# Computer Basic Skills, Level 1 (Certificate of Completion)

Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: School of Extended Learning: Career Skills and Health Academy

Source: https://catalog.sbcc.edu/sel/career-skills/computer-basic-skills-level-1-certificate-completion/

### Requirements

The Basic Computer Skills, Level 1 Certificate of Completion prepares students for entry-level office clerk jobs, such as counter clerks or receptionists, which have employment potential in Santa Barbara County and California; in addition, a basic knowledge of the computer functions and Microsoft Windows environment will help students in their academic progression as well as their professional advancement. The program comprises of three required courses: Computer for Beginners and Windows Basics and Email for Beginners; one elective chosen from: Learn to Type, Computer Keyboard & Mouse Basics, Tips and Tricks.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Requirements** | |  |
| CMPW NC022 | Computers for Beginners | 0 |
| CMPW NC041 | Email for Beginners | 0 |
| CMPW NC023 | Windows Basics | 0 |
| **Choose one of the following Electives** | |  |
| CMPW NC021 | Learn to Type | 0 |
| or CMPW NC020 | Computer Keyboard and Mouse Basics and Tips |  |

### Learning Outcomes

1.  Properly turn on and off a Computer
    
2.  Use a mouse and keyboard properly
    
3.  Navigate the Windows Computer interface
    
4.  Send, receive and reply to emails
    
5.  Search the internet