As part of statewide curriculum modernization and the implementation of Common Course Numbering, the California Community Colleges is transitioning from Taxonomy of Programs (TOP) codes to Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes for all programs and courses.
The CIP codes below serve as examples for noncredit programs and can be used by colleges to identify the most appropriate CIP code that aligns with an existing TOP code as they prepare for this transition.
Updated May 26, 2026
| TOP Label | TOP Code | CIP Label | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| English as a Second Language Career Development and College Preparation (CDCP) |
4930.84 - 4931.00 | Second Language Learning Accent Reduction/Modification |
32.0109 32.0112 |
| Short-Term Vocational Career Development and College Preparation (CDCP) |
Any vocational code | Workforce Development and Training (these will include specific training & skills that prepare students for a job) |
32.0111 |
| Workforce Preparation Career Development and College Preparation (CDCP) |
Any vocational code or 4930.10 - 4930.72 |
Career Exploration/Awareness (these will be preparatory or exploratory courses – not primary job skills) |
32.0107 |
| Elementary & Secondary Basic Skills (supplemental instruction, supervised tutoring) Career Development and College Preparation (CDCP) |
1501.00 – 1702.00 4930.09 - 4930.60 |
High School Diploma/Equivalency Basic Skills & Developmental/Remed Ed./Study Skills Developmental/Remedial Math Job-Seeking/Changing Skills Developmental/Remedial English Basic Computer Skills Exam Prep & Test-Taking Skills (SUPERVISED TUTORING may use this CIP; however, it is not CDCP eligible) |
53.xxxx 32.0101 32.0104 32.0105 32.0108 32.0110 32.0201 |
| Immigrant Education | 2201.20 - 2207.00 4930.90 |
Citizenship Activities (Citizenship education, community awareness, community involvement, personal emergency Preparedness) |
33.0101 - 33.0199 |
| Health and Safety |
0835.10 - 0899.00 1299.00 |
Health-Related Knowledge & Skills (Birthing & Parenting, Personal Health Improvement; Addiction Prevention; Meditation/ Health-Related Knowledge & Skills) |
34.0102 34.0103 34.0104 34.0105 |
| Substantial Disabilities |
Any TOP code |
CIP codes focus primarily on content, not populations Credit CIP codes in 13.10 (Special Education) may be applicable |
Could be any noncredit CIP code |
| Parenting |
1305.00 – 1399.00 |
Birthing & Parenting Knowledge & Skills Personal Health Improve & Maintenance Addiction Prevention & Treatment Meditation/Mind-Body Wellness |
34.0102 34.0103 34.0104 34.0105 |
| Home Economics |
1301.00 – 1399.00 |
Leisure & Recreational Activities Home Maintenance & Improvement Cooking & Other Domestic Skills Master Gardener/Gardening |
36.01xx 36.0105 36.0112 36.0123 (Others) |
| Courses for Older Adults |
Any TOP code |
CIP codes focus primarily on content, not populations |
Could be any noncredit CIP code |
