One-Year
Computer Software Technology/Technician Certificate
Office Productivity Certification
Course Descriptions
Interim Dean: Dr. Charles Wilson
Program Coordinator: Bill Wyatt
This program is designed for the student who wants to complete a one-year certificate in Software Support. This program is designed for the computer professional upgrading job skills or the returning student wishing to start a computer career. KCKCC is a Microsoft Authorized Academic Training Center. See our web-site for the most current information.
Since the transferability of courses will vary depending on the specific four-year institution, it is strongly recommended that if students are intending to transfer to four-year institutions, they must consult with the transfer institution and with their respective KCKCC advisors before enrolling in order to determine the transferability of their courses. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the transferability of his/her courses.
General Education Requirements
College Requirement - All first time degree-seeking students who score 75 or above on the ACCUPLACER reading exam are required to take HUDV0100, Freshman Orientation (1 credit hour). All degree-seeking students who score below 75 on the ACCUPLACER reading exam will take HUDV 101, Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning (2 credit hours). (See exemptions)
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Hours
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Certificate Requirements
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| CIST 101 |
Computer Concepts and Applications |
3
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| CIST 111 |
Microcomputer Business Software |
3
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| CIST 166 |
Microcomputer Applications I-II: (Excel Spreadsheets)* |
3
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| CIST 182 |
Desktop Publishing and Presentations* |
3
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| CIST 236 |
Database Management (MS Access) |
3
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| Total Hours Required for a Computer Software Technology/Technician Office Productivity Technical Certificate |
15
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*See course description for prerequisite.