Computer Support TechnicianCertificate

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Community of interest
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
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Certificate
Program code
COMPUTERSUPPTECH.CC
Department
CSDX Skill Builders
CIP code
11.0103: Information Technology.
TOP code
0702.00 - Computer Information Systems*
This certificate provides the required skills for employment as a Helpdesk technician and provides a foundation in information communications technology.
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Program Snapshot

Community of interest
STEM Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Award
Certificate
Program code
COMPUTERSUPPTECH.CC
Department
CSDX Skill Builders
CIP code
11.0103: Information Technology.
TOP code
0702.00 - Computer Information Systems*

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Computer Support Technician
Certificate — expand to learn about this award

A short-cycle credential built around a specific skill or job role. Useful as an entry point to a field, a step toward a larger credential, or a way to round out an existing degree.

Financial aid note. Courses taken solely to complete a Certificate of Completion are not eligible for financial aid.

See the 2026-27 Catalog for official program details

Semester-by-Semester Map

Term 1

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7 units
CSCI 19
Computer Networking Fundamentals
3 units
course details

This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. Students achieve a basic understanding of how networks operate and how to build simple local area networks (LAN), perform basic configurations for routers and switches, implement Internet Protocol (IP) and enterprise technologies, including cloud and virtualization. Students will apply the knowledge and skills required to troubleshoot, configure, and manage common network devices; establish basic network connectivity; and implement network security, standards, and protocols. Preparation for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. A virtualized lab component using NDG NETLabs+ will be included. (C-ID ITIS 150).

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CSCI 49
PCs and Peripherals/A+
4 units
course details

This course provides an introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level Information & Communication Technology (ICT) professionals. The fundamentals of computer hardware and software as well as advanced concepts such as security, networking, cloud computing, and the responsibilities of an ICT professional will be introduced. A special emphasis is placed on software, hardware, and network troubleshooting techniques. This course is intended to help students prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification exams. (C-ID ITIS 110).

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Term 2

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3 units
CSCI 17
Introduction to Cybersecurity/Security+
3 units
course details

An introduction to the fundamental principles and topics of Information Technology Security and Risk Management at the organizational level. It addresses hardware, software, processes, communications, applications, and policies and procedures with respect to organizational Cybersecurity and Risk Management. Preparation for the CompTIA Security+ certification exams. (C-ID ITIS 160).

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Career Connections

2-Year Degree Paths

Entry points students may pursue after associate-level study, technical preparation, or licensure pathways.

No locally mapped occupations in the current dataset point cleanly to an immediate 2-year outcome for this program.

4-Year Degree Paths

Roles that more often open up after transfer and a bachelor's degree.

Example roles: 8

  • Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
  • Software Developers
  • Information Security Analysts

Graduate School Paths

Advanced roles commonly associated with graduate, professional, or post-baccalaureate study.

No locally mapped occupations in the current dataset are grouped into the graduate-school pathway for this program.

Local Job Market

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersSOC 15-1253no nearby openings indexed

No nearby openings matched any of: software quality assurance analysts and tester, software quality assurance analyst. Browse this occupation on Adzuna for postings outside the mapped keyword set.

Software DevelopersSOC 15-125213 nearby openings

Search keyword used: software developer · Search window: last 30 days, 25-mile radius · Avg listed salary: $131,174/yr

Top employers in sample

  • Bank of America 3
  • Genie Healthcare 3
  • Superior Court of California, County of Butte 3
  • Golden State Farm Credit 1
  • Monte Christo Communities 1

Where the postings are

  • Chico, Butte County 4
  • Pennington, Sutter County 3
  • Thermalito, Butte County 2
  • Butte Creek, Butte County 1
  • Durham, Butte County 1

