The organizations listed below offer courses that are either free or available at a low cost and may prove helpful in your test preparation efforts. However, it's important to note that these courses are supplementary and may not be directly related to your specific recruitment and assessment process. It's your responsibility to refer to the job posting and any additional information provided by the department to identify how you will be evaluated. As the availability of these courses and workshops is subject to change, it's highly recommended that you directly contact the organizations to obtain the most up-to-date information. Topic areas may include Basic Skills (reading, writing, math, data analysis), Computer Skills, Cognitive Ability/Problem Solving, and Career Assistance. These courses may fall into one or more of the following categories: Basic Skills, Computer Skills or Career Assistance.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
This course is designed for English Language learners interested in improving their English comprehension and speaking skills. Depending on the institution, this course can cover basic to advanced concepts in the English Language.
General Education Development (GED) Preparation
This course prepares students for the GED test, which is designed to measure, as nearly as possible, the major skills and concepts generally associated with four years of regular high school instruction.
Mathematics
This course may cover basic mathematics, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and simple word problems.
Writing
This course improves students' reading and writing skills.
Keyboarding
This course develops the basic physical dexterity skills needed for keyboarding on the computer.
Data Entry
This course introduces data entry techniques which may include 10-key, speed, and accuracy.
Basic Computer Skills
This course is a basic introduction for the non-computer user.
Internet
This course provides an overview of using a web browser to navigate the Internet.
Microsoft Word
This course provides instruction on Word, Microsoft's word processing software program.
Microsoft PowerPoint
This course provides instruction on PowerPoint, Microsoft's presentation software program.
Microsoft Excel
This course provides instruction on Excel, Microsoft's spreadsheet software program.
Quicken
This course provides instruction on Quicken, a financial management software program.
Resume Writing
This course prepares students to produce a resume that accurately reflects work, educational, and relevant life experiences.
Interview Workshops
These workshops provide training on skills that may enhance students' interview performance.
If you would like your agency's information to be added to or removed from this list, please contact testprep@hr.lacounty.gov.
| Los Angeles Unified School District |
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| Division of Adult and Career Education |
| 333 South Beaudry Ave |
| Los Angeles CA 90017 |
| (213) 241-3150 |
| Chinatown Service Center |
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| 757 Hill St. |
| Suite 400 |
| Los Angeles CA 90012 |
| (213) 808-1700 |
| Chicana Service Action Center - Los Angeles |
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| 315 West 9th Street |
| Suite 101 |
| Los Angeles CA 90015 |
| (213) 629-5800 |
| Harbor Career Center |
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| Work Source One-Stop Career Center |
| 1851 N. Gaffey Street |
| Suite F |
| San Pedro CA 90731 |
| (310) 732-5700 |
| America's Job Centers of California |
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| Work Source |
| Various Locations |
| (888) 226-6300 |
| Employ California |
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| 5050 East Second Street, #41164 |
| Long Beach CA 90853 |
| (213) 632-9388 |
| Van Nuys North Sherman Oaks WorkSource Center |
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| 15400 Sherman Way |
| Los Angeles CA 91406 |
| 818-781-2522 |
| Cerritos Community College |
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| Community and Adult Education |
| 11110 Alondra Boulevard |
| Norwalk CA 90650 |
| (562) 860-2451 x5098 |
| Los Angeles Pierce College |
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| Office of Community Services and Job Center |
| 6201 Winnetka Avenue |
| Woodland Hills CA 91371 |
| (818) 719-6401 |
| Citrus College |
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| Continuing Education Office |
| 1000 West Foothill Boulevard |
| Glendora CA |
| (626) 852-8022 |
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College |
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| Continuing Education Department |
| 400 West Washington Boulevard |
| Los Angeles CA 90015 |
| (213) 763-5333 |
| East Los Angeles College |
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| South Gate Educational Center |
| 2340 Firestone Boulevard |
| South Gate CA 90280 |
| (323) 357-6243 |
| Mt. San Antonio College |
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| Community Education Center |
| 1100 North Grand Avenue |
| Walnut CA 91789 |
| (909) 594-5611 x4935 |
| El Camino College |
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| Work Place Learning Resource Center |
| 16007 Crenshaw Boulevard |
| Torrance CA 90506 |
| (310) 660-3351 |
| Pasadena City College |
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| Community Education Center |
| 3035 Foothill Boulevard |
| Pasadena CA 91107 |
| (626) 585-3000 |
| Glendale College |
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| Adult Education Business Division |
| 1500 North Verdugo Road |
| Glendale CA 91208 |
| (818) 240-1000 x5690 |
| Santa Monica College |
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| Community Services and Extension |
| 1310 11th St. 102B |
| Santa Monica CA 90405 |
| (310) 434-3400 |
| Southwest Community College |
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| Bilingual and Citizenship Center |
| 1600 Imperial Hwy - Bungalow 425 |
| Los Angeles CA 90047 |
| (323) 241-5281 |
| Long Beach Community College |
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| Basic Adult Education |
| 1305 East Pacific Coast Hwy. |
| Long Beach CA |
| (562) 938-3978 |
| Los Angeles City College |
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| Community Services |
| 855 North Vermont Avenue |
| Los Angeles CA 90029 |
| (323) 669-1031 |
| Harbor Community College |
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| LAHC Extension |
| 1111 Figueroa Place |
| Wilmington CA 90744 |
| (310) 518-3570 |