Information Technology Courses
Total Clock Hours 1260
IT 1101 Windows System Configuration
Clock Hours 155
Windows Operating Systems provides students with the knowledge and skills to install and configure Windows Operating Systems on networked desktops. It will focus on four main areas: installation, securing, networking, and browsing. By the end of the course, the student will have installed and configured Windows operating system desktops that are secure, on the network, and ready for browsing. Students use Windows desktop Hypervisor to build virtual machines to connect to both virtual and physical environments. IT 1101 serves as the entry point for other Windows Solutions associate courses offered in the second semester.
IT 1110 Windows Directory Services
Clock Hours 147
Prerequisite: IT 1101
This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills to install and configure Windows Server 2016 Active Directory Domain Services in a distributed environment, implement Group Policies, perform backup and restore, and monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory related issues.
IT 1120 Introduction to Networks (ITN)
Clock Hours 147
Prerequisite: IT 1101, IT 1110
Introduction to Networks (ITN) is the first of three Certified Cisco Network Associate (CCNA) v7 courses that are aligned to the CCNA Certification Exam. Students gain a basic understanding of the way networks operate and will learn about network components and their functions, as well as how a network is structured, and the architectures used to create networks, including the internet, but ITN is about more than learning networking concepts. By the end of this course, you will be able to build local area networks (LANs), configure basic settings on routers and switches, and implement internet protocol (IP). In ITN, every concept that you learn and skill that you develop will be used in the rest of the CCNA curriculum.
IT 1130 Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (SRWE)
Clock Hours 166
Prerequisite: IT 1120
Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (SRWE) is the second of three Certified Cisco Network Associate (CCNA) v7 courses that are aligned to the CCNA Certification Exam. SRWE advances your knowledge of the operation of routers and switches in small networks. SRWE will introduce you to wireless local area networks (WLANs) and network security concepts. By the end of this course you will be able to configure advanced functionality in routers and switches. You will also be able to perform basic troubleshooting of these components. Using security best practices, you will troubleshoot and resolve common protocol issues in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. The skills and knowledge you gain in SRWE will prepare you for the final course in CCNA.
ES1100 Job Search/Resume
Clock Hours 6
The Job Search/Resume Class is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to successfully navigate the job search process. The class provides students with guidance in identifying potential employers, as well as assistance in completing job applications and preparing a resume and cover letter.
ES1110 Interview Skills
Clock Hours 9
The Interview Skills Class is a valuable resource for students as they prepare for job interviews. The class covers the component of an interview, common interview questions, and offers students the opportunity to practice their interview skills in a supportive environment.
IT 1200 Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (ENSA)
Clock Hours 133
Prerequisite: IT 1120, IT 1130
Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (ENSA) is the third of three Certified Cisco Network Associate (CCNA) v7 courses that are aligned to the CCNA Certification Exam. ENSA will take the skills and knowledge that you learned in ITN and SWRE and apply them to wide area networks (WANs). WANs are large, complex networks that require advanced understanding of network operation and security. ENSA also introduces you to two game-changing areas of networking: virtualization and automation. By the end of this course you will be able to configure, troubleshoot, and secure enterprise network devices. You will be versed in application programming interfaces (APIs) and the configuration management tools that make network automation possible. When you have completed ENSA, you will have gained the practical experience you need to prepare for the CCNA certification exam. You will also have the skills required for associate-level roles in the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) industry.
IT 1220 Azure Cloud Services
Clock Hours 147
Prerequisite: IT 1110
Windows Azure is Microsoft’s application platform for the public cloud. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offers a powerful way to take advantage of the benefits of cloud computing by allowing the provisioning of infrastructure resources such as virtual machines, networks, and storage. Students will learn how to access Azure and implement Active Directory Domain Services using virtual machines and networks. Students will develop hybrid services connecting on premise domains with the domains they have developed in Azure.
IT 1230 VMware Certified Professional–Data Center Virtualization
Clock Hours 105
Prerequisite: IT 1120
This course introduces students to VMware installation, configuration, and management. Students will learn to configure and manage ESXi networking and storage, use vCenter Server to monitor resource usage, scale the vSphere virtual interface, and manage changes to the vSphere environment.
IT 1236 Introduction to Linux
Clock Hours 112
This course is an introduction to Linux as an operating system, basic open source concepts and the basics of the Linux command line. Students will learn Linux command line concepts with no previous knowledge required, this course is the perfect starting point to gain Linux skills.
IT 1240 Network Security
Clock Hours 133
Prerequisite: Network Support Technician I certificate, IT 1130, IT 1200
This course introduces students to network security principles that affect physical network resources and cloud-based resources.