Sample current postings

  1. Principal Information Technology AnalystSuperior Court of California, County of Butte · Thermalito, Butte County · 1 day ago
  2. Senior Product Manager – AIOpsNVIDIA · Durham, Butte County · 1 day ago
  3. VP, Appraisal ManagerGolden State Farm Credit · Chico, Butte County · 3 days ago
  4. Vice President; Software EngineerBank of America · Pennington, Sutter County · 4 days ago
  5. Solutions ArchitectOld Dominion Freight Line · Butte Creek, Butte County · 6 days ago

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Information Security AnalystsSOC 15-12121 nearby opening

Search keyword used: information security analyst · Search window: last 60 days, 50-mile radius

Top employers in sample

  • DecisionPoint Corporation 1

Where the postings are

  • Marysville, Yuba County 1

Sample current postings

  1. IT Security Analyst with Security ClearanceDecisionPoint Corporation · Marysville, Yuba County · 2 weeks ago

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Database ArchitectsSOC 15-12436 nearby openings

Search keyword used: database architect · Search window: last 90 days, 100-mile radius

Top employers in sample

  • Oracle 3
  • Amazon 1
  • Sierra Nevada Company, LLC 1
  • Sierra Nevada Corporation 1

Where the postings are

  • Sacramento, Sacramento County 4
  • Sparks, Washoe County 2

Sample current postings

  1. Relational Database Automation ArchitectOracle · Sacramento, Sacramento County · 8 days ago
  2. Sr. Specialist Solutions Architect, Databases, US Specialist Solutions ArchitectsAmazon · Sacramento, Sacramento County · 9 days ago
  3. Oracle Data Platform Multi-Cloud ArchitectOracle · Sacramento, Sacramento County · 2 weeks ago
  4. AI Agent Developer ISierra Nevada Corporation · Sparks, Washoe County · 3 weeks ago
  5. AI Agent Developer ISierra Nevada Company, LLC · Sparks, Washoe County · 3 weeks ago

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Computer and Information Systems ManagersSOC 11-30211 nearby opening

Search keyword used: computer and information systems manager · Search window: last 30 days, 25-mile radius · Avg listed salary: $176,300/yr

Top employers in sample

  • Bank of America 1

Where the postings are

  • Pennington, Sutter County 1

Sample current postings

  1. Vice President; Software EngineerBank of America · Pennington, Sutter County · 4 days ago

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Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221no nearby openings indexed

No nearby openings matched any of: computer and information research scientist, information research scientist. Browse this occupation on Adzuna for postings outside the mapped keyword set.

Computer Systems AnalystsSOC 15-12112 nearby openings

Search keyword used: systems analyst · Search window: last 30 days, 25-mile radius · Avg listed salary: $82,828/yr

Top employers in sample

  • Butte-Glenn Community College District 1
  • Enloe Health 1

Where the postings are

  • Chico, Butte County 1
  • Thermalito, Butte County 1

Sample current postings

  1. Curriculum AnalystButte-Glenn Community College District · Thermalito, Butte County · 8 days ago
  2. Epic Application Analyst (Full-Time, Exempt)Enloe Health · Chico, Butte County · 3 weeks ago

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Computer Network ArchitectsSOC 15-12411 nearby opening

Search keyword used: computer network architect · Search window: last 90 days, 100-mile radius

Top employers in sample

  • Intel 1

Where the postings are

  • Folsom, Sacramento County 1

Sample current postings

  1. Senior SoC Compute/Memory Subsystem ArchitectIntel · Folsom, Sacramento County · 3 weeks ago

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Posting counts come from Adzuna's index of US job boards, covering the last up to 90 days within up to 100 miles of ZIP 95965. Coverage and salary visibility vary by employer. Empty searches expand the radius and posting window before the section gives up.

Source Notes

Course sequencing is generated from the Acadia Program Mapper cache. Career groupings use local CIP-to-SOC mappings and BLS occupation data when available. Confirm education plans with Counseling and Advising.

Career Connections shows 8 of 9 occupations mapped by the NCES/IPEDS crosswalk.

Live wage data was not available from the BLS helper for the mapped occupations, so some pay fields may be blank.

Last generated 2026-07-05T16:53+00:00