2023-2024 College Catalog

Information Technology Foundations Certificate [C25590I]

Program Information

Program of Study

CIS 110Introduction to Computers

3

CTI 110Web Programming and Database Foundation

3

CTI 120Network and Security Foundation

3

CTS 115Information Systems Business Concepts

3

CTS 120Hardware/Software Support

3

NOS 110Operating Systems Concepts

3

Total Credit Hours: 18

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of Operating Systems and computer hardware used within the Industry.

Technical Requirements

All Students in this program are expected to meet certain essential functions/technical standards which are essential for successful completion of all phases of the program and which reflect industry requirements and standards. To verify the students’ ability to perform these essential functions, students may be required to demonstrate the following technical standards:

 

Standard

Definition of Standard

Example(s) of Technical Standard

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

•Analytical and critical thinking ability sufficient for safe and effective practical judgments

  • Ability to transfer theory into practical application.
  • Identify cause/effect relationships in computer problem-solving situations in a specified amount of time.

MOTOR SKILLS

  • Move freely, quickly, and safely in a close environment such as a computer area
  • Work in coordination with other team members
  • Move PC equipment between floors and designated needed areas
  • Safely manipulate PC equipment, networking equipment or controls
  • Move from workstation to workstation near other members or students.
  • Lift PC boxes, printers and other components in coordination with other students.
  • Lift components from floor, pallet or table and place on storage racks.
  • Remove components from storage cabinets or shelves above head.

VISION SKILLS

  • Visual ability sufficient to be able to access printed manuals as well as information handwritten on white boards
  • Review printed documents for computer repair and upgrade of any computer or network environment
  • Read and apply computer repair instructions, perform diagnostics with PC software and properly read output and results.
  • Read and interrupt diagnostic software, operating system updates or new releases.
  • Visually identify worn component needing replacing.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

•Communicate effectively and professionally when interacting with peers, faculty, staff, and guests using the English language verbally and in written form

•Follow directions, describe decisions, demonstrate listening skills, write reports, and follow directions.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

  • Work cooperatively with other students and instructors
  • Follow directions of instructors and fellow students
  • Display characteristics of emotional stability
  • Ability to work in a group or in team environments

 

  • Maintain a cooperative spirit while working in a constant problemsolving environment.
  • Complete duties as assigned.
  • Maintain a positive attitude.
  • Add productive input, assistance and collaboration for specific duties required for a project or within your group.

ENVIRONMENTAL TOLERANCE

•Remain calm in a stressful environment

•Maintain calmness within small or tight storage areas where work could be performed.

TECHNOLOGICAL

  • Ability to gather credible information using computer technology
  • Utilize remote access software, diagnostic utilities and network dashboards
  • Remote accessing a client’s computer to correct a problem with that PC.
  • Update system O/S to improve PC security and performance.

ABILITY TO LIFT

•Ability to lift, carry and balance up to 40 pounds for a new computer desktop with other necessary devices

•Ability to lift, carry and balance a computer, monitor, audio or network equipment for setup.