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Computer Information Systems - Personal Computer Specialist, Help Desk Specialist Option (certificate)


Official Title of Certificate: Computer Information Systems - Personal Computer Specialist - Help Desk Specialist Option, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: CRT.CIS.HELP-DESK

Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 29

About the Computer Information Systems Department 

Purpose: To prepare students for employment in businesses that have a demand for personnel with personal computer skills. Students receive a general background in computer operations and applications using software to support the electronic office and business.

The Help Desk Specialist Option (code CRT.CIS.HELP-DESK) emphasizes microcomputer support services and Help Desk analysis for end users. Note: Students can earn the Office Applications Specialist Letter of Recognition along with this certificate.

Range of Occupations

  • Applications software designer
  • Help desk specialist/analyst
  • Help desk technologist
  • Microsoft Office Certified Application Specialist trainer
  • Personal computer specialist

Special Conditions


Financial Aid: This program has not been approved by the U.S. Department of Education for eligibility for federal student aid. Students enrolled in this program may not be eligible to receive financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education (Pell Grants, SEOG, Federal Work-Study, Direct Loans or PLUS loans) or the Maryland Higher Education Commission (Educational Assistance Grants, Senatorial Scholarships or Delegate Scholarships). For current information on eligible programs, contact Financial Aid by calling 410-777-2203, emailing finaid@aacc.edu or stopping by a Financial Aid office.

Online Degrees and Credit Certificates


This program can be completed fully online. Some online courses may require proctored exams or on-campus assessments at a testing center.

Certificate Graduation Requirements


To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 101  or ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements .

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