IT 100   IT Technical Support (A+) (3)

Preparation to meet the requirements of the CompTIA A+ certification exam.  How to build, configure, upgrade and troubleshoot PCs and mobile devices. 

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IT 110   Microsoft Technologies I (3)

Preparation to meet the requirements of Microsoft certifications in Windows desktop operating systems.  Learn how to install, maintain, upgrade, and support current Microsoft desktop operating systems deployed locally or in the Azure cloud.  

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IT 130   Introduction to Linux (3)

An introduction to Linux operating systems.  This is the first of two classes required to prepare for the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification (IT 130 & IT 230).  Uses Red Hat Academy curricula.

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IT 140   Programming for System Administrators (3)

Introduction to modern programming and scripting languages with an orientation towards system administrators.  

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IT 151   CCNA1 (Introduction to Networks) (4)

First Cisco Networking Academy course in a three-course sequence that prepares student for Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) certification. Learn networking fundamentals along with router and switch configuration. 

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IT 152   CCNA2 (Switching, Routing, Wireless Essentials) (4)

Prerequisites: IT 151

Second Cisco Networking Academy course in a three-course sequence that prepares student for Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) certification. Learn networking fundamentals along with router and switch configuration.        

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IT 153   CCNA3 (Enterprise Networking, Security, Automation) (4)

Prerequisites: IT 152

Third Cisco Networking Academy course in a three-course sequence that prepares student for Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) certification. Learn networking fundamentals along with router and switch configuration.  

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IT 154   Microsoft Networking (3)

Prerequisites: IT 110

Basic concepts and configuration of networking in a Microsoft environment. Preparation for Microsoft certification exam. 

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IT 155   Programming for Network Administrators (4)

Prerequisites: IT 140 and IT 151

Basic programming concepts used to implement network applications and to automate workflows.  

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IT 160   Virtualization Technologies (3)

Prerequisites: IT 151 and IT 130 or instructor permission

Corequisites: IT 210

Introduction to virtualization technologies used in current corporate environments.  Heavy emphasis on VMware.  Includes VMware IT Academy curricula.  

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IT 170   Security Fundamentals (3)

Preparation to meet the requirements of entry level security certifications.  Learn the fundamentals of workstation, sever, and network security and protection of assets.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

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IT 171   Ethical Hacking (3)

Preparation to meet the requirements of ethical hacking certifications.  Learn how a hacker penetrates a system or network so that you may better protect your company assets. 

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IT 172   Digital Forensics (3)

Preparation to meet the requirements of digital forensics certifications.  Learn investigative techniques to identify, collect, examine, and preserve digital evidence.  

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IT 173   Topics in Cyber Security I (3)

Introduction to specialized topics in cyber security. 

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IT 210   Microsoft Technologies II (3)

Prerequisites: IT 110

Preparation to meet the requirements of Microsoft certifications in Windows server operating systems and cloud technologies.  

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IT 230   Linux Administration (3)

Prerequisites: IT 130

An introduction to Linux administration.  This is the second of two classes required to prepare for the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification (IT 130 & IT 230).  This class also prepares the student for Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification.  Uses Red Hat Academy curricula.  

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IT 251   CCNP Enterprise Routing and Services (4)

Prerequisites: IT 153

Prepares students for professional-level Cisco certifications such as the CCNP Enterprise CORE exam.  

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IT 252   CCNP Advanced Enterprise Routing and Services (4)

Prerequisites: IT 153

Prepares students for professional-level Cisco certifications such as the CCNP Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services exam.  

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IT 253   CCNP Security (4)

Prerequisites: IT 153

Prepares students for professional-level Cisco certifications such as the CCNP Security certification.

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IT 254   CCNP Data Center (4)

Prerequisites: CPC 153

Prepares students for professional-level Cisco certifications such as the CCNP Data Center certification.

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IT 255   Wireless LANs (5)

Prerequisites: IT 152 or CCENT certification.

Introduction to Wireless LANs.  Learn about wireless technologies, how to set up, maintain and secure a wireless network.  Contact department chair for course availability. 

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IT 270   Network Security (4)

Prerequisites: IT 152

Learn how to defend a network, workstations, servers, and other assets in an enterprise environment.  

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IT 271   Penetration Testing (3)

Prerequisites: IT 171 or instructor permission

Preparation for penetration testing.  Learn how to use ethical hacking skills to conduct a penetration test that will help a company discover and address weaknesses that a hacker may exploit.  

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IT 273   Topics in Cyber Security II (3)

More advanced topics and skills in cyber security.  

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IT 275   CISSP (3)

Preparation for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.  

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IT 299   Topics in Information Technology (3)

Advanced IT topics that may vary from semester to semester.  Focus on important information technology skills sets like cloud computing.  

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