Career Education Certificates

Napa Valley College offers a wide variety of career training programs that prepare students for jobs in both the public and private sectors. Students may earn an Associates of Science Degree by completing both major and general education requirements, or they may earn a Certificate of Achievement or a Skills Certificate by satisfying course requirements specific to the major. Details about degree and certificate requirements can be found in the current Napa Valley College Course Catalog.

Apply for Your Certificate of Achievement

Completing the required courses does not automatically award your certificate. You must apply for it through Self-Service.

  1. Contact your counselor or the program coordinator for your Certificate of Achievement.
  2. They will review your coursework and clear you to apply.
  3. Once you have been cleared, log in to Self-Service.
  4. Select the Graduation Application tile.
  5. Find your Certificate of Achievement and select Apply.
  6. Complete and submit the application.
  7. Check your student email for confirmation.

If you do not see an Apply button: You may not have been cleared yet. Contact your program coordinator for assistance.

  • Fall 26: Last day to petition for certificates is October 16, 2026
  • Spring 27: Last day to petition for certificates is March 12, 2027

To apply for a skill/local certificate, click on the DocuSign petition below. Be sure to include the program coordinator's name & email. If approved, it will be routed to the appropriate department, and you will receive a signed copy for your records.
Skill Local Certificate Petition

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