A Steady Future in Hi-Tech
Start your career in Cybersecurity by learning all about the hardware behind the scenes, the software which runs it, the networking, server administration, and IT management which brings it all together. In less than 12 months you can start earning your dream salary as an IT professional. After you complete a few affordable continuing education courses, you can get a job and at the same time, continue with this micro-pathway.
What Will My Job Be?
In your new IT role, you will be working with both computers and people, helping users set up hardware, troubleshoot issues, or install and repair components. You will analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate network systems, as well as perform network maintenance. Your acquired skills will also allow you to assess, monitor and implement secure hybrid environments.
You will gain practical security problem-solving skills required to assess the security, recommend, and implement appropriate security solutions, monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, and identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents.
Where Will I Be Working?
You will be able to find a job with a large enterprise or a small company be it an IT company, business, healthcare organization, education, or any other place that uses computers.
- Computer Technician
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Computer User / Network Specialists
- Computer User Support Specialist
- Help Desk Analyst
- Help Desk Technician
- IT Customer Support
- IT Specialist
- Network Support Specialist
- Network Technician
Choose Your Pathway
The Information Technology field keeps growing and changing, and there are always jobs - anywhere in the world. The below courses will prepare you for the internationally recognized CompTIA certification exams.
NOTE: The course ITSC-1001: Introduction to Computing is required to complete this pathway.
+ CompTIA A+
The CompTIA A+ Certification is the only industry recognized credential with performance testing to prove that you can perform critical IT support tasks. This certification appears in more tech support job listings than any other IT credential.
Required Courses:
- CPMT-2045: A+ Essentials (80 Hours)
- CPMT-1072: A+ Practical Application (48 Hours)
Certification Details:
- Tuition & Fees: $XXX
- Contact Hours: 128 CEU's
- Convertible Credits: 3
+ CompTIA Network+
The CompTIA Network+ Certification credential validates the technical skills required to establish, maintain, and troubleshoot the networks that businesses rely on. It prepares you to support networks on any platform.
Certification Details:
- Tuition & Fees: $XXX
- Contact Hours: 72 CEU's
- Convertible Credits: 3
+ CompTIA Security+
The CompTIA Security+ Certification is the first security credential you should earn. It establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and serves as a springboard to the next level of cybersecurity jobs.
Certification Details:
- Tuition & Fees: $XXX
- Contact Hours: 40 CEU's
- Convertible Credits: 3
Grow Your Career with Stackable Credentials
After you complete just a few affordable Continuing Education courses, you can get a job and at the same time, continue with this micro-pathway. Convert Continuing Education courses (CEU's) to College Credit Hours to jump-start your path to the Associate or Bachelor degree in computer science!
Take the Next Step!
Do you have questions or would you like to speak to someone prior to enrolling? Our program coordinator is here to help in any way they can. Cybersecurity is an industry that will only continue to grow as technology continues to expand. Choose a certification and get started today!
