Computer Information Systems

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Upgrade your computer skills, learn new ones, or transfer to a four-year University. Enroll now in Berkeley City College’s CIS classes and programs.

You can choose short-term and full-term classes offered over four to eighteen weeks. Short-term classes include topics such as Microsoft Access and PowerPoint, Introduction to Internet Basics, and Web Design.

You can complete two-year certificate and degree programs such as Web Programming or Applied Microcomputer Information Systems.

We can also design and customize classes to fit the needs of your business or non-profit organization.

Getting Started in CIS

All of our computer degree and certificate programs require a basic understanding of computer concepts and software. We offer several beginning courses:

CIS 1 —Introduction to Computer Information Systems (4 units) is a full semester course that covers computer software and hardware. Lab covers Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

CIS 200 —Microcomputer Concepts and Applications (1.5 units) is an eight-week or half-semester course. It covers an overview of computer concepts. In the lab portion of the class, students may select Microsoft Word, Excel, or Access. Thus, if students are familiar with Microsoft Word, they can start their lab work with Excel or Access.

Once a student has completed CIS 200, they can learn additional software in a modularized format by taking CIS 230 (.5 units)

For more advanced students CIS 5 —Introduction to Computer Science (5 units) — covers computer architecture, design of algorithms, and beginning computer programming.CIS 5 is offered in fall semester.