Build a career with your hands. Train for the trades.

HVAC, electrical, plumbing, CDL trucking, welding and solar — practical courses built to get you certified and working.

6Trade programs
10Courses
1Open for enrollment
HVAC/R 3 courses Electrical 2 courses Plumbing 1 course CDL / Trucking 2 courses Welding 1 course Solar 1 course
CDL / Trucking Beginner Coming soon

ELDT Theory — Class A CDL

FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training theory curriculum required before the Class A skills test.

  • Basic operation
  • Safe operating procedures
  • Hours of service
CDL / Trucking Beginner Coming soon

CDL Permit Test Prep

General knowledge, air brakes and combination vehicles written-test preparation.

  • General knowledge
  • Air brakes
  • Combination vehicles

Certification-focused

Courses track the actual exams — EPA 608, CDL permit and ELDT, and trade licensing basics.

Learn at your pace

Short lessons, key-fact summaries and practice questions with explanations.

Beginner friendly

No prior experience needed. Every program starts from the fundamentals.

Local to SoCal

Built for students and employers across Southern California.

Questions about a program?

Tell us which trade you're interested in and we'll get back to you.

info@socalcollege.org