IT/Computer Certificate Synopsis and Guidelines
Field | Job Outlook | Certificates Credit | Certificates non Credit Compliment credit |
Computer Support Specialists | best to compliment 4-year Business related | Administration Assistant, Software Specialist, Applications Developer | Later on IT Help Desk Specialist |
Cybersecurity | employment potential w only certificate |
Cybersecurity/Information Security Analyst, stacking Cybersecurity with Networking Administrator and Cisco Support Specialist maximizes employment potential | Later on Cisco Support Specialist |
Networking/OS Administrator | employment potential w only AS minimize programming |
Network Administrator, Web Master | Later on Microsoft Solutions Expert, Cisco Support Specialist |
Data Analytics/Data Science | Strong, Complements most UG degrees | Data Analytics | |
Software Developer, Mobile Developer Transfer | best to get MIS/BS degree | Applications Developer, Later on CIS, Cybersecurity, Data Analytic degree | |
Web Design and Development | best to compliment existing degree - but can lead to employment | Web Design, Web Master, E-Commerce | Web and Mobile Bootcamp Developers Certificate |
CIM certificate flyers and certificate flyer
Counseling viewgraphs 11/9/2020.
To obtain a certificate or AST degree, use MySite 2 or 3 months before completing your last courses, for more info. You may need to still submit a petition of certification completion.
Associate Science Degrees are identical to certificates below, but you have to complete GE/IGETC requirements.
Most certificates should have implement blanket waivers, if not fill out Course substitute form.
Administrator Assistant Certificate or AST
permalink, The Administrative Assistant Catalog Certificate Link , or AST Catalog Linkprogram prepares individuals for employment in key staff positions or enhances existing skills of office assistants, office managers, and other professionals.
Course | Title | Units | offered |
BUS 103 | BUSINESS ENGLISH | 3 | All 3 Semesters |
CIM 1 or CIM 10 or CIM 112 | Intro to Computer Info Systems or Intro Info Systems or Office | 3-4 | All 3 Semesters |
CIM 121C or CIMA 283B | KEYBOARDING FOR COMPUTERS - ADVANCED | 1.5 | All 3 Semesters |
CIMA 102 or Course substitute CIM 214 | WORD PROCESSING: WORD | 3 | Fall and Spring |
CIMA 104 or Course substitute CIM216 | SPREADSHEETS: EXCEL | 3 | All 3 Semester |
CIMA 108 or Course substitute CIM230 | Microsoft PowerPoint | 3 | Fall and Spring |
CIMN100 or Course substitute CIM274* | COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS: WINDOWS | All 3 Semesters | |
Restricted Electives Listed Below 4.5 Units | |||
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All 3 Semesters except cima 106 Fall/spring Barely |
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*If you took an older version of the course submit a Course substitute, |
Applications Developer Certificate or AST
permalLink, or Certificate Catalog Link .or Associate in Science (AST Catalog Link ) and in Applications Developer. This program is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment as an applications developer.
Course | Title | Units | Offered |
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CIMP 7A | Java | 3 | All 3 Semesters |
CIMP 8A | Programming with Python | 3 | All 3 Semesters |
CIMW 105 | SQL | 3 | All 3 Semesters |
Technical Electives Select 8-11 Units from Courses Below; AST must also complete the GE requirements | |||
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4 or 3 |
CIM1 All 3 Semester CIM10 Fall and Spring |
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3 | All 3 Semesters | |
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3 | All 3 Semesters | |
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3 | Fall and Spring Only | |
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3.5 | Fall Only | |
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3 | Each Semester | |
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3.5 | Fall Even years* | |
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3 | Spring Only | |
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3.5 | Fall Only | |
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3.5 | Fall Only | |
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3.5 | Summer Only | |
CIMP 241 Cloud Computing for Developers | 3.5 | Spring Only | |
CIMN 120/200** Intro Networking |
3 | Fall, and Spring | |
CIMN 130 Intro OS Linux+** |
3 | Fall and Spring | |
CIMW100 A HTML |
1.5 | All 3 Semesters | |
1.5 | All 3 Semesters | ||
CIMW 145 PHP |
3 | Summer Only | |
CIMW 160 JavaScript |
3 | Fall Only | |
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3.5 | Spring Only | |
* You have the option to Course substitute infrequently offered classes, send request to tdedonno@saddleback.edu ** Classes have been recently updated from CSU non-credit to CSU Credit course, may require Course substitute form. contact tdedonno@saddleback.edu |
Business Data Analytics and Database Degree
permaLink , - catalog link The business data analytics and database degree,prepare students for various rapidly evolving information technology-related data analytics degrees. The restrictive electives will allow a student to also prepare for traditional 4-year data science degrees. Analytics (analysis of data) and database (organization of data) are two high-demand careers. The core requirements of the degree introduce students to high-demand critical evolving data technologies, including relational databases, SQL (universal standard language for communicating to relational databases), data visualization, data modeling, data warehousing, database reporting using Tableau, big data, NoSQL, cloud and business intelligence using Microsoft Power BI and Excel.
