Training Institute

The Training Institute provides online and in-person skills-based training that leads to employment, employee advancement, increased productivity, and performance optimization. Training Institute programs are fee-based and are not for college credit.

Take advantage of our professional development offerings, medical programs, agriculture and Farm Labor Contractor (FLC) classes and continuing education, with new educational opportunities added throughout the year.

The Training Institute also partners with corporate entities providing customized training programs for their employees.

Department Contact Information

• Frank Nunez - (559) 243-7281
  • Online Programs
  • Contract Education
  • Corporate Training
  • Community Education
• Rebecca Boyd - (559) 243-7532
  • Medical Programs
• Celia Zamora - (559) 243-7534
  • Professional Development
  • Computer Training
  • Safety Programs
• Rebecca Gary - (559) 243-7515
  • Agriculture Programs
  • Farm Labor Contractor (FLC) Programs
  • Spanish Inquiries
• Debbie Cardoza (559) 243-7533
  • General Information
  • Online Programs

Online Programs

• Ed2Go
• Telework and Telecommuting
• Workplace Diversity

AG Programs

• Farm Labor Contractor CE
• Produce Safety Training
• Pesticide Safety - Train the Trainer
• Good Agricultural Practices Fieldworker - Train the Trainer
• Forklift Safety & Operation - Train the Trainer

Professional Development Programs

• Amazon Small Business Academy
• High Performance Team Skills
• Essentials of Supervision & Leadership
• Customer Service Essentials
• Diversity in the Workplace
• Business Writing Skills
• Certified Logistics Tech Training
• LEAN and Continuous Improvement Principles, Processes & Tools 

Computer Training

• Excel Foundations Training
• Excel Intermediate Training
• Access Training
• Outlook Training
• PowerPoint Training
• Adobe Training

Safety Training

• OSHA 10 Certification
• Forklift Safety & Operation - Train the Trainer
• Produce Safety Training

Medical Programs

• Phlebotomy
• Pharmacy Technician
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)

Community Education

• Beginning Tai Chi
• Introduction to Pickleball for Adults
• Introduction to Pickleball for Youth
• Walking for Seniors

Corporate Training

Corporate training programs help you close the skill gaps in your company. Partnering with the Training Institute and State Center Community College District for worksite training allows you valuable access to expert trainers, customized curriculum, state-of-the-industry equipment and technology, and college facilities.