IT Systems Specialist

This program focuses on the Advanced Networking aspect of Information Technology. This program will teach students the working knowledge of Networking, Cisco Systems, Linux, an open-source operating system and principles of information security and computer forensics.

Course Listings:

Code

Title

Clock Hours

IT-4055

Intro to Networking and Security

124

IT-4000

CompTIA Network+

80

IT-4050

CompTIA Security+

70

IT-3050

CompTIA A+ Part 1

32

IT-3100

CompTIA A+ Part 2

60

IT-4090

Microsoft Desktop Administration

90

 

Total Clock Hours

456

Course Descriptions:

  •  IT-4055 Intro to Networking and Security : This module covers knowledge required to assemble components based on customer requirements, install, configure and maintain devices, PCs and software for end users, understand the basics of networking and security/forensics, properly and safely diagnose, resolve and document common hardware and software issues while applying troubleshooting skills.
  •  IT-4000 CompTIA Network+ : This course includes a basic introduction to skills and concepts for network technicians building upon existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer operating systems and networks to present fundamental skills and concepts that learners will use on the job in any type of networking career.
  •   IT-3050 CompTIA A+ Part 1 : This course covers introductory concepts for the CompTIA A+ exam including PC set up, hardware, motherboards, RAM types and features, installing and configuring expansion cards and storage devices, connection interfaces, power supplies and installing displays and peripherals.
  •  IT-3100 CompTIA A+ Part 2 : This course is designed to prepare students to develop the skills to support and configure Windows 10/11 desktops in an organizational environment.
  •   IT-4090 Microsoft Desktop Administration : Students will learn networking concepts, how to describe network fundamentals and build simple LANs, establish internet connectivity, manage network device security, expand medium and small networks with WAN connectivity, and describe IPv6 basics.