Computer Skills Certificate

Total Cost of Computer Skills Certificate

(in-district) $2,435.00

Credit Hours to Complete: 15

Semesters to Complete: 2

Computer Information Systems Degree and Certificate Requirements PDF

In addition to the Computer Skills Certificate, we offer:

The Computer Skills Certificate provides basic computer skills for Windows® Operating Systems and the Internet. Courses focus on current Microsoft® Office applications such as Word, Excel®, Access® and PowerPoint®. The skills and concepts learned in this certificate are relevant to any business setting.

After receiving this entry-level Computer Skills Certificate, many students go on to complete the Advanced Computer Skills Certificate while looking for a position, or after realizing they would like to pursue the Computer Information Systems AAS. All credits from this Computer Skills Certificate can be applied toward the Advanced Computer Skills Certificate.

What you need to know about getting your Computer Skills Certificate (CIP 520407)

Occupations that Computer Skills Certificate prepares you for
Occupation and Occupational Profile Link SOC Code
Data Entry Keyers 43-9021
Additional Computer Skills Certificate Costs
Expense Cost
Fees $412.00
Books and supplies $673.00
Total Expenses $1,085.00
Total Computer Skills Certificate Costs
  in-district out-of-district out-of-state international
Tuition $1,350.00 $3,882.75 $4,745.55 $4,745.55
Additional Computer Skills Certificate Costs $1,085.00 $1,085.00 $1,085.00 $1,085.00
Program Total $2,435.00 $4,967.75 $5,830.55 $5,830.55
Computer Skills Certificate Completion Data
Completers in FY11 4
Proportion Completing in Normal Time 0.00%
Median loan debt incurred by students who completed the program
Type of Loan Loan Amount
Title IV Loans $-
Private Loans $-
Institutional Payments $-

Contact:

Department Chair: (815) 455-8732


Fall 2011 Course Name Changes

CIS131 Intro to Windows Spreadsheets is now AOM131.

CIS136 Intro to Presentation Software is now AOM130.

Semesters to complete assumes students are taking a full-time credit load of 12 credits per semester (the minimum required for federal financial aid).

Proportion of students completing in normal time is the percentage of FY11 completers who earned the credential within the specified time of their first enrollment at the College.

Students attending part-time or changing their program of study are two common reasons why they may not complete in "normal" time.

Tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees. Prices for books and supplies are subject to change.

See additional information about international student costs.