Business Programming
Certificate of Achievement Computer Information Systems · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Business Division
www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/business/
The program is intended for students interested in information systems and can lead to career opportunities as software specialists, web programmers, database developers, systems or network administrators. A variety of courses will enable students to learn project management, perform systems analysis and design, create business software including websites, desktop applications, and mobile apps, manage business data using spreadsheets and databases, implement cybersecurity measures, handle help desk incident reports, and install and maintain small and large LANs (local area networks). Students will demonstrate their proficiency through performance in laboratory exercises and objective examinations. Program assessment is measured by program completion and periodic program review.
For Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/areas-of-study/computer-information-systems.php
Certificate of Achievement
A Certificate of Achievement in Business Programming will be granted upon completion of all program requirements. A minimum of 15 units must be completed at El Camino College.
Required Core: 9 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 13 | Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 18 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CIS 132 | Web Development using HTML5, CSS3, and WordPress | 3 |
Choose one of the following options:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Programming: | ||
| CIS 16 | Application Development and Programming Using Visual Basic.Net | 3 |
| CIS 80 | Database Programming | 4 |
| CIS 134 | ASP.NET with C# Business Web Programming | 4 |
| Web and Mobile Programming: | ||
| CIS 84 | MySQL Database Programming for the Web | 3 |
| CIS 133 | Mashup JavaScript, jQuery and AJAX | 4 |
| CIS 136 | Building Mobile Apps | 3 |
Total Units: 19 - 20