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Computer Technology

READING, Pennsylvania | Reading Area Community College - Reading | ID: 160133

Overview

10 S 2ND ST P.O. Box 1706 READING, Pennsylvania 19603-
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Admissions Office:
610-607-6224
Online Training
Classroom Training
Distance Learning
Computer Technology Associate of Applied Science
Employment Skill Gain
$16,000.00 - $25,000.00
Training(Trade)

Description of Training Provider

Reading Area Community College is accredited by the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges.

Program Description

The Computer Technology Program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in information technology support positions. Students will gain experience in supporting others in the use of computer hardware, software, networks and websites. Coursework will aid students in preparing to sit for various industry-standard certification exams.

Skills & Competencies

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to: *Describe the hardware and software needs in a modern business environment using appropriate computer terminology. *Discuss the issues of professional standards and ethics for Information Technology workers. *Utilize a personal computer to prepare documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and to perform basic navigation of the internet. *Plan and design websites using fundamental web design principles. *Create programs that solve common business problems using structured programming and modular design. *Demonstrate effective customer support and problem resolution skills. *Demonstrate effective communication skills in writing and speaking in a business environment. *Utilize business management principles to analyze problems and make decisions. *Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted principles and evaluate the results by performing basic financial statement analysis. *Perform installation, configuration, diagnostics, preventative maintenance and basic networking of personal computers. *Troubleshoot desktop environments that are running Microsoft Windows operating systems. *Create integrated documents, worksheets, databases, and presentations suitable for coursework, professional purposes, and personal use using personal productivity software.

Additional Information

Service Costs

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Performance Measures

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