Business and Computer Science
Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I become a Certified (Novell) Netware Administrator (CNA)?
- Does MCCC offer the courses necessary to earn the Pennsylvania real estate sales license?
- Are there any short courses in computing for someone with little or no experience with computers?
- What hot computer skills can I learn through MCCC's credit program?
- How can I get started on retraining or updating skills in the Business and/or Computer areas?
How can I become a Certified (Novell) Netware Administrator (CNA)?
MCCC offers Novell certified networking courses as a Novell Education Academic Partner (NEAP). Novell certified instructors teach these courses using Novell textbooks and materials. These courses prepare students to take the Novell certification tests at area testing centers leading to the very desirable CNA and CNE credentials. Courses currently offered include:
Call the Division at 215.641.6301 for further information.
Does MCCC offer the courses necessary to earn the Pennsylvania real estate sales license?
Yes. Pennsylvania requires two courses to sit for the real estate sales license. These courses (RES 101 and RES 102) are offered in the Fall (beginning in September), and Spring (beginning in January), and Summer (beginning in May) semesters at the Central Campus in Blue Bell, and Fall or Spring at the West Campus in Pottstown. The first course is offered either two days/evenings per week for six weeks followed by the second course on the same schedule. Each is a two credit course.
Call the Central Campus Division at 215.641.6302 for further information. Or call the West Campus at 610.718.1800.
Are there any short courses in computing for someone with little or no experience with computers?
Absolutely! MCCC offers a series of weekend (Friday evening, Saturday all day, and Sunday afternoon) one-credit (on a pass/no pass basis) courses. These include:
CIS 100 - Introduction to PCs
(Windows XP and MS Office 2003)
CIS 101 - Introduction to Spreadsheets
(MS Excel)
CIS 102 - Introduction to Databases
(MS Access)
CIS 103 - Introduction to Word Processing
(MS Word)
CIS 104 - Introduction to Desktop
Publishing (MS Publisher)
CIS 105 - Introduction to Windows
(Windows XP)
CIS 106 - Introduction to the Internet
(Internet Explorer 6.0)
CIS 108 - Introduction to Web Page
Design (HTML)
CIS 180 - Introduction to Presentation
Software (MS PowerPoint)
CIS 181 - Web Page Creation (MS
FrontPage)
CIS 183 - Web Page Development
(Dreamweaver MX 2004)
CIS 184 - Web Animation (Flash
MX 2004)
CIS 185 - Advanced Web Animation
(Flash MX 2004)
CIS 201 - Advanced Spreadsheets
(MS Excel)
CIS 202 - Advanced Database (MS
Access)
Call the Division at 215.641.6301 for information and schedule. Call Registration at 215.641-6551.
What hot computer skills can I learn through MCCC's credit program?
-
Programming
-
CIS 111 - Introduction to Computer Science
CIS 114 - The Internet and HTML
CIS 122 - Visual Basic NET
CIS 222 - Advanced Visual Basic NET
CIS 235 - Object Oriented Programming in C++
-
PC Applications
-
CIS 110 - Management Information Systems (MS Office 2003)
CIS 114 - The Internet and HTML
CIS 155 - PC Applications on the Network (MS Office 2003 and other appl.)
CIS 215 - Decision Making Using Spreadsheets (MS Excel)
CIS 244 - PC Database Systems (MS Access) -
UNIX
-
CIS 141 - Introduction to the UNIX Operating System
CIS 142 - Advanced Topics in the UNIX Operating System -
Networking (LAN) (See the first FAQ above.)
-
CIS 156 - Netware Administration and Support
CIS 158 - Windows XP/Windows 2003 Administration and Support
CIS 170 - Networking Fundamentals
CIS 171 - Networking Routing Fundamentals
CIS 172 - Internetworking Design
CIS 245 - Data Base Management/SQL
MCCC provides leading edge computer instruction. We offer semester-long credit courses in the following areas.
Call the Division at 215.641.6301 for more information. Call 215.641.6551 for Registration.
How can I get started on retraining or updating skills in the Business and/or Computer areas?
Anyone can sign up for individual courses or for complete programs of study. For those who have already earned a degree (Associate, Baccalaureate, Master's, or Ph.D.) or are seeking to pursue a new direction (and have earned at least 30 collegiate credits), MCCC offers a SPECIALTY CERTIFICATE of 18 credits individually designed to meet your needs. SPECIALTY CERTIFICATES are available in Accounting, Computer Systems, Hotel/Restaurant Management, Marketing/Management, Computer Applications / Office Procedures, or Real Estate.
Call the Central Campus Division at 215.641.6302 for further information. Or call the West Campus at 610.718.1800.
