Computer Hardware Fundamentals
Certificate of Completion School of Extended Learning: Career Skills and Health Academy · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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 |
| orCNEW NC071 | Tech Talk: What's New in Computers and Technology? | |
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss the impact of technology on current events.
- Describe the steps required to evaluate and make an informed technological purchase.
- Based on assessment of hard drive organization develop a strategy to perform basic cleanup.
- Demonstrate the ability to run basic diagnostics on a PC.
- Describe a plan of action to upgrade and/or repair their PC.