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 IT Essentials

IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software, Sponsored by Hewlett-Packard

HP presents an in-depth exposure to computer hardware and operating systems. Students learn the functionality of hardware and software components as well as suggested best practices in maintenance, and safety issues. Through hands-on activities and labs, students learn how to assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software, and troubleshoot hardware and software problems. In addition, an introduction to networking is included.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an official Networking Academy Certificate of Completion. IT Essentials I prepares students for the CompTIA A+ certification exam.

The IT Essentials I course will help prime students for career opportunities such as a hardware installation coordinator, PC system support. For higher education bound students, this course will help ready them for a computer science or a management information systems degree program.

Skill-Set Attained  (PDF - 16 KB)

Academic/Career Map  (PDF - 18 KB)

Related Job Description  (PDF - 16 KB)

Certification  (PDF - 109 KB)




IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems, Sponsored by Hewlett-Packard

This course is an intensive introduction to multi-user, multi-tasking network operating systems. Characteristics of the Linux, Windows 2000, NT, and XP network operating systems will be discussed. Students will explore a variety of topics including installation procedures, security issues, back up procedures and remote access.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive an official Cisco Networking Academy Certificate of Completion. IT Essentials I, together with IT Essentials II will prepare students for the CompTIA Server+ certification exam. Additionally, IT Essentials II along with the Fundamentals of UNIX course will help prepare students for the CompTIA Linux+ exam.

In combination with IT Essentials I, IT Essentials II will help prime students for careers in network administrator, network technician, systems analyst, technical support engineer, applications integrator, business continuity analyst, tester and systems administrator. It will also help ready students to enter into a computer science or a management information systems degree program.

Skill-Set Attained  (PDF - 15 KB)

Academic/Career Map  (PDF - 18 KB)

Related Job Description  (PDF - 13 KB)

Certification  (PDF - 112 KB)

 

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