Learn the fundamentals of local area networking and wired/wireless networks, define networks with the OSI Model, and develop an understanding of Internet Protocol, implementing TCP/IP, and networking services. Build your knowledge of wide area networks, network security, and defining network infrastructures. Students have the opportunity to write the MTA Networking Fundamentals exam at the end of the course (Exam 98-366).

Focuses on the vital fundamentals of security, such as security layers, authentication, authorization, and accounting. Other topics include security policies, network security, basics of cryptography, operational/organizational security, and protecting the server and client.

Learn to implement, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in Windows Server 2012R2 environment. Explore core AD DS concepts and functionality, implementing group policies, performing backup and restoration, and monitoring and troubleshooting Active Directory-related issues. Cloud technology using Microsoft Azure is used to enhance the hands-on classroom learning experience.

A lab-based course that covers Windows Server fundamentals such as managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Topics include storage, Active Directory, File and Print services, and Windows Network Services and Applications. Learn to navigate the OS environment, install servers, use administrative tools, and manage Windows file systems.

The CompTIA A+ Certification course is the first step in preparing for a career as an entry-level information technology (IT) professional or personal computer (PC) service technician. Build on your existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer software and hardware to develop fundamental skills and concepts that you will use on the job. Students acquire the essential skills and information needed to install, upgrade, repair, configure, troubleshoot, optimize, and perform preventative maintenance on basic personal computer hardware and operating systems.

Ideal for IT business professionals, this course prepares students to write the CompTIA Project+ certification exam and teaches how to lead, manage, and direct small- to medium-scale projects. Examine the business, interpersonal, and technical project management skills required to successfully manage technological project deployments. Required supplies: Please purchase textbook from downtown bookstore prior to course start date. Please bring a USB stick to class.

A self-directed, project-based course in which students use the skills acquired during the program to propose a project that includes developing a major working system. Students select their own placements and will be assigned an academic supervisor for the practical component of this program. Required: three electives in addition to pre-requisites.