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 MCSA/MCSE, and/or CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, or Security+ certifications.
• Evening classes allow for combining career and academics.

About the Certifications

	Microsoft® Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and Microsoft® Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certifications include 7 exams and cover Windows® XP Professional, Windows® 2003 Server, Windows® 2003 Network Infrastructure, Windows® 2003 Directory Services Infrastructure, Windows® 2003 Network, and more.
	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.

Course Schedule

MCSE/MCSA 2003: Microsoft Certification Prep (102 hrs)

Microsoft Certified: System Engineer - System Administrator – (7 Track Series)

This course is designed to prepare you for Microsoft Exam 70-270 –Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Exam 70-290 -Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment. This course will cover topics necessary to implement Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003. You will learn to configure the Windows XP and Server 2003 environment, install and support hardware devices, administrate shared folders, install and configure network protocols, optimize system performance, manage security, and backup/restore files.

Course Code: ELN 3006 04F
Dates/Days: August, 19, 2009 - December, 10, 2009 (W/Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Elsee Building A166
Instructor: D. Brown
Registration Fee: $180 (includes $5 tech fee)
Book: ISBN: 978-0-470-06880-9 (70-270) / ISBN: 978-0-470-06886-1 (70-290)
Note: No class on 11/25 and 11/26

Course Code: ELN 3006 05P
Dates/Days: January, 13, 2010 - May, 12, 2010 (W/Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Elsee Building A166
Instructor: D. Brown
Registration Fee: $180 (includes $5 tech fee)
Book: ISBN: 978-0-470-06880-9 (70-270); ISBN: 978-0-470-06886-1 (70-290)
Note: No class on 4/1/10

Network+ (24 hrs)-New 2008 Objectives

This course is designed to cover topics necessary to build a network from the ground up, including network fundamentals, the OSI model, basic LAN connectivity, Ethernet, NIC’s, cabling, protocols, TCP/IP, network operating systems, and remote connectivity.

Course Code: CAS 3000 01P
Dates/Days: March, 09, 2010 - April, 27, 2010 (T)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Elsee Building A166
Instructor: D. Brown
Registration Fee: $68(includes $3 tech fee)
Book: 978-0-07-161487-0

Network+ and Security+ (Day): (102hrs)

This class combines the CompTIA Security+ and Network+. The course is designed to cover topics necessary to build a network from the ground up, including fundamentals, the OSI model, basic LAN, Ethernet, NIC’s, cabling, Protocols, Network Operating Systems, Remote Connectivity, protecting, and interconnecting other Network Operating Systems, and provide the student with a fundamental understanding of network security principles and implementation. You will learn about the technologies used and principles involved in creating a secure computer networking environment. You will learn about the authentication, the types of attacks and malicious code that may be used against your network, the threats and countermeasures for e-mail, Web applications, remote access, and file and print services. A variety of security topologies are discussed as well as technologies and concepts used for providing secure communications channels, secure internetworking devices, and network medium. Further, you will learn about intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and physical security concepts. In addition, security policies, disaster recovery, and computer forensics are covered. Aside from learning the technologies involved in security, you will get to understand the daily tasks involved with managing and troubleshooting those technologies.

Course Code: CAS 3000 02P
Dates/Days: January, 11, 2010 - May, 04, 2010 (M/T)
Course Times: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Elsee Building A166
Instructor: D. Brown
Registration Fee: $180 (includes $5 tech fee)
Book: ISBN: 978-0-07-161487-0 (Network+); ISBN: 978-1-4283-4066-4 (Security+)
Note: No class on 1/18/09

Network+ and Security+ (Day): (51hrs)

This class combines the CompTIA Security+ and Network+. The course is designed to cover topics necessary to build a network from the ground up, including fundamentals, the OSI model, basic LAN, Ethernet, NIC’s, cabling, Protocols, Network Operating Systems, Remote Connectivity, protecting, and interconnecting other Network Operating Systems, and provide the student with a fundamental understanding of network security principles and implementation. You will learn about the technologies used and principles involved in creating a secure computer networking environment. You will learn about the authentication, the types of attacks and malicious code that may be used against your network, the threats and countermeasures for e-mail, Web applications, remote access, and file and print services. A variety of security topologies are discussed as well as technologies and concepts used for providing secure communications channels, secure internetworking devices, and network medium. Further, you will learn about intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and physical security concepts. In addition, security policies, disaster recovery, and computer forensics are covered. Aside from learning the technologies involved in security, you will get to understand the daily tasks involved with managing and troubleshooting those technologies.

