Computer Operations Technology Program Details:

Areas of study in the Computer Operations Technology Program include networking, operating systems, popular software and the Internet. The mission of the program is to provide technical instruction and skill development to enable students to enter employment in the computer field. Computer technicians continue to be in demand as the business and industry communities increase their use of computers. 

Articulation  Agreement of TTC RODP Credit to TBR-RODP Community College:
Twenty-one hours will articulate from the Technology Centers to the community colleges.
RODP - Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Information Technology (IT) degree.

Job Opportunities

For those who are well trained in the computer operations field, job opportunities exist in areas ranging from small business to financial institutions to large business (such as school systems, state and federal governments, etc.). Employment opportunities are best for those who have formal computer-related training and are familiar with a variety of operating systems. With technology changing every day, employers are looking for those who are adaptable, willing to learn, and have the latest up-to-date training .

Estimated Time to Complete: 18-20 months online

Estimated Average Salary in Tennessee: (TN Department of Employment Security) $12.86 per hour

Estimated Cost: $918.00 for 432 hours per trimester* This does not include texts, software or application fees. Subject to change.

Certificates and Diploma:

Online Certificates:

PC Operator (432 clock hours) - Available upon successful completion of 1st Trimester.

Information Processing Technician (864 clock hours) - Available upon successful completion of 2nd Trimester.

Online Diploma :

Computer Information Systems Diploma - Prerequisite Information Processing Technician Certificate

(1296 clock hours)

The Computer Operations Technology Program prepares students for the following certifications :

IC 3 I-NET+ A+ Certification Network+ MOUS Certification

Computer Operations Technology Courses Offered Online *

ORI 0850 ORIENTATION and SAFETY

COT 1000 KEYBOARDING

COT 1001 COMPUTER CONCEPTS

COT 1002 BASIC OPERATING SYSTEMS

COT 1003 ADVANCED OPERATING SYSTEMS

COT 1004 WORD PROCESSING and COMMUNICATION

COT 1005 SPREADSHEETS

COT 1006 DATABASES

COT 1007 GRAPHICS PRESENTATIONS

COT 1008 DESKTOP PUBLISHING

COT 1010 ADVANCED GRAPHICS

COT 1012 INTRODUCTION TO JAVA I

COT 1014 DATA STRUCTURES

COT 1016 VISUAL BASIC

COT 1018 WEBPAGE DESIGN

COT 1020 DATABASE PROGRAMMING

COT 1025 SPREADSHEETS II

COT 1210 TECH FOUNDATIONS FOR COT

Courses may be taken as part of the certificate or diploma program or as stand alone training opportunities. Twenty-one hours will articulate to the RODP -AAS-IT degree.

Contact your local
Tennessee Technology Center
for further information.