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This course is designed to give students a firm foundation in current desktop application software. Specific attention will be directed at software utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database functionality. This course will give students a firm underpinning with which to pursue applicable certifications.

This course introduces students to basic terminology and concepts of databases, including data modeling, database models, and database design principles. Attention will also be given to the most popular relational database management systems. Current desktop database application will be used as a tool in database design, use, maintenance, and management. Students will apply biblical and ethical concepts to database design and management.

This course will provide a basic understanding of data communication and network technologies. It will also help students to further gain practical experience on network problem identification, troubleshooting, and general support of networks.

This course provides a foundational understanding of web design and development. Topics include planning a website, tools available, typography, images, multimedia, and maintenance. Emphasis will be placed on understanding current and future trends of web design and development through meaningful discussion and research. Students will apply biblical and ethical principles to web design and development.

Students in this course will explore hardware and software troubleshooting used in the role of an IT support technician. Students will focus on the nine areas covered in two industry exams needed to achieve certification: hardware, software, operating systems, networking, security, mobile, virtualization/cloud, troubleshooting, and operational procedures. Biblical and ethical principles will be explored in these areas.

This course introduces the basic concepts of project management and integration. The software development life cycle and its related project management phases will be introduced. Project management and planning software will be addressed and project documentation will be introduced. A summary project will allow students the opportunity to demonstrate design, implementation, and project management skills. Students will apply biblical and ethical principles to project management.