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IT Support Foundations Certificate (C25590IS)

Certificate

This certificate is designed to prepare students to analyze and troubleshoot hardware and software issues. Upon completion, students will be prepared for entry level employment in various IT support positions such as IT Help Desk Technician. Courses within this certificate may be applied to the Associate in Applied Science degree in Information Technology. Upon completion, students will be prepared for entry level employment in various IT support positions such as IT Help Desk Technician. Courses within this certificate may be applied to the Associate in Applied Science degree in Information Technology.

Course Sequence

Fall Semester Class Lab Credit
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 3
CTI 110 Web Programming and Database Foundations 2 2 3
CTI 120 Network and Security Foundations 2 2 3
CTS 115 Information Systems and Business Concepts 3 0 3
9 6 12
TOTAL CREDITS: 12

Employment Outlook

Employment of computer support specialists is projected to grow 8% from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. More support services will be needed as organizations upgrade their computer equipment and software.

General Education Outcomes

Rockingham Community College has three general education outcomes:

Communication: Students will communicate using the conventions appropriate for the intended academic or professional audience.

Information Literacy: Students will locate, evaluate, and use appropriate information for academic and professional tasks.

Critical Thinking: Students will analyze information and ideas and develop reasoned solutions to academic or professional problems. 

Pass Rates by Year


Address

Rockingham Community College
PO Box 38
215 Wrenn Memorial Rd.
Wentworth, NC 27375

Hours

Monday to Thursday:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Contact

336-342-4261
336-349-9986 (fax)
info@rockinghamcc.edu