COMPUTER TRAINING TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS Technical certifications measure competency and capability to demonstrate technical knowledge to potential employers. Increase your marketability, salary and the business value of your future company. Today, virtually every technology professional can benefit by pursuing a well-chosen certification. Advance your career or start a new one with industry certifications offered online or in the traditional classroom setting. Harford Community College provides affordable, flexible IT Certification and training programs designed to build skills and fit a busy lifestyle. CompTIA Certifications • A+ • Network+ • Linux+ • Security+ • Server+ Cisco Certifications • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
CompTIA Certifications What is A+ Certification? Sponsored by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), A+ Certification is an industry-wide, globally recognized credential for today’s PC Repair Technicians. It is a marketable certification that organizations seek when hiring PC Technicians to support and maintain PCs in a diverse network environment. Whether a student pursues A+ Certification for its own merit or as a starting point for other certifications, the courses offered at Harford Community College give a firm foundation of knowledge, ability, and skills in the field of maintenance and PC Repair. Practice tests are used in preparing for the exam. Courses: • Fundamentals of PC Repair • PC Repair Technician Level 1 • PC Repair Technician Level 2
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International Information Systems Certification Consortium (ISC)2 • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB) • ITIL V3 Foundation Certified Wireless Network Professional • Certified Wireless Technology Specialist Extended (CWTS-E) Print Technology Certification • Print Graphic Design Web Technology Certification • Web Graphic Design
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In order to bring you the latest technology, all MS Office courses are taught using Microsoft Office 2010 software.
Texts for courses must be purchased before the first day of class. Textbooks can be purchased at the College Store or online at bookstore.harford.edu. Classes include practice test sessions. It is recommended that exams be taken within six weeks of course completion.
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Fundamentals of PC Repair This course is designed to teach students interesting in starting an IT career the basic foundational knowledge of personal computers and the skills required to work with them. This course will also help students prepare for the CompTIA Strata Fundamentals: IT Technology examination. Textbook required. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply. Transcript available. Tuition: $399 Sessions: 4
Course Fee: $39
Course: 45111 H. Price Sat., Wed. 9/19 - 10/3 Saturdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesdays 6:30 - 9:40 PM Edgewood Public Library, Rm. 137
PC Repair Technician Level 1 This is the second course in a series of three designed to lead students to A+ Certification. Students learn and understand
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PC Repair Technician Level 1 (cont.) how different hardware and software components interact to make a PC system function. Students install MS Windows 2000 and XP to discuss, troubleshoot, and repair common problems. Topics include files, directory structure, folders, operating systems, programs, and applications. Skills include basic maintenance techniques, configuring, optimizing, and troubleshooting Windows 2000/XP initialization/support files. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of PC Repair. Textbook required. Transcript available. This course is approved for VA educational benefits for veterans and eligible dependents. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply. Transcript available. Tuition: $1,195 Sessions: 15
Course Fee: $199
Course: 45112 H. Price Sat., Wed. 10/13 - 12/1 Saturdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesdays 6:30 - 9:40 PM Edgewood Public Library, Rm. 137 No class 11/21 and 11/24.
PC Repair Technician Level 2 Building on the knowledge learned in the Fundamentals of PC Repair and the PC Repair Technician Level 1 course, students will dismantle and reassemble a complete PC system to be able to identify, repair, and/or replace every component in the PC system. Topics include proper handling of the components, troubleshooting and repair techniques, and safety of both the system and the user. Students work with motherboards, CPUs, power supplies, BIOS, memory, video cards, floppy drives, hard drives, CD-ROMs, sound cards, modems, network cards, SCSI, and printers. Skills include advanced troubleshooting techniques of the hardware/ software relationships, including device drivers, IRQs, DMAs, and I/O addresses. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of PC Repair and PC Repair Technician Level 1. This course is preparation for the A+ Certification Exam. Textbook required. Transcript available. This course is approved for VA educational benefits for veterans and eligible dependents. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply. Tuition: $1,195 Sessions: 15
Course Fee: $199
Course: 45113 H. Price Sat., Wed. 12/15 - 2/2 Saturdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesdays 6:30 - 9:40 PM Edgewood Public Library, Rm. 137 No class 12/26 and 12/29.
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