{
  "college": "antelope-valley-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Computer Applications",
  "id": "computer-applications-cert",
  "name": "Computer Applications",
  "award": "Certificate",
  "department": "computer-applications",
  "sourceUrl": "https://avc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-27/program/computer-applications-cert-fall-2026",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "Students pursuing this certificate are pursuing a career in entry-level office positions, office networking, and troubleshooting. This certificate requires a minimum of 28 units. A maximum of 6 pass/no pass units will be accepted for any of these certificates.\n\n### Program Requirements"
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Computer Applications Cert: Complete all of the following",
          "units": "28-30"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Courses: Complete all of the following",
          "units": "25-26"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Introductory Module",
          "units": "3-4"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CA 103",
          "title": "Introduction to Computers and Digital Technology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CA 221",
          "title": "Computer Concepts & Applications in Business",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Intermediate Module: Complete all of the following",
          "units": "16"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CA 107",
          "title": "Microcomputer Hardware and Software Support",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CA 111",
          "title": "Word Processing-Microsoft Word",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CA 121",
          "title": "Microcomputer Spreadsheets",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CA 151",
          "title": "Microcomputer Operating System",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CA 171",
          "title": "Introduction to Networking",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Advanced Module: Complete all of the following",
          "units": "6"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CA 131",
          "title": "Relational Database Management and Design",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CA 157",
          "title": "Introduction to Linux",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Program Elective",
          "units": "3-4"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CA 103",
          "title": "Introduction to Computers and Digital Technology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CA 175",
          "title": "Administering Windows Server",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CA 199",
          "title": "Work Experience Education",
          "units": "1-8",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CA 221",
          "title": "Computer Concepts & Applications in Business",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Recommended Pathway\n\n#### Computer Applications Cert\n\n**Fall Semester** (10 units)\n\n-   CA221 - Computer Concepts & Applications in Business (4)\n-   CA111 - Word Processing-Microsoft Word (3)\n-   CA121 - Microcomputer Spreadsheets (3)\n\n**Spring Semester** (10 units)\n\n-   CA157 - Introduction to Linux (3)\n-   CA107 - Microcomputer Hardware and Software Support (4)\n-   CA151 - Microcomputer Operating System (3)\n\n**Fall Semester** (9 units)\n\n-   CA171 - Introduction to Networking (3)\n-   CA131 - Relational Database Management and Design (3)\n-   CA175 - Administering Windows Server (3)\n\n### Program Outcomes\n\n### Computer Applications Cert"
    }
  ]
}