Certificate in Faith Based Basic Computer Skills

Total program length

18 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Six to nine months

General education

Not required

Professional application courses

3 credit hours

Academic unit

HBIU Training Institute

Total credits

18

Duration

1 years

• Demonstrate proficiency in operating standard office productivity software to produce professional-grade correspondence and reports.
• Apply ethical principles to the management of digital data and information security within an organizational context.
• Evaluate various digital communication tools to facilitate effective internal and external outreach strategies.
• Design structured document management systems to improve organizational efficiency and accountability.
• Integrate a commitment to stewardship and servant leadership when utilizing technology to support organizational objectives.
• Analyze common hardware and software troubleshooting scenarios to maintain continuous operational flow in a community service setting.
• Course Outline
• Semester 1 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS 101
• Foundations of Business Information Systems
• 2
• None
• COM 105
• Professional Digital Communication
• 2
• None
• BUS 110
• Document Processing and Management
• 2
• None
• RES 120
• Ethical Stewardship in the Digital Age
• 3
• None
• BUS 101 — Foundations of Business Information Systems: This course covers the basic principles of information systems and hardware operations in a professional environment. It focuses on the role of technology as a tool for responsible resource management. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM 105 — Professional Digital Communication: Students explore effective digital communication strategies using email, collaborative platforms, and cloud-based tools. Emphasis is placed on maintaining a tone of service and clarity in all digital interactions. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS 110 — Document Processing and Management: This course focuses on the creation, organization, and secure storage of professional documentation using word processing software. Students learn to implement systems that ensure data integrity and stewardship of sensitive information. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES 120 — Ethical Stewardship in the Digital Age: This course examines the intersection of technology, digital ethics, and biblical stewardship. Students analyze the impact of their technical choices on organizational accountability and servant leadership. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 2 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS 205
• Spreadsheet Applications for Organizations
• 3
• BUS 101
• MGT 210
• Organizational Resource Management
• 2
• BUS 101
• COM 220
• Introduction to Web Presence and Outreach
• 2
• COM 105
• CAP 250
• Capstone: Integrative Technical Project
• 2
• All semester 1 and 2 core courses
• BUS 205 — Spreadsheet Applications for Organizations: Students master spreadsheet software to manage data, track budgets, and organize community outreach information. This course emphasizes the accurate reporting of resources and the importance of transparency in administrative processes. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT 210 — Organizational Resource Management: This course investigates the logistical aspects of nonprofit operations, focusing on technological efficiency in service delivery. Students apply problem-solving techniques to common operational hurdles within ministry settings. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM 220 — Introduction to Web Presence and Outreach: This course provides an overview of managing basic web content and social media to communicate an organization's mission to its community. It focuses on the responsible and engaging dissemination of information to support local service. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CAP 250 — Capstone: Integrative Technical Project: This final project requires students to design and implement a comprehensive digital solution for a specified community service problem. It serves as the culminating demonstration of technical competence, ethical reasoning, and servant-oriented leadership. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent such as a GED. Prospective students are expected to demonstrate basic literacy and numerical proficiency through institutional assessment or prior academic records. Additionally, applicants should express a commitment to the university’s mission of service and integrity, as the program emphasizes the alignment of professional practice with personal ethical development. Culminating Project The Capstone Project serves as the final, integrative experience of the certificate program, requiring students to synthesize their technical knowledge within a real-world or simulated community-based application. Students are tasked with designing and implementing a digital organizational strategy that addresses a specific administrative need, such as developing a document archive system or streamlining communication workflows for a local nonprofit. This project evaluates the student’s mastery of the technical curriculum while assessing their ability to apply principles of biblical stewardship and ethical reasoning to practical challenges. The deliverable consists of a comprehensive digital portfolio and a formal presentation detailing the technical implementation and its ethical implications. Through this process, students demonstrate that their technical proficiency is anchored in character-based leadership and a commitment to advancing the missions of faith-informed service organizations. This final synthesis integrates academic rigor with spiritual formation, showcasing the student’s readiness to serve with competence and integrity.

