IT Specializations & Certificates
• Many
of our certificates are based on the Cisco Certified Networking
Associate (CCNA) program. Once you've taken this
four-course sequence, it opens the door to additional
certifications using Cisco products.
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Certificates
Cisco Certified Network Assistant: The CCNA
certificate is a 4-course program that teaches the basics of
computer networking services and prepares students to sit for the
Cisco Certification Exam. Most other Cisco certifications build off
the CCNA certificate.
Cisco Certified Network Professional: CCNP
certification indicates knowledge of networking for the small office
and home office markets enterprise markets, and the ability to work
in organizations whose networks have between 100 and 500 nodes.
Cisco Certified Security Professional: The
CCSP provides advanced knowledge and skills required to secure Cisco
networks. With a CCSP, a network professional demonstrates the
skills required to secure and manage network infrastructures to
protect productivity and reduce costs.
Cisco Wireless: The Cisco Wireless
Certificate teaches students to design wireless networks using Cisco
wireless products, based on a validated understanding of radio
frequency and antenna theory.
Cisco VOIP:
This class teaches students how to install
voice-over-internet-protocol (VOIP) systems using Cisco's
CallManager Express line of products.
A+/
IT Essentials 1: The A+ Certification course is a
hands-on, entry-level, 5-7 week course teaching basic PC
hardware and Windows software support, including installing
memory, swapping hard drives and troubleshooting the Windows
operating system. Earning A+ certification opens the door to the
IT field and helps individuals qualify for positions such as
PC/LAN technician, help desk and support technician.
Security+: This course teaches material
prepares you for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. Skills
covered include identifying access control and authentication
methods, identifying services provided by encryption and managing a
Public Key Infrastructure.
Fundamentals of Voice and Data Cabling: This course is
designed to align with a certficate that is coming soon from
Panduit. Students learn to install copper cable and fiber optic
cable.
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