Computer Information Science American River College

certificates 

Microcomputer Applications

Description:
This certificate involves the use of the microcomputer and current, commonly used software to solve problems in a business environment. Course work includes microcomputer applications in database management, desktop publishing, electronic spreadsheets, presentation graphics, operating systems, and word processing.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
  • design and manage database tables, queries and forms.
  • produce reports for use in a typical business environment.
  • evaluate the basic computing needs of a business by developing associated documentation and presentations.
  • create spreadsheet formulas and manipulate business data.
  • compose and format typical business communications documents according to industry standards.
  • combine data from different software applications into one document.
  • apply file management techniques in organizing computer data.

Course List:
Required Program
CISA 305 Beginning Word Processing 2
CISA 315 Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets 2
CISA 320 Introduction to Database Management 1
CISA 330 Desktop Publishing 2
CISA 340 Presentation Graphics 2
CISC 305 Introduction to the Internet 1
CISC 310 Introduction to Computer Information Science 3
CISC 320 Operating Systems 1
CISC 350 Introduction to Data Communications 1
A minimum of 6 units from the following:
 6
   CISA 306 Intermediate Word Processing (2)
   CISA 316 Intermediate Electronic Spreadsheets (2)
   CISA 322 Design and Development of Desktop Database Applications (3)
   CISC 306 Introduction to Web Page Creation (1)
   CISC 323 Linux Operating System (1)
Total Units: 21

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Career Opportunities:
This certificate involves the use of the microcomputer and current, commonly used software to solve problems in a business environment. Jobs are general to include microcomputer applications in database management, desktop publishing, electronic spreadsheets, presentation graphics, operating systems, and word processing.
Search Jobs:
Example terms and keywords to use in job search sites:

Terms: Microcomputer Applications; Microcomputer Applications Certificate; Computer Micro Applications Certificate (entry or level)

Job Search Titles:
Microcomputer Support Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Office Clerk
Programs Organizer
Supplemental Instruction Leader
Student Records Advisor
Network Systems Technician
Office Assistant
HR Generalist
Liaison Specialist
Student Records Advisor
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