# Computer Support Technician (Certificate)

Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Computer Science

Source: https://butte.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/25398/28408/28100/28073/28268

**About the Program**

**Program Goal:** Career

**GE Pattern(s):** None

**Program Code:** COMPUTERSUPPTECH.CC

This certificate provides the required skills for employment as a Helpdesk technician and provides a foundation in information communications technology.

**Program Learning Outcome(s):**
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

1.  Identify, describe, install, and maintain the fundamental hardware and software components of a modern computer system.
2.  Apply the fundamental techniques of computer security to ensure account and data integrity.
3.  Identify and describe connection-oriented network services and the functions of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model.
4.  Identify labor market needs and properly prepare for the most relevant industry certification exams.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | | 10 |
| CSCI 17 | Introduction to Cybersecurity/Security+ | 3 |
| CSCI 19 | Computer Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSCI 49 | PCs and Peripherals/A+ | 4 |
| **Total** | | **10** |