Certificate Requirements

First Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

150-103Emerging Technology in IT1Minimum grade of "C-" required.Examine technological innovation with a focus on the latest trends in IT. Expand your awareness of emerging technologies that are shaping the future of networking and IT systems. Engage with cutting-edge tools and methodologies, analyze the impact of technological advancements on IT infrastructure, and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow's tech landscape. Develop a strategic understanding of how to leverage these technologies to drive organizational success.

150-111IT Software for Networking2Minimum grade of "C-" required.This course provides hands-on training utilizing industry standard computer software to document network design, layout and architecture; to effectively manage an information technology project; and to manage the data critical to the management of information technology assets.

150-150CCNA 1: Intro to Networks3Program student | Minimum grade of "C-" required.This is the first of three courses that are aligned to the CCNA Certification Exam. It introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the following CCNA courses. By the end of this course, learners will be able to build simple local area networks (LAN), perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes.

150-176Linux 12Minimum grade of "C-" required.This course focuses on guiding the learner to develop a fundamental understand of Linux based Operating Systems (OS) and their primary components. Topics covered include: performing custom Linux installations; partition management; using GRUB to control boot behaviors and default targets; usage of common Command Line Interface (CLI) commands; user and group creation, file system navigation, architecture, and security; network customizations; package installers and managers; backup and recovery systems, and basic troubleshooting processes.

154-111Endpoint Management3Minimum grade of "C-" required.Learn knowledge and skills to install, configure and support end-user devices, client operating systems, and software. Develop skills needed to connect various computing devices to networks, perform basic cybersecurity mitigations, troubleshoot common problems to identify, diagnose and resolve issues. Demonstrate basic understanding of scripting, the cloud, virtualization, and security.   The course prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ Core 2 certification.

804-133Math & Logic3Students will apply problem solving techniques from discrete mathematics. Topics include symbolic logic, sets, algebra, and base number systems.

TOTAL CREDITS:14 

Second Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

150-143IT Essentials3154-111 | Minimum grade of "C-" required.This course addresses the fundamentals of personal computer (PC) workstations hardware systems and the integration of operating systems used by business and industry into those systems. Course topics include: integration, configuration, troubleshooting, and documentation of PC subsystems including motherboard architecture, form factors, power supplies, IDE devices and removable storage, system memory, multimedia devices, I/O devices, BIOS and boot process, and video/display fundamentals, Additionally, the integration, configuration, troubleshooting, and documentation of commonly used (current and legacy) operating systems, as they relate to system hardware, is explored.

150-151CCNA 2: Switch/Routing/Wire Essentials3150-150 | Minimum grade of "C-" required.The second of three CCNA courses focuses on the technologies, functions, and configuration of switches and routers in support of small-to-medium business networks. The learner is also introduced to wireless local area networks (WLANs) and network security concepts. By the end of this course the learner will be able to configure mid-level functionality in routers and switches, apply basic network security measures, and perform basic troubleshooting of IPv4 and IPv6 network components.

150-165Microsoft Server 12154-111 | Minimum grade of "C-" required.This course allows the learner to acquire necessary skills for supporting and configuring Windows Server including installation and configuration of an Active Directory Domain. Account administration, group policy management and core server roles and features are identified while preparing for MCSA Exam 70-410.

150-177Linux 22150-176 | Minimum grade of "C-" required.This course focuses on guiding the learner to refine previously acquired Linux knowledge and use it to implement advanced Linux features, functions, and troubleshooting processes. Topics covered include: Process management; Common network services setup and configuration (DNS, DHCP, Firewall, etc.); Advanced partition management using LVM, alternate file system formats, implementations of RAID, quota management, as well as file system encryption; LDAP authentication; and local system security. Throughout all areas, troubleshooting, security, and recovery will be discussed. This course, along with Linux 1 and Scripting, prepares the learner with the knowledge to take the CompTIA Linux+ and the Linux Foundation's - Linux System Administration certifications.

150-183Wireless Networking2Minimum grade of "C-" required.This course in an introduction to wireless local area networks (WLANs). Students will develop, implement, and troubleshoot wireless networks. Students will acquire competencies in wireless technologies, security, and network design practices. Course topics include WLAN setup and troubleshooting. 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n technologies, products and solutions, site surveys, resilient WLAN design, installation and configuration, WLAN security, and vendor interoperability strategies. The course will be delivered via a combination of lecture/discussion and hands-on application laboratory.

TOTAL CREDITS:12