Tuition-Free Classes at IVC | Irvine Valley College

Attend noncredit classes at Irvine Valley College with no cost for tuition. Additional fees may apply (see FAQs).

Adult ESL

Students are taught the English language and U.S. culture lessons to help at work, with family, in the community, or at school. No enrollment fees except for a small Health Fee, parking fee, and textbooks and materials.

Noncredit Career Education

Career Education students go beyond the book, learning hands-on career skills from real industry veterans, and connecting with Orange County employers along the way.

Older Adults

Emeritus Institute courses are developed to stimulate participants’ intellectual and personal growth and to benefit their daily lives – personally, socially, culturally, economically, and environmentally.

Noncredit Career Education

Computer Information Management

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Digital Media

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Entrepreneurship/Business

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Insurance Sales

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Medical Assisting

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Practical Real Estate

Description: For students wanting to participate in real estate individually without a license, trying to decide if you want a license or learning niche areas of the industry after you have your license. These classes have a very practical focus on learning about real estate.
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Real Estate & Personal Finance

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Real Estate Investment & Development

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are noncredit classes really free?

Noncredit classes are tuition free. However, depending on your class or modality, you may need to pay additional fees for things like books, program access, parking, health fees, etc.

How do I register for noncredit classes?

To take a class at IVC, you must be in the CCC Apply system.