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We are a nonpublic career education school providing technical training for people who want to become certified in computer technology

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Mobile Device and Desktop Technician

Program hours: 144 hours
Program cost: $9,000


The curriculum and hands-on labs for the Mobile Device and Desktop Support Technician program is developed by Microsoft and the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) and is a globally recognized standard for IT professionals. This program provides individuals with the skills and knowledge to configure or support Windows 8 computers, mobile devices, users and associated network and security resources. The students will learn to remotely manage and maintain Windows desktops and devices. They will also learn how to administer Windows 8-based computers and devices as a portion of their broader technical responsibilities. Students who complete this program can acquire the necessary skills and potential certifications to qualify for potential, not guaranteed, employment opportunities as a computer repair technician, computer support specialist, mobile device technician and desktop 
support technician.

Potential Certifications:

  • A+ Certification
  • Network+ Certification
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Windows 10
Included Courses:

Course Requirements
Course #s: MD-100, MD-101, C100AB, and C200N
(5) Exams

Prerequisites

Basic Working knowledge of personal computers, smart phones and tablets or Windows Level 1 and 2.

Career Focus

The Mobile Device and Desktop Support Technician program is designed for those who wish to support end users and remote users in a PC and mobile environment. Individuals will learn to troubleshoot desktop PCs and mobile devices in a Microsoft Windows Operating System environment. The Mobile Device and Desktop Support Technician program is geared towards individuals looking to learn computer repair technician skills and mobile and desktop technician skills.

Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate

Program hours: 40 hours
Program cost: $2,975


Students will gain knowledge and understanding on how to manage their Azure subscriptions, create and scale virtual machines, implement storage solutions, configure virtual networking, back up and share data, connect Azure and on-premises sites, manage network traffic, implement Azure Active Directory, secure identities, and monitor your solution.

Included Courses:

Course: AZ-104 and AZ-900 (2 exams)

Prerequisites

Basic understanding and experience on operating systems, virtualization, cloud infrastructure, storage structures, and networking.

Career Focus

Potential Job Opportunities: IT Managers, Engineers, Executives, Network Administrator, Desktop Support Technician, Computer Support Technician, Computer Administrator IT, Security Technician Information Technology IT

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

Program hours: 36 hours
Program cost: $4,250


This hands-on training course explores installation, configuration, and management of VMware vSphere®, which consists of VMware ESXi™ and VMware vCenter Server™. The course is based on ESXi 5.5 and vCenter 5.5. At the end of this course, the student will have gained an understanding of the functionality in vSphere 5.5 and be able to do the following: Install and Configure ESXi; Install and Configure vCenter Server components; configure and manage ESXi networking and storage using vCenter Server; Deploy, manage, and migrate virtual machines; Manage user access to the VMware infrastructure; Use vCenter Server to monitor resource usage; Use vCenter Service to increase scalability; Use VMware vCenter ™ Update Manager to apply ESXi patches; Use vCenter Server to manage higher availability and data protection.

Included Courses:

Course: VMW5ICM (1) Exam

Prerequisites

System administration experience on Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems.

Career Focus

Completion of this course satisfies the prerequisite for taking the VMware Certified Professional 5 exam. The Student who completes this course may enroll in any of several more advanced vShpere courses.

Certified Ethical Hacker and Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator

Program hours: 72 hours
Program cost: $6,790


Computer hacking forensic investigation is the process of detecting hacking attacks and properly extracting evidence to report the crime and conduct audits to prevent future attacks. Computer forensics enables the systematic and careful identification of evidence in computer-related crime and abuse cases, ranging from tracing the tracks of a hacker through a
client’s systems, to tracing the originator of defamatory emails, to recovering signs of fraud.

The Certified Ethical Hacker portion of this program will immerse the students into a hands-on environment where they will be shown how to conduct ethical hacking. They will be exposed to an entirely different way of achieving optimal information security posture in their organizations—by hacking it! They will scan, test, hack, and secure their own systems. 

Included Courses:

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI)

Prerequisites

None

Career Focus

The objective of this program is to give you the hands-on skills you need to perform on the job as an IT Security Specialist, preventing hackers from invading computer networks. In addition to the hands-on training, you will absorb knowledge and be prepped to become a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) certified.

