Berkeley City College - Computer Information System











Degrees & Certificates

Applied Microcomputer Information Systems Certificate

Whether you are a beginning or an advanced computer student, the courses in the Computer Information Systems/Applied Microcomputer Information Systems Program provides courses to improve your computer and software knowledge and skills. The CIS Associate in Science degree enables you to develop and/or upgrade your skills for career advancement. The Certificate of Completion Program qualifies you for entry-level employment in occupational settings that utilize computers and various software applications.

Computer Programming Certificate

This program will prepare you for a career as a computer professional in job titles such as programmer, programmer/analyst, systems analyst, or software developer. The program is also recommended for professionals in other areas who want to develop computer programming skills. You may need further course work at a four-year institution for some career objectives. Before entering the program you should have a solid computer-literacy background such as that provided by CIS 1, CIS 5, or both CIS 200 and CIS 42A.

Web Programming Certificate

This program will prepare you for a career in programming for the Internet and the World Wide Web in job titles such as web programmer, programmer/analyst, software developer, and information technology professional. You should have a solid computer literacy background as evidenced by course work such as CIS 1, CIS 5, or CIS 200 and CIS 42A or the equivalents.

Network Support Technician Certificate

This program will prepare you for employment as a technical support worker providing technical assistance and training to computer system users, investigating and resolving computer-software and hardware problems for users, and answering client inquiries concerning the use of computer hardware and software. It prepares you for entry-level employment in computer technical-support, including job titles such as technical support representative, help-desk associate, and computer-support specialist. It may also provide a career path into network administration.