Information Technology
Certificate of Achievement Information Technology · Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This Certificate of Achievement in Information Technology (IT) provides students a comprehensive foundation in the field of information technology, focusing on operating systems, networking, and cloud architecture. This program prepares students for entry-level IT roles, including Network Administrator, IT Support Specialist, Cloud Administration Specialist, and Computer Systems Analyst. Key topics include computer networking fundamentals, network and system security, introductory programming, server administration, cloud architecture, and security policies and procedures. Through hands-on exercises and technical writing assignments, students develop practical, in-demand skills essential for success in the IT workforce.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to locate technical resources to solve problems with networking, systems, and cloud solutions.
- Demonstrate proficiency with various software packages to solve common networking, system, and cloud problems.
- Demonstrate the ability to design and implement solutions for networking, system, and cloud operations.
Requirements
Review Graduation Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| IT C104 | IT Fundamentals (Tech+) | 4 |
| orIT C110 | Computer Hardware and Software (A+ Essentials) | |
| CYBR C101 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| IT C128 | Computer Networking Principles (Network+) | 3 |
| orIT C201 | Introduction to Networking (Cisco CCNA 1) | |
| IT C158 | Contemporary Operating Systems (Server+) | 3 |
| CIS C157 | Introduction to Python Programming | 3 |
| IT C198 | Cloud Foundations | 3 |
| Program Electives | 9 | |
| Select nine units from the following: | ||
| IT C191 | Linux Operating System Principles (Linux+) | |
| IT C201 | Introduction to Networking (Cisco CCNA 1) 1 | |
| IT C202 | Essentials of Routing, Switching, and Wireless (Cisco CCNA 2) | |
| IT C203 | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (Cisco CCNA 3) | |
| IT C275 | AI Integration: Local and Cloud Solutions | |
| IT C281 | Work Experience Education | |
| IT C283 | Work Experience Education | |
| IT C282 | Work Experience Education | |
| IT C295 | Cloud Architecture and Networking | |
| Total Units | 28 | |
- This course can only be applied once, as either a required course or as an elective.