Course Number |
Title |
Offered | Units |
Required |
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CIMA105 |
Microsoft Excel for Data Analytics |
Spring Only | 3 |
CIMA288 |
Database Reporting |
Fall Only | 3.5 |
CIMW105 |
Web Development and DB: Intro SQL and MySQL |
Each Semester | 3 |
CIMP7A or CIMP8A |
Business Programming – Java -- Beginning or Programming with Python |
Each Semester | 3 |
Restrictive Electives 6-7.5 |
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CIM1 or CIM10 or CIM112 |
Computer Information Systems or Introduction to Information Systems or Microsoft Office |
Each Semester | 4 or 3 or 3 |
CIMA 104 |
Spreadsheets - Excel |
Each Semester | 3 |
CIMA 204 |
Advance Spreadsheets - Excel |
Fall and Spring Only | 3 |
CIMA 106 |
Database - Access |
Fall Only | 3 |
CIMP7A or CIMP8A |
Business Programming – Java -- Beginning or Programming with Python |
Each Semester | 3 |
CIMP8B |
Advanced Python Programming |
Fall/23 | 3 |
CIMP241 |
Cloud Computing for Developers |
Spring Only | 3.5 |
BUS 10 or Math 10 or PSYC 41 |
Business Statistics or Introduction to Statistics or Statistics for Behavior Sciences |
Each Semester | 3 |
Business Information Worker I Discontinued Fall/21 Certificate
Business information worker certificate Catalog Link, will be replaced with a tuition-free IT Help Desk Specialists. For an AST degree you can apply for the Administrator Assistant and also get the BIW certificate. - CID Link (not even close to a Match Missing Quick Books, Access, Acrobat, excel word keyboarding need to be advance or 2 units, windows outlook not in BIW, have Business)
The Business Information Worker (BIW) Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students for entry-level office and administrative support in a variety of job positions, including general office clerks, retail salesperson customer service representatives, receptionists and information clerks.
The program will provide a foundation in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office and skills to prepare students to meet the workforce demands of today's business environment.
Course Number | Title | Units |
CIM283B* | Office Skills - Keyboarding | 0.5 |
CIM283D* | Office Skills - Windows | 0.5 |
CIM283E* | Office Skills - Word Processing (Word) - Summer Only | 0.5 |
CIM283F* | Office Skills - Spreadsheet (Excel) | 0.5 |
CIM283K* | Office Skills - Business Skills (Outlook) | 0.5 |
CIM 1 | Computer Information Systems | 4 |
Bus 104 | Business Communications | 3 |
Bus 125 | Human Relations in Business | 3 |
Total | 12.5 | |
* Effective Fall/21 all low-unit CIMA 283s are being replaced with tuition-free CIMA 40x courses. |
Business Information Worker II Discontinued Fall/21 Certificate
The Business information Work II certificate Catalog Link of achievement is designed to prepare students for office and administrative support positions in a variety of fields or business, CID BIW 2 (BIW 1 is stackable doesn't match, need advance keyboarding, 3 unit word & excel, and maybe advance excel)
Students will initially complete the Business Information Worker I certificate which will provide a foundation in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office. Twelve additional units in the Business Information Worker II program will be completed to acquire skills in PowerPoint and Quickbooks to prepare students to meet the workforce demands of today's business environment.
Course ID | Title | Units |
Completion of Business Information Worker I Certificate of Achievement | 12.5 | |
CIMA 108 | Business Presentations: PowerPoint - Fall/Spring | 3 |
CIMA 104B | Spreadsheets Excel - Intermediate | 1.5 |
CIMA 106 | Database - Access - Fall Only | 3 |
CIMA 223A | Computerized Accounting - QuickBooks Beginning | 1.5 |
CIMA 223B | Computerized Accounting - QuickBooks Advanced | 1.5 |
BUS 120 | Advanced Business Management | 3 |
Total | 26 |
Cisco Network Specialist noncredit tuition-free certificate coming Fall/21
permaLink, Cisco is the worldwide leader in Information Technology (IT), networking, and cybersecurity solutions. Cisco controls over 60% of the network routing computers; its nearest competitors all have single-digit market penetration. This certificate is composed of two tuition-free classes that prepare students for Cisco's initial Academy 7.0 industrial certificates. The first tuition-free course prepares students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 1 (CCNA 1). The final course, Cisco Certified Network Associate 2, is the next certificate on installing, configuring, operating, and troubleshooting small and medium-sized Cisco networks. Upon completion of these Cisco certifications, the student has many opportunities in high employment potential computer networking support fields.
