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Computer Applications Software Certificate of Achievement (CA)

About the Program

The Certificate of Achievement in Computer Applications Software is designed to prepare students to perform web development and programming, as will as basic data entry using standard and customized software products. This includes instruction in keyboarding skills, personal computer and work station operation, and various interactive software programs used for tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and others.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities include, but are not limited to, administrative assistant, receptionist, database manager, web design, desktop publishing office manager, and administrative support.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Computer Applications Software, students are able to create appropriate business documents including reports, letters, emails, project plans, messages, and websites, and apply standard business English including grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Computer Applications Software, students are able to analyze a business problem and develop a solution using appropriate application software.

Learning and Career Pathway Maps

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Required Core: (23 units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
CIS 43	Professional Communications	3
CIS 50	Introduction to Computing Information Technology	3
CIS 54	Excel: Introduction to Spreadsheets	4
CIS 55	Integrating Office Applications	4
CIS 57	Database Concepts	3
CIS 75	Office Technology/Communications	1
CIS 88A	Introduction to Microsoft Word	1.5
CIS 88B	Adv Microsoft Word	1.5
CIS 89A	Desktop Presentation	1
CIS 89B	Desktop Publishing	1

List A: Select Two (6 units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
CIS 59	Web Dev: HTML/CSS/Javascript	3
CIS 59C	Web Programming - JavaScript	3
CS 7	Introduction to Computer Programming Concepts	3

List B: Select from the Following (4-6 units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
CIS 55B	Advanced MS Office Skills	2
CIS 60	Systems Analysis and Design	3
CIS 62	Project Management	3
CIS 66	Networking Fundamentals	3
CNT 51	CompTIA's A+ Certification Computer Technician	4

List C: Select One (1-2 units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
CIS 65	Introduction to Desktop Operating Systems	2
CIS 84	Windows	1