Computer Technology Programs

The IT Support Certificate is designed to give learners the skills they need for an entry-level IT role. The certificate course teaches skills including how to build a computer and install an operating system, system administration and security, networking, and troubleshooting. This certificate is composed of five classes that work in progression from beginner level to advanced level. Tuition does not include software or certification expenses.

Participants who take this certificate will be prepared for 6 individual industry-recognized certifications in addition to the overall IT Support Certificate. These costs are not included in the tuition. Credentials are:

• CompTIA A+ Certification
• CompTIA Network+ Certification
• Microsoft Office Specialist in Word, Excel and PowerPoint Certifications
• AWS Cloud Foundations Certification

In This Course, You’ll Learn To:

• use the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook and achieve an intermediate level of understanding of all five applications
• understand the most common hardware and software
• support complex IT infrastructures
• confidently design, configure, manage and troubleshoot any wired and wireless network configuration

Prerequisites

• IT Bootcamp or related experience, which includes familiarity with hardware (installation of RAM, expansion cards, peripheral devices, configure drives and general hardware troubleshooting), using computer software and MS Office applications.

The non-credit certificate in artificial intelligence offers a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts and applications of AI. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical insights, participants will emerge equipped to harness the power of generative AI in their professional endeavors. 

• Students should be proficient in basic computer navigation, including using the mouse, opening and closing windows, and browsing the internet.

A Web Developer is responsible for ensuring websites look good and function properly. Web developers collaborate with website and graphic designers, monitor website traffic, troubleshoot website problems when they arise, and update websites as necessary. These classes are offered in progression from beginner to advanced level, which will also enable participants to earn 2 individual industry-recognized certificates in addition to the overall Web Developer Certificate. Tuition does not include software or book expenses.

Students who complete this certificate will also complete Coursera’s Google UX Design and Google Data Analytics certificates.

In This Course, You’ll Learn To:

• program HTML for the web
• format cascading style sheets (CSS) 
• utilize some of the most popular website-building tools, such as WordPress and Wix 
• understand the concept of content management systems (CMS) and building dynamic websites
• demonstrate proficiency by maintaining your own portfolio
• utilize basic language elements, object-oriented programming, web application basics, utility methods for arrays, observable and observer objects, date and times, using scanner regular expression and GUI programming

Prerequisites

• High school diploma from a computer tech program (i.e. one of the state technical high school IT programs) or experience with coding programs and/or basic web development

A security certificate is used to provide a website's security level to general visitors, internet service providers (ISPs) and web servers. It's also known as a digital certificate and a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificate. These classes are offered in a progression from beginner to advanced level, which will also enable participants to earn three individual industry-recognized certifications in addition to the overall Cybersecurity/Information Security Certificate.  

The following courses include one exam voucher in the tuition: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+.

In This Course, You’ll Learn To:

• identify the fundamental concepts of computer security
• recognize security threats and vulnerabilities
• manage data, applications and host security
• implement network security
• manage certificates
• identify and implement compliance and operational security measures
• manage risk, troubleshoot and manage security incidents
• plan for business continuity and disaster recovery
• gain foundational skills in navigating the Linux operating system and writing simple Python scripts, enabling you to perform basic system tasks and automate routine processes.

Prerequisites

• IT Bootcamp or related experience, which includes familiarity with hardware (installation of RAM, expansion cards, peripheral devices, configure drivers and general hardware troubleshooting); using computer software, and MS Office applications.
• Preferred experience in IT

This certificate is intended for individuals with five years of hands-on experience architecting and implementing network solutions. Candidates should have experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) security best practices, AWS storage options and AWS networking, have knowledge of advanced networking architectures and interconnectivity options, and be able to design, implement and optimize global cloud networks. These classes are offered in a progression from beginner to advanced level, which will also enable participants to earn four individual industry-recognized certifications in addition to the overall Network and Cloud Certificate. One exam voucher for each AWS Cloud Foundations, Architecture, Operations and Developer is included in the tuition.

In This Course, You’ll Learn To:

• build solutions for account security.
• use monitoring and automation
• understand AWS services like AWS Lambda, AWS X-Ray, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud, and more.

Prerequisites

• Associate degree in information technology, computer networking, cybersecurity and/or five or more years of hands-on experience architecting and implementing network solutions.