Course Prefix & Number |
Course Title
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Hours |
Sequence |
CIS 481NC |
CCNA1 CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE |
O Unit |
Y1-Fa or |
CIS |
CCNA2 CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE | O Unit |
Y1-Fa or |
Total Hours |
166 TSCH |
Computerized Accounting Specialist "Accounting Department" Certificate or AST
Course ID | Title | Units |
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ACCT 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
ACCT 1B * | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
ACCT 216 * | Individual Income Tax | 4 |
ACCT 221 * | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
CIMA 104 + | Spreadsheets - Excel | 3 |
CIMA 223B * | Computerized Accounting - Quickbooks–Advanced | 1.5 |
Select from Restricted Electives | 3 | |
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR: |
22.5 |
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Restricted Electives: | ||
ACCT 120 | Introduction to Financial Planning | 3 |
ACCT 202A * | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
ACCT 217 * | Partnership and Corporate Taxation | 3 |
ACCT 275 * | Auditing | 3 |
Computer Maintenance Technology AS/Cert
permaLink,- catalog certificate | AS degree, he Computer Maintenance Technology (CMT) Certificate of Achievement program includes study of personal computer hardware, software, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting to prepare the student for entry‐level employment as a computer maintenance technician in companies involved in the manufacture, installation, repair, maintenance, upgrading, or sales of personal computers and computer networks.
Course | Long Title | Units |
CIM1 or CIM10 | Computer Information Systems or Introduction to Information Systems |
3 or 4 |
CIMN100 | Computer Operating Systems - Windows | 3 |
CMT 215 or ET 101 or ET 133 |
ELECTRONICS FOR COMPUTER TECHNOLOGISTS or SURVEY OF ELECTRONICS or DC AND AC FUNDAMENTALS |
3 or 3 or 3+ |
CMT 220 | COMPUTER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR I | 3 |
CMT 225* | COMPUTER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR II | 3 |
CMT 230* | APPLIED NETWORK TECHNOLOGY (closer to CIMN160 Cisco/CIMN 120 Network+) | 3 |
CMT 235* | A+ EXAM PREPARATION FOR COMPUTER SERVICE TECHNICIANS (CIMN 110) | 3 |
Total Units for the Award: 21 - 23 Units *Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description. for AS Complete GE requirements |
Cyber Defense AS Degree
permaLink,- catalog link, The Saddleback Cyber Defense program starts students on a pathway to becoming a United States Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) in the form of a Computer Science Associate of Science degree that is built for transfer along with the preparation needed to take the Certified Ethical Hacker exam which meets the minimum certificate requirements for the CSSP Analyst, Infrastructure Support, Incident Responder, and Auditor levels.
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) workforce consist of 5 different levels of employment (e.g. Analyst, Infrastructure Support, Incident Responder, Auditor, and Manager), with each requiring one or more industry certificates along with a 4-year degree. The CSSP is a highly sought-after certification issued by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) that indicates a candidate’s fitness for the DoD CSSP workforce.
Course | Long Title | Units |
CS1A | Introduction to Computer Science I | 3.5 |
CS1B | Introduction to Computer Science II | 3.5 |
Math 2 | Pre Calculus | 5 |
CS30A or Math30A | Computer Discrete Mathematics I | 3 |
CS30B or Math30B | Computer Discrete Mathematics II | 3 |
CS 3A | Computer Organization And Machine Language | 3.5 |
CS 3B | COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE | 3.5 |
CIIMS 150 | Introduction to Cybersecurity Ethical Hacking | 3 |
Total Units for the Award: 28 |
Cybersecurity / Information Skills Analyst Center of Academic Excellence (CAE)
This certificate was validated by the NSA (National Security Agence) making it a Center of Academic Excellence in CyberDefense.
permaLink, The Cybersecurity/Information Security Analyst certificate Catalog Link provides the opportunity to master the necessary computer information security concepts to implement safe, secure digital systems and also the ability to detect and repair various cyberattacks. The certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level professions in the very the fast-growing field of cybersecurity and information security analyst. As a career technical education (CTE) certificate it also prepares students for general entry-level Information Technology (IT) professions. The certificate maximizes employment potential by including preparation for the predominant industrial IT security certificates; this includes CEH (Certificate Ethical Hacking) and multiple Comp TIA certificates: IT Fundamentals, A+, Security+ and CySA+. Two key cybersecurity skills are operating system command skills and HTML/JavaScript reading proficiency. This certificate includes elective courses in perfecting skills in both areas. The CIM department also offers a tuition-free "Web and Mobile Boot-camp Developers Certificate." This noncredit tuition-free certificate provides training in reading HTML/JavaScript code, is a critical cybersecurity specialist skill. By achieving HTML/JavaScript reading proficiency in a tuition-free certificate, one can then focus on developing operating system command-line skills. Cybersecurity certificate also provides transfer preparations to multiple out of state Cybersecurity Online bachelor degrees.
