Certifications

*Some courses require more than a single term to meet all certificate requirements and to complete the training programs. Grade averages and minimum attendance, specific to each class, must be met in order to receive certification.

Torrance Adult School Certification

Career Education courses may offer certificates of completion that are awarded based on subject competency demonstrated through class participation, quizzes, projects, tests, presentations, practicum, possible externships, as well as with attendance and class assignment requirements. Specific requirements for certificate levels, course sequencing, and required competencies will be provided at the first class meeting.

Torrance Adult School Business & Finance Program Certification

To be eligible for the TAS Finance & Business Program Certificate, students must complete the following series of courses:

  • Accounting I
  • Accounting II
  • QuickBooks Desktop or Online
  • Excel Levels 1 and 2 (and MOS certification)

Students receive a certificate of completion for each individual course by completing required assignments, tests, and simulations with a minimum average grade of 75% and maintain a minimum of 80% attendance. Each skill level has specific requirements.

Torrance Adult School Office Assistant Program Certification

To be eligible for the TAS Office Assistant Program Certificate, students must complete the following series of courses:

  • Word Level 1 and 2 (and MOS certification)
  • Excel Level 1 and 2 (and MOS certification)
  • Access
  • PowerPoint

Students receive a certificate of completion for each individual course by completing required assignments, tests, and simulations with a minimum average grade of 75% and maintain a minimum of 80% attendance. Specific requirements for certificate levels, course sequencing, and required competencies will be provided at the first class meeting.

Microsoft© Office Specialist (MOS) Certification

Microsoft Office Specialist Exams & Certifications are offered at Torrance Adult School for the following courses: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access. Students currently enrolled in these classes will have access to take practice tests and to take the formal Microsoft Certification Test.

Intuit® Quickbooks Certified User Certification

Quickbooks Certified User Exam & Certification are offered at Torrance Adult School to registered students enrolled in Quickbooks classes. Students will have access to practice tests as well as the Intuit Certification Test.

Allied Health National & State Certifications

Students enrolled in our Pharmacy Technician, Medical Assisting, or Medical Billing and Coding program prepare to apply for and take national and/or state exams to obtain their license and/or certifications.