CPT 118 - Professional Practices in Information Technology

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course emphasizes the interpersonal and technical skills required of entry-level IT professionals. Course content includes guidance on building a career toolkit, as well as topics such as projecting a professional image, job seeking skills, ethics, and providing good customer service.

Prerequisite(s): Take CPT 101 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Leadership and Team Building
Research Job Careers
Create a cover letter and resume
Participate in a Mock Interview

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:
Johnson, Spencer. Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life. Putnam Publishing Group, New York, NY, 1998.
ISBN: 9780399144462

Grading System:
A grade of C is required for all course work.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Develop leadership skills through teamwork.
Identify Careers in Information Technology.
Describe the tools necessary for an IT Career.
Give examples of professionalism.
Practice interview skills in a mock-interview scenario.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:

Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Add/Drop period
Attendance
Classroom Conduct
Equal Access
IT Access
Online Behavior
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Student Concerns
Student Help Services
Withdrawals

Official Course Syllabus
2022-2023