California Forensics Degrees | Cal CyberHub | Certificate has five DOD Recommended Certificates
Course | Long Title | Units | Offered/Comments |
CIMN 210/110* CompTIA A+ | Information and Communication Technology Essentials | 3 | Fall and Spring Only - Formerly CIMN 210 |
CIMN 200/120* CompTIA Network+ | Introduction to Networking: CompTIA Networks+ | 3 | Fall and Spring - Formerly CIMN 200 |
CIMS 230/130* SECURITY+ - CompTIA stackable certs |
Introduction to Information Systems Security: CompTIA Security+ | 3 | Fall and Spring - Formerly CIMS 230 Security+ |
CIMS 155 CompTIA CySA+ | Cybersecurity Analysis: CYSA+ | 3 | Spring Only |
Restricted Electives | 9 | 21 Total Units | |
CIM1 Computer Information Systems or CIM10 - COR Introduction to Information Systems |
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Total Units for the Award: 21 |
Industrial Certificates Integrated in Saddleback's Certificates:
Cyber Operations Certificate
permaLink, - catalog link Certificate exists, but still considering offering all courses. The Saddleback Cyber Operations certificate is designed to provide hands-on learning and experience to develop tomorrow’s cyber defenders. Students will learn how to protect networks and data through intelligence gathering, threat detection, incident response, digital forensics, and security monitoring. Students need to have completed the Saddleback College’s Cyber Defense A.S. degree or equivalent course work prior to enrolling in order to meet the prerequisite Computer Science – Cyber Defense requirements. This certificate augments the CS Cyber Defense A.S. degree by providing students with hands-on learning and experience in a Cyber Defense Operations Center (CDOC) and preparation for three (3) additional DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certifications (CCNA Cyber Ops, CompTIA CySA+, and CompTIASec+) which exceeds the minimum certificate requirements for the CSSP Analyst, Infrastructure Support, Incident Responder, and Auditor levels.
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) workforce consist of 5 different levels of employment (e.g. Analyst, Infrastructure Support, Incident Responder, Auditor, and Manager), with each requiring one or more industry certificates along with a 4-year degree. The CSSP is a highly sought-after certification issued by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) that indicates a candidate’s fitness for the DoD CSSP workforce.
Course | Long Title | Units |
CS1D* | Data Structures | 3.5 |
CIMS 130 | Intro to Information Systems Security: CompTIA Security+ | 3 |
CIMS 165+ | Cybersecurity Operations - Cisco CCNA Cyber OPS | 5 |
CIMS 155 | Cybersecurity Analysis - CompTIA CySA+ | 3 |
CS 260+ | Cryptography in Cyber Operations | 3.5 |
Total Units for the Award: 16 * Course has prerequisites |
Data Analytics Certificate
permaLink, The data analytics certificate is fully approved, recent catalog link.
The data analytics and certificate enables both students looking to transfer and existing working professionals the ability to enhance their skills with state of the art training in the rapidly evolving information technology areas of data analytics (the analysis and presentation of data) and database (collection organization of data). The certificate core requirements introduce students to the critical evolving data technologies, including relational databases, SQL (universal standard language for communicating to relational databases), data visualization, data modeling, data warehousing, database reporting using Tableau, big data, NoSQL, cloud, and business intelligence using Microsoft Power BI and Excel.
