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WINTER 2010 Career Planning Guide

COMPUTING-SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane Falls Community College
3410 West Fort George Wright Drive
Spokane, WA 99224-5298
http://www.spokanefalls.edu/

Completion Award: Certificate

Start: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Tuition and Fees: http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/iCatalog/Fees.pdf

Additional Costs
Books$200
* Approximate quarterly cost of books.
PROGRAM WEBSITE: http://www.spokanefalls.edu/bt
Program Description

The Computing–Software Applications Certificate program is designed to meet the growing need for computer skills in daily business operations. Students and members of the business community need computer training for current and future employment. Students will develop speed and accuracy on the keyboard, develop skills in troubleshooting routine computer problems, and develop a solid foundation with current application software. A capstone course will integrate software knowledge into a simulated business project.

The primary goal of the certificate program is to teach students to use the computer for daily business operations. Special attention is given to “hands-on” experience using popular software applications.

This certificate will increase value in the workplace.
Program Goals
  1. Be proficient at an intermediate level with Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook for common business applications.
  2. Have a basic understanding of hardware components and functions.
  3. Understand operating system functions and operations.
  4. Have understanding of local area network installation, maintenance, and configuration.
  5. Be proficient in the creation and preparation of commonly used business documents.
Career Opportunities
Employers today are eager to find employees who, in addition to being trained in their area of expertise, possess computer software application skills. When the computing-software applications certificate accompanies an AAS degree or a working person earns a certificate, they enhance their skills and improve their employability.

COMPUTING-SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
Certificate: SFCC
Suggested Course of Study WINTER 2010
Consult Adviser/Counselor for Program, Planning and Selection of Electives
Certificate
First Quarter
BT101Keyboarding 5
CAPPS104Beginning Windows Operating System 1
CAPPS110Word 3
IS120Business Computer Use 3
IS160Internet Fundamentals 1
13
Second Quarter
CAPPS112Excel 3
CAPPS114Access 3
CAPPS116PowerPoint 3
CAPPS120Outlook 2
IS142Hardware Fundamentals 3
IS143Operating System Fundamentals 2
16
Third Quarter
BT160Job Preparation Techniques 3
BT201Information Processing 5
BT270Office Computer Support 13
IS210Internet Programming I 1
12
41 credits are required for the Certificate
1BT 270 may be substituted with IS 144.
Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. The information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.