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Vocational Business Programs

Mt. SAC offers students various Vocational introductory Business courses including: Accounting, Payroll and Tax Accounting, and Essential Office Skills. The courses provide students with basic skills combined with in-depth training to prepare them for entry-level positions. Explore the Short Term Vocational Accounting programs and courses at Mt. SAC!

  • Accounting 

    Fall Session:

    November 2 - December 18, 2026
    Monday, Wednesday, and Friday @ 9:00 AM -1:10 PM 

    Information Session: You’ll get essential information about the program along with support to guide you through the enrollment process. It’s a great chance to explore the details, ask questions, and decide whether the program is the right fit for you.
    September 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM
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    Live Zoom Sessions
    Plus 4 hours of outside class work per week            

    This course provides instruction on accounting vocabulary and theory, simple and compound interest, present value, consumer  and business credit, mortgages, financial statements and ratios, inventory, depreciation, business taxes and investments.

    Program Courses:

    VOC BA11 Fundamentals of Accounting 
    VOC BA68 Business Math
    Get More Information and Apply For the Accounting Classes:

    Complete the application and a member of our team will be in touch with you.

    Submitting an SCE application does not confirm enrollment into the program. 

    Click to Apply/Join Interest List

    Classes are tuition-free

  • Artificial Intelligence for the Workplace  

    Fall Session: Coming Soon

    This course will assist students in understanding the potential of using AI while on the job, including the effects of its application in the workplace and what to consider when identifying AI opportunities and benefits at work. Ethical considerations, challenges, and risks of adopting AI will also be covered. 

    Program Courses:

    VOC AIW AI for the Workplace  
    Get More Information and Apply For the AI for the Workplace Class:

    Complete the application and a member of our team will be in touch with you.

    Submitting an SCE application does not confirm enrollment into the program. 

    Click to Apply/Join the Interest List

    Classes are tuition-free

  • Financial Database Management

    Fall Session: September 8 - November 5, 2026

    Tuesday and Thursday @ 10:30 AM - 1:20 PM

    Information Session: You’ll get essential information about the program along with support to guide you through the enrollment process. It’s a great chance to explore the details, ask questions, and decide whether the program is the right fit for you.
    August 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM
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    Live Zoom Sessions:  
    Plus 2 hours of outside class work per week            

    This course provides instruction to small business and database software, including Intuit QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel, to introduce elementary computer literacy. Data entry including work with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. Create and work with customers, vendors, and basic bookkeeping transactions.

    Program Courses:

    VOC FDB1 Financial Database Management 

    Get More Information and Apply For the Financial Database Management Classes:

    Complete the application and a member of our team will be in touch with you.

    Submitting an SCE application does not confirm enrollment into the program. 

    Click to Apply/ Join Interest List

    Classes are tuition-free

  • Office Skills

    Fall Session:

    September 14- November 18, 2026

    Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday @ 5:30 PM - 7:35 PM

    Information Session: You’ll get essential information about the program along with support to guide you through the enrollment process. It’s a great chance to explore the details, ask questions, and decide whether the program is the right fit for you.
    August 3, 2026, at 5:30 PM

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    Live Zoom Sessions
    Plus 4-10 hours of outside class work per week   

    This is an introductory program providing instruction in Office Management Skills, Microcomputer Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Programs) and Career Development/Work Readiness to prepare students for an entry level position. The course is approximately 10 weeks, offered multiple times a year. 

    Program Courses:  

    VOC CSB15 - Microcomputer Applications
    VOC CS41 - Office Management Skills
    BS ABE05 - Career Development 
    Get More Information and Apply For The Office Skills Classes:

    Complete the application and a member of our team will be in touch with you.

    Submitting an SCE application does not confirm enrollment into the program. 

