This course is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents for guaranteed transfer among all Kansas Regents public postsecondary institutions. Additional courses may also be eligible for transfer. Please visit a JCCC counselor or the JCCC Registrar's office, and the Transfer Kansas portal to learn more.
The Computer Support Specialist A+ 16-credit hour certificate is an industry-respected starting point for individuals to pursue a career in Information Systems. The certificate provides valuable technical and communication skills required across the Information Systems industry. Students develop essential skills in hardware, software, networking, written communication, verbal communication, and problem-solving. Upon completion of the certificate, students are prepared to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam, enter the workforce in an entry-level computer support position, or continue their studies.
(Major Code 6610; CIP Code 11.1006)
Computer Support Program web page
Certificate Requirements
Semester Sequence
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CSS 105 | Introduction to Personal Computers: Windows | 1 |
| CSS 120 | Computer User Support Skills* | 3 |
| CSS 128 | PC Applications: MS Office | 3 |
| or CSS 108 & CSS 110 & CSS 123 | Word Processing I: MS Word* and Spreadsheets I: MS Excel and E-Presentation: MS PowerPoint | |
| ELEC 186 | CompTIA A+ Core 1 | 3 |
| IT 120 | CompTIA A+ Core 2 | 3 |
| IT 141 | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Total Program Hours: 16
Note: Students eligible for the Computer Support Specialist A+ Certificate are qualified to take the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+ Certification Credential Exam.
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