Technical Certificate Programs Catalog 2025-2026

Computer Repair Technician (CARM - Code 040)

The technical certificate in Computer Repair Technician aims to develop a technical personnel properly trained in the installation, configuration, administration and maintenance of computerized micro-systems and networks, and in the repair of microcomputers and peripheral equipment.

The major courses must be approved with a minimum grade of C.

The Aguadilla Campus is authorized to offer this Program.

(30 credits / 900 hours)

Academic Requirements for the Certificate in Computer Repair Technician

First Term

CARM 120Introduction to Computers

2

CARM 130Introduction to Microprocessors

2

CARM 140Introduction to Operating Systems

4

CARM 150Mathematics Applied to Digital Electronics

2

CARM 210Introduction to Communication Networks

3

Second Term

CARM 220Small Business Administration

3

CARM 230Installation and Configuration of Operating Systems

3

CARM 235Data Administration and Retrieval

3

CARM 240Repair Techniques for PC Computers

4

CARM 297Computer Repair Seminar

4

For students enrolled on or before August 2021, in compliance with the past regulations, (34 CFR 668.8 (1) (1) a minimum number of hours in work outside the classroom will be added to the specified hours. The details of the number of hours and the appropriate tasks for each course are defined in the course syllabus.