Cyber Security Forensic & Intrusion Analyst

Program hours: 144 hours
Program cost: $10,995


The curriculum and the hands-on labs for the Cyber Security Forensic and Intrusion Analyst Program are developed by the International Council of E-Commerce (EC-Council). EC Council’s Cyber Security curriculum is recognized and endorsed by the US Department of Defense for its 8570.1 DoD directive as meeting the standards for (CND-SP) Computer Network Defenders Service Providers. EC Council’s curriculum is also endorsed by the (NSA) National Security Agency and the Committee on National Security Systems (CNNS) when it comes to Cyber Security skills and the knowledge required in a specialized information security domain that will help avert a cyber conflict. The program provides students with the necessary skills to identify an intruder’s footprints (intrusion detection) and to properly gather the necessary evidence to prosecute the intruder in a court of law. 

Included Courses:

Certified Ethical Hacker

Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator

C400C CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

C300S CompTIA Security+

Prerequisites

CompTIA300 or equivalent IT Security experience

Career Focus

The Cyber Security Forensic and Intrusion Analyst Program is designed for those individuals looking to provide cyber security expertise with a focus on the branch of IT security dealing with information technology and the protection of data and systems in networks that are connected to the Internet.

Cyber Security IT Professional

Program hours: 180 hours
Program cost: $12,995


The curriculum and hands-on labs for the Cyber Security IT Professional program is developed by Microsoft and the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) and is a globally recognized standard for IT professionals. CompTIA’s curriculum is certified and endorsed to fulfill the U.S. Department of Defense’s Directive 8570.1. Directive 8570.1 requires any individual who is in the private sector, government contractor or military member that has access to privileged DoD computer systems, to be trained in Cyber Security and Information Assurance to enhance and secure the US Department of Defense’s DoD information, information systems, and networks. This program provides individuals with the necessary fundamental Cyber Security skills to secure desktop computers, mobile devices, and computer networks. Students will acquire the skills needed to implement basic security services on Microsoft Operating System computers and networks.

Included Courses:

C400C CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

FCO-U61 CompTIA IT Fundamentals+

C100AB CompTIA A+

C200N CompTIA Network+

C300S CompTIA Security+

 

Prerequisites

Basic working knowledge of personal computers and Windows Operating systems or
Windows Level 1 and 2.

Career Focus

The Cyber Security IT Professional program is designed for those who wish to provide cyber security services on desktop computers, mobile devices and computer networks. Individuals will learn best practices when it comes to cyber security and will acquire fundamental security skills to prevent, defend, detect, and respond to cyber-attacks and threats when it comes to data and systems in the networks that are connected to
the Internet.

Master Certificate in Cyber Security and Information Assurance Management

Program hours: 88 hours
Program cost: $9,000


Students will learn best practices in project management skills such as integration, scope, time, cost, quality, risk and procurement. In addition to project management, students will learn the principles and core elements of IT service management, ITIL terminology, structure and basic concepts. In the Information Assurance Management portion of the program, students will learn best practices IT management to meet the high demands of the information security industry. The Master Certificate in Cyber Security and Information Assurance Management program is beneficial to IT consultants, IT managers, Project Managers, CIOs, security policy writers, privacy officers, information security officers, and security engineers.

Included Courses:

CS501 Certified Information Security System Professional

PMP100 Project Management Professional

ITIL01 ITIL Foundations

Prerequisites

Students should have some experience with information security and project management concepts and practices. Four years of full time experience or a BS degree.

Career Focus

The Master Certificate in Cyber Security and Information Assurance Management is designed for managers, IT consultants and security engineers who need to learn best practices when it comes to Cyber Security and Information Assurance Projects.

A+ Certification

Program hours: 36 hours
Program cost: $3,495


The A+ Certification is a program developed by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to certify the competency of entry-level (six months’ experience) service technicians in the computer industry. The A+ Certification signifies that individuals possess the knowledge to support a wide variety of software and hardware and indicates their high- quality knowledge, technical ability, and customer service.

Included Courses:

Courses: C100AB (2) Exams

Prerequisites

Microsoft Windows Level 1 and Level 2

Career Focus

The objective of this program is to give the student the knowledge needed to become a CompTIA A+ certified IT professional.

