University of California, Irvine
Introduction to Computer Information Systems Specialization
University of California, Irvine

Introduction to Computer Information Systems Specialization

Launch Your Career in Computers. Learn basic computer skills and how to apply them in real world situations.

Tim Carrington

Instructor: Tim Carrington

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Specialization - 3 course series

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4.3

(57 reviews)

Beginner level

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2 months at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Skills you'll gain

  • Category: Computer Software
  • Category: Computer Hardware
  • Category: Network Security
  • Category: digital literacy
  • Category: Productivity

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Specialization - 3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.3

(57 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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  • Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
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Specialization - 3 course series

Computer Hardware and Software

Course 111 hours4.4 (74 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Identify the basic hardware components of a computer. Explain how software creates a functional and productive computer. Build a basic computer.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Building Computers
Category: Computer Software
Category: Computer Hardware

Data, Security, and Privacy

Course 212 hours4.3 (11 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Students will learn digital literacy, how to use the internet as a productivity tool, and how to manage security threats and protect data.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Protecting Data
Category: digital literacy
Category: Evaluating IT Security Risk
Category: Cyber Security Planning

Productivity and Systems Development

Course 316 hours4.8 (12 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Use productivity tools to create documents and presentations. Apply agile project management skills. Pursue a job in computer information systems.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Software Development Process
Category: Microsoft Excel
Category: Agile Management
Category: word processing
Category: PowerPoint

Instructor

Tim Carrington
University of California, Irvine
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