Business Technology, Certificate of Achievement
The Business Technology Certificate of Achievement program is designed for students who seek the core business technology skills to incorporate technology into a small business. This program is designed for students who want to add technology abilities to their current skill set without the additional coursework of a broader education. For further studies consider the Business Administration Associate in Science degree with an emphasis in Business Technology or a Computer Science degree. Students planning to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor’s degree should consider the Associate in Science in Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer (AS-T in Business Administration 2.0) degree or the Associate in Science in Computer Science (Computer Science AS-T).
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Identify and apply fundamental business technology resources appropriate to a small business environment.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Select five courses from the following: | 14-16 | |
| QuickBooks Online Accounting | ||
| Marketing in the Digital Era | ||
| Computer Information Systems | ||
| MS Office Applications and MS Office Applications Lab | ||
| Introduction to Computer Hardware/A+ Prep | ||
| Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 1 | ||
| Network Security Fundamentals/Security+ Prep | ||
| Project Development | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 2 | |
| Professional and Essential Skills | ||
or WORK 99 | Career-Focused Work Experience | |
or WORK 98 | Exploratory Work Experience | |
or WORK 97 | Service Learning Work Experience | |
| Total Units | 16-18 | |
Please refer to the program requirements section of the Catalog for information about associate degree requirements and certificate requirements including Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| Select five courses from the following: | 14-16 | |
| QuickBooks Online Accounting | ||
| Marketing in the Digital Era | ||
| Computer Information Systems | ||
| MS Office Applications and MS Office Applications Lab | ||
| Introduction to Computer Hardware/A+ Prep | ||
| Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 1 | ||
| Network Security Fundamentals/Security+ Prep | ||
| Project Development | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 2 | |
| Professional and Essential Skills or Career-Focused Work Experience or Exploratory Work Experience or Service Learning Work Experience | ||
| Units | 16-18 | |
| Total Units | 16-18 | |
MPC “Ready to Work” Career Education programs offer students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills needed for employment and job advancement.
All students should consult with a Counselor to discuss career pathways, for support with career exploration and planning, and to create a personalized education plan to help them meet their academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling services provided by MPC and to connect with a Counselor.
Additional resources are available through MPC’s Career & Transfer Resource Center (CTRC). The CTRC offers career resources, workshops, guidance and referrals. Visit the CTRC for support finding online career information and other resources to explore majors, occupations, and employment information.