Program Map

Fundamentals of Computer Skills for Job Readiness

To earn this micro-certificate, you need to obtain badges in the five micro-credentials shown. Full-time students are strongly advised to follow the traditional pathway. While DFI micro-credentials are designed to be fun and engaging, they are also rigorous and require time to absorb the content and complete the assignments and capstones. This micro-certificate can also be converted to credit (ITSC 1309 – Integrated Software Application).

Microcredentials in this Microcertificate:
  • Intro to Computers & Internet Search
  • Word Processing
  • Spreadsheets
  • Presentation Software
  • Data Management

Traditional Pathway

Take one micro-credential per session. Finish in three semesters.

Fall Semester

Fall Session #1

Intro to Computers & Internet Search

Fall Session #2

Word Processing

Spring Semester

Spring Session #1

Spreadsheets

Spring Session #2

Presentation Software

Summer Semester

Summer Session

Data Management

Accelerated Pathway *

Take one micro-credential in the first Fall session, and two micro-credentials each in the second Fall session and first Spring session. Finish in two semesters.

* Not recommended for full-time students.  

Fall Semester

Fall Session #1

Intro to Computers & Internet Search

Fall Session #2

Word Processing
Spreadsheets

Spring Semester

Spring Session #1

Presentation Software
Data Management