Information Technology

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The Information Technology (IT) certificate program provides opportunities to complete career training certificates that provide the practical and analytical skills needed to thrive in a modern IT workplace. Students engage in hands-on learning and receive instruction from top-rated instructors.


 

 

Which certificate is right for you? Our IT Self-Assessment can help you identify your IT skill level to select the right certificate program for you


Student Success

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“The constant reinforcement of a professional mindset gave me the confidence to actually call myself a technician.“

- Danielle Nadeau


 Entry Level (Start Here)

399 Hours 18-36 Weeks (11-22 Hours Per Week) Online

Complete three courses:

  • COMP 612 Hardware Service Technician
  • COMP 608 Basic Network Configuration
  • COMP 640 Windows Operating Systems

Ideal for newcomers to the information technology workforce, the Desktop Technician certificate prepares students for an exciting career as an IT professional. This certificate aligns with the skills needed to prepare for the CompTIA A+ and Network+ industry exams.

Learn to manage and secure computers and basic network infrastructures, including fundamental computer and network theories such as computer system models, operating systems, safety procedures, network infrastructures and architectures, and security threats and mitigation.

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Desktop Technician (CompTIA A+ & Network+) Class Schedule

Class Class Number Status Room Type Hours per Week Dates Instructor Class Meetings Textbooks, Materials Fees Class Notes Class Description College Credit version

245 Hours 18-36 Weeks (7-14 Hours Per Week) Online

Complete two courses:

  • COMP 640 Windows Operating Systems
  • COMP 642 Server Admin Fundamentals

Provides the knowledge and skills needed to administer Windows Operating Systems, including installing, configuring, and managing both client and server computers. Learn planning and installation of the appropriate operating systems, configuration of system components and peripherals, and computer virtualization platforms in a variety of Windows environments.

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Windows System Administration Class Schedule

Class Class Number Status Room Type Hours per Week Dates Instructor Class Meetings Textbooks, Materials Fees Class Notes Class Description College Credit version

270 Hours 18 Weeks (15 Hours Per Week) Online

Complete two courses:

  • COMP 641 Linux Essentials
  • COMP 643 Linux Server Technologies

Provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to manage the Linux server operating system and includes practical and analytical skills needed to install, configure and ensure the operation of a Linux server. Instruction is in the Linux server environment and includes planning and installation of the appropriate operating system, configuration of server components, and troubleshooting common system errors. No prior Linux experience required.

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Linux Server Administration Class Schedule

Class Class Number Status Room Type Hours per Week Dates Instructor Class Meetings Textbooks, Materials Fees Class Notes Class Description College Credit version


Intermediate (Developing Your Specialization)

110-142 Hours 18 Weeks (6-8 Hours Per Week) Online

Complete two courses:

  • COMP 671 AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
  • COMP 672 AWS Academy Cloud Architecture

Through our membership with the Amazon Web Services Academy, the Cloud Solutions AWS-Associate program is a great introduction to AWS (Amazon Web Services) and is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to function as a cloud computing architect. Emphasis is placed on the ability to architect and deploy secure and robust applications on a cloud computing platform.

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Cloud Solutions AWS-Associate Class Schedule

Class Class Number Status Room Type Hours per Week Dates Instructor Class Meetings Textbooks, Materials Fees Class Notes Class Description College Credit version

240 Hours 18 Weeks (13 Hours Per Week) Online

Complete two courses:

  • COMP 608 Basic Network Configuration
  • COMP 609 Network Security Basics

Provides the knowledge and skills needed to administer Windows Operating Systems, including installing, configuring, and managing both client and server computers. Learn planning and installation of the appropriate operating systems, configuration of system components and peripherals, and computer virtualization platforms in a variety of Windows environments.

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Security Essentials (CompTIA Security+) Class Schedule

Class Class Number Status Room Type Hours per Week Dates Instructor Class Meetings Textbooks, Materials Fees Class Notes Class Description College Credit version

288 Hours 36 Weeks (8 Hours Per Week) Online

Complete three courses:

  • COMP 600 Introduction to Networking
  • COMP 601 Routing and Switching Essentials (CCNA2)
  • COMP 602 Local Area Network (LAN) Design

Cisco has reinvented itself with a new CCNA v7 curriculum that focuses on Automation, Programmability, and Network Security. This training prepares you to take the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) exam, which leads to CCNA certification. The new curriculum is a direct result of surveying over 300 technical managers and consulting IT hiring managers about the new direction of network administration. Three modules cover networking fundamentals; routing protocols and concepts; LAN switching and wireless, and security fundamentals.

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Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Class Schedule

Class Class Number Status Room Type Hours per Week Dates Instructor Class Meetings Textbooks, Materials Fees Class Notes Class Description College Credit version


Advanced Professional

135 Hours 18 Weeks (7 Hours Per Week) Online

Complete three courses:

  • COMP 655 Cyber Threat and Vulnerability
  • COMP 656 Cyber Incident Response
  • COMP 657 Cyber Security Architecture

Provides basic knowledge of cybersecurity architecture and tools. Learn to use tools and guidelines to build a set of security policies and procedures. Design a layered security architecture and analyze it for flaws. Use industry standards for software security.

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Cybersecurity Analyst (CompTIA CySA+) Class Schedule

Class Class Number Status Room Type Hours per Week Dates Instructor Class Meetings Textbooks, Materials Fees Class Notes Class Description College Credit version

290 Hours 18-36 Weeks (8-16 Hours Per Week) Online

Complete two courses:

  • COMP 643 Linux Server Technologies
  • COMP 644 Server Side Web Development

Provides the knowledge and skills needed to provision web, DNS and SQL servers (including a secondary SQL server), and how to Dockerize the servers.

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Web Server Technologies and Applications (DevOps) Class Schedule

Class Class Number Status Room Type Hours per Week Dates Instructor Class Meetings Textbooks, Materials Fees Class Notes Class Description College Credit version