Basic Computing

Issued by Houston City College

Earners of the Basic Computing certification developed the necessary knowledge and skills to be digitally savvy and serves as a foundation for potentially getting into the IT field.

Type Certification
Level Foundational
Time Weeks
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Access
Computer Components
Computing and Processing
Database Fundamentals
Data Types
Excel
File Systems
Networking Basics
Notational Systems
Operating Systems
Peripheral Devices
PowerPoint
Scripting and Programming Concepts
Software Development Concepts
Storage
Troubleshooting
Word

Earning Criteria

ITSC 1301 Intro to Computers (Credit) or POFI 1204 Computer Fundamentals (CE)
BCIS 1305 or ITSC 1309 (Credit) or ITSC 1009 (CE)
Badge holder must have taken the Introduction to Computers via the credit side or Computer Fundamentals (ITF+) through Continuing Education and BCIS 1305 or ITSC 1309 through the credit side or ITSC 1009 through the Continuing Education side.
The CompTIA IT Fundamentals certification is considered good for life and does not need to be renewed.