This certificate includes instruction in the measures that must be taken to detect and prevent network security mistakes and vulnerabilities and includes descriptions of common attacks and methods to configure operating systems, servers, routers, firewalls, and email. Students completing this certificate program will be qualified for employment in entry-level network security positions and be able to prepare for CompTIA Security+ exam.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Explain the basics of network security

🗸 Protect the IT environment using hacking techniques.

🗸 Assess confidentiality, integrity, availability, and non-repudiation (ClAN).

🗸 Apply strategies for network defense.

The program of study for the Certificate of Achievement in Mobile Web App Development includes instruction and practice in the development of websites and web apps for mobile devices. This course of study prepares students for adapting and/or creating websites, web apps, and hybrid apps that are able to work well on mobile devices.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Use front-end web development techniques to develop websites, or web apps, or hybrid applications for different platforms (desktop and mobile devices)

🗸 Evaluate, select, and use appropriate tools to convert/adapt and test websites for mobile devices

🗸 Apply the different available solutions to build web apps or hybrid web apps

This certificate includes instruction and practice in the theory, design, configuration, and operation of local and wide area networks using Microsoft Windows servers. Students completing this certificate program will be qualified for employment in entry-level positions in network management and technical support of Windows networks.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Define various components of Windows Server

🗸 Use advanced techniques to implement and manage active directory infrastructure

🗸 Support hardware, software and end-users of Windows OS Desktop edition

This certificate includes instruction and practice in the development, configuration and operation of websites focusing on JavaScript and its libraries/frameworks. Students completing this certificate program will be qualified for employment in entry-level positions in dynamic frontend web site, mobile web app development, and IoT projects.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Develop and maintain web applications according to industry standards.

🗸 Apply techniques to add interactivity to web applications via scripting programs and/or use of libraries/frameworks.

🗸 Select and apply current JavaScript libraries/frameworks to web application projects maintaining usability and accessibility

The Internet of Things, also referred to as IoT, describes the exponential increase in connected devices, embedded computing, and edge and cloud networking worldwide. This proliferation of devices and networking technologies has created a new field for students and new demand for a prepared workforce to build, maintain and secure the hardware, software and networking technologies connecting people, processes, things, and data via emerging Internet technologies. This program includes Cisco Academy curriculum.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Analyze the things and connections that make up the Internet of Things (IoT) in relation to the physical world

🗸 Build IoT systems using computer and networking hardware, sensors, actuators and other physical materials

🗸 Employ IP networks and cloud applications to securely interconnect things and devices on an IoT system

🗸 Create scripts to provide functionality for the Internet of Things

🗸 Develop IoT solutions that address real-world problems

This certificate includes instruction in introductory technical support skills. Students will learn the fundamentals of problem-solving technical support issues related to end-user computer applications, hardware and operating systems. Students completing this certificate program will be qualified for employment in entry-level computer technical support positions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Recognize technical support skills required by the IT industry.

🗸 Identify and solve computer-related issues.

🗸 Support and maintain computer applications, hardware and operating systems.

🗸 Provide basic IT Project Management skills.

This certificate provides a solid core of the concepts and terminology, and introduction and overview of all aspects of computer networking, including components and principles of local and wide area networking and the Internet. Students who complete this certificate will be ready to undertake further study and advance to more specific industry training in order to be qualified for entry-level positions in network administration.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Define the major hardware components of computers and network devices.

🗸 Describe the role of operating systems including network operating systems.

🗸 Compare and contrast the OSI and TCP/IP networking models and their related protocols.

🗸 Create a simple website using HTML and upload it to a server.

🗸 Explain the role of switches and routers in LANs and WANs.

This certificate includes instruction and practice in the development, configuration, and operation of websites or web applications. Students completing this certificate program will be qualified for employment in entry-level positions or internships in front-end web development. This certificate also provides a foundation for students to proceed to other certificates and the AS and specialize in different areas of web development.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Develop and maintain websites or web applications according to industry standards

🗸 Recognize and use appropriate Web 2.0 technologies to promote or enhance the work environment

🗸 Add interactivity to web pages via scripting programs and/or server-side technologies

This certificate includes instruction in security risks and protection techniques for mobile devices, Web applications, and telephone networks, and how to manage information security programs. Students completing this certificate program will be qualified for employment as incident response specialists, Chief Security Officers, or malware analysts, and be able to prepare for the (ISC)^2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional exam. The minimum time for completion of this certificate is 2 semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of units or classes completed per semester.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Describe common cybersecurity threats and defenses, prioritize them, and properly implement defenses such as firewalls and intrusion defense systems

🗸 Analyze systems for evidence of abuse or intrusions

🗸 Perform advanced attacks and defend against them

🗸 Communicate with management effectively and clearly, and prepare security management policies

This certificate includes instruction in threats to networked computers and devices, and defense techniques. Students completing this certificate program will be qualified for employment as networking professionals at security-conscious companies and be able to prepare for the Comp TIA Security+exam and the E-C Council Certified Ethical Hacker exam.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Evaluate common security threats and implement proper defenses.

🗸 Analyze networked systems for evidence of abuse or intrusions.

🗸 Perform basic penetration tests and security audits of networked systems.