CIM certificate flyers and certificate flyer - SB Catalog

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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,
Petition for Course Waiver or Substitution - Schedule an appointment with an Academic Counselor to submit the request for a course waiver or substitution. A substitution is the use of a course from another college that is comparable to a Saddleback College course.

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.

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.

permaLink - Coming Fall/27 (Many of the courses are already available)

Program Overview: The Artificial Intelligence Foundations certificate is a low-unit, 9-unit stackable program designed for beginners and professionals seeking to build a strong foundation in AI. This specialist track combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing students for entry-level roles or further specialization in the rapidly evolving AI field.Courses:

Catalog Description: The Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Foundations is a focused, 9‐unit program designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to AI and its applications in creative and technical domains. Students will complete three 3‐unit courses from the following groups: (1) General AI, introducing core AI concepts, tools, and techniques; (2) Advanced AI, Machine Learning, or Vibe Coding, exploring deeper AI algorithms, machine learning models, or AI‐driven creative coding for innovative projects; and (3) Game Design, Web Design/Development, Programming, or Database, emphasizing practical skills in building video games, websites, web applications, or managing data systems with AI integration. Through hands‐on, project‐based learning, this certificate equips students with in‐demand skills for tech careers, blending AI proficiency with creative and technical expertise.

* Goal is AI for Everyone: To do This we need 1 or 2 courses in Each Group part of CalGetc -
Foothill Humanties GE - HUMN 15PHIL 15 - Area 3B

crosswalks 2020
701.00 IT General or 707 Computer SF Development, 707.10 Computer Programmaing → 11..0201

702 11.0103 IT SW DEvloper

Top Code Going Away
CIP 11.0102 AI Most SOC Recommend 4-Year Degrees
CIP 11.0201 Computer Programmer, Software Developers, Web Developers, Web and Digital Interface, Video Game Designers

Digital Litercy Journalism and Communication CSU COM 106/107 - CIMA 5 as Digital Litercy
(AI Literacy line this up with UC Davis, find CalGetc alignment with SL )
Artificial Intelligence for All ECS 011 UC Davis - SE (Science Engineering) SL Scientific Literacy GE requirement
CalGetc requirement; instead, it includes physical and biological sciences as part of its general education areas
A Hitchhikers' Guide to Artifiicial Inellitence CS042 UC Riverside
CSU Long Beach EDP 490 1 - unit

For CIM 8 we need email 6/11/2025 ( unscheduled review modify cim 8 fall or spring? resubmit)
Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning - Courses approved to fulfill this requirement must address students ability to develop, present, use, and critique quantitative arguments. The course does not appear to focus on mathematics and quantitative reasoning. - Area 2

Santa Ana AI - problem is state has requirements on AI instructors.

** Local Pattern Critical Thinking and Analtyical Thinking.CIMP3 Critical; CIMW105 Analtyics; berrkelyu CIM 8 Stat GE

CIM 8 make this a stat GE foundation
CIMA 130 Intro to AI (3 units) Explore the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, including its history, key concepts, and real-world applications. Gain an understanding of AI ethics, tools, and emerging trends.

CIMA 136 Machine Learning | CIMA 133 Business Apps AI | AI Vibe Coding (3 units) Dive into machine learning basics, including algorithms and model evaluation, alongside AI applications in business and hands-on coding practice to solve practical problems.

CIMP8A Python | CIMW115 Creating Web Pages | CIMP3 Game | CIMW105 SQL (3 units) Develop essential programming skills in Python, web development, game design, and database management with SQL, enabling students to create and deploy AI-integrated projects. Total Units: 9 Prerequisites: None Delivery: Online, hybrid, or in-person.

Learning Outcomes: Upon completion, students will understand AI principles, apply machine learning techniques, and build functional AI-enhanced applications using industry-relevant tools. Certification: Earn a stackable certificate, verifiable for career advancement or academic credit. This program is ideal for those seeking a concise yet comprehensive introduction to AI, with flexibility to stack additional coursework for deeper specialization.

permaLink - Coming Fall/27 (Many of the courses are already available)

Catalog Description: Dive into the future of technology with an AImpact certificate designed to empower you with cutting‐edge skills in video game design, web development, data management/analytics, and artificial intelligence. Across multiple dynamic courses, master industry‐standard languages like Python, JavaScript, and SQL while exploring creative coding and AI‐driven innovation. Learn to craft interactive games, build responsive web applications, harness data for insights, and develop AI‐powered solutions. Perfect for aspiring developers, data enthusiasts, and creative tech innovators, this certificate blends technical expertise with modern, prompt engineering and vibe coding. Prepare for high‐demand careers in gaming, web development, data science, and AI with hands‐on projects and real‐world applications.

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.

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.

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.

permaLink, Catalog Link. 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.

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.

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.

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

Industrial Certificates Integrated in Saddleback's Certificates:
Top 708.10 CIP 11.0901 (11.099 not listed)

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.

permaLink, The data analytics certificate 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.

permaLink, The E-Commerce Specialist Certificate of Achievement 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.

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:

permaLink, College Catalog Certificate of Completion. 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.

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.

permaLink or Certificate Catalog Link or Associate in Science (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.

Current Modifications have align with NICCS framework:

• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
  
• CompTIA Server+

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

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3/3/25 Meeting

• Shorter Title just Video Game Design
• Transfer Status

Current Catalog Description

This program allows a student to either pursue a transfer pathway to a 4-year game-related degree or an existing information technology worker can gain access to rapidly growing high-income potential employment fields. More specifically, programming-related courses can open up careers in video game design ( 15-125 5 .01) career. By electing programming and web-oriented pathways, one can move into the fast-growing field of Web and Digital Interface Design (15-12 55.00). Finally, by focusing electives on transfer classes, one can pursue pathways to 4-year game-related degrees at  UCI, CSU, or private colleges.

Available Fall 2026 or Sooner. This stackable certificate can be used as a first step, into either the Network Administration AS degree or the Cybersecurity 21-unit certificate.

Catalog Description: This program prepares students for entry-level positions in cybersecurity or computer networking. Nowadays, almost all jobs require network administrators to have security experience. Furthermore, many software developments need individuals with CompTIA Security+ certificates. The core requirements for the certificate include preparation for industrial coveted Comp TIA A+ (basic computer Hardware/Software), CompTIA Network+, and CompTIA Security+. These industrial certificates are essential for all cybersecurity, networking, cloud, operating system administrators, or software development areas.