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

MCITP: Windows 7 Configuration: 70-680 (54 hrs)

This course is designed to prepare you for Microsoft certification exam 70-680 - Windows 7 Configuration. This course will consist of installing, configuring, optimizing, and troubleshooting Windows 7. Also, you will learn how to manage users and groups, configure network connectivity, and secure the Windows 7 operating system.

Course Code: ELN 3006 03F
Dates/Days: September, 27, 2010 - November, 30, 2010 (M/T)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Elsee Building A166
Instructor: D. Brown
Registration Fee: $180 (includes $5 tech fee)
Book: TBA
Note: No class on 11/22 & 11/23/10

MCSE/MCSA 2003 (70-297): Microsoft Certification Prep (54 hrs)

Microsoft Certified: System Engineer - System
Administrator – (Track 7 of 7 Track Series)
This course is designed to prepare you for Microsoft Exam 70-297 – Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure. This course will consist of planning, analyzing, and designing DNS, WINS, Active Directory, and Network Access.

Course Code: ELN 3006 04F
Dates/Days: September, 29, 2010 - December, 02, 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: 978-0-470-06894-6

MCSE/MCSA 2003: Microsoft Certification Prep (102 hrs) Tracks: 70-293 and 70-294

This course is designed to prepare you for Microsoft exam 70-293 -Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure and Microsoft exam 70-294 - Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure. This course will consist of network infrastructure planning including topics such as assigning IP addresses, routing IP, and server clustering. Also, you will learn how to plan an Active Directory infrastructure including topics such as implementing Active Directory, working with sites, security planning, and Active Directory administration.

Course Code: ELN 3006 02F
Dates/Days: May, 19, 2010 - September, 22, 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: (70-293) 978-0-470-06891-5 / ISBN: (70-294) 978-0-470-06892-2
Note: **PRE-REQUISITE: 70-291 & 70-299 is strongly recommended before taking this course. No class on 7/1, 7/7 and 7/8

Network+ and Security+: (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 01F
Dates/Days: May, 17, 2010 - September, 21, 2010 (M/T)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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 5/31, 7/5, 7/6, and 9/6

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 05F
Dates/Days: August, 17, 2010 - December, 14, 2010 (T/Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Elsee Building A107
Instructor: A. Penny
Registration Fee: $180 (includes $5 tech fee)
Book: ISBN: 978-0-7897-4047-2
Note: No class on 11/23 & 11/25/10

PC Support Technician: CompTIA: A+ (132 hrs)

The latest version of CompTIA A+ is CompTIA A+ 2009 Edition. 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 the fundamentals 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 01F
Dates/Days: May, 17, 2010 - September, 15, 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: 0-07-1701338
Note: No class on 5/31 & 7/5/10 & 7/7/10

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 06F
Dates/Days: August, 18, 2010 - October, 06, 2010 (W)
Course Times: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Elsee Building A107
Instructor: A. Penny
Registration Fee: $68 (includes $3 tech fee)
Book: not required

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.