Welcome to Noncredit Business & Life Skills!

Discover Possibilities. Build Confidence. Keep Growing.

Whether you're preparing for a new career, strengthening your skills, supporting your family, or exploring a personal passion, there's a place for you here!

We believe learning has no age limit, every goal matters, and every new skill opens the door to possibility.

Wherever you are in life's journey, your next chapter starts here. Explore our programs and discover what you can achieve!

About Noncredit Business & Life Skills Division

Learn Something New. Discover Your Potential. Open New Doors.

At Glendale Community College, we believe education is for everyone, at every stage of life. Whether you're preparing for a new career, building confidence with technology, strengthening your academic skills, supporting your family, or exploring a lifelong passion, we're here to help you succeed!

Our Noncredit Business & Life Skills Division offers a wide variety of tuition-free classes designed to help you achieve your personal, educational, and professional goals.

Explore opportunities to:

  • Prepare for a career: Develop practical workplace skills through hands-on training in business, technology, healthcare, and other career-focused programs
  • Build your digital confidence: Learn essential computer applications, Microsoft Office, artificial intelligence, and other technologies used in today's workplace
  • Reach your educational goals: Strengthen foundational skills, prepare for your high school diploma or GED, and take the next step in your educational journey
  • Grow as a parent or caregiver: Gain valuable insights, practical strategies, and support to nurture children and strengthen family relationships
  • Embrace lifelong learning: Explore art, wellness, personal enrichment, and new interests while connecting with others who share your curiosity

Many of our career-focused programs offer state-approved Certificates of Completion, recognizing the knowledge and skills you've gained and helping you take the next step toward employment or further education.

Your Journey. Your Goals. Your Future.

Every learner brings unique experiences, talents, and aspirations. Whether you're starting fresh, returning to school, or simply learning for the joy of it, you'll find supportive instructors, meaningful opportunities, and a welcoming community ready to cheer you on.

It's never too late to learn, grow, or discover something new. Your next chapter starts here!

Noncredit Business & Life Skills Division

Rosemarie Shamieh

Division Chair