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This certificate program provides students with a foundation in Information Technology concepts including identifying and explaining computer components, installing software, establishing network connectivity and preventing security risks. Students completing this certificate of achievement are required to attempt the CompTIA IT Fundamentals examination.
Graduates will be able to:
A. Depending upon a student's placement or for transfer purposes, this program may have pre-requisite(s). See a pathway coordinator or student development specialist for advisement.
B. Students completing this certificate of achievement are required to attempt the CompTIA IT Fundamentals examination. Please contact Professor Clement Bamkole (cbamkole@pccc.edu) for a free test voucher.
This course introduces students to a current Linux operating system distribution. Topics include customization, managing user accounts, using operating system utilities, managing files, multitasking, installing and running applications, installing device drivers and new hardware, setting up a network, installing Linux, security, and performing basic system maintenance and troubleshooting.
- General Education Course
CIS 101 - Computer Concepts and Applications
OR
CIS 107 - Information Technology Fundamentals and Applications
OR
CIS 108 - Programming Fundamentals
Fall, Spring
This course introduces the students to the core of programming basics. Topics include data types, control structures, algorithm development, and program design with functions via the Python programming language. It discusses the fundamental principles of Object-Oriented Programming, as well as in-depth data and information-processing techniques. Students will analyze, design, and solve problems. They will explore real-world software development challenges and create practical and contemporary applications.
MA 025 - Accelerated Algebra
OR
MA 025B - Algebra B
Fall, Spring
This course trains students in a current version of the Windows-based Microsoft Office suite of tools. Students will learn to apply Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word to business problems. Students will use Excel to format, chart, and manipulate data, including data analysis using formulas, built-in functions, tables, and PivotTables. In Access, students will be taught what a database is, create and modify tables, query and filter data, and create basic reports and forms. Students will develop and design effective presentations using PowerPoint, including using slide masters and infographics, and use Word features including formatting multiple-page documents, tables and mail merge.
- General Education Course
CIS 101 - Computer Concepts and Applications
OR
CIS 107 - Information Technology Fundamentals and Applications
Fall, Spring
This course provides students with the background necessary to master vendor-independent networking concepts. It introduces the conceptual building blocks that form modern-day networks, such as protocols, topologies, hardware, and network operating systems. It also provides a foundation in current networking technologies for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), wireless transmission, and security. Successful completion of this course prepares students to take the CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association’s) Network+ certification exam and Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) exam.
CIS 101 - Computer Concepts and Applications
OR
CIS 107 - Information Technology Fundamentals and Applications
OR
CIS 160 - Fundamentals of Computer Science I
Fall, Spring
Choose one (1) from the following two courses:
This course provides the knowledge necessary to function as a fluent computer user in today’s technological society. Topics include computer terminology, computer hardware and software
capabilities, what makes a computer powerful, the societal impact of computers, ergonomics, ethical computing behavior, information privacy, and computer security. Students complete projects encompassing Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), as well as an 0information literacy project focusing on effective use of the Web. Students with no computing experience are encouraged to complete a computing keyboarding course (CIS 103) before taking this course.
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course provides IT students with an introduction to information technology fundamentals encompassing both hardware and software. An emphasis is placed on the system unit components, peripheral devices, and systems and applications software. Topics include: CPU, RAM, machine cycle, data representations, number systems, operating system characteristics, utility programs, language translators, communication devices, media, and networks. Students learn how to: effectively search the Internet for information, use Microsoft Windows, and use Microsoft productivity software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Fall, Spring
Choose one (1) from the following two courses:
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, troubleshoot, and upgrade software and hardware components, and to maintain and replace parts for PCs. Students learn how to handle system components properly, use hardware and software diagnostics tools to troubleshoot problems, and fix or replace the failed components. Proper techniques to assemble and disassemble a microcomputer system are also covered. Successful completion of this course prepares students to take the CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association’s) A+ certification exam and other industry-relevant certification exam(s).
CIS 101 - Computer Concepts and Applications
OR
CIS 107 - Information Technology Fundamentals and Applications
Fall Day, Spring Evening
Cross listed as GD 170.
This course provides a hands-on experience for students interested in learning how to develop websites. Students gain an understanding of terminology, web design, and web operation functions, and they explore a variety of methods available for building a website. Both HTML5 and CSS3 will be introduced. Students use a high-level, web-authoring tool to build web pages for a website that can utilize a database and is published onto a network server.
CIS 101 - Computer Concepts and Applications
OR
CIS 107 - Information Technology Fundamentals and Applications
OR
CIS 108 - Programming Fundamentals
Fall Day, Spring Evening
