Computer Applications
Certificate Computer Applications · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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)