Computer Competency
Computer Skills Placement Update
Effective 1/1/2025 the CSP (Computer Skills Placement) is no longer available to satisfy the computer competency requirement. The iCBE CGS 1060C will be available on or about January 15. Visit the Computer Competency Test webpage for additional information.
Transfer students who satisfied a college's computer competency requirement by an examination, may receive an exemption from the Computer Competency requirement at MDC, if the examination was used to satisfy a course requirement equivalent to CGS1060 or CTS0050.
To apply, transfer students must provide an official test score report and supporting course documents such as course description in college catalog from the transferring institution.
Send required documentation to the College's Institutional Test Administrator via silvio.rodriguez@mdc.edu for verification and approval.
Why does Miami Dade College require demonstration of computer competency?
- Graduates of Miami Dade College should possess the fundamental knowledge and basic ability to use information technology resources in everyday life and in future careers. Consequently, general education requirements for the A.A., A.S., and A.A.S. degrees include demonstration of computer competency. Students demonstrate this competency by passing the College's approved computer competency test or by enrolling in and successfully completing an equivalent course. No credit is awarded for successful completion of the CSP (Computer Skills Placement) exam.
If CGS 1060C is required as a course co-req/pre-req for a program, can a student satisfy the requirement by passing the computer competency test?
- No. The College's approved computer competency test does NOT substitute for taking the actual course, if the course is part of a program.
Is there a credit-by-exam that satisfies computer competency at MDC?
- Yes, students who pass the DSST (DANTES) - Computing and Information Technology exam can earn college credit for CGS 1060C and also satisfy computer competency at MDC.
Who must demonstrate computer competency?
- Degree-seeking students must demonstrate computer competency. Note: Prior to Fall 2018 students seeking a college credit certificate in School of Business programs with 12 or more credits were also required to demonstrate computer competency.
By when must computer competency be demonstrated?
- By the 16th earned college-level credit a student must have attempted CGS 1060C, an equivalent college credit course or the College's approved computer competency test**.
- By the 31st earned college-level credit a student must have demonstrated computer competency by passing CGS 1060C, an equivalent college credit course or the College's approved computer competency test**.
**Transfer students who satisfied a college's computer competency requirement by an examination, may receive an exemption from the Computer Competency requirement at MDC, if the examination was used to satisfy a course requirement equivalent to CGS 1060C.
How are computer competency exemptions processed?
- Transfer students must provide an official test score report and supporting course documents such as course description in college catalog from the transferring institution to the College’s Institutional Test Administrator via silvio.rodriguez@mdc.edu for verification and approval.
What is the passing score on the MDC computer competency test?
- A total score of 60% or higher on the College's approved computer competency test on or after December 3, 2007.
- A total score of 70% or higher on the previously approved computer competency tests (CCT or CSP) prior to December 3, 2007.