Nov 28, 2024  
2024-2025 Arapahoe Community College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Arapahoe Community College Catalog

Computer Technician Certificate - Academic Plan


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Total Credits = 27

The Computer Technician program prepares individuals for entry-level jobs in the personal computer industry involving the installation, upgrading and servicing of personal computer systems and computer networks. Three common examples of positions in which a graduate of this program might be employed are retail computer store technician, field service technician for a computer/network systems reseller and in-house computer/network technician for a large company. Students in this program gain extensive experience with computer hardware, software and networks. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is prepared to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam, the competency standard for service technicians in the computer industry.

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Recommendations


Where requirements are listed as course categories (e.g. Electives, Arts/Humanities) rather than as specific courses, please note that depending upon course choice, prerequisites may be required.

*Grade C or better required

Required Course Prerequisite, Corequisite, or Recommendation
CIS 1018 - Introduction to PC Applications   Required: Students must have Windows file management skills to create file folders, rename files, delete files, copy and move files.
CIS 1024 - Intro to Operating Systems   Required: Students must have Windows file management skills to create file folders, rename files, delete files, copy and move files.
CNG 1022 - Computer Technician II: A+   Prerequisite / CorequisiteCNG 1021 - Computer Technician I: A+  
CNG 1025 - Networking II: Network+   Prerequisite / CorequisiteCNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+  
CNG 2011 - Windows Configuration: (OS)   PrerequisiteCNG 1001 - Networking Fundamentals  or CNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+  

 

Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time Track)


Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track)


Notes


  • CIS 1018   – Introduction to PC Applications (May substitute select courses, see 2023/2024 catalog for requirements).
  • Course availability is subject to change.
  • Recommended courses may be listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising@arapahoe.edu or 303.797.5664) for additional elective recommendations.
  • Refer to 2024/2025 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this certificate.

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