Industry Credentials
About Industry Credentials
Found in almost every trade, industry credentials or certifications help employers evaluate potential applicants and provide a standard or baseline of an employee’s knowledge and skills. Having a credential or certification helps secure future job advancement and increased wages.
Las Positas College has a wide variety of courses, programs, certificates and degrees that may lead to industry credentials. Below is a list of industries and their related credentials and certifications. Please note, while all courses may not offer taking the credential as part of the class, your instructor will be able to provide information about pursuing the applicable credential.
Commercial Music
Piano Technology (coming in Fall 2024)
Credential Provided by Piano Technicians Guild
Education
Child Development Permits and Teaching Credentials provided by California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Information, Communication, and Technology
Credential from Amazon Web Services
Credential from CISCO
Credential from CompTIA
CompTIA A+ Certification
CompTIA Network+ Certification
CompTIA Server+ Certification
CompTIA Security+ Certification
CompTIA Linux+ Certification
CompTIA Cloud+ Certification
Credential from EC-Council
IT Support Professional Certificate of Achievement
Credential from Google
Credential from IACIS
Credential from Microsoft
Credential from Red Hat
Credential from GIAC
Manufacturing
Welding Technology at LPC
SMAW - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
GTAW - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
FCAW - Flux Cored Arc Welding
GMAW - Gas Metal Arc Welding
Credential from American Welding Society
Public Safety
Emergency Medical Technician Certification
Credential Provided by National Registry of Emergency Technicians
LPC - East Bay Regional Firefighter Academy
California Fire Fighter 1
California Fire Fighter 2
Credential Provided by State Fire Training
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic Licensing
Licensure Provided by National Registry of Emergency Technicians
Transportation
F204001103 - Basic Tire and Wheel Service
F307001103 - Physics of the Automatic Transmission
F307101103 - AT Mechanical Components Part 1
34S11W0 - Basic Electrical Theory and Operation
34S12W0 - Battery Starting and Charging System Theory and Operation
34S15W0 - Electronic Theory and Operation
34S13W0 - Electrical Diag. Tools and Testing - Part I
34S14W0 - Electrical Diag. Tools and Testing - Part II
33S11W1 - Suspension Systems Theory and Operation
33S12W2 - Steering Systems Theory and Operation
33S13W0 - Steering and Suspension Alignment
38S01W1 - Vehicle Brake Systems
38S02W0 - Brake Service Procedures
38S03W1 - Advanced Brake Systems Theory and Operation
35S01W2 - Climate Control Theory and Operation
35S03W0 - Electronic Climate Control Theory and Operation
51S03W2 - Diesel Engine Theory and Operation
52S01W0 - Diesel Engine Repair
51S04W2 - Diesel Fuel Supply and Fuel Injection Systems
51S05W2 - Diesel Air Inlet and Exhaust Aftertreatment
31S20W1 - Introduction to Engine Performance
31S21W0 - Fuel and Air Theory and Operation
31S22W0 - Ignition Theory and Operation
31S23W0 - Exhaust and Emissions Theory and Operation
31S24W0 - EP System Relationships and OBD II Monitors
36S10W0 - Manual Transmission and Transaxle Operation
36S13W0 - Differential and Driveline Systems Operation
36S14W0 - Transfer Case and RWD Based 4WD Systems Operation
37S10W0 - Intro to Auto Trans Theory and Operation
37S11W0 - Automatic Transmission Electronic Control Systems Operation
32S06W1 - Engine Operation, Diagnosis & Repair 1
32S07W0 - Engine Operation, Diagnosis & Repair 2
Credential from Ford Motor Company
Automotive Technology at LPC
596 - Multimeter & Meter
Verus Edge Lab Scope Operation & Data Management
Verus Edge Navigation & Scanner Operation
ShopKey Pro Service & Repair Information Level 1
ShopKey Pro & SureTrack Advanced Level 2
Pro-Cut Rotor Matching Certification
Tire Fundamentals
T7800 - Tire and Wheel Service Certification
B2000P - Wheel Balancing Certification
Wheel Balancing Basics Wheel Service
Zeus Navigation & Scanner Operation
Zeus Lab Scope Operation & Data Management
TPMS 4.0 - Wheel Service Certification
PMI 6- Dial Gauge Measurement
PMI 5- Micrometer Measurement
PMI 4- Angle Measurement
PMI 3- Gauge Measurement
PMI 2- Slide Caliper Measurement
PMI 1 - Tape and Rule Measurement
Meter Certification Pre-test
Electrical Safety Test - Torque Certification
Hand Tool Safety Test - Torque Certification
Torque Electronic with ATECH2FR100B
Torque Theory Test - Torque Certification
Torque Mechanical Certification Torque
A1 - Engine Repair
A2 - Automatic Transmission / Transaxle
A3 - Manual Drive train and Axles
A4 - Suspension & Steering
A5 – Brakes
A6 - Electrical / Electronic Systems
A7 - Heating & Air Conditioning
A8 - Engine Performance
A9 – Light Vehicle Diesel Engines
L1 - Advanced Engine Performance Specialist
L2 - Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist
L3 - Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist
G1 - Auto Maintenance and Light Repair
C1 -Service Consultant
F1 – Alternative Fuels CNG
X1- Undercar Specialist Exhaust Systems
HVAC 609 – Air-conditioning Recycling/Recover/Charging
Credential from National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence