Professional Training Series

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Want to improve your job prospects and advance in your career? MPC offers fee-based training and certifications that can bring new work opportunities and growth.

Class Offerings

Become a Notary Public    Renew Your Notary Commission    Notary Exam
Become a Loan Signing Agent    Intro to Unmanned Aerial Systems

Become a Notary Public

The Notary exam has become more difficult recently, and this class provides easy-to-understand, colorful visual aids and examples of basic Notary concepts. You will gain the knowledge you need to pass the exam and become an effective Notary. You will take two practice tests in class, and at the end of class, you will have the ease and convenience of taking the official Secretary of State (SoS) proctored Notary exam.

Boost your income, improve your job prospects, or increase your value to your current employer by becoming a Notary. Notary skills are valuable in real estate, legal, medical, banking, and many other workplaces. You will take the official notary exam directly following the class.

This class gives you the knowledge to pass the exam and practice as and effective Notary. Participants will receive two practice tests and will take the official Notary exam directly following the class. Registration covers the Seminar Guidebook, Proof of Completion, notary application, and access to the instructor's site with additional educational materials to utilize, however this is optional.

After registering, create an account here to access study materials before your seminar.

Notary Public Seminars, Inc. has been a leading notary public course provider for more than 15 years. They offer Notary Public, Loan Signing, and other professional seminars at colleges, universities, and vocational schools throughout California.

Contact NPS: info@npsnotary.com with account related questions.

Date: October 17, 2026

Day: Saturday

Seminar Time: 8 AM - 4 PM

Seminar Location: Marina Campus Room MA-501, 289 12th Street Marina, CA 93933

Examination Time: 4-6 PM

Examination Location: Marina Campus Room MA-501, 289 12th Street Marina, CA 93933

Fee: $130 (includes a $45 materials fee)

Note: All day (6hrs) of Notary education is required for first time Notary applicants and Notaries who have let their commission lapse. 

Must be 18+ years of age. Livescan fingerprints are required to become a notary. Serious Convictions may disqualify applicants. Due to State regulations, no one will be admitted to the classroom after 8:15 a.m. You must return from breaks on time.

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Exam Item Details:

Bring the following items to take the exam:

  1. Proper ID, which may be one of the following:
    • State-issued Driver's license or ID card
    • Canadian or Mexican Driver's license
    • U.S. passport or a passport issued by a foreign government
    • U.S. military ID card
  2. 2 x 2 color passport photo
  3. Check or money order for exam payable to the Secretary of State $40, retake fee $20. This fee is in addition to the class fee.
  4. #2 pencil

Boost your income, improve your job prospects, or increase your value to your current employer by becoming a Notary. Notary skills are valuable in real estate, legal, medical, banking, and many other workplaces. You will take the official notary exam directly following the class.

This livestream class is designed specifically for virtual learning, with a teacher in real time. This class gives you the knowledge to pass the exam and practice as and effective Notary. 

After registering, create an account here to access study materials before your seminar.

Notary Public Seminars, Inc. has been a leading notary public course provider for more than 15 years. They offer Notary Public, Loan Signing, and other professional seminars at colleges, universities, and vocational schools throughout California.

Contact NPS: info@npsnotary.com with account related questions.

Seminar Dates: October 6, 7, & 8, 2026

Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday

Seminar Time: 6-8 PM

Seminar Location: Online

Examination Date: October 17, 2026

Day: Saturday

Examination Time: 4-6 PM

Examination Location: Marina Campus Room MA-501, 289 12th Street Marina, CA 93933

Fee: $130 (includes a $45 materials fee)

Note: Three two-hour (6hrs) of Notary education is required for first time Notary applicants and Notaries who have let their commission lapse. Livestream Notary and Renewing Notary Students would take the exam in-person.

Must be 18+ years of age. Livescan fingerprints are required to become a notary. Serious Convictions may disqualify applicants.

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Exam Item Details:

Bring the following items to take the exam:

  1. Proper ID, which may be one of the following:
    • State-issued Driver's license or ID card
    • Canadian or Mexican Driver's license
    • U.S. passport or a passport issued by a foreign government
    • U.S. military ID card
  2. 2 x 2 color passport photo
  3. Check or money order for exam payable to the Secretary of State $40, retake fee $20. This fee is in addition to the class fee.
  4. #2 pencil

Renew Your Notary Commission

This class will prepare you to take the exam again by reviewing all relevant Notary law. You will take the official notary exam directly following the class. Renewing Notaries are required to take the exam and be fingerprinted again. Renewing Notary must take the Official Notary Exam prior to their commission expiration date.

Your commission must be current to qualify for the three-hour class. Your registration fee includes access to our pre-seminar study guides and powerpoint presentations however this is optional.

Registration covers the Seminar Guidebook, Proof of Completion, notary application and access to the instructor’s site with additional educational materials to utilize, however this is optional.

After registering, create an account here to access optional study materials before your seminar.

Notary Public Seminars, Inc. has been a leading notary public course provider for more than 15 years. They offer Notary Public, Loan Signing, and other professional seminars at colleges, universities, and vocational schools throughout California.

Contact NPS: info@npsnotary.com with account related questions.

Date: October 17, 2026

Day: Saturday

Seminar Time: 12:45 AM - 6 PM

Seminar Location: Marina Campus Room MA-501, 289 12th Street Marina, CA 93933

Examination Time: 4-6 PM

Examination Location: Marina Campus Room MA-501, 289 12th Street Marina, CA 93933

Fee: $80 (includes a $45 materials fee)

Note: Half day (3 hrs) of notary education is required for notaries who hold a current commission. This seminar runs simultaneously with the 6hr seminar so that students are all together. The Renewing students arrive right before the 6hr students return from lunch at 1pm.

Must be 18+ years of age. Livescan fingerprints are required to become a notary. Serious Convictions may disqualify applicants.

Enroll Now

Exam Item Details:

Bring the following items to take the exam:

  1. Proper ID, which may be one of the following:
    • State-issued Driver's license or ID card
    • Canadian or Mexican Driver's license
    • U.S. passport or a passport issued by a foreign government
    • U.S. military ID card
  2. 2 x 2 color passport photo
  3. Check or money order for exam payable to the Secretary of State $40, retake fee $20. This fee is in addition to the class fee.
  4. #2 pencil

This class will prepare you to take the exam again by reviewing all relevant Notary law. You will take the official notary exam directly following the class. Renewing Notaries are required to take the exam and be fingerprinted again. Renewing Notary must take the Official Notary Exam prior to their commission expiration date.

Renewing Notaries must take the exam prior to their commission expiration date or they will need a six-hour seminar to qualify. Renewing notaries are welcome to join us for all 3 sessions but will only receive a Proof of Completion reflecting the class in which they are registered!

After registering, create an account here to access your learning portal.

Notary Public Seminars, Inc. has been a leading notary public course provider for more than 15 years. They offer Notary Public, Loan Signing, and other professional seminars at colleges, universities, and vocational schools throughout California.

Contact NPS: info@npsnotary.com with account related questions.

Seminar Dates: October 6 & 7, 2026

Days: Tuesday & Wednesday

Tuesday Time: 6-8 PM; Wednesday Time: 6-7 PM

Seminar Location: Online

Examination Date: October 17, 2026

Day: Saturday

Examination Time: 4-6 PM

Examination Location: Marina Campus Room MA-501, 289 12th Street Marina, CA 93933

Fee: $80 (includes a $45 materials fee)

Note: One and a half sessions (3hrs) of Notary education is required for Notaries who hold current commission. This seminar runs simultaneously with the 6hr seminar so the students are all together. Notary Public Seminars Inc. offers Renewing students the opportunity to stay for the full seminar if they would like.

Must be 18+ years of age. Livescan fingerprints are required to become a notary. Serious Convictions may disqualify applicants.

Enroll Now

Exam Item Details:

Bring the following items to take the exam:

  1. Proper ID, which may be one of the following:
    • State-issued Driver's license or ID card
    • Canadian or Mexican Driver's license
    • U.S. passport or a passport issued by a foreign government
    • U.S. military ID card
  2. 2 x 2 color passport photo
  3. Check or money order for exam payable to the Secretary of State $40, retake fee $20. This fee is in addition to the class fee.
  4. #2 pencil

Notary Exam

This option is for someone who has taken formal training and is looking to take the California State Notary exam in-person. 

Notary Public Seminars, Inc. has been a leading notary public course provider for more than 15 years. They offer Notary Public, Loan Signing, and other professional seminars at colleges, universities, and vocational schools throughout California.

Contact NPS: info@npsnotary.com with account related questions.

Examination Date: October 17, 2026

Day: Saturday

Time: 4-6 PM

Location: Marina Campus Room MA-501, 289 12th Street Marina, CA 93933

Fee: $20

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Become a Loan Signing Agent

Already a Notary? Make the most of your notary commission by becoming a Certified Loan Signing Agent. Learn how to successfully notarize the most common documents in a loan package used by the real estate lending industry. Our live instruction class is offered via Google Meet where you’ll learn from seasoned professionals from the comfort of your home. Students are guided through a loan package, a simple strategy to launch your business, and best practice tips preparing you for smooth loan signings and happy clients every time.

A certificate is awarded upon completion of the course.

Topics include:

  • Notarize a loan package from any bank successfully every time
  • The dos and donts of the profession
  • What to discuss with your clients
  • How to develop your own business
  • Getting signed up with busy signing agencies

Prerequisite: You must be a Notary or have completed the ‘Become a Notary Public’ seminar Your materials fee includes a digital workbook, practice loan documents, and a Certificate of Completion.

Dates: October 27, 28 & 29, 2026

Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday

Online Seminar Time: 6-8 PM

Location: Online

Fee: $129 (includes a $45 materials fee)

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Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Systems

This Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) course provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot exam. The class will cover the foundational principles of safe flight, including federal regulations, airspace classification, weather as it relates to aviation, aeronautical chart interpretation, and more. The course is designed to ensure students develop the mindset and technical knowledge necessary to operate drones responsibly.

Beyond theory, the program includes hands-on use of UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) through lab activities, mission planning, and flight demonstrations. Students will engage in peer-to-peer collaboration, acting as Remote Pilots in Command and Visual Observers to execute preflight inspections and maneuvering scenarios.

By the conclusion of the course, students will have completed a practice exam and explored diverse industry applications, leaving them fully equipped to pass the Part 107 FAA Knowledge Test and launch a career in the drone industry.

Dates: July 20 - September 30, 2026

Time: Asynchronous Self-paced (with weekly 1 hour meetings on Thursdays via Zoom) 

Location: Hybrid w/in-person flight days held at the Marina Campus on August 1, 22, & 29

Fee: FREE

Instructor Bio: Hank Ketelsen is an FAA licensed Part 107 pilot who has worked with drones in creative industries for nearly ten years.

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Refund & Credit Policy:

The MPC Continuing and Professional Education program reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment. Students in classes that are cancelled by Continuing and Professional Education will be offered a full refund or a credit to their registration account.

Refund Policy for Professional Training/Healthcare Training Classes:

Refund requests will be honored if they are received at least 14 business days prior to the beginning of the class. There is a 10% service fee, subject to a $5 minimum. Students who withdraw after the first class meeting are no longer eligible for a refund, however students may request a credit that may be applied to a future class offering. *Please note, refunds and credits are not granted if a student has failed or was dropped from a training program for failure to meet program requirements.