this program, and courses are open to all students.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PROW NC100 | Introduction to Nonprofits | 0 |
| ACTV NC101 | Introduction to Accounting Basics 1 | 0 |
| ACTV NC102 | Introduction to Accounting Basics 2 | 0 |

### Learning outcomes

1.  Compare and contrast nonprofit and for-profit organizations
2.  Demonstrate small business accounting skills, such as preparing and reconciling financial statements
3.  Describe basics of documenting and analyzing small business transactions