• Graduation from the Certificate in Faith Based Basic Computer Skills requires the successful completion of all 18 credit hours, maintaining a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students must achieve a passing grade in all core and elective coursework, demonstrating proficiency in both the technical and ethical dimensions of the curriculum. Beyond academic achievement, candidates must complete the Capstone Project to the satisfaction of the faculty, ensuring that all technical outputs reflect professional quality and adherence to institutional values. The university maintains a requirement for student engagement in community service and spiritual formation activities, which are integral to the holistic development of the graduate. These requirements ensure that every student who completes this certificate is prepared not only with the technical skills to manage digital environments but also with the character, integrity, and servant-oriented mindset necessary to contribute meaningfully to faith-based and community-focused missions.
• Career Opportunities
• Administrative Assistant in faith-based organizations
• Office Support Specialist for nonprofit community centers
• Church Office Manager
• Data Entry Coordinator for ministries
• Community Outreach Documentation Specialist
• Volunteer Program Technical Coordinator
• Human Services Administrative Aid
• Important Notices
• The program educates ethical professionals who demonstrate technical excellence, servant leadership, professional integrity, and a commitment to apply sound principles to advance faith-based organizations, strengthen communities, and contribute responsibly.
• HBIU is a lawfully operating nonpublic faith-based postsecondary institution that maintains its status under section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The University annually affirms its compliance with the requirements applicable to faith-based institutions in Florida through Commission for Independent Education.
• HBIU accreditation from QAHE (for quality assurance in pre-tertiary and higher education mechanisms). QAHE offers globally recognized accreditation and quality assurance for higher education, training providers, and professional institutions worldwide. Students should consider the nature and scope of this recognition in relation to their individual certification and professional goals.
• Transfer credit is evaluated individually based on course content, credit hours, grades, institutional documentation, program requirements, and applicable university policies. Although HBIU provides academically structured programs, no institution can guarantee that another college, university, employer, licensing board, or credential-evaluation service will accept its credits or credentials. Students are encouraged to obtain advance written confirmation from the intended receiving organization.
• The program develops academic knowledge and applied competencies for service in faith-based organizations, nonprofit institutions, community programs, and related professional environments. Some occupations associated with the subject area may be regulated by governmental or professional authorities. A degree from HBIU demonstrates completion of the University's academic requirements but does not, by itself, confer professional licensure or legal authority to perform regulated services.
• Where a program is related to an external certification, eligibility is determined exclusively by the applicable certifying organization. Certification bodies may establish additional requirements involving education, examinations, experience, background screening, continuing education, or membership. HBIU does not guarantee certification eligibility or examination approval unless a formal written agreement expressly provides otherwise.
• Career and occupational information is provided to help students make informed educational decisions. Employment outcomes depend on factors such as the graduate's experience, geographic location, professional qualifications, employer requirements, economic conditions, interviewing ability, and any applicable licensure or certification requirements. Completion of a program does not constitute a promise of employment, promotion, job placement, or a particular occupational title.
• This program is delivered through online instruction. Students must have access to the technology, equipment, internet service, software, and learning resources identified in the University's technology requirements.
• Internship or field-experience participation is subject to academic eligibility, site availability, supervisor approval, and the requirements of the participating organization. The University assists students with the placement process but cannot guarantee placement with a particular organization, supervisor, location, or schedule.
• Students are responsible for reviewing the catalog, understanding program requirements, providing accurate information, meeting academic and financial obligations, and verifying whether the program supports their intended educational or professional goals.
• Completion of a University program does not authorize a graduate to use a professional title that is protected or restricted by law. Graduates must use titles that accurately reflect their education, credentials, employment role, and current licensure or certification status.
• Credential abbreviation | Certificate in Faith Based Basic Computer Skills
• Total program length | 18 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Six to nine months
• General education | Not required
• Foundational faith based basic computer skills courses | 12 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 3 credit hours
• Final applied project | 3 credit hours
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS 101 | Foundations of Business Information Systems | 2 | None
• COM 105 | Professional Digital Communication | 2 | None
• BUS 110 | Document Processing and Management | 2 | None
• RES 120 | Ethical Stewardship in the Digital Age | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS 205 | Spreadsheet Applications for Organizations | 3 | BUS 101
• MGT 210 | Organizational Resource Management | 2 | BUS 101
• COM 220 | Introduction to Web Presence and Outreach | 2 | COM 105
• CAP 250 | Capstone: Integrative Technical Project | 2 | All semester 1 and 2 core courses