{"id":1568,"date":"2026-08-10T13:34:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T20:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/continuingeducation\/?page_id=1568"},"modified":"2026-08-10T13:34:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T20:34:56","slug":"computer-science-information-technology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/continuingeducation\/computer-science-information-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Computer Science &amp; Information Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build essential computer and digital skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Learn the basics, build confidence, develop real-world skills, and explore emerging technologies based on your goals.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Build essential computer skills for everyday life, education, and career.&nbsp;Whether you are new to&nbsp;computers or interested in emerging technology like AI, there is a course for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/continuingeducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/07\/AdobeStock_393791829-1-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/continuingeducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/07\/AdobeStock_393791829-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Analyst working with Business Analytics and Data Management System on computer to make report with KPI and metrics connected to database. Corporate strategy for finance, operations, sales, marketing\" class=\"wp-image-1620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/continuingeducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/07\/AdobeStock_393791829-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/continuingeducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/07\/AdobeStock_393791829-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/continuingeducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/07\/AdobeStock_393791829-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/continuingeducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/07\/AdobeStock_393791829-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/continuingeducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/07\/AdobeStock_393791829-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital Literacy &#8211; Computer Fundamentals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>N CSIT 900<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn basic computer skills in a supportive, beginner friendly environment. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand how to use email, browse the internet, and nagivate devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best if you have little to no computer experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Computer Concepts and Applications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>N CSIT 905<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build practical skills using common software and tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain internet, mail, and digital literacy skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AI Literacy and Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>N CSIT 910<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand AI tools (like generative AI) are used today.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate AI outputs and understand limitations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain knowledge in addressing ethical issues like bias, privacy, and fairness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>To see details for these classes, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/classschedule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Schedule<\/a>. Choose the term and \u201cN CSIT-Noncredit Computer Science Information Technology\u201d in your subject search criteria. If you are a Palomar College student already, you can enroll directly. If you are new to Palomar, please click &#8220;<strong>Take the Next Step.<\/strong>&#8220;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Build essential computer and digital skills Learn the basics, build confidence, develop real-world skills, and explore emerging technologies based on your goals. Build essential computer skills for everyday life, education, and career.&nbsp;Whether you are new to&nbsp;computers or interested in emerging technology like AI, there is a course for you. 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