IT Computer Academy

Information Technology training is a tool to get better job security.  With the right certifications you can get a good paying job in the IT industry and with the right motivation you can turn that job into a career.

Why get your certification training and certifications?

• Employers measure technical skills through certifications.
• Certifications result in salary increases, better-paying jobs, and job security.
• People with a non-IT background can pursue certification programs as well.
• Quickly prepare for Microsoft MCITP , and/or CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, or Security+ certifications.
• Evening classes allow for combining career and academics.

Course Schedule

PC Support Technician A+ (132hrs)

Course Description The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for computer support technicians. The international, vendor-neutral certification proves competence in areas such as installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security and troubleshooting. Two exams are necessary to be certified: CompTIA A+ Essentials, exam code 220-701; and CompTIA A+ Practical Application, exam code 220-702.

CompTIA A+ Essentials measures the necessary competencies of an entry-level IT professional with a recommended 500 hours of hands-on experience in the lab or field. It tests for technical understanding of computer technology, networking and security, as well as the communication skills and professionalism now required of all entry-level IT professionals.

CompTIA A+ Practical Application is an extension of the knowledge and skills identified in CompTIA A+ Essentials, with more of a “hands-on” orientation focused on scenarios in which troubleshooting and tools must be applied to resolve problems.

Course Code: ELN 3006 01U
Dates/Days: February, 06, 2012 - June, 04, 2012 (M/T)
Course Times: 6pm-10pm
Location: JCC Main Campus - Elsee Bldg. A107
Instructor: Andy Penny
Registration Fee: $180 (includes $5 tech fee)
Book: CompTIA A+ 220-701 and 220-702 Cert Guide; ISBN: 978-0-7897-4047-2

About the Certifications

	Microsoft®Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator certification includes 5 exams and cover Windows® ® 7, Windows® 2008 Network Infrastructure, Windows®Server 2008 Active Directory, Windows® Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, and Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator.
	The CompTIA® A+® certification is divided into two parts:  hardware and software.  It prepares you with the fundamentals of computer technology.   The CompTIA® Network+™ certification is vendor-neutral and shows that you have a basic competency in the physical and conceptual aspects of networking. The CompTIA® Security+™  is a vendor-neutral certification exam that is the worldwide standard of competency for foundation-level security practitioners.

 

Open Lab for IT Students

The I.T. Academy lab will be an “OPEN” lab to enrolled students under any IT Academy course. This will allow students to practice on their own using equipment or practice exams in preparing for the certification exam. For more information and class usage, please contact Derek Brown at (919) 209-2509 or Andy Penny at (919) 209-2504.