Computer Education programs

Look into credit classes offered through our three computing majors. You can take credit classes individually or pursue the full program to earn an associate's or a transfer degree in computers. This includes:

• Computer Applications and Office Systems: Learn computer literacy and software applications used in business in a self-paced, hands-on environment. Focuses on word processing, spreadsheets, databases, web page creation, keyboarding, office systems and communications.
• Computer Information Systems: Focuses on the development, installation, and administration of hardware-software systems and networks for businesses and other organizations. Includes program design and development, technical support, end-user training, database design, software and hardware evaluation, system integration and documentation.
• Computer Science Transfer: Focuses on both theoretical investigations and practical developments in computer technology and applications, including representation and storage of information, programming languages, and the design and implementation of microprocessors to execute algorithms. Credits earned in this program transfer to four-year institutions, toward a bachelor's degree.

Take individual classes for college credit.

Brush up on some computer training for my job.

First, consider what kind of computer training you really need. Do you want to learn how to use Microsoft Word, Excel or other common office software? Are you looking for more advanced training such as earning a professional certification in a particular computer system? Would you consider taking a credit course that could lead to earning a degree in computers? After thinking this through, consider some of our main pathways:

Find my employees a training program to help advance our business.

Visit the CLIMB Center for Advancement. Through the Center's resources, we can connect you to customized training options specifically designed for your company and employees. Training can be held at any of our state-of-the-art computer lab locations around the city, or we can even hold classes at your site. We also offer free consultations to discuss your company's unique training needs.

Take a computer class for fun.

Explore your interest! Our Community Education program offers hundreds of non-credit classes each term to keep you learning for life. Computer classes range all the way from Word and PowerPoint to Digital Photo Art. Classes can be taken in any of our computer sites, or even from your home computer through our Community Education Online program. We also offer classes for seniors or those new to computers that are especially designed to teach you basics at a comfortable pace, in a fun, no-pressure environment.

Take a basic-level, non-credit class to learn how to use my computer better.

Our Community Education program offers hundreds of non-credit classes each term to help you learn to master your computer. Classes in programs like Word, Excel, Quickbooks, PowerPoint, Photoshop and more are all conducted at a comfortable, no-pressure pace that teaches you everything you need to know to get started. Classes can be taken in any of our computer sites, or even from your home computer through our Community Education Online program. We also offer more advanced classes to keep your skills up, and slower-paced classes especially designed for seniors or those new to computers.