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Electronic Technician I

Entry-level electronics training in electricity, AC and DC circuits, electronic devices, test instruments, programming, and workplace safety.

Fall 2026 section; 14.75 hours per weekOpen
Electronic Technician I program

Dates

August 24, 2026 - January 9, 2027

Schedule

Hybrid with required weekday on-campus meetings, 2:30 PM-7:30 PM

Location

Mid-City Extension · San Diego, California

Cost

Tuition-free; materials and optional fees may apply

Electronics opportunity

About the program

ELRN 451 is the introductory course in SDCCE's Electronic Technician pathway. Students develop practical skills in electricity, AC and DC circuit theory, electronic devices, communications electronics, test instruments, basic programming, problem solving, and safety in a simulated workplace.

First course in the Electronic Technician Certificate of Completion pathway

Current class choices

Fall 2026 sections

ELRN 451 · Class 45878

August 24, 2026 - January 9, 2027

Open

Meets: Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri, 2:30 PM-7:30 PM

Location: Mid-City Extension · Room 250 / online

Instructor: Tai Hong

Weekly hours: 14.75

Mandatory orientation and weekday on-campus meetings are required.

What participants will learn

  • +AC and DC circuit theory
  • +Electronic devices
  • +Test-instrument operation
  • +Basic programming for testing
  • +Problem solving and safety

Who this program is for

  • +Introductory course with no earlier electronics course required
  • +Basic computer knowledge and internet search skills are advised
  • +Mandatory orientation is required

Program highlights

  • +Course code ELRN 451
  • +Hybrid delivery
  • +Simulated workplace instruction
  • +Current section reports available seats