Computer Support Specialist Certificate

This certificate provides a foundation in computing, networking, and security concepts aimed at jobs in an Information Technology (IT) career pathway. Students will complete certification testing for SEC+ and A+ certifications. These industry certifications are administered as part of the college coursework to enhance your resume when seeking employment.

This certificate consists of the following five courses:

• STEM 103/105: Introductory Scripting using Python
• IT 111: Network Networking 1
  • Fundamentals of computer networking including hands-on experience in Windows networking
• IT 161: Computer Hardware & Technical Support
  • Fundamentals of computing device hardware and technical support
  • Aligns to CompTIA A+ CORE 1
• IT 162: Computer Operation & Troubleshooting
  • Computing operation and advanced troubleshooting of hardware and operating systems
  • Aligns to CompTIA A+ CORE 2
• IT 180: Information Security Fundamentals
  • Presents the principles of information security
  • Aligns to CompTIA SEC+

Industry certifications that can be earned through this certificate:

• CompTIA A+
  • Industry-standard for establishing a career in IT
• CompTIA Sec+ 
  • Global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to pursue core security functions and pursue an IT security career.