Information & Communications Technology
Sector Overview
ICT occupations are projected to grow 12 percent nationwide through 2028, making the industry one of the fastest growing economic sectors, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
We live in a digital age, where software, internet-based and social media companies are constantly looking for the workforce that will be generating future innovative technologies. These continually evolving technologies have also created demand for skilled information and communications technology workers across all industries, in companies of all sizes. Demand for workers who can design, create, operate and maintain ICT systems.
Telecommuting and virtual worksites increase the reliance on clear communication and written product, and effective writing is an essential skill in the Age of Information. Employment projections for ICT workers in the East Bay are anticipated to remain consistent with the national projections, perhaps even increasing in the next few
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Animation, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Chabot College |
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| Department: | Film and Animation |
| Length of Program: | 2 semesters |
| Units/hours: | 18 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Mumtaj Ismail |
| Email: | mismail@chabotcollege.edu |
| Link: | http://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/arts-media-communications/film/ |
Description: This certificate provides students a foundation in figure drawing, storyboarding, screenwriting, character development, editing, concept art, and motion graphics. The program is geared towards students who want to acquire fundamental skills in animation art, production and technology. Students have the unique opportunity to make their first short animation and learn how to screen, promote and market their animation. These skills will help students continue their studies in animation. Students earning this certificate will be prepared for entry-level positions as Filmmaker, Animator, Storyboard Artist, Animation Artist, Concept Artist, Character Artist, 3D Modeler, Videographer, Film Editor, Motion Graphics Designer, Producer, Director, Creative Director, Art Director, and/or Production Coordinator.
Estimated Starting Wage: $75,275 (2020).
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Artificial Intelligence, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Las Positas College |
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| Department: | Computer Studies |
| Length of Program: | 2 semesters |
| Units/hours: | 21 units |
| Offered: | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Contact: | Jean O’Neil-Opipari |
| Email: | joneilopipari@laspositascollege.edu |
| Link: | http://laspositascollege.edu/degrees/artificialintelligence-certificateofachievement.php |
Description: This program prepares students for direct job entry into areas such as artificial-intelligence programming, machine-learning engineering, and business-intelligence development. It also prepares students with theoretical knowledge of artificial knowledge to ensure quick adaptation to emerging artificial-intelligence technologies.
Estimated starting wage: $98,966 (2020-21).
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Audio Recording, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Chabot College |
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| Department: | Commercial Music |
| Length of Program: | 2 semesters |
| Units/hours: | 16 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Young Kwang Schwyter |
| Email: | yschwyter@chabotcollege.edu |
| Link: | http://chabotcollege.edu/academics/arts-media-communications/music-recording-technology/index.php |
Description: The program introduces students to the fundamentals of audio recording for radio, television, film, and live sound—the foundation of the music and recording arts industry. The certificate includes an introduction to the most highly used digital audio workstations, including AVID Pro Tools and Ableton recording software. This program also gives students access to recording equipment both current and relevant, offering real “on-the-job” experience for planning, preparing, and producing a recording session. Students also complete the program with a portfolio of exemplary work, an advantage for occupational internships and job opportunities as a Sound Engineering Technician and Audio/Video Equipment Technician.
Estimated Starting Wage: $47,153 (2020-21).
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Cloud Computing, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Las Positas College |
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| Department: | Computer Studies |
| Length of Program: | 2 semesters |
| Units/hours: | 16 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Jean O’Neil-Opipari |
| Email: | joneilopipari@laspositascollege.edu |
| Link: | http://laspositascollege.edu/compstudies/index.php |
Description: This program is designed for people who are seeking employment with companies using cloud computing. It provides instruction in industry-standard skills to understand and develop applications for the cloud. Students learn a range of topics covering technical principles of hardware and software requirements to run systems in the cloud, including storage, database management, and software systems, while also maintaining security.
Estimated starting wage: $119,350 (2020-21).
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Creative Writing, Certificate of Proficiency
| Location: | Chabot College |
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| Department: | English |
| Length of Program: | 1 year |
| Units/hours: | 15 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Jamal Cooks |
| Email: | jcooks@chabotcollege.edu |
| Link: | http://chabotcollege.edu/academics/language-arts/english |
Description: Improve persuasive writing skills and learn to deliver your message effectively. Written communication is an essential skill for success in today’s workplace, and validating writing ability through a certificate program brings people one step closer to gainful employment or advancement in their current career. Written communication is highly valued across all industries, such as government, education, media, nonprofit, law, science, technology, and more. This certificate covers elements, language, and structure, which are utilized for effective writing in a variety of professional roles.
Estimated Starting Wage: Varies depending on job title, business type, and industry.
