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  "college": "shasta-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Computer and Information Systems",
  "id": "computer-and-information-systems--computer-and-information-systems-computer-maintenance-certificate",
  "name": "Computer and Information Systems – Computer Maintenance",
  "award": "Certificate",
  "department": "computer-and-information-systems",
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      "markdown": "### Program description\n\nThe Computer Maintenance Certificate Program provides the exposure and training necessary to maintain and troubleshoot common PC computer systems. This program provides hands-on training in basic electronics, Operating System installation and maintenance, PC repair and computer management and prepares students for entry level jobs and is a pathway to the Information Technology Core Concepts Certificate and the Associate Degree Program in Information Systems - Systems Management, which has two areas of emphasis including Microsoft Server and CISCO Networking. The program prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam.\n\nThis is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.\n\n### Program learning outcomes\n\nUpon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be able to:\n\n1. Identify and troubleshoot common problems with computer parts and how to solve the associated problems.\n2. Describe the different types of memory, how each operates and installation procedure.\n3. Install a Microsoft operating system and configure the computer as a typical workstation."
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      "title": "Certificate requirements",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS-2",
          "title": "Introduction to Computer Science",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS-13",
          "title": "Desktop OS Configuration",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS-14",
          "title": "Manage and Maintain Desktop Operating Systems",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS-72",
          "title": "Fundamentals of Linux",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS-90",
          "title": "A+ Certification Prep/Cisco IT Essentials I",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total units for certificate",
          "units": "17"
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