Online career training courses can prepare you for a new career or help you advance within your current occupation. Introducing more than 175+ new Advanced Career Training courses. Pursue a professional position in Business, Technology, Construction & Trades, Healthcare, Hospitality plus more. Learn new skills and prepare for industry-recognized certifications.
To see a complete list of Certificate and Advanced Career Training courses, please visit careertraining.ed2go.com/paloalto
Business Communications emphasizes the English skills needed to communicate effectively in the American workplace. Learn More
Duration: 6 wks
Date range: Oct 22 - Dec 3
(No class: Nov 26.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $150
Instructor: Katherine S. Barg Ed.D, kbarg@pausd.org
In what could be the most enlightening 2 hours you’ve ever spent, this class will show you how you can actually begin using your voice for commercials, films, audiobooks, and more! Learn More
Duration: One Session
Date range: Oct 1
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Price: $50
Instructor: Lisa Foster, caitlin@suchavoice.com
This course emphasizes the importance of interpersonal dynamics in the workplace, and the value of obtaining competitive employment. Call (650) 329-3752 for more information and to register for the program. Learn More
Duration: ONGOING: Sep - Jun
Day(s) of the week: Mon through Thu
Time: 8–9:15 a.m.
Location: Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital (LPCH)
Price: No Fee *
Instructor: Toshiro Lang
Learn new skills for getting a job. For more information, and to find out how to register, click the Register button or click pajoblink.lehmer@gmail.com to send an email to Kathilynn Lehmer. Learn More
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: In-Person or Online via Zoom
Price: No Fee *
Instructor: Kathilynn Lehmer, pajoblink.lehmer@gmail.com
This class prepares students for the next level Medical Terminology class, or for the CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) class at Mountain View Adult School. Learn More
Duration: 13 wks
Date range: Sep 9 - Dec 17
(No class: Nov 11, 25, & 26.)
Day(s) of the week: Mon & Tue
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 31
Price: No Fee *
Instructor: Maria Abilock, mabilock@pausd.org, and Judy Chang, jchang@pausd.org
This 100% online course will prepare you to start a career in this high-demand occupation and earn the medical billing and coding professional certification that best aligns with your interest and career goals. Learn More
Duration: 12 Mos / 370 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $2,995.00 (Voucher Included)
Instructor: Nancy Smith and LaTisha Cottingham (ed2go Instructors)
Many administrative professionals today give themselves a competitive edge by the earning the industry-recognized CAP certification. This 100% online course will help you gain the technical skills and knowledge needed to earn this valuable industry credential. Learn More
Duration: 6 Mos / 100 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $1,795.00
Instructor: Becky Swaim (ed2go Instructor)
Are you an animal lover with a desire to make a meaningful impact in the world of veterinary care? Our online Veterinary Assistant course is your gateway to turning that passion into a rewarding career. Learn More
Duration: 6 Mos / 210 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $2,495.00
Instructor: Tracy Heyland, RVT (ed2go Instructor)
This 100% online course prepares you for the Child Development Associate® (CDA) certification process via the Council for Professional Recognition. Upon successful completion, you will be ready to earn your early childhood education certification. Learn More
Duration: 6 Mos / 120 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $1,695.00
Instructor: Kerri Welch (ed2go Instructor)
This course will prepare you to pass the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exam and earn your NASM Certified Personal Trainer certification. Learn More
Duration: 6 Mos / 80 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $1,295.00
Instructor: This is a self-paced course. However, support will be provided through email, online forms and phone.
