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