Computer Programming and Data Fundamentals
Certificate of Achievement Computer Information Systems · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Computer Programming and Data Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement prepares students for careers as computer programmers, data analysts, data scientists, business analysts, computer systems analysts, logistics analysts, and marketing analysts. The Certificate supports high school students that are dual enrolled or concurrently enrolled as well as new students to the CIS department that take (3) foundational courses in applications, data, and programming. The certificate will also serve as a foundation for A.S. degree completion and support students in transferring to four-year institutions.
Career Opportunities
Computer programmers, data analysts, data scientists, business analysts, computer systems analysts, logistics analysts, and marketing analysts.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Write computer scripts and programs to organize, produce visualizations, and numerical summaries of data and data sets.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses: | 4 | |
| CIS 1 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 4 |
| Select two of the following (8-10 units): | 8-10 | |
| BUS 43B | Introduction to Microsoft Excel for Business Applications | 4 |
| CIS 5 | Introduction to Computer Science | 5 |
| CIS 6 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 5 |
| CIS 25 | Object Oriented Programming Using C++ | 4 |
| CIS 36A | Java Programming Language I | 4 |
| CIS 98 | Database Programming with SQL | 4 |
| CIS 116 | Introduction to Computational Thinking with Data | 4 |
| orMATH 116 | Introduction to Computational Thinking with Data | 4 |
| Total Units: | 12-14 | |