# Software Specialist (Certificate of Achievement)

Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Digital Media

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#### Description

The Software Specialist Certificate of Achievement program includes microcomputer applications and computer support of business organizations. The program offers state of the art training in digital technologies preparing students for professional careers.

#### Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1.  Demonstrate knowledge of technology applicable to the field, and proficiency in appropriate software.
2.  Understand basic hardware and software functions of a computer. Develop knowledge of technology applicable to the field, and proficiency in appropriate software.
3.  Demonstrate and apply appropriate software applications to achieve organizational goals.
4.  Recognize and apply appropriate information and hardware technology to achieve organizational goals.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CAS 50 | Introduction to Computer Application Systems (Active) | 3 |
| CAS 54 | Microsoft Excel (Active) | 3 |
| CAS 58 | Microsoft Access (Active) | 3 |
| CAS 88 | Microsoft Word (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 92 | Excel Spreadsheets for Accounting (Active) | 2 |
| BUS 93 | QuickBooks (Historical) | 2 |
| BUS 94 | MS Project Fundamentals (Historical) | 1 |
| DIGM 6A | Photoshop (Active) | 3 |
| DIGM 31B | Photoshop II (Historical) | 1.5 |
| DIGM 5 | Typography (Active) | 3 |
| DIGM 7 | Design and Layout (Active) | 3 |
| DIGM 17 | JavaScript for Designers (Historical) | 3 |
| DIGM 15 | Web Design Fundamentals (Active) | 3 |
| DIGM 16 | HTML and CSS for Designers (Historical) | 3 |
| DIGM 11 | Video Editing (Active) | 3 |
| DIGM 12A | Motion Graphics (Active) | 3 |
| ID 49 | Digital Tools for Design and Visual Communication (Active) | 3 |
| or ARCH 3 | Digital Tools for Design and Visual Communication (Active) | 3 |
| **Total** | | **21** |

#### Other Information

Discipline: Business, Economics & Information Technology

Program Control Number: 20648

TOP Code: 070210 - Software Applications

CIP Code: 11.0601 - Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General