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California Regional Consortia

Information Technology and Information Systems Core Certificate of Achievement

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Submitter's Information

Name

Jonathan Polidano

Title

CTE Liaison

Region

Inland Empire/Desert

College

Chaffey College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Yolanda Friday

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Information Technology and Information Systems Core Certificate of Achievement

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Information Technology, General (070100)

Projected Start Date

08/10/26

Catalog Description

The Information Technology and Information Systems Core Certificate of Achievement provides students with a broad range of fundamental hardware, software, operating system, Internet, networking, web development, scripting and coding skills. Completing this program will provide students a foundation for entry-level positions or employment advancement in a number of high-growth professions in computer-based industries and other fields that utilize technology. The completion of this certificate can open the pathway to the following certificates and degrees:

  • Cloud Solutions Architecting
  • Networking Specialist (CCNA)
  • Programmer
  • Development Operations
  • Web Development and Social Media
  • Technology and Innovation

This certificate also completes some of the requirements for the Cybersecurity certificate and degree. 

Enrollment Completer Projections

We expect annual program completion numbers to be 13 students annually. This is an updated version of the Computer Foundations certificate which has about 13 completers a year.  

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

Completing this program will provide students a foundation for entry-level positions or employment advancement in a number of high-growth professions in computer-based industries and other fields that utilize technology.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

MIN: 15, MAX: 16

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Students completing this program will complete the following major-specific courses: ITIS-10, ITIS-14, ITIS-16, ITIS-40, and either ITIS-50 or ITIS-51. 

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
ITIS-10
Introduction to Computer Information Systems		3S1
ITIS-14Windows Operating System Administration
3S1
ITIS-16Internet Technologies and Security
3S1
ITIS-40Computer Hardware and CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation
3S2
ITIS-50 or
ITIS-51		Introduction to Computer Networks or Cisco Internetworking I
3 or 4S2




Supporting Documents

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Inland/Empire Desert Regional Questions

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Submission Details

Published at

12/28/25 - 09:51 PM

Status

Recommended

Return to Drafts

Please list the reason(s) for returning "Information Technology and Information Systems Core Certificate of Achievement". to Jonathan Polidano's drafts. This message will be sent to jonathan.polidano@chaffey.edu

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Andria Coyle Super User   ·  01/05/26

Received regional recommendation at the January 5, 2026 IEDRC Deans Meeting.