Course Number |
Title |
Offered | Units |
Required |
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CIMA105 |
Microsoft Excel for Data Analytics |
Spring Only | 3 |
CIMA288 |
Database Reporting |
Fall Only | 3.5 |
CIMW105 |
Web Development and DB: Intro SQL and MySQL |
Each Semester | 3 |
CIMP7A or CIMP8A |
Business Programming – Java -- Beginning or Programming with Python |
Each Semester | 3 |
Restrictive Electives 6-7.5 Units |
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CIM1 or CIM10 or CIM112 |
Computer Information Systems or Introduction to Information Systems or Microsoft Office |
Each Semester | 4 or 3 or 3 |
CIMA 104 |
Spreadsheets - Excel |
Each Semester | 3 |
CIMA 204 |
Advance Spreadsheets - Excel |
Fall and Spring only | 3 |
CIMA 106 |
Database - Access |
Fall Only | 3 |
CIMP7A or CIMP8A |
Business Programming – Java -- Beginning or Programming with Python |
Each Semester | 3 |
CIMP8B |
Advanced Python Programming |
Fall/23 | 3 |
CIMP241 |
Cloud Computing for Developers |
Spring Only | 3.5 |
Data Science and Data Analytics Coming Fall/24
Course Number |
Title |
Offered | Units |
Required |
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Math 3A or Math 3AH |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus or |
Each Semester | 5 |
Math 3B* | Analytic Geomerty and Calculus | Eash Semester and Math 3B | 5 |
Math 26* | Linear Algebra | Eash Semester | 4 |
CIM 8 | Introduction to Data Science | Each Semester | 3 |
CIMW105 |
Web Development and DB: Intro SQL and MySQL |
Each Semester | 3 |
CIMP8A |
Beginning or Programming with Python |
Each Semester | 3 |
CIMP7B | Advance Java | Spring Only after CIMP8A or CIMP7A | 3 |
Sub Total | 26 | ||
Restrictive Electives 3 - 3.5 Units |
29 - 29.5 | ||
CIMA 104 |
Spreadsheets - Excel |
Each Semester | 3 |
CIMA105 |
Microsoft Excel for Data Analytics |
Spring Only | 3 |
CIMA288 |
Database Reporting |
Fall Only | 3.5 |
CIMA 204 |
Advance Spreadsheets - Excel |
Fall and Spring only | 3 |
CIMP 8B |
Advanced Python Programming |
Each Semester | 3 |
E-Commerce Specialists Certificate or AST
permaLink, The E-Commerce Specialist Certificate Catalog Link or AST Catalog Link program prepares the student to apply business functions to the web. All types of business sectors and activities can be web-based, including retail, wholesale, import/export, human resources, customer service, or departments within an organization. Electronic commerce, or e-commerce, is used in public and private business, both profit and non-profit sectors, in corporations, government, small businesses, professional associations, and personal applications as well. This program provides the skills for conducting business on the web, preparing an electronic approach, and managing an e-commerce web presence.
Course | Title | Units | Offered |
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CIMW 105 | SQL | 3 | All 3 Semesters |
CIMW115 | Intro Creating Web Pages Dreamweaver and Word Press | 3 | Fall Only |
CIMW 145 | Web Development - PHP, CMS and WordPress And E-Commerce | 3 | Summer Only |
CIMW 160 | Web Development: JavaScript, jQuery and AJAX | 3 | Fall Only |
CIMW 280 | Web Design - Capstone Portfolio Project | 1.5 | Spring 2nd 8 Weeks |
Restricted Electives Listed Below | 3 Units | Minimum 18 Units For Certificate; AST also requires General Education Completion. | |
CIMP7A Java |
3 | All 3 Semesters | |
CIMP 8A Python |
3 | All 3 Semesters | |
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3 | All 3 Semesters | |
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3 | All 3 Semesters | |
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3 | Spring Only | |
CIMW 207 Social and Media Fundamentals |
1.5 | Fall and Spring | |
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3 | Summer Only | |
* You have the option to Course substitute infrequently offered classes, send request to tdedonno@saddleback.edu
** Classes have been recently updated from CSU non-credit to CSU Credit course, may require Course substitute form. contact tdedonno@saddleback.edu *** CIMW110A/B are deprecated replaced with CIMW115 may require Course substitute form. contact tdedonno@saddleback.edu |
Healthcare Technology Certificate HIT Department
permaLink This certificate program prepares the student demonstrate proficiency in certain health IT workforce roles integral to the implementation and management of electronic health information. It prepares for employment as a healthcare optimization specialist in an acute care hospital, clinic or physician’s office, long-term care facility, and other health care settings. It helps professionals upgrade their skills to coordinate interdepartmental communications and provide the link between health and IT.
REQUIRED COURSES:
Course ID | Title | Units |
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HSC 104 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
CIM 10 or | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
CIM 1 | Computer Information Systems | 4 |
MA 280 or | Healthcare Organization Practices | 3 |
HIT 100 * | Health Information Science | 2 |
CIMW 105 | Web Development and DB - Intro SQL and MYSQL | 3 |
HIT 111 * | Healthcare Information Technologies (HCIT) | 3 |
CIMA 288 | Database Reporting | 3.5 |
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR: |
17.5-19.5 |
Information Security Skills Award Deleted
Course | Title | Units | Offered/Comments |
CIMS200 or course substitute CIMS 155 | INFORMATION SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS | 3 | Spring Even Years |
CIMS 210 - 3 Units Course substitute CIMS 140/240 Forensics or CIMN 200 Intro Networking* | NETWORK DEFENSE AND COUNTERMEASURES | 3 | deleted |
CIMS 220 - 3 Units Course substitute CIMN 250 or CIMN240/140 or CIMN 130 Linux , * | INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT | 3 | deleted |
CIMS 130/230* SECURITY+ 3 Units | Security+ | 3 | Spring Only |
CIMS 150/250* cybersecurity 3 Units | CyberLaw | 3 | Fall Odd Years Only |
Total Units for the Award: 15 * will require Course substitute form. contact tdedonno@saddleback.edu |
IT Help Desk Specialist tuition-free nonCredit coming Fall/21
permaLink, This tuition-free noncredit certificate starting Fall/2021 allows an individual to begin training in the high employment potential field of Help Desk IT (Information Technology) Specialist, aka computer support specialist. This certificate is also of value to all 21st-century workers, especially individuals wishing to complement current skills with modern-day cloud and computer-oriented applications. The certificate offers tuition-free classes on developing keyboarding skills. The certificates has two other required courses covering office procedures, introduction to Windows, and cloud solutions. A cloud solution provides universal access to data anywhere, and applications that can act on data using any intelligent device, PC/Mac, tablet, or smartphone. The student then has the option of taking restrictive electives, focusing on various Microsoft Applications.
