Technical Certificate Programs Catalog 2025-2026

Specialist in Computerized Systems and Networks (CNCS - Code 841)

The technical certificate in Specialist in Computerized Systems and Networks offers students a basic preparation for the use of computers in technical and professional areas. It includes general knowledge of the organization, repair, page design for Internet, programming of computerized systems and networks.

Major courses must be approved with minimum grade of C.

The Ponce Campus is authorized to offer this Program.

(30 credits / 900 hours)

Academic Requirements for the Certificate in Specialist in Computerized Systems and Networks

First Term

CARM 120Introduction to Computers

2

CNCS 120Installation and Repair of Computerized Systems

3

CNCS 130Installation of Programs and Operating Systems

3

CNCS 140Installation and Maintenance of Networks

4

CNCS 150Design of Pages for Internet

3

Second Term

CARM 220Small Business Administration

3

CCOM 220Visual Basic

3

CNCS 210Mathematics for Computer

2

CNCS 220Introduction to Electronics

2

CNCS 290Practice

5

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.