Vocational: Business VBUS

35 courses · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog

VBUS 010 Adobe Dreamweaver

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total

Provides introductory instruction on Adobe Dreamweaver, one of the industry's leading web authoring tools. Students will learn how to create, publish, manage, and maintain a website. Open Entry/Open Exit.

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 012 Workforce Readiness

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total

Provides instruction in office skills for employment preparation. Students will learn communication, decision-making, interpersonal, leadership, lifelong learning, and job seeking skills. Open Entry/Open Exit.

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 013 MS Outlook

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total

Provides introductory instruction on Microsoft Outlook, one of the industry's leading personal data management applications. Students will learn how to better manage their electronic communications, schedules, tasks, and contact information using Outlook's E-mail, Calendar, Task, and Contact components. Open Entry/Open Exit. Former title: Introduction to Personal Management using Microsoft Outlook (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 014 Social Media

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total

Provides introductory instruction on how to incorporate social networks and mobile technology in a business environment utilizing applications and tools such as Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, wikis, blogs, Pinterest, Snapchat, and YouTube. Open Entry/Open Exit. Former Title: Introduction to Mobile and Social Media Tools (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 030 Home-Based Business

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total

This course provides an overview of the process of planning, launching, and operating a home-based business. Students will learn to distinguish between the various forms of home-based businesses and explain how they can be supported by business models. Open Entry/Open Exit. Former Title: How to Build a Home-Based Business (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 035 Generative AI for Small Business

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total

Introductory course on how to employ generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools for a small business. Applies use cases for using AI in small businesses, including research, creating tables and schedules, generating images for logos, conducting a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis, and developing a business plan with the assistance of GenAI tools. Open entry / open exit.

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 040 Accounting for Non-Accountants

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total

Designed for those who may be interested in building a home-based business, this course introduces general accounting principles, including basic terminology, processes, and an overview of financial statements. An emphasis is placed on utilizing accounting methods to generate and interpret financial information in real-life situations to make managerial and financial decisions. Open Entry/Open Exit.

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 096 Digital Photography

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total

Provides introductory instruction on using digital still and digital video cameras. Introduces students to camera selection, basic features, compositional guidelines, how to transfer files from the camera to the computer, basic image editing, use of photos/videos in common applications, and output options. This course is designed to be taken independently or concurrently with courses, such as Adobe Photoshop or Premiere. Open Entry / Open Exit. Former Title: Introduction to Use of Digital Cameras and Photography (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 097 eCommerce

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total

Provides introductory instruction to online commerce on the Internet. Platforms include eBay, Amazon, Etsy, and Shopify. Topics include privacy and security issues, searching techniques, auction bidding, secure payment methods, selling techniques, and protecting consumer rights. Open Entry / Open Exit. Former Title: Introduction to Personal Commerce on the Internet (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 101 3D Modeling using Blender

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total
Advisory: VBUS 119 (Keyboarding and Basic Windows) or equivalent

Provides introductory instruction on 3D modeling and basic animation using Blender software. Introduces students to Blender’s interface, 3D space, animation and modeling features, surfaces, and textures, and uses. Open Entry / Open Exit. Former Title: Introduction to 3D Modeling using Blender (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 102 Adobe InDesign

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total
Advisory: VBUS 119 (Keyboarding and Basic Windows) or equivalent

Provides introductory instruction on desktop publishing using Adobe InDesign. Introduces students to navigation of InDesign’s work area, document setup, placement of text and graphics within frames, styles, color and transparency features, and how to export and print professional-quality InDesign files. Open Entry / Open Exit. Former Title: Introduction to Adobe InDesign (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 103 MS Project

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total

Provides introductory instruction on the use of Microsoft Office Project software. Students will learn how to set up a project, manage project files, create a task list, schedule tasks, view a schedule, define and assign resources and costs, track a project, analyze progress, and revise a schedule. Open Entry / Open Exit. Former Title: Introduction to MS Project (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 105 3D Animation using Blender

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total

Provides introductory instruction for creating short 3D animations using Blender software for viewing on the Internet or in other multimedia formats. Students learn to create animations using Blender’s tools and timeline, e.g., trajectory, lighting, bones, and movements. Students will gain an understanding of the basics needed to succeed as an animator. Open Entry / Open Exit. Former Title: Introduction to 3D Animation using Blender (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 107 Seminar in Adobe Tools

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total

Explores and provides instruction in evolving Creative Cloud applications for the personal computer such as design, web, and video/audio tools. Open Entry/Open Exit.

