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Computer Support

APLUS-CT

Dr. Sharon Setterlind, Dean, SPG/CL (727) 341-4724 or 791-2530

Job Related Opportunities:

  • Applications System Specialist
  • Computer Operator
  • Computer Repair Technician
  • Computer Sales Person
  • Help Desk Specialist
  • Information Systems Specialist
  • Microcomputer Specialist
  • Office Systems Support Specialist
  • Software Tester
  • Technical Support Specialist
  • User Support Analyst
  • User Support Specialist

The Computer Support certificate prepares students to review microcomputer-oriented operating procedures, software applications packages, and hardware in order to select the appropriate information technology equipment for a particular microcomputer-based work environment; install information technology equipment; troubleshoot information technology equipment; and support information technology users. 

This certificate will prepare the student for industry certification exams in CompTIA A+ Essentials and IT Technician (http://certification.comptia.org/a/), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcp/), and CompTIA Network+ (http://certification.comptia.org/network/). 

Credits earned in this certificate program can apply to an Associate of Science degree in Computer Networking

For more information regarding class offerings, see the SPC Hi-Tech Programs website.


APPROVED REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH CATALOG YEAR 20091 (0415) OR LATER
~ REFER TO CURRICULUM FILES FOR PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR REQUIREMENTS ~


PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

CET 1171C - COMPUTER REPAIR ESSENTIALS 3
CET 1172C - COMPUTER SUPPORT TECHNICIAN 3
CIS 2321 - SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 3
CNT 1000 - LOCAL AREA NETWORK CONCEPTS 3
CTS 1327 - INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING MICROSOFT WINDOWS CLIENT 3
CTS 1328 - PLANNING AND ADMINISTERING WINDOWS 3
MAN 2582 - INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3
Select 6 credits:
CET 1600 - NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS 3
CET 1610 - ROUTING PROTOCOLS AND CONCEPTS 3
CGS 1100 - MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS 3
CTS 2106 - FUNDAMENTALS OF THE LINUX/UNIX OPERATING ENVIRONMENT 3

TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS

27

C&I 3/24/2009 ~ BOT 4/21/09