Computer Technician, Certificate (619)
About Our Program
The computer technician program will prepare the student to install, upgrade, or repair computer equipment typically found in the home or on the office desktop. The scope of the curriculum includes microcomputers, peripheral devices, and technical support. The certificate competencies parallel those of the computer industry’s A+ credential requirements.
Nature of Work and Employment
Students completing this program will be prepared to sit for the A+ certification exam and enter the work place as an entry-level computer systems technician. Types of jobs for which this program prepares graduates include: computer installer, computer repair technician, technical support representative, and technical consultant.
Special Considerations
Students in this program must show satisfactory communications and mathematics achievement on the placement tests or completion of COMM 090 Preface to Rhetoric and MATH 059 Pre-Algebra II or equivalent. Students may wish to seek advice about merging this certificate with the Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems. A workplace experience is required for successful completion of this program.