 IT Certification Training Program
Length: 300 Clock Hours
Objective: To provide access to technical-related certification programs (individually approved by TWC) over a specified time period to help train and prepare students to take multiple certification exams to enhance technical skills.
Admissions Requirement: Basic technical computer literacy to include demonstrated skills/knowledge to include IC3 Certification, computer assembly experience, or equivalent.
The IT Certification Training Program option currently includes the following Seminars:
A+ Certification Training and Preparation
Network+ Certification Training and Preparation
Security+ Certification Training and Preparation
MCDST Certification Training and Preparation
CCNA Certification Training and Preparation
MCP Certification Training and Preparation
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A+ Certification Training and Preparation
Length: 96 Clock Hours
Certification: A+
Objective: Training and preparation for CompTIA’s A+ certification including advanced hardware troubleshooting, operating system technologies, and general networking skills.
Admissions Requirement: Completion of IC3 Certification, computer assembly experience, or equivalent.
Description: The most recognized hardware certification in the world. A+ certification proves a broad base knowledge and competency in core hardware and operating system technologies including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventative maintenance and basic networking.
Seminar Topics:
Personal Computing Components
Operating System Fundamentals
PC Technician Professional Best Practices
Installing and Configuring Peripheral Components
Installing and Configuring System Components
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Peripheral Components
Troubleshooting System Components
Installing and Configuring Operating Systems
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows
Network Technologies
Installing and Managing Network Connections
Supporting Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
Supporting Printers and Scanners
Personal Computer Security Concepts
Supporting Personal Computer Security
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Network+ Certification Training and Preparation
Length: 64 Clock Hours
Certification: Network+
Objective: Training and preparation for CompTIA’s Network+ certification including networking concepts and standards, network implementation and support and general network administration.
Admissions Requirement: A+ certification, completion of A+ Certification Training and Preparation, or equivalent experience.
Description: Network+ certification demonstrates your technical abilities in networking administration and support, and validates your knowledge of media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation, and network support. As the demand for skilled network support professionals grows, Network+ is quickly becoming the standard for networking competency.
Seminar Topics:
Working within the OSI seven-layer model
Configure network hardware, topologies, and cabling
Connect multiple Ethernet components
Install a structured cable network and a network interface card
Configure wireless networking hardware
Work with network protocols – NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, and TCP/IP
Share and access resources including printers and files
Interconnect network operating systems
Setup clients and servers for remote Internet access
Secure your network using firewalls, packet filtering, encryption, authentication, and other methods
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Security+ Certification Training and Preparation
Length: 48 Clock Hours
Certification: Security+
Objective: Training in the basics of security within computer systems to include: Desktop security, threats and attacks, secure Internet access, malicious software and compliance and preparation for the EC-Council’s Security+ certification.
Admissions Requirement: Basic technical computer literacy to include skills learned in A+ and/or Network+ Certification Training and Preparation.
Description: Security+ certification covers industry-wide topics, including communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, access control, authentication, external attack and operational and organization security.
Seminar Topics:
Foundations of security
Basic security procedures
Desktop security
Administering Windows securely
Recognizing security threats and attacks
Secure Internet access
Working on the Internet
Knowing online payment systems
Incident response
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MCDST Certification Training and Preparation
Length: 32 Clock Hours
Certification: Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
Objective: Skills to be learned include Microsoft desktop support technician skills in the following areas: supporting users and troubleshooting a Microsoft Operating System and supporting users and troubleshooting desktop applications running on a Microsoft Operating System and preparation for the MCDST computer certification exam.
Admissions Requirement: Basic technical computer literacy to include skills learned in A+ and/or Network+ Certification Training and Preparation.
Description: The MCDST certification indicates that you have the skills to successfully support end-users and to successfully troubleshoot desktop environments running on the Microsoft Windows operating system. Passing a Microsoft technical exam, such as the MCDST, will also earn the student Microsoft’s MCP certification.
Seminar Topics:
Installing a Windows desktop operating system
Managing and troubleshooting access to resources
Configuring and troubleshooting hardware devices and drivers
Configuring and troubleshooting the desktop and user environments
Troubleshooting network protocols and services
Configuring and troubleshooting applications
Resolving issues related to usability
Resolving issues related to application customization
Configuring and troubleshooting connectivity for applications
Configuring application security
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CCNA Certification Training and Preparation
Length: 64 Clock Hours
Certification: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Objective: Training and preparation for Cisco's CCNA certification focusing on routing & switching across the disciplines of network support to help students configure routers and switches for internetworking.
Admissions Requirement: A+/Network+ certification, completion of A+/Network+ Certification Training and Preparation, or equivalent experience.
Description: CCNA certification validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN, and includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills. Also includes (but is not limited to) the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2),VLANs, Ethernet, and access control lists (ACLs).
Seminar Topics:
Identifying major network components
Examining primary types and use of network cabling
Comparing LAN and WAN functions and usage
OSI reference model layers and functions
Communication between OSI reference model layers
Functions of devices used and Layers One, Two and Three of the OSI model
Significance of IP addresses and classes and reserved address space to a network system
Common routed and routing protocols
Selecting the appropriate device (hub, Ethernet switch, or router) to meet needs requirements
Using Cisco software to identify interfaces, protocols, addresses and connectivity status
Interconnecting switches and routers according to specifications
Configuring switches and routers to support listed services and protocols
Setting up a functional subnetting plan and related addressing utilities
Configuring access lists, given a need to control access to devices and general network traffic
Verifying the operation of switches, routers and their configured network services
Using available tools to identify the source of a network problem and solve it
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MCP Certification Training and Preparation
Length: 64 Clock Hours
Certification: Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Objective: Training and preparation for Microsoft's MCP certification
Admissions Requirement: Basic technical computer literacy to include skills learned in A+ and/or Network+ Certification Training and Preparation.
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