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Google IT Professional Skills Achievement Award Brookhaven,Cedar Valley,Eastfield,El Centro,Mountain View,North Lake,Richland

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Program Available at:

  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland

Catalog Year 2022-2023 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Skills Achievement Award

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI May be Exempt

This program closed effective September 1, 2023.

For more information, visit the Dallas College Computer Information Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Google IT Professional Skills Achievement Award. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Google IT Professional Skills Achievement Award. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.

This award is designed for entry-level students seeking a foundation in information technology with an industry credential. Topics include essentials of personal computers, operating systems, technical support, networking, security, and system administration. Upon completion, students will earn the Google IT Support Professional Certificate. Courses that complete the certificate are noted below.

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.

 

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.

CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 6 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

POFI 1301 – Computer Applications I

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.

  2. Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing and for assistance in preparing for job search.

    Total Hours: 3

SEMESTER 2

ITSC 1370 – Google IT Support Professional

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to apply for the Google IT Professional Skills Achievement Award.

    ​Total Hours: 3   ​

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 6 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Updated July 22, 2025