CIS Core Skills
Certificate of Recognition
A one to two quarter certificate gives students core IT skills complementing employable skills in computer help desks and other entry-level positions. This certificate will also serve as the fundamental core for our 1 year Certificate program which is the basis of all other CIS programs at OC.
Additionally, if a student has to withdraw before completing a one year Certificate or ATA degree, this certificate may assist with employment options. Many employers support students who have earned certificates, helping them complete their ATA at OC through company training programs.
Moreover, the CIS Core Skills certificate will give students who may currently work in industry or have only an industry certification (such as an MSCE or Cisco certification) a broader IT knowledge base and will enhance their skills.
Not all courses listed are offered every quarter. Please see an appropriate faculty advisor or Division Dean for course sequence and schedule details. A faculty advisor must approve the program for degree/certificate completion.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, successful students will be able to:
1. Explain the role of application software in making computers useful for end users.
2. Demonstrate basic skills in general business applications.
3. Demonstrate basic skills in popular business operating systems.
4. Demonstrate basic skills in using Internet resources, like the World Wide Web.
5. Demonstrate basic skills in desktop database management systems.
ADVISOR OFFICE PHONE
Bergman, Don Technical 205 360-475-7377
Bilodeau, Pam Technical 214 360-475-7371
Hanson, Dondi Technical 211 360-475-7376
Westlund, Mark Technical 203 360-475-7357
REQUIRED COURSES CREDITS
CMPTR 111 Introduction to Operating Systems*___________ 4
CMPTR 115 Introduction to the Internet_________________ 3
CMPTR 122 Applications for IT Professionals____________ 4
CMPTR 154 Introduction to MS Access*___________________ 4
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED ____________________________ 15
* See course description for prerequisite.
Source: 2007-2008 Olympic College Catalog |