# Information Technology—IT Technician (Certificate of Achievement)

Sierra College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: Information Technology

Source: https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/archive/2025-2026/departments/infotech/#ittechcoa

(formerly Computer Information Systems—IT Technician)

The IT Technician program prepares students for entry level positions in computer retail, helpdesk, system administration, computer application installation, and technically oriented administrative roles. Many of the courses also help prepare students for industry recognized certification examinations. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BUS 0250 | Microsoft Applications for Business | 3 |
| IT 0015 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| IT 0100 | Information and Communication Technology Essentials | 4 |
| IT 0105 | Computer Network Fundamentals | 3 |
| IT 0110 | Installing, Configuring and Administering a Client OS | 3 |
| **Select 6 units from the following:** | | 6 |
| ↳ BUS 0261 | Customer Service Skills |  |
| ↳ BUS 0265 | Business Communications |  |
| or ↳ BUS 0266 | Introduction to Oral Communication |  |
| ↳ IT 0095 | Internship in Information Technology |  |
| **Total Units** | | **22** |