Computer and Writing Skills

Let's face it – in today's market, having strong communication and computer skills isn't just nice – it's often a minimum requirement for many positions.

YC has a variety of ways to help you improve both your computer skills and your communication skills. Community Education offers classes in Prescott, covering Computer Fundamentals that help you become computer literate. The Business & Computer Science Division has a variety of courses to further enhance your skills.

Our Career Services team will provide you with invaluable assistance in crafting a resume and related materials.

If you're not sure when to use its versus it's, or you don't recall the difference between lose and loose, perhaps an English refresher is a good idea – we have plenty of courses that will help get you up to speed.

Certifications and Certificate Programs

Do you enjoy what you do but would like to earn more?

Certifications are a low-cost way to demonstrate to an employer that you possess a certain level of knowledge in a given area.   From a Fast-Track Program in business management, to a variety of computer technology certifications including Microsoft Systems Administrator, CompTIA A+, Network+, and Server+, and of course well known Cisco Certified Network Associate, we've got a number of certification (and degree) options to satisfy your appetite for more.

Career Change

Whether you wish to follow your dreams and start your own business or you wish to work for someone else, YC has the classes you need.

Ever thought about becoming a helicopter pilot, police officer, firefighter or nurse?  Yavapai College offers degrees and certificates to help prepare you for a variety of high-demand, exciting career options.  Take a look at our degree and certificate options, or learn more about the Small Business Development Center and how it can help you on your path to entrepreneurship.