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Course Prefix & Number |
Course Title
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Hours |
Sequence |
Required Core |
CIMA 421 NC |
KEYBOARDING FOR COMPUTERS - BEGINNING |
58.1 TSCH** |
Y1-FA |
CIMA 422NC * |
KEYBOARDING FOR COMPUTERS - INTERMEDIATE |
58.1 TSCH |
Y1-Fa or |
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CIMA 400NC |
OFFICE SKILLS--OFFICE PROCEDURES |
83 TSCH |
Y1-Fa or Y1-SP |
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CIMA 401NC |
OFFICE SKILLS—MICROSOFT WINDOWS |
83 TSCH |
Y1-FA |
|
Restrictive Electives pick 2 course |
CIMA 402NC * |
WORD PROCESSING – MICROSOFT WORD |
83 TSCH |
Y1-SP |
CIMA 403NC * |
OFFICE SKILLS-- EMAIL OUTLOOK AND TEAMS |
83 TSCH |
Y1-SP |
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CIMA 404NC |
SPREADSHEETS – MICROSOFT EXCEL |
83 TSCH |
Y1-SP |
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CIMA 405NC |
MICROSOFT OFFICE 365(DATABASE ACCESS, AND SHAREPOINT) |
83 TSCH |
Y1-SP |
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CIMA 408NC |
BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS – MICROSOFT POWERPOINT |
83 TSCH |
Y1-SP |
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Total Hours |
448.2 TSCH |
Microsoft Solutions Expert NonCredit Certificate Coming Fall/21
permaLink, This tuition-free noncredit certificate catalog link, is composed of three courses that prepare students for the first three levels of the MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) exams. Microsoft is the worldwide leader in the desktop PC marketplace. These three Microsoft certificates have high value in the IT support marketplace. Students need to complete two of the three MSCE courses to obtain the certificate. In general, this certificate caters to skills builders, recently out of work IT professionals, individuals unable to afford boot camp bills, or any student looking to enhance a college degree with important 21st-century skills.
Course ID | Title | Offered | Hours |
---|---|---|---|
CIS 471NC | MCSE Certification Exam Prep I | Spring | 83 |
CIS 472NC* | MCSE Certification Exam Prep II | 83 | |
CIS 473NC* | MCSE Certification Exam Prep III | 83 | |
TOTAL HOURS FOR THE CERTIFICATE: |
166-249 hrs. |
Network Administrator Certificate or AST
permaLink or Certificate Catalog Link or Associate in Science (AST Catalog Link) or in Network Administrator. This program prepares the student for an entry-level position as an information systems network administrator. Stacking the Network Administrator with the Cybersecurity/Information System Analyst is not that difficult.
Course | Title | Units | Offered |
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CIMN 100 | OS MS Windows | 3 | All 3 Semesters |
CIMN 110/210** | CompTIA A+ | 3.5 | Fall and Spring |
CIMN 120/200** | Introduction Networking - CompTIA Network+ | 3 | All 3 Semesters |
CIMN 130 | Linux/Unix Operating System | 3 | All 3 Semesters |
Restricted Electives Listed Below | 6 Units | Minimum 18+Units For Certificate; AST also requires General Education Completion. | |
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4/3 | All 3 Semesters |
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3 | Spring 2nd 8 weeks | |
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3 | Fall Only (maybe replaced with CIMN 157) | |
CIMN 220A-C MCSE CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP I-III |
3-9 | Spring | |
3 | All 3 Semesters | ||
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3 | Spring Only | |
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3 | All 3 Semesters | |
3 | Fall and Spring | ||
CIMS 150/250** Intro to Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking |
3 | Fall and Spring | |
CIMW 105 WEB DEVELOPMENT AND DB - INTRO SQL AND MYSQL |
3 | All 3 Semesters | |
* You have the option to Course substitute infrequently offered classes, send request to tdedonno@saddleback.edu ** Classes have been recently updated from CSU non-credit to CSU Credit course, may require Course substitute form. contact tdedonno@saddleback.edu |
Current Modifications have align with NICCS framework:
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Server+
Software Specialist Certificate or AST
permaLink or Certificate Catalog Linkor Associate in Science (AST Catalog Link) in Software Specialist- college catalog. The Software Specialist Certificate program prepares the student for an entry-level position as a knowledge worker in the technical work environment using industry-standard software packages.
