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Automotive Air Conditioning Certificate of Achievement — Certificate of Achievement

A certificate — a shorter, focused credential (less than a full degree).

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$1,326

In-state tuition / yr

31%

Graduate on time

$32,557

Median earnings after

56%

Earn above HS-grad wage

Source: federal College Scorecard (2026). College-wide — not specific to this program.

Show how these courses transfer to:

0 transfer directly1 count as electives31 not listed yet0 open this term (Fall 2026)

Showing transfer outcomes to California State University (system-wide) for 32 required courses at College of the Desert. Browse all transfer pathways →

Recommended Course Sequence

Introduction to Automotive Technology
AUTO 010 · 3 credits
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Auto Electronics & Electrical Systems
AUTO 011B · 4 credits
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Automotive Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
AUTO 018 · 4 credits
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Automotive Technology Work Experience (Maximum of 2 units may be used for work experience)
AUTO 095A · 1 credit
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Advanced Automotive Electrical Systems
AUTO 011C · 4 credits
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Automotive Suspension & Steering Systems
AUTO 012A · 4 credits
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Automotive Braking Systems
AUTO 013A · 4 credits
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Automotive Engine Management
AUTO 014A · 4 credits
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Advanced Engine Management
AUTO 014B · 4 credits
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Automotive Engine Diagnosis & Repair
AUTO 015 · 4 credits
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Automotive Manual Transmissions & Drive Train Systems
AUTO 016 · 3 credits
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Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles
AUTO 017 · 3 credits
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Automotive Quick Service
AUTO 020A · 3 credits
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Automotive Diagnosis & Troubleshooting
AUTO 021A · 2 credits
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Automotive Mechatronics
AUTO 042B · 3 credits
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Intro to Hybrid, Electric & Fuel-Cell Vehicle Technology
AUTO 043A · 3 credits
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Hybrid, Fuel-Cell & Electric Vehicle Diagnosis & Repair
AUTO 043B · 3 credits
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Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) Level 1
AUTO 044B · 3 credits
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Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) Level 2
AUTO 044C · 2 credits
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Intro to Alternative Fuel Vehicles
AUTO 045A · 2 credits
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Autonomous Vehicles
AUTO 046B · 3 credits
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Smog Check Inspector Training Level 1&2
AUTO 054D · 4 credits
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Smog Check Diagnostic & Repair Technician
AUTO 054E · 3 credits
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Intro to Light & Medium Duty Diesel Systems
AUTO 093A · 2 credits
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Light/Medium Duty Diesel Systems
AUTO 093B · 4 credits
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Diesel Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
AUTO 093D · 2 credits
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Air Conditioning & Refrigeration I
ACR 060 · 3 credits
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Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Electricity I
ACR 064 · 3 credits
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Introduction to Business
BUMA 010 · 3 credits
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Introduction to Engineering
ENGR 009 · 3 credits
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Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding
WELD 011A · 2 credits
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Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding
WELD 012A · 2 credits
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Transfer outcomes reflect recorded course-to-course equivalencies and may not capture every agreement. Confirm with your advisor and the receiving university before enrolling.