IT Foundation Certificate of Achievement

This certificate program provides students with a preliminary foundation in the field of Information Technology (IT). The emphasis on personal computers and networking will provide students with the foundational skills needed for an entry-level position. Topics covered include IT terminology and concepts, infrastructure, managing applications and software, software development concepts, and the core concepts of cybersecurity. The courses emphasize development of in-demand technical skills needed in computer networking, help desk troubleshooting, and best practices for device security.

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Demonstrate the ability to locate technical resources to solve problems with networking, systems, and cloud solutions.

Demonstrate proficiency with various software packages to solve common networking, system, and cloud problems.

The IT Foundation, Certificate of Achievement aligns with Coastline College’s mission by creating a new career pathway that “guides diverse populations of students toward the attainment of associate degrees and certificates leading to career advancement, personal empowerment, and transfer.” This also aligns with Coastline’s Educational Master Plan goals of Student Success, Completion, and Achievement and Instructional and Programmatic Excellence. These goals blend directly with the section with College mission statement that states “Coastline provides innovative instruction and services designed to achieve equitable outcomes.”

 The IT Foundation, Certificate of Achievement aligns with the California Community College Chancellor’s Office Vision for Success Goals related to completion of degree and certificates, decreasing the number of units completed, and increase CTE student employment rates. These outcomes are associated with the structured pathway of the program and courses that align with a variety of jobs for students entering the workforce or returning for career advancement.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
IT C104	IT Fundamentals	4	S1
IT C158	Contemporary OS	3	S1
CYBR C101	Intro to Cybersecurity	3	S1
IT C128 OR IT C201	Computer Networking Principles (Network +) OR Introduction to Networking (CCNA 1)	3 OR 3	S2
IT C198	Cloud Foundations	3	S2

The revised certificate will be offered under the Technology department a) Do any active inventory records need to be made inactive or changed in connection with the approval of the proposed program? If yes, please specify. The active inventory record for the program with the same name needs to be changed in connection with the approval of the proposed program. b) Does the program replace any existing program(s) on the college’s inventory? Provide relevant details if this program is related to the termination or scaling down of another program(s). This program replaces an existing program on the College’s inventory. It is a modification of an existing program with the same name. c) What related programs are offered by the college? This is a distinct program at the College and the most closely related is Information Technology.

Irvine Valley College, Saddleback College, Santa Ana College, Cypress College have similar programs.

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