Continuing Education here at Honolulu Community College (HonCC) offers a wide range of training programs, courses, and services to meet the needs of business and industry as well as the community and special groups.
About the Program
HonCC has expertise in more than 25 specialty areas offered at the college from trades to advanced technologies. These topics can be delivered on-campus or on-site, in short, flexible training modules. Contracts can be arranged for customized training whether you’re a business or community organization. Recent training delivered include business writing, marine welding, introduction to Linux and Cisco CCNA Cyber Ops. Contact us and we will work with you to meet your education and training needs.
- Textbooks and supplies: Varies, depending on the course
Cyndi Uyehara
Early Childhood Education
(808) 845-9496
uyeharac@hawaii.edu
Preshess Willets-Vaquilar
Pacific Center for Advanced Technology Training
(808) 845-9229
preshess@hawaii.edu
Courses Offered
The Pacific Center for Advanced Technology Training offers the latest in advanced technology curriculum. From cyber security, routing/switching to virtualization, PCATT can help you by providing the skills you need with hands-on training led by instructors who are experts in the tech industry.
Honolulu Community College Office of Continuing Education offers non-college credit courses in elementary and intermediate Japanese and Korean language. These courses are designed for individuals interested in learning basic language skills for conversation.
Courses are tailored for those interested in learning the language for fun, while others are helpful for business and travel purposes. Courses will continue to be added and we welcome your suggestions.
Placement test for Asian Languages and books are NOT required.
How to Register for Asian Languages
1. Mail-In
The mail-in option applies if you are paying with a check or purchase order. Fill out one registration from per student. For additional names attach a separate sheet. Include all required information for each name. Make check payable to University of Hawai’i and mail to:
Honolulu Community College
Attn: Non-Credit Registration
874 Dillingham Blvd.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817-4598
If checks are dishonored by the banks, students will be assessed $15 (plus interest).
2. Walk-In Bldg 2, Rm 507
Cash and credit cards (MasterCard, VISA, Discover, Diners Club International, JCB, and Union Pay) accepted.
3. Online
You may also register online with a credit or debit card.
Registration Timeline
Please help us avoid cancellations by registering one week before the class begins.
Transfers and Refund Policy
To transfer to another course or completely withdraw from a course, call the Continuing Education office (845-9296) two business days prior to the first day of class. Thereafter, refunds will not be allowed. Refunds can sometimes take 4 to 6 weeks to process. Charge Card refunds will be credited to your account.
Note: Students registering by purchase order will be billed regardless of non-attendance unless notification of withdrawal is made by the specified refund deadline.
The Early Childhood option includes a non-credit program, PACE (Professional and Career Education for Early Childhood). PACE Workshops are geared to meet training and enrichment needs of early childhood practitioners on O’ahu. These workshops may be used for CDA teacher training hours, DHS training hours, and when converted to credit may be used towards the Associate Degree in ECE.
Student Requirements
To benefit from this course, you should be able to read and write a minimum of one paragraph (5 sentences) in English. If you are unsure of your English language proficiency level, or would like to discuss whether or not this class would be suitable for you, please contact our Registration Office at (808) 845-9296.
Program Information
Honolulu CC English Language Learner Options (HELLO), formerly known as Introduction to College English, is a non-credit ESL program with several levels/options for improving English language proficiency. Each level is designed to help those who use English as their second language to improve their language skills for college and/or work. All language skills are taught including listening, speaking, reading, vocabulary, writing, and grammar.
HELLO helps you:
- Increase reading skills and proficiency
- Practice writing skills in both sentences and paragraphs
- Learn to follow and understand language found in short academic mini-lectures
At the end of this program you will be able to:
- Use context clues to get the meaning of unknown words in reading selections
- Understand a variety of listening types such as conversations, interviews, and television talk shows
- Speak confidently in pairs and groups
- Identify main ideas and important information in reading selections
- Write grammatically-correct sentences and short paragraphs
Note: This program is for people for whom English is not their native language. Credit English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are also available.
How to Register for HELLO
You may register online with a credit or debit card.
Registration Deadline
Please register at least one business day before the class starts.
Transfer and Refund Policy
To transfer to another course or to completely withdraw from a course, call the Continuing Education Office (808) 845-9296 prior to the first day of instruction. Thereafter, REFUNDS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.
Refunds for checks and cash require 4–6 weeks processing time. Charge card refunds will be credited to your account.
Note: Students registering by purchase order will be billed regardless of non-attendance unless notification of withdrawal is made by the specified refund deadline.
Cancellations
The College reserves the right to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment. Registrants will receive a full refund or may transfer to another section.
For more information, please contact our Registration Office at (808) 845-9296.
Voyaging and Maritime Education Program
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a part of an ocean voyaging crew? Or wanted to learn how to do repair and maintenance work to ocean vessels such as a canoe? Now here’s your chance!
Through taking our Voyaging Crew Member training program, you will be introduced to the history and foundations of voyaging, the importance of the wa’a and the kuleana and roles each crew member will need to execute efficiently and safely, to the planning and execution of actual voyaging time on the ocean.
Taking care of our ocean vessels is very important and is critical to keeping the Crew safe on their journey. Through taking our Malama Wa’a program, you will be provided with training on how to utilize shop tools and equipment safely geared specifically for the purposes of repair and fabrication techniques.
Please click on the course information below to find out more details.
Course Information for Voyaging Crew Member Training Program
- Voyaging Crew Member Training Level I
- Voyaging Crew Member Training Level II
- Voyaging Crew Member Training Level III
Course Information for Malama Wa’a Training Program
The Emeritus College offers a wide-range of Continuing Education workshops in the area of electronic computerized education for adult learners age 55 and above. The Program, led by a Team of skilled volunteer instructors, accommodates both first-time users with little or no experience, as well as computer-savvy individuals who are interested in learning new skills.
Electrician, Plumbing and Welding courses
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