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Data Analytics, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Las Positas College |
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| Department: | Computer Studies |
| Length of Program: | 2 semesters |
| Units/hours: | 16 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Jean O’Neil-Opipari |
| Email: | joneilopipari@laspositascollege.edu |
| Link: | http://laspositascollege.edu/compstudies/index.php |
Description: This program provides students with a solid foundation in the fields of data analytics, business intelligence analysis, or data science. It prepares students for entry-level positions or to help advance into careers in data collection, data processing, data analysis while providing a foundation for future training in data science and big-data analysis. Students will learn how to make business decisions based upon the analysis of large amounts of data. Students will learn about processing, integrating, modeling, mining, and analytics. Students will use frameworks, tools, services, and programming languages to analyze data.
Estimated starting wage: $91,624 (2020-21).
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Digital Media Arts, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Chabot College |
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| Department: | Graphic Design and Digital Media |
| Length of Program: | 2 semesters |
| Units/hours: | 18 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Mumtaj Ismail |
| Email: | mismail@chabotcollege.edu |
| Link: | https://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/arts-media-communications/digital-media/index.php |
Description: Students earning this certificate will be prepared for entry-level positions as Graphic Designer, Web Designer, UI Designer, Art Director, Creative Director, Marketing Specialist, Software Applications Designer, Marketing Content Creator, Public Relations Designer, Multimedia Artist, Commercial Designer, Industrial Designer, Mobile Designer, UI Designer, Social Media Designer, and Publishing Designer.
Estimated Starting Wage: $52,104 (2020).
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Digital Photography, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Chabot College |
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| Department: | Photography |
| Length of Program: | 2 semesters |
| Units/hours: | 19.5 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Aaron Deetz |
| Email: | adeetz@chabotcollege.edu |
| Link: | https://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/arts-media-communications/photography/index.php |
Description: This certificate provides students with a foundation in digital imaging with an emphasis in studio techniques. Students learn advanced digital post-processing techniques working with Adobe software as well as industry-standard techniques for photography in a studio environment. The Digital Photography Certificate fosters individual style and a unique vision by allowing students to develop a genre-specific portfolio to begin their professional practice. Students earning this certificate will be prepared for entry-level positions as Architectural Photographer, Commercial Photographer, Corporate Photographer, Industrial Photographer, Photojournalist, Portrait Photographer, and Scientific Photographer.
Estimated Starting Wage: $36,275 (2020).
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Filmmaking, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Chabot College |
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| Department: | Film and Animation |
| Length of Program: | 2 semesters |
| Units/hours: | 16 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Mumtaj Ismail |
| Email: | mismail@chabotcollege.edu |
| Link: | http://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/arts-media-communications/film/ |
Description: This certificate provides students a foundation in film theory, screenwriting, character development, storyboarding, editing, camera work, video editing, and motion graphics. Students have the unique opportunity to make their first short film and learn how to screen and promote their film. These skills will help students either continue as independent filmmakers or continue their studies in film. Students earning this certificate will be prepared for entry-level positions as Camera Operator, Cinematographer, Director of Photography, Producer, Editor, Director, Videographer, Animator, Production Coordinator, Visual Storyteller, Digital Storyteller, Social Video Producer, and Motion Graphics Editor.
Estimated Starting Wage: $63,772 (2020).
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Graphic Design, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Chabot College |
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| Department: | Graphic Design and Digital Media |
| Length of Program: | 2 semesters |
| Units/hours: | 21 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Mumtaj Ismail |
| Email: | mismail@chabotcollege.edu |
| Link: | https://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/arts-media-communications/digital-media/index.php |
Description: Students earning this certificate will be prepared for entry-level positions as Graphic Designer, Web Designer, UI Designer, Art Director, Creative Director, Marketing Specialist, Software Applications Designer, Marketing Content Creator, Public Relations Designer, Multimedia Artist, Commercial Designer, Industrial Designers, Mobile Designer, UI Designer, Social Media Designer, and Publishing Designer.
Estimated Starting Wage: $52,104 (2020).
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IT Support Professional, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Las Positas College |
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| Department: | Computer Networking Technology |
| Length of Program: | 1 semester |
| Units/hours: | 13 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Jean O’Neil-Opipari |
| Email: | joneilopipari@laspositascollege.edu |
| Link: | http://laspositascollege.edu/degrees/itsupportprofessional-certificateofachievement.php |
Description: Designed with curriculum from CompTIA and Google, this certificate program prepares students for entry-level IT support roles and careers as Computer Technician, Network Technician, Systems Technician, Computer User-Support Specialist, and Desktop Support Technician. Coursework provides overview of workplace fundamentals such as customer service, trouble-shooting, networks, operating systems, system administration, and security. Students successfully completing the program can achieve the Google IT Support Professional certificate and will be prepared to take the CompTIA A+, Network +, and Security + certification tests.