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 109 Adobe Premiere Video Editing

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total

Provides introductory instruction on desktop digital video production and editing using industry-standard software. Includes capturing, importing, assembling, and editing video, audio, and still images. Open Entry / Open Exit. Former Title: Introduction to Desktop Video Editing using Adobe Premiere (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 117 Adobe Acrobat

Units: 0
Hours: 1.67 hours lecture weekly, 30 contact hours total

Introduces students to portable document formats created with Adobe Acrobat. Students learn how to convert simple and complex documents to PDF files; navigate, edit, and annotate PDF files; and distribute PDF files via the Internet. Open Entry / Open Exit. Former Title: Introduction to Document Processing using Adobe Acrobat (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 118 Microsoft Windows Overview

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total

Provides introductory instruction for learning MS Windows. Introduces students to Windows: navigation, views, commands, file management, desktop customization, Help, and other Windows programs; for example, address book and electronic communications. Open Entry/Open Exit. Former Title: Introduction to Windows (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 119 Keyboarding and Basic Windows

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total

Provides introductory instruction for keyboarding by touch and learning MS Windows. Introduces students to Windows: navigation, views, commands, file management, desktop customization, and simple Accessory programs, such as WordPad, Character Map, Calculator, and Paint. Scanning and working with simple graphics is also explored. This course or Introduction to Windows is highly recommended prior to taking other courses taught within the Windows environment. Open Entry / Open Exit. Former Title: Introduction to Keyboarding and Basic Windows (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 120 Adobe Animate

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total

Provides introductory instruction for creating short Adobe Animate movies for viewing on the Internet or for viewing in other multimedia formats. Students learn to create animations using Animate's drawing tools, layers, and timeline. Students also are given an opportunity to explore Animate's libraries, preview movies, save, and publish Animate's documents. Open Entry / Open Exit. Former Title: Introduction to Animations using Adobe Animate (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 121 Computer Applications Basics

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total

Provides individual skill-building assistance on industry-standard computer applications, e.g. Web, MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud, and Multi-Media applications. Open Entry / Open Exit. Former Title: Introduction to Computer Software Applications (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 130 3D Printing

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total

This course is designed to teach students how to use a 3D printer and the technology behind it. Students will learn about the different plastic filaments that are used and how to feed them into the printer for optimal performance. Students will also learn about various components of the printer, calibration techniques, software, and design methods. An emphasis is placed on familiarizing students with the use of 3D printing in the areas of personal applications, engineering, design, manufacturing, and possible future applications of this exciting technology. Open Entry/Open Exit. Former Title: Introduction to 3D Printing (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 140 Google Applications

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total

This course provides an overview of Google Applications, a collection of cloud computing, productivity, and collaboration tools, with an emphasis on their use of effective workplace communication. Applications covered include Google Documents, Sheets, Slides, Drive, and Forms. Open Entry / Open Exit. Former Title: Introduction to Google Applications for Work (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 150 Digital Marketing

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total

This course is an introduction to the use of digital marketing methods to research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas, and to gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service. Students will learn how to use marketing tools to gather and analyze information on competitors, prices, and sales. Open entry / Open exit. Former Title: Introduction to Digital Marketing (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 152 Digital Marketing Analytics

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total
Advisory: VBUS 150 (Digital Marketing)