Network+ Certification

Program hours: 36 hours
Program cost: $2,939


Network+ is a program developed by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to certify the knowledge of networking technicians with 18 to 24 months’ experience in the IT industry. The individual will learn the vendor-independent networking skills and concepts that affect all aspects of networking, such as installing and configuring the 
TCP/IP client.

Included Courses:

Course #: C200N (1) Exam

Prerequisites

Win71, Win72, C100AB, 18 to 24 months’ IT experience

Career Focus

The objective of this program is to give the student the knowledge needed to become a CompTIA Net+ certified IT professional.

Security+ Certification

Program hours: 36 hours
Program cost: $3,089


The Security+ Certification is a program developed by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). In this course, you will build on your knowledge and professional experience with computer hardware, operating systems, and networks as you acquire the specific skills required to implement basic security services on any type of computer 
network.

Included Courses:

Course #: CompTIA300 (1) Exam

Prerequisites

C100A, C100B, CompTIA200

Career Focus

The objective of this program is to give the student the knowledge needed to become a CompTIA Security+ certified IT professional.

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Program hours: 72 hours
Program cost: $5,990


The Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices course presents the concepts, commands, and practice required to configure Cisco switches and routers in multiprotocol internetworks. Through lectures, discussions, demonstrations, exercises, and laboratory projects, students are given information sufficient to identify and recommend the best Cisco solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses. Students perform all basic configuration procedures to build a multirouter, multigroup internetwork using LAN and WAN interfaces for the most commonly used routing and routed protocols. 

Included Courses:

C200N CompTIA Network+

CCNA-2 Cisco Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)

Prerequisites

CompTIA200 and MCP or equivalent experience

Career Focus

The objective of this program is to give the student the knowledge needed to become a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) IT professional.

Project Management Professional

Program hours: 79.2 hours
Program cost: $5,387


Your ability as a project manager to demonstrate best practices in project management—both on the job and through professional certification—is becoming the standard to compete against in today’s fast-paced and highly technical workplace. This course expands on the basic concepts of project management you discovered in the Project Management Fundamentals course and covers in-depth the essential elements of managing a successful project. Focusing on 
the generally accepted practices of project management recognized by the Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI ®), this course offers you a standards-based approach to successful project management across application areas and industries. Training in project management focuses primarily on improving management skills involving integration, scope, time, cost, quality, risk, and procurement

Included Courses:

PMF100 Project Management Fundamentals

MSPRJ1 Microsoft Project Level 1

MSPRJ2 Microsoft Project Level 2

M55205 Mastering Microsoft Office Project 2016

PMP100 Project Management Professional 

Prerequisites

Windows

Career Focus

The objective of this program is to give the student the knowledge needed to become a certified Project Managemen

Microsoft Office Specialist - Master Level Certification (MOS)

Program hours: 108 hours
Program cost: $5,000


The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification sets the first global standard for desktop productivity across Microsoft Office applications. This performance-based certification examination can validate productivity for corporations, academic institutions, staffing agencies, training organizations, and individuals alike to allow the student to earn the status of a user Specialist, Expert, or Master in Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. There are Core Level exams for each application and Expert Level exams for Word, Excel, and Project.

Included Courses:

MWin71 Windows 10 Level 1

MWin72 Windows 10 Level 2

MWRD1 Word Level 1

MWRD2 Word Level 2

MWRD3 Word Level 3

MXL1 Excel Level 1

MXL2 Excel Level 2

MXL3 Excel Level 3 

MACS1 Access Level 1

MACS2 Access Level 2

MPWP1 PowerPoint Level 1

M PWP2 PowerPoint Level 2

MOTL1 Outlook Level 1

MOTL2 Outlook Level 2

 

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this program

Career Focus

The objective of this program is to give the student the knowledge needed to become a Microsoft Office Specialist Master level professional

Advanced Security Practitioner CASP+

Program hours: 36 hours
Program cost: $3,375


The CompTIA Advanced Security Professional Certification is a program developed by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). In this course, students will examine advanced security concepts, principles, and implementations that pertain to enterprise level security. The CASP+ certification is an international, vendor-neutral exam that proves 
competency in enterprise security; risk management; research and analysis; and integration of computing, communications, and business disciplines

Included Courses:

CompTIA400 CompTIA Advanced Security Professional

Prerequisites

CompTIA300

Career Focus

The objective of this program is to give the student the knowledge needed to obtain the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) certification. 

