Diploma in Computer Information Systems Technology

College of the Rockies

If so, our two-year diploma program in Computer Systems Technology may be the perfect fit for you! This program is designed to equip graduates with software, programming, and hardware skills needed to support the systems that are commonly used in businesses, government agencies, utilities, law enforcement agencies, health services providers, and educational institutions.This course introduces students to the computer (PC) as a system, both hardware and software. Students learn PC hardware and peripheral components: their role, how to connect, install, configure, and troubleshoot issues. This also includes basic safety and operational procedures. For software, students will gain knowledge of the fundamentals of Operating Systems (OS). They will acquire the skills needed to install and configure desktop computers and other devices in a business environment. Topics include OS architecture, file and disk management, BIOS and UEFI, multi-boot, virtual machines, software installation/removal, performance tuning, backing up and protecting data, and troubleshooting.