This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of digital marketing analytics. Students will explore the theory of web analytics and how they are used in real-world business situations. An emphasis is placed on identifying the appropriate analytics tools to collect, analyze, and visualize data from the web, using that data to make decisions that impact an organization, its stakeholders, and its customers. Open entry / Open exit. Former Title: Introduction to Digital Marketing Analytics (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 160 Financial Services and Investments

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total

Provides an introduction to financial services with an emphasis on the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam. Topics include: 401(k), IRA, Stocks, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Precious Metals, Bank Accounts, and Cryptocurrencies (such as Bitcoin). The roles of financial advisors, bankers, and other financial services personnel will be explained. Open entry / Open exit. Former Title: Introduction to Financial Services and Investments (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 161 Bitcoin and Digital Assets

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total

Provides an introduction to Bitcoin and other digital assets. An emphasis is placed on how they work, how they are obtained, and how to incorporate them into an investment plan. Open entry / Open exit. Former Title: Introduction to Bitcoin and Digital Assets (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 242 Adobe Illustrator

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total
Advisory: VBUS 119 (Keyboarding and Basic Windows) or equivalent

Provides introductory instruction in computer graphics and design. Includes basic design concepts, use of illustration tools, and modification of art work and text layout. Open entry / Open exit. Former Title: Introduction to Vector Graphics using Adobe Illustrator (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 257 Seminar in Business Applications

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total

Explores and provides instruction in evolving standard software applications commonly used in business. Open Entry/Open Exit.

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 258 Navigating the Internet

Units: 0
Hours: 2 hours lecture weekly, 36 contact hours total

Introduces students to the Internet. Topics include types of Internet connections, e-mail, research, and data retrieval techniques. Open entry / Open exit.

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 260 Introduction to Word Processing using MS Word

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total
Advisory: VBUS 119 (Keyboarding and Basic Windows) or equivalent

This course provides instruction in concepts and techniques of Microsoft Word. Students will learn procedures of creating, editing, and formatting office/business documents of varying complexities. They will create business letters and tables, use mail merge, illustrate documents with graphics, and more. A passing grade may be awarded if a student completes and passes all the required assignments and final exam. Open Entry/Open Exit.

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 261 MS Access

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total
Advisory: VBUS 119 (Keyboarding and Basic Windows) or equivalent

Provides instruction in basic concepts addressing typical database objects, including tables, queries, forms, and reports with MS Access software. Open entry/Open exit Former Title: Introduction to Databases using MS Access (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 262 MS Excel

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total
Advisory: VBUS 119 (Keyboarding and Basic Windows) or equivalent

Provides students with instruction to spreadsheet concepts and software using Microsoft Office Excel. Students will learn how to create a worksheet, use formulas and functions, insert charts and tables, and more. Open entry / Open exit Former Title: Introduction to Spreadsheets using MS Excel (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 302 HTML Basics

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total
Advisory: VBUS 119 (Keyboarding and Basic Windows) or equivalent

Provides introductory instruction to web page development. Topics include web page design elements: HTML; graphic images, movie and sound formats; and testing pages on cross platforms. Open Entry/Open Exit. Former Title: Introduction to Web Page Development using HTML Basics (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 303 Adobe Photoshop

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total
Advisory: VBUS 119 (Keyboarding and Basic Windows) or equivalent

Provides introductory instruction to electronic imaging using Adobe Photoshop software. Topics include beginning Photoshop features, scanner basics, image and file formats, color, importing/exporting of files, and printing. Open entry / Open exit. Former Title: Introduction to Electronic Imaging using Adobe Photoshop (Fall 2023)

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

VBUS 304 MS PowerPoint

Units: 0
Hours: 3.33 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total
Advisory: VBUS 119 (Keyboarding and Basic Windows) or equivalent

Provides students with instruction on how to use PowerPoint features (e.g., templates, layouts, pictures, graphics, animation, multi-media assets) to create engaging presentations. Students will also discuss best practices for using PowerPoint as a visual aid for any presentation. Open entry / Open exit.

Not on the Summer 2026 schedule.

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