    Click to Apply/Join Interest List

    Classes are tuition-free

  • Ownership Clerk

    Fall Session: 

    October 12- November 19, 2026
    Monday and Thursday @ 6:00 PM - 9:15 PM

    Information Session: You’ll get essential information about the program along with support to guide you through the enrollment process. It’s a great chance to explore the details, ask questions, and decide whether the program is the right fit for you.
    August 31, 2026, at 5:30 PM
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    Live Zoom Sessions: 
    Plus 5 hours of outside class work per week

    The Ownership Clerk program introduces students to change in ownership policies as stated in the California Assessor Handbook, Section401. Students will gain the fundamental knowledge of change in ownership topics such as forms of individual property ownership, life estates and estates for years, trusts, leases, and legal entities.

    Key topics: Forms of individual property ownership, life estates and estates for years, trusts, leases, & legal entities.

    Career Opportunity:
    Successfully complete the program and you may be eligible to apply for the Ownership Services Technician I position at the LA County Office of the Assessor.

    Beneficial for:
    Real Estate Agents/Brokers, Paralegals/Legal Assistants, Property Managers, Estate Professionals, Notaries, & more!

    Program Courses:

    VOC C101 Change in Ownership 1
    VOC C102 Change in Ownership 2 


    Complete the application and a member of our team will be in touch with you.

    Submitting an SCE application does not confirm enrollment into the program. 

    Click to Apply/Join Interest List

    Classes are tuition-free

  • Payroll and Tax Accounting

    Fall Session:

    November 3 - December 17, 2026
    Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday @ 4:00 PM - 6:50 PM

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    Information Session: You’ll get essential information about the program along with support to guide you through the enrollment process. It’s a great chance to explore the details, ask questions, and decide whether the program is the right fit for you.
    September 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM 

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    Live Zoom Sessions

    This program prepares students to become payroll and timekeeping clerks, as well as for introductory tax positions to work in the payroll and accounting department of any business or organization.  It surveys the various tax procedures required by the employer and employee in filing the correct forms for Social Security, federal and state income taxes and their reconciliation.  Laws related to Worker’s Compensation, State Disability Benefit Laws and Fair Employment Practices are discussed. 

    Program Courses:  

    VOC BA70 - Payroll Accounting  
    VOC BS ABE05 - Career Development 
    Get More Information and Apply For The Payroll and Tax Accounting Classes:

    Complete the application and a member of our team will be in touch with you.

    Submitting an SCE application does not confirm enrollment into the program. 

    Click to Apply/Join Interest List

    Classes are tuition-free

  • QuickBooks Accounting 

    Fall Session: August 31 - November 2, 2026

    Monday and Wednesday  @ 5:00 PM - 7:50 PM

    Information Session: You’ll get essential information about the program along with support to guide you through the enrollment process. It’s a great chance to explore the details, ask questions, and decide whether the program is the right fit for you.
    July 21, 2026 @ 5:00 PM

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    This program prepares students to use accounting concepts utilizing QuickBooks, a general-ledger software program. Hands-on use of a microcomputer to process accounting transactions, prepare statements and reports, and complete accounting cycle tasks.

    Program Courses:

    VOC BA75 - QuickBooks for Accounting
    Get More Information and Apply For the QuickBooks Accounting Classes:

    Complete the application and a member of our team will be in touch with you. 

    Submitting an SCE application does not confirm enrollment into the program. 

    Click to Apply/ Join Interest List

    Classes are tuition-free

  • Small Business Management 

    Fall Session: 

    September 21 - October 28, 2026
    Monday and Wednesday @ 10:30 AM - 1:20 PM

    Information Session: You’ll get essential information about the program along with support to guide you through the enrollment process. It’s a great chance to explore the details, ask questions, and decide whether the program is the right fit for you.

    August 12, 2026 @ 10:30 AM

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    Live Zoom Sessions: Plus 3 hours of outside class work per week   

    This program prepares students to organize, start, and operate a small business enterprise. Emphasis on entrepreneurial applications in a small business environment.

    Program Courses:

    VOC BM66 -Small Business Management
    Get More Information and Apply For the Small Business Management Classes:

    Complete the application and a member of our team will be in touch with you.

    Submitting an SCE application does not confirm enrollment into the program. 

    Click to Apply/Join Interest List 

    Classes are tuition-free