College of the Desert
Center for Training & Development
 
  
Returning Students
New Students
Search for courses:
DEMO Course
Sample lessons from actual courses!
Go to Demo
For Companies
The InternetArrange training for employees regardless of how many and where they’re located. learn more..
For Employees
Test PrepInteract and learn with your peers, have an expert instructor to answer questions and provide valuable timely feedback. learn more..
Take a Closer Look
Take a Closer LookBrowse our catalog of instructor-facilitated courses or learn more about what makes our courses so unique.
Accounting Fundamentals Accounting Fundamentals
 Gain a marketable new skill by learning the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, financial reporting, and more. 		Basic Computer Literacy Basic Computer Literacy
 Learn computer basics, keyboarding, Windows, or the Macintosh operating system.
Accounting Fundamentals II Accounting Fundamentals II
 Give yourself skills that are in high demand by exploring corporate accounting with a veteran instructor. 		Business Administration Business Administration
 Master the fundamentals of supervision and management, become an administrative assistant, or gain priceless experience in customer service, project management, human resources, employment law, business analysis, logistics, manufacturing, supply chain management, purchasing, and more.
Achieving Success with Difficult People Achieving Success with Difficult People
 Learn how to have more successful relationships with difficult bosses, co-workers, students, neighbors, or relatives. 		Computer Applications Computer Applications
 Become proficient with Excel, QuickBooks, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Crystal Reports, Publisher, and more.
Advanced PC Security Advanced PC Security
 Use ethical hacking techniques to locate and close security holes in your own network. 		Database Management & Programming Database Management & Programming
 Save time and money and gain marketable new skills by learning to repair and network personal computers.
Effective Business Writing Effective Business Writing
 Improve your career prospects by learning how to develop powerful written documents that draw readers in and keep them motivated to continue to the end. 		Sales & Marketing Sales & Marketing
 There are no shortages of opportunities for skilled sales and marketing professionals. Make sure you have what it takes to help any business meet its financial goals.