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Paradise Valley Community College
Information Technology

Certificate of Completion: Computer Systems Maintenance #5867
18 Credits

Targeted at students who want a good entry-level position as a computer system maintenance technician. It is designed to provide students with basic hardware, software, diagnostic, and customer relations skills essential for a successful computer service technician.

Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in each course in the Required Courses area. "++" or "+" after a course number indicates any module.

Required Courses: 11-12 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
BPC170 Microcomputer Maintenance I A+ Prep 3 Yes
BPC270 Microcomputer Maintenance II: A+ Technician Prep 3 BPC170
CIS102 Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills for IT Professionals 1 Fall only
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information 3  
CIS/BPC121AB Microsoft Command Line Operations 1 Fall only
CIS/BPC121AE Windows Operating System 1  
MST140 or CIS190  Network Essentials 3  
MST150++ Microsoft Windows Professional 3 Fall only

Materials presented on these pages were taken from the PVCC 2009-2010 Catalog and do not encompass all the specific requirements of our certificate and degree programs.  Please consult the PVCC 2009-2010 Catalog or contact an advisor for specific program details. 

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Comments or suggestions: gary.smith@pvmail.maricopa.edu
Last Revised: 10/27/2009