This 100% online AWS training course will teach you how to use the AWS SDK to develop secure and scalable cloud applications. Learn More
Duration: 3 Mos / 40 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $1,995.00 (Voucher Included)
Instructor: Raymond Lacoste (ed2go Instructor)
This 100% online course will train you for a career in healthcare and prepare you for the National Healthcareer Association’s Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Electronic Health Records (CEHR) certification exams. Learn More
Duration: 12 Mos / 354 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $2,745.00 (Exam Vouchers Included)
Instructor: Carline Dalgleish, Lydia S. Stewart, Stacey O'Brien, Sharon L. Blackford, Rachael Delekta, Nancy Smith, Jennifer Della'Zanna, LaTisha Cottingham, Hilary Khouri, Bunny Reeves (ed2go Instructors)
Learn the skills you need to become a Clinical Dental Assistant and be career-ready in just 12 months. Enroll today through Palo Alto Adult School! Learn More
Duration: 12 Mos / 300 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $2,995.00 (Exam Vouchers Included)
Instructor: Priscilla Garcia (ed2go Instructor)
This 100% online course will train you to use Adobe’s most widely used programs: Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Animate (formerly Flash). Learn More
Duration: 12 Mos / 220 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $2,795.00 (Exam Vouchers Included)
Instructor: Tracy Berry (ed2go Instructor)
This 100% online course will train you for a career in web application development. You’ll learn all the tools of the trade, from basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to creating, styling, and validating forms. Learn More
Duration: 12 Mos / 404 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $2,395.00
Instructor: Nat Dunn (ed2go Instructor)
If you want to break into programming, this 100% online course will prepare you with the skills and techniques to become a Python developer. Learn More
Duration: 6 Mos / 155 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $995.00
Instructor: Nat Dunn (ed2go Instructor)
This 100% online course begins with an introductory perspective as it provides an overview of advanced Java topics. Learn More
Duration: 6 Mos / 100 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $995.00
Instructor: Nat Dunn (ed2go Instructor)
This 100% online course will help you build the technical skills you need to pass the Microsoft Office Master Certification exams for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Learn More
Duration: 6 Mos / 245 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $2,095.00 (Test Vouchers Included)
Instructor: Tracy Berry (ed2go Instructor)
This 100% online course will help you will master core concepts that directly apply to the ITF+ and A+ certification exams. Learn More
Duration: 9 Mos / 240 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $2,395.00
Instructor: CompTIA ITF+ Certification (Self-Paced); CompTIA A+: Linda Matthews, Sara Perrott, Paula Woodall (ed2go Instructors)
If you’re looking to advance your career as a network administrator, this 100% online course will prepare you to take and pass the CCNA 220-301 exam. Learn More
Duration: 6 mos / 150 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $2,495.00
Instructor: Jeff Rees (ed2go Instructor)
This 100% online course will help you master technical writing and build a robust portfolio that showcases this highly marketable skill. Learn More
Duration: 6 Mos / 125 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $2,195.00
Instructor: Janet Underwood, Lynn Atkinson (ed2go Instructors)
This 100% online course will teach you the concepts, skills and practices to become a certified physical therapy aide. Learn More
Duration: 9 mos / 190 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $2,145.00
Instructor: Holly Trimble (ed2go Instructor)
This 100% online training course will prepare you for the APM certification exam in just three months. Learn More
Duration: 3 Mos / 30 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $1,295.00 (Exam Cost Included)
Instructor: Pam Miller, Judy Bicking (ed2go Instructors)
This 100% online course will prepare you for certification by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB). Learn More
Duration: 6 Mos / 140 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $2,195.00
Instructor: Wade Lindenberger, Helene K. Liatsos (ed2go Instructor)
This 100% online course will prepare you to earn NATE or HVAC Excellence certification in under 12 months! Learn More
Duration: 12 Mos / 330 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $2,895.00 (Exam Voucher Included)
Instructor: Mike Baker (ed2go Instructor)
If you want to advance your manufacturing career, this 100% online course will train you to operate cutting-edge CNC machines. Learn More
Duration: 12 Mos / 195 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $2,245.00
Instructor: This ed2go class is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.
If you want to start a career as an electrical technician, this 100% online course will teach you the fundamentals of working with and repairing electrical equipment. Learn More
Duration: 12 Mos / 120 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $2,260.00
Instructor: This ed2go class is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.
If you have strong mechanical skills and enjoy solving problems, this 100% online course will give you the foundations for a great career as a plumber. Learn More
Duration: 12 Mos / 145 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $2,245.00
Instructor: Adam Seek (ed2go Instructor)
In this 100% online course, you will learn to help others map out and follow their chosen career journeys. Learn More
Duration: 6 Mos / 100 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $1,295.00
Instructor: Thea Roberts (ed2go Instructor)
If you are bilingual, this 100% online course will prepare you to thrive as a Professional Interpreter in either public service or other language-related opportunities. Learn More
Duration: 6 Mos / 40 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $995.00
Instructor: Raquel Albornoz (ed2go Instructor)
Our 100% online course will train you to work as an English/Spanish translator and prepare you for the American Translators Association (ATA) certification exam. Learn More
Duration: 9 Mos / 100 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $2,395.00
Instructor: Raquel Albornoz, Alejandro Parini (ed2go Instructors)
In this 100% online course, you will learn the foundations of catering and the principles for operating a successful catering business. Learn More
Duration: 6 Mos / 100 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $1,295.00
Instructor: Thea Roberts, Liselle Turner (ed2go Instructor)
This 100% online course will teach you the concepts and techniques behind wedding planning. Learn More
Duration: 9 Mos / 340 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Start Anytime
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $1,595.00
Instructor: Cho Phillips (ed2go Instructor)