Computer Office Specialist with Programming, C.C.C.

(18 hours)

The Computer Office Specialist with Programming certificate is designed to give the student marketable skills in Microsoft Office applications, with emphasis on spreadsheet and database management, web development or desktop publishing skills and some basic Windows programming skills that can be used in advanced spreadsheet and database management applications. Only six classes are required. This certificate will allow the student to transition easily into the next certificate, the Computer Support Specialist with Programming certificate. This Computer Office Specialist with Programming certificate can be taken entirely online.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate algorithm or program code development by successfully coding and testing programs based upon requirements specification.
2. Students will demonstrate the capability to use desktop productivity software applications (word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation) effectively by successfully completing exercises in a simulation environment.
3. Students will demonstrate the acquisition of problem solving techniques by successful completion of subject-matter examinations and application of program coding and testing, evaluating, and synthesizing material offered by the courses in this program.
4. Students will demonstrate successful completion of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) using an integrated development environment.

The following are the required courses:

Computer Office Specialist with Programming Total 18 Credit Hours