Laurus College

Campuses

Programs

• 3D Animation (Certificate)
  This program introduces students to the world of 3D animation. Students will focus on the techniques and methods for creating 3D animation and effects using the industry standard software Maya. Using this software, students will explore ways to model, texture, animate, and render creative environments. Students will work in both 2D and 3D, creating characters with realistic motion in everyday life. In this program students work with industry standard software to gain valuable skills in the video game design and development industry.
  
  This program is offered at the following locations: San Luis Obispo, CA / Santa Maria, CA / Atascadero, CA
• Business Applications (Certificate)
  Students develop skills in accounting, information tracking, presenting, and organization. This program also teaches students important techniques for project creation, management and enhancement.
  
  This program is offered at the following locations: San Luis Obispo, CA / Santa Maria, CA / Atascadero, CA
• C++ Programming (Certificate)
  This program offers students the information and skills using C++ programming to market themselves as knowledgeable and proficient in this program. Many of the industry's top computer programming jobs require at least some knowledge of C++ programming; this program assists students in gaining this very marketable skill.
  
  This program is offered at the following locations: San Luis Obispo, CA / Santa Maria, CA / Atascadero, CA
• Computer Networking (Certificate)
  Students in this program gain an understanding of how networks actually work and how they are used in many businesses today. Students move from the basics of computer networking to advanced network issues and implementations.
  
  This program is offered at the following locations: San Luis Obispo, CA / Santa Maria, CA / Atascadero, CA
• Hotel Management (Certificate)
  This program examines the various hotel departments and activities and presents students with viewpoints on the duties, responsibilities, problems, and opportunities encountered in the hotel management industry. Students gain an understanding of supervisory management, facilities management, accounting, and law as they relate to the hospitality industry.
  
  This program is offered at the following locations: San Luis Obispo, CA / Santa Maria, CA / Atascadero, CA
• Information Technology & Service Professional (Certificate)
  This program is designed to teach students the skills needed to become competitive in the Service and Technology field and prepare students for the A+ certification examination.
  
  This program is offered at the following locations: San Luis Obispo, CA / Santa Maria, CA / Atascadero, CA
• Medical Billing (Certificate)
  Those responsible for processing health insurance claims require instruction in all aspects of medical insurance, including plan options, carrier requirements, various regulations, extracting relevant information from source documents, accurate claim form completion, and diagnosis and procedure coding.
  
  This program is offered at the following locations: San Luis Obispo, CA / Santa Maria, CA / Atascadero, CA
• Office Support (Certificate)
  This certificate allows students to enhance his or her computer skills and gives students the basic skills needed to enter the business environment. Students gain an understanding of computers and computer software and how they operate. This program is designed to develop and enhance skills in the areas of basic word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
  
  This program is offered at the following locations: San Luis Obispo, CA / Santa Maria, CA / Atascadero, CA
• Professional Business Support (Certificate)
  In this program students advance their knowledge and gain skills using the Microsoft Office programs and software. Students gain an understanding of computers and computer software and how they operate. This program is designed to develop and enhance skills in the areas of word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and databases.
  
  This program is offered at the following locations: San Luis Obispo, CA / Santa Maria, CA / Atascadero, CA
• Web Design (Certificate)
  Students in this dynamic program examine and train on software and design programs that are considered the standards in the web development industry. This exciting program includes training in the principles of web design, programming languages, image development and implementation, movie and animation loading to the web, graphics applications, and web page formatting.
  
  This program is offered at the following locations: San Luis Obispo, CA / Santa Maria, CA / Atascadero, CA