Featured Program of the Month:
Computer Information Systems AS Degree by Brandon Nolta

Keeping up with computer information systems (CIS) is a demanding task. The field covers multiple disciplines and skill sets—programming, system analysis, database management, and end-user support—and the need for qualified personnel is expanding. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that employment growth in CIS management alone will outstrip the average of all other professions through 2014, and knowledge in multiple fields is vital to success.

That’s why Penn Foster has designed a comprehensive program to give students the tools to enter the field successfully and pursue a variety of different career tracks. Students in the Penn Foster Computer Information Systems AS Degree Program gain hands-on experience with commonly used business applications and technologies, as well as a thorough background in Web applications, networking, and database systems.

Graduates of the program leave with the knowledge needed to:
      • create documents in HTML and XML
      • create applets in Java™ and Visual C#® and macros in Visual Basic®
      • perform system analysis and data mining queries
      • create Web pages using PHP
      • effectively create and implement databases

Through project management and administrative courses, students also learn how to effectively guide their own efforts and those of others, preparing them for successful technical or managerial careers.

The ability to quickly learn and master emerging technologies is vital to a successful career in CIS. The wide-ranging curriculum at Penn Foster is designed to help students develop the skills and mindset needed to succeed. Click the link to find out more about Computer Information Systems AS Degree program.

Brandon Nolta is a course author and faculty consultant for Penn Foster. He holds several Microsoft and CompTIA computer certifications (MCSE, A+, Network+).