Course Code: CAS 3000 03F
Dates/Days: August, 19, 2009 - December, 09, 2009 (W)
Course Times: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Elsee Building A166
Instructor: D. Brown
Registration Fee: $180 (includes $5 tech fee)
Book: ISBN: 978-0-07-161487-0 (Network+) / ISBN: 978-1-4283-4066-4 (Security+)
Note: No class on 11/25/09

PC Support Technician: A+ (128 hrs)

The CompTIA A+ certification has changed and now consists of 4 objectives. This course covers all 4 of those objectives:

o CompTIA A+ Essentials

o 220-602: IT Technician

o 220-603: Remote Support Technician

o 220-604: Depot Technician

The CompTIA A+ Essentials validates knowledge of computer hardware and software. IT Technician validates computer repair issues in conjunction with the CompTIA A+ Essentials. The Remote Support Technician validates client interaction, client training, and operating system and connectivity issues. The Depot Technician validates hardware related activities. The CompTIA A+ Essentials and one other objective are required to become A+ certified.

Course Code: ELN 3006 07F
Dates/Days: September, 21, 2009 - February, 03, 2010 (M/W)
Course Times: 6:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Elsee Building 107
Instructor: A. Penny
Registration Fee: $180 (includes $5 tech fee)
Book: ISBN: 0-07-2263113
Note: No class week of Thanksgiving. No class from 12/10/09 - 1/3/10

PC Support Technician: A+ (132 hrs)

The CompTIA A+ certification has changed and now consists of 4 objectives. This course covers all 4 of those objectives:
 CompTIA A+ Essentials
 220-602: IT Technician
 220-603: Remote Support Technician
 220-604: Depot Technician
The CompTIA A+ Essentials validates knowledge of computer hardware and software. IT Technician validates computer repair issues in conjunction with the CompTIA A+ Essentials. The Remote Support Technician validates client interaction, client training, and operating system and connectivity issues. The Depot Technician validates hardware related activities. The CompTIA A+ Essentials and one other objective are required to become A+ certified.

Course Code: ELN 3006 03P
Dates/Days: January, 11, 2010 - May, 05, 2010 (M/W)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Elsee Building 107
Instructor: A. Penny
Registration Fee: $180 (includes $5 tech fee)
Book: ISBN: 0-07-2263113

Course Code: ELN 3006 04P
Dates/Days: January, 12, 2010 - May, 04, 2010 (T/W)
Course Times: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Elsee Building 107
Instructor: A. Penny
Registration Fee: $180 (includes $5 tech fee)
Book: ISBN: 0-07-2263113

PC Troubleshooting (24 hrs)

Students will learn how to keep PCs running at their full potential, keep the hard drive cleaned of unnecessary files, diagnose and repair common problems, keep windows updated to avoid security problems, keep PCs from viruses and other malware and how to backup important data. Students will take a look inside the PC and learn to identify the major components and perform common upgrades such as adding memory or a second hard drive. This course is an excellent pre-course to the A+ certification prep courses for entry level computer technician positions.

Course Code: ELN 3006 02P
Dates/Days: January, 11, 2010 - March, 08, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Elsee Building A166
Instructor: D. Brown
Registration Fee: $68 (includes $3 tech fee)
Book: not required
Note: No class on 1/18/09

Course Code: ELN 3006 01P
Dates/Days: January, 14, 2010 - February, 25, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Elsee Building 107
Instructor: A. Penny
Registration Fee: $68 (includes $3 tech fee)
Book: not required

PC Troubleshooting (36 hrs)

Students will learn how to keep PCs running at their full potential, keep the hard drive cleaned of unnecessary files, diagnose and repair common problems, keep windows updated to avoid security problems, keep PCs from viruses and other malware and how to backup important data. Students will take a look inside the PC and learn to identify the major components and perform common upgrades such as adding memory or a second hard drive. This course is an excellent pre-course to the A+ certification prep courses for entry level computer technician positions.

Course Code: ELN 3006 03F
Dates/Days: September, 22, 2009 - December, 08, 2009 (T)
Course Times: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Elsee Building A166
Instructor: D. Brown
Registration Fee: $124 (includes $4 tech fee)
Book: not required.
Note: No class on 11/24/09

Open Lab for IT Students

Lab A166 will an open lab starting May 21 – Aug. 13 for registered IT Academy students only-- beginning Monday – Thursday from 1-5 and Wednesdays from 1-5 and 6-9 p.m. The lab will be closed July 6-9.