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  "college": "merritt-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Computer Information Systems",
  "id": "computer-science-and-information-systems-career-readiness-certificate-of-completion",
  "name": "Computer Science and Information Systems Career Readiness",
  "award": "Certificate of Completion",
  "department": "computer-information-systems",
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      "markdown": "##### Program Description\n\nThe Computer Science and Information Systems Career Readiness Certificate of Completion program prepares participants to present their technical qualifications to potential employers, and communicate technical topics to non-technical senior stakeholders. Employability skills include effective communication, and collaboration across interdisciplinary management teams. It equips the graduate to fulfill the role of a Technical Professional with specific expertise and authority in making recommendations and decisions. This includes instruction in conflict resolution, confidence building, time management, and problem solving.\n\n##### Career Opportunities\n\nThis is a Career Preparatory program with high employment potential for the Software Developer, Information Systems Analyst, and DevOps workforce which aligns with the following occupations: Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1121) Computer User Support Specialists (SOC 15-1151) Computer Network Support Specialists (SOC 15-1152) Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021) Computer Information Systems (TOP 0702.00\\*) Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance (CIP 11.1003) Computer Occupations, All Other (SOC 15-1199):\n\n##### Learning Outcome(s)\n\n1.  Communicate their technical qualifications to potential employers and align them with business goals.\n2.  Use critical thinking skills to identify points of persuasion and facilitate concurrence in technical project decisions.\n3.  Summarize successful and non-successful projects in terms of building and communicating their knowledge, skills, and values in preparation for next steps in their technical career."
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          "text": "Required Noncredit Courses:",
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          "code": "CIS 520",
          "title": "Setting the Stage for Technical Work",
          "units": "4-4.5",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS 521",
          "title": "Techniques and Language of Technical Communications",
          "units": "4.5",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS 522",
          "title": "Conflict Resolution in Technical Collaboration",
          "units": "4.5",
          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS 523",
          "title": "Time Management and Organization of Technical Projects",
          "units": "4.5",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS 524",
          "title": "Job Evaluation and Self Assessment in Technology Careers",
          "units": "4-4.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS 525",
          "title": "Resume Writing for Technical Careers",
          "units": "4.5",
          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS 526",
          "title": "Preparing for the Technical Interview",
          "units": "4-4.5",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS 527",
          "title": "Technical Interview Patterns and Practice",
          "units": "4-4.5",
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