Learning Center
We use the Extension Foundation system to deliver interactive courses, on-demand. This system is now called Extension Foundation Campus (Campus). You can take the courses on a computer or using a mobile app. The mobile app allows you to take the courses offline!
In addition to our Core (required) courses for volunteers, we offer eLearning courses at no cost for California 4-H members, volunteers and staff.
Each course offered by California 4-H has a unique enrollment key for each California county. Use your county's key to enroll in the course. Please note that all courses require an individual login and an enrollment key.
New Volunteer Course (2024-2025)
Returning Volunteer Course (2024-2025)
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Length: 1 hour, 35 minutes (Can be completed over multiple sessions)
The California 4-H New Volunteer Course is a necessary resource for adults starting their first year or coming back after a break of a year or more. In this course, you will learn important parts of 4-H service, like an orientation, CANRA guidelines, and the 4-H Thriving Model for Positive Youth Development. You'll also learn about 2-Deep Supervision and the 4-H program's commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all youth, and how you can help achieve that vision.
English
Length: 55 minutes (Can be completed over multiple sessions)
The California 4-H Returning Volunteer Course gives you important updates on policies and best practices to keep you up to date. It focuses on CANRA guidelines and the 4-H Thriving Model for Positive Youth Development. You'll also learn about the 4-H program's commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all youth, and how you can help achieve that vision.
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Duración: 1 hora y 35 minutos (Puede completarse en varias sesiones)
El Curso para Nuevos Voluntarios de 4-H de California es un recurso necesario para los adultos que comienzan su primer año o que regresan después de una pausa de un año o más. En este curso, usted aprenderá partes importantes del servicio 4-H, como una orientación, los lineamientos de CANRA y el Modelo 4-H Thriving para el Desarrollo Positivo de la Juventud. También aprenderá sobre la Supervisión 2-Deep y el compromiso del programa 4-H de crear un ambiente seguro y acogedor para todos los jóvenes, y cómo usted puede ayudar a lograr esa visión.
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Duración: 55 minutos (Puede completarse en varias sesiones)
El curso para voluntarios que regresan del programa 4-H de California le ofrece actualizaciones importantes sobre políticas y mejores prácticas para mantenerlo al día. Se enfoca en los lineamientos de CANRA y en el Modelo 4-H para el Desarrollo Positivo de la Juventud (4-H Thriving Model for Positive Youth Development). También aprenderá sobre el compromiso del programa 4-H de crear un ambiente seguro y acogedor para todos los jóvenes, y cómo usted puede ayudar a lograr esa visión.
Other courses you can take!
We offer the following courses at no cost for University of California 4-H Youth Development Program youth, volunteers and professionals. Please note that all courses require an individual login and your county's enrollment key.
Chaperone Essentials (Overnight Events)
Length: 20 minutes
Adults volunteering as chaperones for state 4-H sponsored overnight events, including state and national conferences, must complete this course once. It is also recommended for chaperones of all 4-H sponsored overnight events.
Civic Engagement Officer Course
Length: 20 minutes
As a 4-H Civic Engagement Officer, you will be able to increase the positive impact of 4-H in your community.
Through this course you will learn about:
The role and responsibilities of a 4-H Civic Engagement Officer
How to set-up service-learning committees
Ways to improve community engagement
How to plan and report on service-learning projects
Resources to help you educate your club about community service and service-learning so they can lead meaningful projects.
Cooking Academy
Length: 60 minutes per lesson.
The UC Virtual Cooking Academy has extra activities and videos that add to the University of California Cooking Academy curriculum. It includes videos for each lesson to support hands-on involvement with food and cooking. The Cooking Academy is made for kids in upper elementary school. It encourages young chefs to cook and eat healthy foods at home.
County Record Book Evaluation Orientation
Length: 30 minutes
This course is for adult volunteers and for 4-H Senior Members who evaluate Record Books for county competitions.
This course provides an overview of the following:
Evaluation rubric
Scoring techniques
How to give constructive feedback.
After you complete the course, you will receive an electronic badge and certificate to acknowledge your dedication to helping youth develop their skills in record-keeping.
Financial Management Series for Volunteers
Length: Varies by module*
This series gives you the skills and knowledge needed to handle the financial aspects of 4-H Youth Development Programs. You'll learn about:
Financial management basics
Setting up and authorizing bank accounts
Planning, fundraising, and managing resources
Handling gifts, scholarships, animals, and firearms as gifts
Financial reporting and compliance
Responsibilities of 4-H Unit and VMO Treasurers
Managing excess funds, disbursements, taxes, and property.
This series is designed for California 4-H adult volunteers with financial roles, such as Club Leaders, VMO Treasurers, and Treasurer Advisors.
*New modules will be added throughout the 2024–25 program year. You’ll receive a certificate and badge after completing all 7 modules.
Serie de Gestión Financiera para Voluntarios
Duración: Varía según el módulo*
Acceder a la clave de inscripción (pdf)
Esta serie le brinda las habilidades y conocimientos necesarios para manejar los aspectos financieros de los Programas de Desarrollo Juvenil 4-H. Aprenderás sobre:
los aspectos básicos de la administración financiera
la creación y autorización de cuentas bancarias
la planificación, la recaudación de fondos y la administración de recursos
También cubre el manejo de regalos, becas, animales y armas de fuego como regalos
reportes financieros y cumplimiento
responsabilidades de los tesoreros de las unidades 4-H y VMO
y el manejo de fondos excedentes, desembolsos, impuestos y propiedades
Este curso está diseñado para voluntarios adultos de 4-H de California con funciones financieras, tales como Líderes de Club, Tesoreros de VMO y Tesoreros Asesores.
*Nuevos módulos serán agregados durante el año del programa 2024-2025. Usted recibirá un certificado y una insignia después de completar los 7 módulos.
"Super Evaluators" at State Presentation Contest
Adults and youth work together on Treasurers duties.
Healthy Living Officer Course
Length: 18 minutes
This course outlines the essential activities of a 4-H Healthy Living Officer.
State Presentation Evaluator Certification
Length: 40 minutes
The Presentation Evaluator Certification course is for adult volunteers and Senior 4-H members who are 16 and older. The goal of the Evaluator Certification is to ensure that presentations are judged fairly and consistently.
This course covers the following topics:
In-depth overview of the presentation program.
Best practices for evaluating presentations.
How to give constructive feedback.
This course will certify you to evaluate presentations at the county, regional and state levels.
Treasurer Training
Length: 30 minutes
The Treasurer Training is all about what the California 4-H Club Treasurer needs to do. In this course, you’ll learn important skills like:
Setting up bank accounts
Making budgets
Managing funds
Following fundraising rules
Writing checks
Checking bank statements.
You can finish this training in different ways. This thorough training will help treasurers and their supporting adults to handle 4-H club money well.