Estimated starting wage: $72,054 (2020).
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Management Information Systems, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Las Positas College |
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| Department: | Computer Studies |
| Length of Program: | 2 semesters |
| Units/hours: | 27 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Jean O’Neil-Opipari |
| Email: | joneilopipari@laspositascollege.edu |
| Link: | http://laspositascollege.edu/degrees/mis-certificateofachievement.php |
Description: This certificate program prepares students for direct job entry into areas such as financial application development, e-commerce application development, database development, and project management.
Estimated starting wage: $66,384 (2020-21).
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Music Production, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Chabot College |
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| Department: | Music |
| Length of Program: | 2 semesters |
| Units/hours: | 16 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Timothy Harris |
| Email: | tharris@chabotcollege.edu |
| Link: | https://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/arts-media-communications/music/index.php |
Description: The Certificate of Achievement in Music Production is designed for musicians and songwriters who want to develop their creative skills while learning how to use current technologies to make music. This is a hands-on certificate program in which students will be constantly required to make sounds, create music and work on their craft. Housed in the state-of-the-art Chabot College recording studio & technology lab, this program offers a streamlined, efficient pathway for emerging musicians to establish a solid foundation of technical and aesthetic knowledge to begin working in the largely freelance and project-based industry. Career opportunities after this program include Music Producer/Composer, Sound Designer, Game Audio Designer, Audio Designer for Visual Media, and Performing Musician.
Estimated Starting Wage: $54,745 (2020).
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Music Technology Fundamentals, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Las Positas College |
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| Department: | Music |
| Length of Program: | 2 semesters |
| Units/hours: | 10 units |
| Offered: | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Contact: | Daniel Marschak |
| Email: | dmarschak@laspositascollege.edu |
| Link: | http://laspositascollege.edu/music/music_technology.php |
Description: This certificate program is designed for students who wish to learn or enhance their skills in music technology and become proficient in industry-standard software and equipment such as Logic, ProTools, Sibelius, and a variety of microphones. Completion of the program will give students the fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience needed to pursue a career in the commercial music field.
Estimated starting wage: $57,582 (2020-21).
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Project Management, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Las Positas College |
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| Department: | Computer Information Systems |
| Length of Program: | 2 semesters |
| Units/hours: | 12 - 13 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Jean O’Neil-Opipari |
| Email: | joneilopipari@laspositascollege.edu |
| Link: | http://www.laspositascollege.edu/degrees/projectmanagement-certificateofaccomplishment.php |
Description: Develop state-of-the-art project management skills and teamwork strategies through case-study analysis and use of the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK). Learn to determine client requirements, while developing and executing project plans, surveys, and responsive business documents. Ideal for the prospective or experienced Assistant/Associate Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Project Scheduler, IT Project Manager, Software Project Manager, and Administrative Assistant.
Estimated Starting Wage: $44,571-$77,060 (2020), depending on various employment factors.
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RedHat Linux Administration, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Las Positas College |
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| Department: | Computer Studies |
| Length of Program: | 2 semesters |
| Units/hours: | 22 units |
| Offered: | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Contact: | Jean O’Neil-Opipari |
| Email: | joneilopipari@laspositascollege.edu |
| Link: | http://laspositascollege.edu/degrees/redhatadministration-certificateofachievement.php |
Description: The program is designed to prepare students the knowledge they need to acquire an entry-level Linux system administration job or apprenticeship. This program prepares students in understanding server management, server support, group collaboration, effective communications, and the necessary skills to manage a set of computer servers running on the Linux operating system, making them main assets in any organization providing server services to their clientele, employees, or customers. The certificate prepares students for RedHat Linux certification.
Estimated Starting Wage: $99,174 (2020-21).
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Web Development, Certificate of Achievement
| Location: | Las Positas College |
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| Department: | Computer Information Systems |
| Length of Program: | 2 semesters |
| Units/hours: | 15 units |
| Offered: | Fall or Spring |
| Contact: | Jean O’Neil-Opipari |
| Email: | joneilopipari@laspositascollege.edu |
| Link: | http://www.laspositascollege.edu/degrees/webdevelopment-certificateofaccompshment.php |
Description: Enter the web-design field or hone your existing skills developing interactive and dynamic websites using HTML5 and CSS3. Coursework covers programming and web scripting using JavaScript and JQuery while accessing data using PHP and MySQL. Create basic web pages incorporating JavaScript controls, texts, fonts, colors, hyperlinks, graphic images, and sound. Available electives include project management, designing user interfaces, content-management systems, and working with graphic images. Pursue employment as a Web Technician, Web Designer, Web Programmer, Web Content Developer, or Website Developer.
Estimated Starting Wage: $59,608 (2020).