Training Programs

 

NEW COURSES -- If it's been at least 90 days since you completed a PDC program, you are probably eligible for additional training!

Call us to discuss any of the state-funded or contract training programs listed below.  Remember, we customize each program to meet YOUR needs.  And don't forget to ask about our industry-expert instructors!

Current Classes:

Business Communication Skills (NEW)
Advanced Leadership & Negotiation Skills (NEW)
SolidWorks Mechanical Design
AutoCAD MEP 2009 (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) (NEW)
APICS Basics of Supply Chain Management
APICS Detailed Scheduling & Planning(NEW)
Shop Math & Blueprint Reading
Purchasing & Sourcing (CPSM Program)(NEW)
CMM Inspection in PCDMS Software(NEW)
     (This class will be held off site, please call for details)
Advanced CATIA Mechanical  Design
CATIA  Mechanical Design
 

Upcoming Classes:

Advanced AutoCAD 2007  (NEW)
CNC Programming & Set-Up Techniques
     (This class will be held off site, please call for details)
Introduction to CMM Inspection
     (This class will be held off site, please call for details)
Advanced Excel for Workplace Productivity
APICS Execution & Control of Operations(NEW)
AutoCAD Architecture 2009 Level 1  (NEW)
APICS Fundamentals of Inventory Control
AutoCAD 2009 Level 1 (NEW)
Advanced Microsoft Word, Outlook & PowerPoint (NEW)
APICS Master Planning of Resources (NEW)
Advanced Leadership (Taught in Spanish)
AutoCAD Revit 2009 Level 1  (NEW)
Advanced MasterCAM X3  for Surface and Multiaxis
APICS Basics of Supply Chain Management (NEW)
APICS Fundamentals of Manufacturing Control
APICS Fundamentals of Operations Management (NEW)
APICS Fundamentals of Planning (NEW)
AutoCAD 2007 Update Migration(NEW)
AutoDesk Inventor v. 9 (Level I)
AutoDesk Inventor v.9 (Level II)
Business Writing Basics !?&+#
CAD/CAM Using HAAS CNC Machining Equipment
Customer Service  (NEW)
Crystal Reports (NEW)
Customer Relationship Management (NEW)
E-Commerce & Web Page Basics
Employee Customer Relations (NEW)
GD&T and Blueprint Reading
Hazardous Materials
Introduction to Six Sigma - (NEW)
Intermediate Word, Excel & E-Com
Inspection Techniques w/Shop Math & Blueprint Reading
Leadership & Team Development for Managerial Success (in Spanish)
Lean Operations
Leadership & Management Level 2
Leadership and Management
Lean & Six Sigma Yellowbelt
MasterCAM X2 for Surface and Multiaxis
MasterCAM X3 For Milling and Turning Center Application
MasterCAM X® Update Transition For 9x Users (NEW)
Mastercam X for Surface and Multiaxis
Mechanical Design Application Using AutoCAD (NEW)
Microsoft Access  ( Level 1) w/ refs. to MS Excel
Microsoft Office Suite (for companies with 100 employees)
Microsoft Project

Microsoft Power Point and Presentation Skills

Microsoft Word & Excel 2003 (Level 2) (NEW in Spanish)

Microsoft PowerPoint & Visio (NEW)
Microsoft Word 2000 & Excel - 2000 (Level 2)
Negotiations and Strategic Communication Skills  (NEW)
Negotiating with Success (NEW)
Presentation Skills
Project Management  (NEW)
Quick Books 2007
Six Sigma - Black Belt Practitioner
SolidWorks for Mechanical Design Advanced
Six Sigma - Green Belt Practitioner (NEW)
Visual Basic for Microsoft Office Applications (NEW)

The PDC is honored to be one of twelve Centers for Applied Competitive Technologies (CACTs) in the state. CACTs are an initiative of the California Community Colleges Economic Development Program. As non-profit economic development outreach agencies, CACTs provide small to medium-sized companies with single-point access to advanced technology and training in order to increase business productivity. 
Please refer to the remainder of this website for more information or contact Kim Holland, Executive Director at 818-957-0024 x225 or KHolland@pdcgcc.com.

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"The state-funded onsite training program the PDC did for us was outstanding in every detail. They truly are "professionals". The PDC did the work -- and our company and employees reaped great benefits".

- Debbie Hoover
Dir. of Human Resources
Ellis Paint Company