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Certificate programs consist of a series of prescribed courses in a specialized field which prepare the student for entry level occupations. These programs range from 8 to 48 semester hours and are designed to be completed in less than two years. Certificate programs require few general education requirements and thus are designed to develop the technical competence of the student. Many certificate programs contain the core courses of the Associate in Applied Science (A. A. S.) degree program in the same field, thereby allowing the student to continue with additional study and earn an A. A. S. degree.

Learn how courses can link into certificates by watching the brief CIS video.

 
   
Microcomputer Applications Certificates
Microcomputer Applications Specialist I | Microcomputer Applications Specialist II
 
Networking Certificates
Networking Specialist | Networking Professional | Networking Administration
 
Programming Certificates
Programming I | Programming II
 
Other Certificates
Management Information Systems | Web Design
 

Certificate: Microcomputer Applications Specialist I

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The Microcomputer Applications Specialist I certificate consists of a core of courses which provide job entry skills in the programming and the operation of microcomputers. This certificate can also be the means for advancement to higher level positions in an expanding field. Instruction includes hands-on experience with microcomputers and various microcomputer software packages.
   

Certificate: Microcomputer Applications Specialist II

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The Microcomputer Applications Specialist II certificate consists of advanced courses which expand on skills in the programming and the operation of microcomputers. This certificate can also be the means for advancement to higher level positions in an expanding field. Instruction includes hands-on experience with microcomputers and various microcomputer software applications.

Completion of the Microcomputer Applications Specialist I certificate is a prerequisite to completing the Microcomputer Applications Specialist II certificate.

 
   

Certificate: Networking Specialist

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The networking specialist certificate consists of a core of courses which provide job entry skills in the area of computer networks. This certificate can also be the foundation for advancement to higher level positions in an expanding field. Instructions includes hands-on system experience. This certificate includes training in network operating systems and general information systems theory.
 

Certificate: Networking Professional

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Prerequisite: Students must first complete the Networking Specialist Certificate before enrolling in the Networking Professional Certificate program.

This program is designed to prepare students for employment in business, industry and government. Networking professionals are responsible for overseeing the design, administration and security of organization network infrastructure.

 

Certificate: Networking Administration

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The Networking Administration certificate consists of a core of courses which provide job entry skills in the area of computer networks. This certificate can also be the foundation for advancement to higher level positions in an expanding field. Instruction includes hands-on system experience.  
   

Certificate: Programming I

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This certificate consists of a core of courses which provide job entry skills in the area of computer programming. This certificate can also be the function for advancement to higher level positions in an expanding field.  
   

Certificate: Programming II

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This certificate consists of a core of courses which provide expanded skills in the area of computer programming, and can also be the function for advancement to higher level positions in an expanding field. In addition to the introductory programming skills taught in the Programming I certificate, students obtaining this certificate learn the skills appropriate for writing relatively large programs, such as programming in teams and using modules to organize programs effectively.  
   

Certificate: Management Information Systems

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The management information systems (MIS) certificate consists of a core of courses which systematically edifies the students who are interested in professional careers relating to the analysis, design, implementation, and management of information systems in businesses. The courses integrate theory and case studies of the implementation of the various components of information systems. This certificate may also be the means for advancement to higher levels in employment and education.
 

Certificate: Web Design

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The Web Design certificate consists of a core of courses designed to prepare to student for entry-level positions in web site design and support. Instruction includes hands-on experience with Web browsers, search engines, web-authoring and multi-media authoring software, and introductory-level web programming.