TOP to CIP Noncredit Mapping

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