Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Education at West Valley College

West Valley College is located on 143 acres on the west side of Silicon Valley, in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, 50 miles south of San Francisco.  Continuing a nearly 40 year tradition, West Valley College offers 18 dynamic career programs, 91 professional certificates, and 58 degree programs with exceptional preparation for transfer to four-year colleges and universities.  WVC’s 175 full-time and 300 part-time faculty serve about 12,000 students annually.

WVC’s Computer and Information Systems Department offers a complete computer curriculum using state-of-the-art computing equipment.  Students may choose a Business Applications option or Computer Science option (A.S. Degree or Certificate). WVC counselors will aid in choosing the option that best meets the student's needs.  CIS curriculum is grouped into four areas of interest.  For those interested in general knowledge about computers and their applications, CIS offers introductory classes, which are often required for advanced study in business or other degrees and may be transferred to four-year colleges.  A second area of emphasis is Business Applications where the emphasis is on the development of computer information systems within organizations.  The third area is Computer Science, focusing on the study of programming languages and computer operations.  For more information, please call (408) 741-2433 or email.

Digital Media?  If you want to be in Graphic Design, Web Design, Desktop Publishing, Marketing, Film Making, or Video Editing, West Valley College Digital Media is a great place to start.  Our classes are for everyone.  Think about it? What job doesn't ask for skills in Photoshop, HTML, or Marketing.  We have all the latest classes needed for any job and a variety of degrees and certificates.  For more information, please see our FAQs, call (408) 741-2432 or email.

WVC’s Computer Applications Department provides varied software program instruction for small businesses, home offices, and hobbyists.  Curriculum is geared for students who want to learn software for basic skills and/or upgrading of skills.  The majority of courses are offered as "short courses", i.e. days and evenings for five weeks, and Saturday classes which are held on two consecutive weekends. Distance learning, e-learning, or online courses and a few lecture courses are available as semester-length courses.  An AS degree and certificate are available.  For more information, please call (408) 741-2414 or email.

WVC’s Business Careers Department offers courses in a wide range of topics, including: Management, Marketing, International Business, Electronic Commerce, Business Law, and Entrepreneurship.  This broad selection of courses allows students the opportunity to discover where they might be interested in directing their careers. Many courses are also offered through evening and distance learning formats, to meet the needs of working professionals.  For more information, please call (408) 741-4609 or email.