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Non-Credit Courses & Career Training

Build skills for your next step.

Prepare for a new career, strengthen your professional skills, improve your English, or get ready for an important exam with non-credit learning at Roxbury Community College.

RCC’s Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) serves learners across Greater Roxbury and the Boston area with courses focused on practical skills, professional growth, and continued learning.

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Explore your interests

Select a category to explore its courses. Linked courses have listings in the new registration portal. For courses without a link, contact EWD for details.

Healthcare & Patient Care

Build practical skills to care for patients and support healthcare teams, from clinical procedures and pharmacy services to medical billing and coding. English language support courses help you strengthen communication skills for healthcare training. View 16 coursesHide courses

English Language Learning (ESOL)

Build confidence using English at work, in school, and in everyday life. Develop your conversation, reading, and writing skills through courses at a range of levels. View 10 coursesHide courses
  • Beginner Conversation
  • Intermediate Conversation Class
  • Advanced ESL Writing and Reading
  • ESOL Level 1
  • ESOL Level 2
  • ESOL Level 3
  • ESOL Level 4
  • ESOL Level 5
  • ESOL Level 6
  • ESOL Level 7

Center for Smart Building Technology

Build technical skills in building automation, HVAC, blueprint reading, and energy efficiency, or explore opportunities in drone technology. Drone courses include introductory training and FAA remote pilot exam preparation. View 7 coursesHide courses
  • BPI Building Science Principles
  • Intro to Building Automation Systems
  • HVAC Part 1
  • Basic Blueprint Reading
  • Fundamentals of Energy Efficient Building Operations (FEEBO)
  • Intro to Drone Technology
  • FAA Remote Pilot Exam Prep

Building Automation Systems Certificate

480-Hour Building Automation Systems Program

Check course details for current availability and enrollment steps. For help with these programs, visit the Center for Smart Building Technology.

Technology & Computer Skills

Build confidence with everyday computer tasks or take your next step in IT and cybersecurity with training that supports your certification goals. View 3 coursesHide courses
  • Introduction to Computers
  • CompTIA Tech+ Certification
  • CompTIA Security+ and Google Cybersecurity

Business & Professional Skills

Move your business or professional goals forward with skills in financial management and grant writing, or prepare to pursue a real estate license. View 3 coursesHide courses
  • Finance Management for Startup & Entrepreneurs
  • Grant Writing Intensive
  • Real Estate Pre-Licensing

World Languages

Connect with more people through language learning. Start learning Haitian Creole or build your Spanish skills with beginner and intermediate courses. View 3 coursesHide courses
  • Haitian Creole for Beginners
  • Spanish for Beginners
  • Spanish Intermediate

Exam Preparation & Academic Skills

Strengthen your academic skills and prepare for your next step with HiSET/GED, TEAS, and paraprofessional test preparation. View 9 coursesHide courses
  • HiSET/GED FORT
  • HiSET/GED Math
  • HiSET/GED Science
  • HiSET/GED Social Studies
  • HiSET/GED Writing/Reading
  • TEAS English/Reading
  • TEAS Math
  • TEAS Science
  • Paraprofessional Test Prep
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How to get started

  1. Explore your options

    Browse the catalog and select a course to learn more.

  2. Review the details

    Check availability, dates, costs, location or online format, and any prerequisites or application requirements.

  3. Follow the enrollment steps

    Use the instructions in your course listing to apply or register.

Some programs require an application, placement testing, or supporting documents before you can enroll.

Good to know

What does non-credit mean?

Non-credit courses help you develop specific skills or prepare for professional and educational goals. They do not award academic credit toward a college degree.

Requirements and outcomes vary by course. Review the listing to understand whether a course includes exam preparation, a certification exam, or other completion requirements.

What if a course isn’t currently available?

Contact Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) to ask about future offerings and discuss other courses that may support your goals. Email cwd@rcc.mass.edu.

Where can I find costs and schedules?

Visit the course catalog for course details, including any listed schedules, costs, requirements, and enrollment instructions.

Need help choosing a course?

Contact Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) for help exploring your options and understanding your next steps.

Email Economic and Workforce Development

Training for employers

Help your team build the skills your organization needs. Contact RCC’s Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) to discuss customized training for your employees.

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