Certificate
in Computer Information Systems
Computer Support Specialist
Computer
support specialist positions were reported by
America's CareerInfoNet to be in the top 15 fastest growing occupations
requiring post-secondary training or an associates degree.
This 25 credit-hour certificate program is designed to prepare students for employment as Help Desk personnel, computer desktop support technicians, or other computer support positions. This program also helps to prepare you for Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) certification exams.
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| Computer Support Certificate: Special Scheduling Option Full-Time Student Begin in Fall 2006 |
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|---|---|
Fall 2006 |
CIS 101 Intro to Computer Information Systems CAS 135 Business Graphics CAS 160 Intro to Business Software Packages NET 101 Windows NET 121 Intro to Networking |
Spring 2007 |
NET 112 A+ Operating Systems Technologies NET 201 Help Desk / Soft Skills NET 211 Supporting Operating Systems (MCDST) NET 212 Supporting Applications (MCDST) |
| Computer Support Certificate: Special Scheduling Option Part-Time Student Begin in Fall 2006 |
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|---|---|
Fall 2006 |
CIS 101 Intro to Computer Information Systems CAS 135 Business Graphics CAS 160 Intro to Business Software Packages |
Spring 2007 |
NET 101 Intro to Windows NET 201 Help Desk / Soft Skills |
Summer 2007 |
NET 112 A+ Operating Systems Technologies NET 121 Intro to Networking |
Fall 2007 |
NET 211 Supporting Operating Systems (MCDST) NET 212 Supporting Applications (MCDST) |
Computer Support Specialist Required Course Listing
| 2006-2007 Harper College Catalog Required Courses |
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|---|---|
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems |
| CAS 135 | Business Graphics |
| CAS 160 Intro to Business Software Packages (3) OR CAS 105 Word Processing Software (1) and CAS 115 Spreadsheet Software (1) and CAS 125 Database Software (1) |
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NET 101 |
Windows |
NET 112 |
A+ Operating Systems Technologies |
NET 121 |
Introduction to Networking |
NET 201 |
Help Desk / Soft Skills |
NET 211 |
Supporting Operating Systems |
NET 212 |
Supporting Applications |
Courses taken through the certificate option are applicable to an associate degree. Explore the Harper College Catalog for more information about the courses in this program.
This 25 credit-hour certificate program is designed to prepare students for employment as Help Desk personnel, computer desktop support technicians, and other computer support positions. Begin your training for a new career this semester!
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