Course | Title | Units | Offered |
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CIM 1 or CIM 112 | Office | 3 or 4 | All 3 Semesters |
CIMA 102 | MSWord | 3 | All 3 Semesters |
CIMA 104 | Excel | 3 | All 3 Semesters |
CIMA 106 * | Access | 3 | Fall Only |
CIMA 108 | PowerPoint | 3 | Fall and Spring |
Restricted Electives Listed Below | 3 | Minimum 18 Units For Certificate; AST also requires General Education Completion. | |
CIM 10 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS |
3 | All 3 Semesters | |
|
1.5-4.5 | All 3 Semesters | |
|
3 | course deletion | |
|
3 | Fall and Spring | |
|
3 | course deletion | |
CIMA 212 Project |
3 | Spring Odd Years | |
CIMA 223A/B Quickbooks |
3 | All 3 Semesters | |
CIMN 100 Windows |
3 | All 3 Semesters | |
CIMN 130 Into OS |
3 | Fall and Spring | |
CIMW 134 Web Digital Media - Photoshop and Intro to Video Editing |
3 | Spring Only | |
|
1.5 | Fall Only/add Spring? | |
* You have the option to Course substitute infrequently offered classes, send request to tdedonno@saddleback.edu *** CIMW110A/B & CIM 274A/b are deprecated replaced with CIMW115 and CIMW134 respectively, may require Course substitute form. contact tdedonno@saddleback.edu |
Web Design Certificate or AST
permaLink or Certificate College Catalog Link or Associate in Science (AST College Catalog Link) in Web Design. The Web Designer Certificate program prepares the student to develop a web presence for businesses, organizations, and individuals in communication, marketing, and data management through the development of a website. Students will learn how to reach an audience and communicate ideas. The program includes basic and advanced software skills, developing a mission, goals, and the promotion and maintenance of a website.
Course | Title | Units | Offered |
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CIMW 100A HTML | HTML | 1.5 | All 3 Semesters, Fall, Spring and Summer |
CIMW 115 or Course substitute CIM278A/B | Creating Web Pages | 3 | Fall Only |
CIMW 134 or Course substitute CIM274A/B | Photoshop | 3 | Fall and Spring |
CIMW 140 | CSS/CSS3/RWD | 3 | 1st 8 Weeks Spring Only |
CIMW 280 | Capstone | 1.5 | 2nd 8 Week Spring Only |
Restricted Electives Listed Below | 6 | Minimum 18 Units For Certificate; AST also requires General Education Completion. | |
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3 | All 3 Semesters | |
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3 | Spring Only | |
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3 | All 3 Semesters | |
CIMP 115 Business Programming - C# (AST Only) |
3 | Fall Odd Years | |
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1.5 | All 3 Semesters | |
CIMW 105 SQL |
3 | All 3 Semesters | |
CIMW 145 PHP or Course substitute CIMW 245 |
3 | Summer Only | |
CIMW 160 JavaScript or Course substitute CIMW 260 |
3 | Fall Only | |
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3 | Summer Only | |
CIMW 250 ASP.NET * |
3.5 | Odd Years Spring | |
* You have the option to Course substitute infrequently offered classes, send request to tdedonno@saddleback.edu *** CIMW110A/B & CIM 274A/b are deprecated replaced with CIMW115 and CIMW134 respectively, may require Course substitute form. contact tdedonno@saddleback.edu |
Webmaster or AST
permaLink or The Webmaster Certificate College Catalog Link or AST College Catalog Link program prepares the student to build and administer a website and set up and maintain its web server. Students learn the technical aspect of server-level concerns of web construction and management to efficiently run websites in business and government organizations or for individuals. Topics include networking, security, web development, and database administration.
