# Computer Hardware Fundamentals (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-hardware-fundamentals-certificate-completion/

### Requirements

The Hardware Fundamentals Certificate of Completion prepares students for entry-level technology related jobs and provides a basis for more advanced college training and career laddering. The program consists of two required courses: Keeping a PC Hard Disk Clean and Organized, and Optimize and Upgrade Your PC; students also need to take one of the two following electives: Tech Talk: What’s New in Computers and Technology?, or Introduction to Handheld Devices.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CNEW NC102 | Optimize and Upgrade Your PC | 0 |
| CNEW NC103 | Keeping PC Storage Clean and Organized | 0 |
| **Complete one of the following courses** | |  |
| CNEW NC070 | Introduction to Handheld Devices | 0 |
| or CNEW NC071 | Tech Talk: What's New in Computers and Technology? |  |

### Learning Outcomes

1.  Discuss the impact of technology on current events.
2.  Describe the steps required to evaluate and make an informed technological purchase.
3.  Based on assessment of hard drive organization develop a strategy to perform basic cleanup.
4.  Demonstrate the ability to run basic diagnostics on a PC.
5.  Describe a plan of action to upgrade and/or repair their PC.