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Certificate
Computer Information Systems: Business Software Specialist I (B32)

The Business Software Specialist I certificate consists of a core of courses which provide job entry skills in the operation of computers. This certificate can also be the means for advancement to higher level positions in an expanding field. Instruction includes hands-on experience with computers and business software packages.

Work and Employment

The rapid spread of computers and computer-based technologies in recent years has generated a need for skilled, highly trained workers. Computers have become essential to the operation of stores, banks, colleges and universities, government agencies, hospitals, factories, and many other profit and non-profit entities in our society. Employment is expected to grow as organizations seek new applications for computers and improvements to the software already in use.

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Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College

  • Academic Advising, 815-835-6354
  • Greg Noack, Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems, 815-835-6434

 

Total Hours Required - 16 Hours

Major Field Requirements

Course # Course Title Hours
CIS100 Basic Keyboard & Doc Proc 2 Hours
CIS104 Word Processing Software 2 Hours
CIS106 Spreadsheet Software 3 Hours
CIS108 Database Software 3 Hours
CIS109 Introduction to Computers 3 Hours
CIS132 Cloud Productivity 2 Hours
CIS148 Business Presentation Graphics 1 Hour

 

Suggested Program

First Semester - 7 Hours

Course # Course Title Hours
CIS100 Basic Keyboard & Doc Proc 2 Hours
CIS109 Introduction to Computers 3 Hours
CIS132 Cloud Productivity 2 Hours

 

Second Semester - 9 Hours

Course # Course Title Hours
CIS104 Word Processing Software 2 Hours
CIS106 Spreadsheet Software 3 Hours
CIS108 Database Software 3 Hours
CIS148 Business Presentation Graphics 1 Hour