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

Program hours: 36 hours
Program cost: $3,495


In this course, you will assess and respond to security threats and operate a systems and network security analysis platform. You will: • Assess information security risk in computing and network environments. • Analyze the cybersecurity threat landscape. • Analyze reconnaissance threats to computing and network environments. • Analyze attacks on computing and network environments. • Analyze post-attack techniques on computing and network environments. • Implement a vulnerability management program. • Evaluate the organization's security through penetration testing. • Collect cybersecurity intelligence. • Analyze data collected from security and event logs. • Perform active analysis on assets and networks. • Respond to cybersecurity 
incidents. •Investigate cybersecurity incidents. • Address security issues with the organization's technology architecture.

Included Courses:

C400C CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

Prerequisites

Certification: CompTIA A+; Network+ and Security+

Career Focus

This course is designed primarily for cybersecurity practitioners who perform job functions related to protecting information systems by ensuring their availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation. 

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Program hours: 36 hours
Program cost: $3,920


CISSP training is an advanced course designed to meet the high demands of the information security industry by preparing students for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam. This certification is managed by the internationally recognized and highly prestigious International Information Systems Security Certifications Consortium (ISC2). The CISSP offering is beneficial to IT consultants, managers, security 
policy writers, privacy officers, information security officers, and security engineers

Included Courses:

CS501 Certified Information Security System Professional

Prerequisites

Students should have some experience with information security concepts and practices. To 
earn the CISSP® Certification, four years of full-time experience in information security or three years and a BS degree are required

Career Focus

The objective of this program is to give the student the knowledge needed to become a certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certified IT professional.

Information Technology Infrastructure Library Certification (ITIL)

Program hours: 21.6 hours
Program cost: $2,185


This course covers the latest version of core ITIL best practices presented from a lifecycle perspective. The course introduces the principles and core element s of IT service management (ITSM) based on ITIL 2011 Edition. The purpose of the ITIL Foundation certificate in IT Management is to certify that the candidate has gained knowledge of the ITIL terminology, structure and basic concepts and has comprehended the ITIL core volumes for Service Management.

Included Courses:

ITIL01: ITIL Foundations

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this program.

Career Focus

This course is intended for IT Professionals, IT Support Staff, Application, Project and Business Managers, any member of an IT team involved in the delivery of IT Services.

Front End Web Developer

Program hours: 240 hours
Program cost: $8,000


The student will learn to use their knowledge of programming languages to code user-side applications, including visual elements like menu bars, clickable buttons and the overall layout of websites or web applications. They will become proficient in communicating with clients to identify their needs, optimizing websites for different formats like desktops and mobile phones and running tests to ensure code strings perform the correct functions. 

Included Courses:

SWD100 Coding from Scratch Basic

SWD101 Front End Foundations

SWD103– Front End Frameworks

SWD106 Mobile Apps & Responsive Design

Prerequisites

None

Career Focus

Front-end web development is the development of the graphical user interface of a website, through the use of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, so that users can view and interact with that website. 

Back End Web Developer

Program hours: 240 hours
Program cost: $8,000


The student will learn to create, code, and improve the server, server-side applications, and databases that, when combined with front-end codes, help create a functional, seamless experience for the end-user. They will understand the importance of studying industry trends, create or improve back-end processes and codes, and work with others to design a better program. 

Included Courses:

SWD102 – Programming Foundations

SWD104 – Back End Foundations

SWD105 Database Foundations

SWD108 Deployment & Web Security

Prerequisites

Completion of the Front-End Developer program or two years’ practical experience. 

Career Focus

The back- end of a website consists of a server, an application, and a database. A back-end developer builds and maintains the technology that powers those components which, together, enable the user-facing side of the website to even exist in the first place. 

Software Web Developer

Program hours: 220 hours
Program cost: $13,500


In this program the student will learn to create dynamic, full stack web applications using front-end, backend, and database development. They will learn how to use Responsive Design to produce mobile-friendly applications and how to work with an Agile Software development team. 

Included Courses:

SWD107 Agile Project Management & Career Skills

SWD109 Group Project

 

Prerequisites

Completion of the Front and Back End Developer program or two years’ practical experience

Career Focus

The Software Developer program prepares students for an entry level career in Software/web
development.