Course | Title | Units | Offered |
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CIMN100 or |
Operating System Windows Operating System Linux |
3 | All 3 Semesters ** |
CIMN 120/200 | Network+ | 3 | All 3 Semesters |
CIMW 100 A (AST Only) | HTML | 1.5 | All 3 Semesters |
CIMW 105 | SQL | 1.5 | All 3 Semesters |
CIMW 280 | Capstone | 1.5 | Spring 2nd 8 Weeks |
Restricted Electives Listed Below | 9-10 | Minimum 18 Units For Certificate; AST also requires General Education Completion. | |
CIM 1 Information Systems |
4 | Each Semester | |
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3.5 | Fall and Spring | |
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3 | Spring | |
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2-9 | Spring Only | |
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3.5 | Fall Odd Years | |
3 | Each Semester | ||
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3 | Spring Only | |
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3 | Fall Odd years | |
CIMS 130/230 CompTIA Security+ |
3 | Fall and Spring | |
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1.5 | Each Semester | |
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3 | Fall Only | |
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3 | Spring 1st 8 Weeks * | |
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3 | Fall Only | |
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3.5 | Spring Only | |
* You have the option to Course substitute infrequently offered classes, send request to tdedonno@saddleback.edu *** CIMW110A/B & CIM 274A/b are deprecated replaced with CIMW115 and CIMW134 respectively, may require Course substitute form. contact tdedonno@saddleback.edu |
Web and Mobile Boot camp Developers noncredit tuition-free Certificate
permaLink or The web and mobile developer boot camp certificate, college catalog provide students with a tuition-free option to pursue an entry-level career in the very fast-growing web and mobile development area. The sequence of three or more zero-unit classes covers basic web development skills of database, SQL, JavaScript/jQuery, Adobe, web page IDEs, WordPress, HTML, Bootstrap, CSS and responsive design. Responsive design is a methodology whereby multiple devices can view a single design. The goal is to mimic privately run coding boot camps. Coding boot camps are a high paced concentrated curriculum that prepares an individual for entry-level IT positions. Drawbacks of these boot camps are initial costs, and often job placement agencies take a portion of the first year’s salary. This certificate will cover current web developer skills similar to boot camps, but with no initial tuition costs or employment agreements. The certificate is geared to skills builders, recently out of work IT professionals, individuals unable to afford boot camp bills, or any student looking to enhance a college degree with important 21st-century skills.
CIS 405 |
WORKFORCE PREPARATION DATABASE SQL ZERO UNIT |
O Unit |
Fall |
CIS 415 |
CREATING WEB PAGES USING ADOBE, HTML, CSS AND OTHER TOOLS |
O Unit |
Fall Only |
CIS 460 |
WORKFORCE PREP WEB DEVELOPMENT INTRODUCTION PROGRAMMING |
O Unit |
Fall Only |
Computer Information Systems and Cybersecurity Degrees Aligned w 4-yr Online IT Degrees WIP
- Schools we are currently looking at are National University, Brandman, University of Phoenix, GCU, and ASU.
- UCs never offer IT-related degrees, IT courses are taught at UC extensions.
- CSU has a hand full of IT-related degrees.
- The CIS degree will be very similar to the applications developer certificate.
- The Cybersecurity degree will be very similar to our current Cybersecurity certificate.
- If interested in transferring a 4-Year online college complete either Applications Developer or Cybersecurity Certificate.
Tentative Certificates - Being Consider
Cloud and Microsoft Support Specialist | Front-End Developer |
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cimp7a Intro java | cimp 7a Java |
CIMN 220A Microsoft Azure and CompTIA Cloud+ | cimw 250 ASP.net |
cimw 140 CSS/CSS3/RWD | cimp 220 Android & Android Advance |
IOS or cimw 160 JavaScript/jQuery/Bootstrap | cimw160 JavaScript |
cimw 105 SQL | cimw 105 SQL |
Low Unit Cyber/IT Specialist
Name same as 4-year degree? permaLink Create a low-unit certificate so any CIM/CS AS degree can apply for our 4-year degree. Low-unit CTE degree is 9 Units or more. Could drop course 4. A+ can be hard to pass but wondering if you have Network+ and Sec+ do you need A+, furthermore Cisco CCNA carries more weight.
Course Number | Title | Units |
CIMN110 A+ or CIM1 or CIM10 or CS1B |
CompTIA A+ or basic Intro to Computers | 3 |
CIMN 120 or CIMN160 CCNA | CompTIA Network + | 3 |
CIMS 130 or CIMS 150 CEH | CompTIA Sec+ | 3 |
CIMP7A or CIMP8A or CS1A | Basic Programming or maybePython only | 3 |
Total | 12 |
Data Analytic Certificate of Completion
Course Number | Title | Units |
CIS 405 NC | SQL | |
CIM 40x | Intro AI | |
CIM 288 | Data Analytics Tableau | |
CIMA 105 | Excel Data Analytics | |
CIM 40x | Data Access and Sharepoint | |
CIM 40x | Outlook and Teams | |
Total | ||
* Effective Fall/21 all low-unit CIMA 283s are being replaced with tuition-free CIMA 40x courses. |
AI Certificate
permaLink - Santa Ana AI - problem is state has requirements on AI instructors.
Course Number | Title | Units |
CIMP 8A | Intro Python | 3 |
CIMP 8B | Advance Python | 3 |
CIMW 105 | SQL | 3 |
CIM Pending | Intro AI | 3 |
Introduction to Machine Learning with Python | 3 | |
Introduction to Deep Learning, Neural Networks with Keras and PyTorch |
3 | |
Total | 18 |