# Computer Applications (Certificate)

Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Computer Applications

Source: https://avc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-27/program/computer-applications-cert-fall-2026

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.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Computer Applications Cert: Complete all of the following** | | 28-30 |
| **Required Courses: Complete all of the following** | | 25-26 |
| **Introductory Module** | | 3-4 |
| CA 103 | Introduction to Computers and Digital Technology | 3 |
| CA 221 | Computer Concepts & Applications in Business | 4 |
| **Intermediate Module: Complete all of the following** | | 16 |
| CA 107 | Microcomputer Hardware and Software Support | 4 |
| CA 111 | Word Processing-Microsoft Word | 3 |
| CA 121 | Microcomputer Spreadsheets | 3 |
| CA 151 | Microcomputer Operating System | 3 |
| CA 171 | Introduction to Networking | 3 |
| **Advanced Module: Complete all of the following** | | 6 |
| CA 131 | Relational Database Management and Design | 3 |
| CA 157 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
| **Program Elective** | | 3-4 |
| CA 103 | Introduction to Computers and Digital Technology | 3 |
| CA 175 | Administering Windows Server | 3 |
| CA 199 | Work Experience Education | 1-8 |
| CA 221 | Computer Concepts & Applications in Business | 4 |

### Recommended Pathway

#### Computer Applications Cert

**Fall Semester** (10 units)

-   CA221 - Computer Concepts & Applications in Business (4)
-   CA111 - Word Processing-Microsoft Word (3)
-   CA121 - Microcomputer Spreadsheets (3)

**Spring Semester** (10 units)

-   CA157 - Introduction to Linux (3)
-   CA107 - Microcomputer Hardware and Software Support (4)
-   CA151 - Microcomputer Operating System (3)

**Fall Semester** (9 units)

-   CA171 - Introduction to Networking (3)
-   CA131 - Relational Database Management and Design (3)
-   CA175 - Administering Windows Server (3)

### Program Outcomes

### Computer Applications Cert