“Get Workforce READY”
Be workforce-ready in record time! Start with a certificate or degree from Copper Mountain College. When you launch your career, you have the skills and are ready to succeed. Blend hands-on skill and theory for some of the most rewarding careers around. Choose your field and in which aspect you like to specialize. Then add courses, certificates, and degrees as you go. Turn to CMC for the next chapter in your career education.
Earning a Desert Studies Certificate brings an environmental focus to many careers, and a specific environmental focus to careers in natural resources and conservation.
Graphic design technology uses creativity and modern technology to build a visual story based on a client’s goals. Set yourself apart by learning to apply both tech and creativity, and stay competitive as you continue to learn tech updates.
If you’re ready to get into the automotive industry, but don’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right place. At CMC, you’ll learn the mechanical, technical, and supervisory aspects of the automotive industry.
Automotive Air Conditioning & Heating Certificate
Automotive Alternative Fuel Vehicles Certificate
Automotive Engine Performance & Drivability Certificate
Automotive Steering & Suspension Certificate
Automotive Technology Certificate
Automotive Technology Associate Degree AS
Automotive Transmission Certificate
Understand standard methods of recording and measuring the financial events that are a business’s lifeblood. Gain professional insights into business from experts in the field dedicated to your success.
Every business in every industry requires people, data, and tech to work together well. Find the system that speaks to you and gain the skill to manage it well. Build your economic future in a career that feeds you.
Bookkeeping Certificate
General Business Associate Degree AS
Office Assistant Certificate
A job in the computer information systems field requires a lot of creative thought. Complex problems require complex solutions with lots of technical know-how. Modern businesses are always on the lookout for people trained in the technical with a creative mindset.
Computer Information Systems Certificate
Computer Information Systems Associate Degree AS
Learn the most in-demand computer programming skills through projects with real-world applications. You develop static and interactive web pages using the basics of HTML, JavaScript, and CSS, building a programming mindset before you move on to other languages like C++.
Computer Programming Associate Degree AS
Computer Programming Certificate
Using computer software, you develop design examples of planned buildings or characters in a game. With a CADD certificate, your imagination is made real.
Earning the Computer Ethical Hacking certificate from CMC prepares you for the Certified Ethical Hacker certification test. The CEH credential is a valuable certificate that shows companies across the world that you have the experience to protect their network systems.
Networks are systems of hardware, software, and humans. You’ll learn to analyze, diagnose, and repair network systems with ease.
Computer Network Specialist/Net Training Certificate
Computer Network Supervisor Certificate
Prepare to take on threats and keep the information flowing safely. This program prepares you to take the CompTIA Security+ exam.
Computer Security Certificate
Be that someone with a solid foundation in IT concepts, computer applications and customer service. CMC’s Computer Support certificate gives you the tools to fix common problems and help everyday users.
Computer Support Certificate
Our public safety program provides you with instruction in criminal justice, fire safety, or emergency services.
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
Fire Technology Certificate
Fire Technology Associate Degree AS
Take courses to prepare you for a career in nursing or home health aide.
Nurse Assistant Certificate
Registered Nursing Associate Degree AS
Registered Nursing Program – LVN to RN, Military Challenge Certificate
Vocational Nursing Certificate
Vocational Nursing Associate Degree AS
CMC gives you the skills to start on a career path in early childhood education as a teacher in early care settings and preschools.
There are many satisfying food industry roles. With training and experience, you can find your path, creating and serving great food.
Step by Step Guide
Visit cmccd.edu and start your Application for Admission to College.
Before applying to college, you must first have an OpenCCC account.
*OpenCCC is a service of the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.
This account allows you to access the online services of the California Community Colleges.
All information in your account is private and secure.
Receive your Copper Mountain ID Number
After you submit your applicaton follows our online orientation, which prepares you to succeed at Copper Mountain.
You’ll learn about the college, your Student Educational Plan (SEP), and available support services.
To complete orientation, login to your MyCMC portal with your username and password
Meet your Counselor to work on your First Year Plan (FYP)s
Together, you’ll review math and English placement and a plan for your first two semesters at CMC.
Register for your Classes
Once you complete orientation, start your registration to receive your registration date through MyCMC, then register on your registration date or immediately after. Don’t wait, classes fill up!
Get started with your classes!
Choose either in-person, online, or via Zoom Class.
Fill in the actual steps to set student appropriate expectations
CALL | (760) 366-3791 or (760) 366-5201 x 4232
EMAIL | admissions&records@cmccd.edu
VISIT | Schedule Appointment ➔
Copper Mountain College
6162 Rotary Way
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
P.O. Box 1398
(760) 366-3791
About our Community College
Vision
Be the educational and cultural center of the Morongo Basin.
Mission
To provide educational opportunities for diverse desert communities and beyond through a comprehensive curriculum and support services that demonstrate a passion for the success of every individual student. We offer high-quality, affordable instruction that enables students to attain mastery in basic skills and career development, as well as building pathways to associate degrees, certificates, university transfer, and personal enrichment.
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This regional project is funded by the IEDRC Strong Workforce Program.