Computer Support Associate Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
This program prepares students for entry-level positions in PC installation, maintenance, and repair professions. Common career titles include PC support technician, hardware specialist, and help desk support specialist. Student will examine PC software including operating systems, network management, and desktop utilities. This program also prepares students for the CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications.
Established in 2015
CIP: 11-1006 Computer Support Specialist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Prairie State College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151232 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CompTIA
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
16 Weeks ( 480.00 Hours / 8.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,400.00 |
| Books | $450.00 |
| Fees | $45.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,895.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Free application to college. Transcripts from other colleges should be brought to advising session. If no other college courses, placement test will be required.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Writing - College Level
- Prerequisites - General education required courses
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Computer Support Associate Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
This program prepares students for entry-level positions in PC installation, maintenance, and repair professions. Common career titles include PC support technician, hardware specialist, and help desk support specialist. Student will examine PC software including operating systems, network management, and desktop utilities. This program also prepares students for the CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications.
Established in 2015
CIP: 11-1006 Computer Support Specialist.
Provider Information
Prairie State College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151232 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CompTIA
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
16 Weeks ( 480.00 Hours / 8.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,400.00 |
| Books | $450.00 |
| Fees | $45.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,895.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Free application to college. Transcripts from other colleges should be brought to advising session. If no other college courses, placement test will be required.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Writing - College Level
- Prerequisites - General education required courses
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes