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Computer Certification - Prep Programs
A+ Certification Preparation / IT Essentials I
This class prepares students to take the A+ certification exam, considered the entry-level certification for IT professionals. Attendance at the first class is required. (77 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $60.00- Tue/Thu, Jan 06 - Mar 19, 06:00PM - 09:30PM
- 142 Haynes, Enka Campus Course #: ELN-7400-409
CCENT I: Networking for Home and Small Business
This two-course track is for students who want to take the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician exam or who just desire to increase their knowledge about CCENT. The Cisco Networking Academy Program combines instructor-led and online education with hands-on laboratory exercises. Students will need basic PC competence, in both hardware and operating system, equal to those gained in IT Essentials I or similar work experience in the IT arena. Attendance at the first class is required. (64 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $60.00- Wed, Jan 14 - May 06, 06:00PM - 10:00PM
- 208 Balsam Computer Technology Center, Asheville Campus Course #: CAS-7461-527
- Fri, Jan 16 - May 08, 09:00AM - 01:00PM
- 208 Balsam Computer Technology Center, Asheville Campus Course #: CAS-7461-526
CCNA II, Routers and Routing Basics
The Cisco Networking Academy Program combines instructor-led and online education with hands-on laboratory exercises to prepare you for employment opportunities in the real world. This course is the second of four CCNA courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. Prerequisite: CCNA I: Networking Basics. Attendance at the first class is required. (80 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $60.00- Mon/Wed, Jan 12 - May 11, 08:00AM - 10:30AM
- 210 Balsam Computer Technology Center, Asheville Campus Course #: CAS-7430-528 This is a web-supported class. Internet connectivity is required and 16 hours of instruction will occur through online lessons and projects.
- Tue, Jan 13 - May 12, 05:00PM - 10:00PM
- 208 Balsam Computer Technology Center, Asheville Campus Course #: CAS-7430-532 This is a web-supported class. Internet connectivity is required and 16 hours of instruction will occur through online lessons and projects.
CCNA III, Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing
This course is the third of four courses leading to the exam to achieve the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. Students will be required to apply lessons from CCNA 1 and 2 to a network. Ateendance at the first class is required. This course uses online materials that may be suplemented with optional textbooks, which will be discussed the first night of class. (80 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $60.00- Tue/Thu, Jan 13 - Mar 05, 06:00PM - 10:00PM
- 210 Balsam Computer Technology Center, Asheville Campus Course #: CAS-7431-534 This is a web-supported class. Internet connectivity is required and 16 hours of instruction will occur through online lessons and projects.
CCNA IV, WAN Technologies
This course is the last of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). Students will be required to apply information from CCNA 1, CCNA 2, and CCNA 3 to a network and should be able to explain how and why a particular strategy is used. This course will also help students prepare for the CCNA exam. (80 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $60.00- Mon/Wed, Jan 12 - May 11, 11:00AM - 01:30PM
- 208 Balsam Computer Technology Center, Asheville Campus Course #: CAS-7432-535
- Mon, Jan 12 - May 11, 05:00PM - 10:00PM
- 208 Balsam Computer Technology Center, Asheville Campus Course #: CAS-7432-538
- Tue/Thu, Mar 10 - May 12, 06:00PM - 10:00PM
- 210 Balsam Computer Technology Center, Asheville Campus Course #: CAS-7432-536
MCDBA - Microsoft Certified Database Administrator - Online
Prepare yourself online for the MCDBA certification exams. Classes begin once a month and access is granted for one year. The Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 credential is the premier certification for professionals who implement and administer Microsoft SQL Server databases. Students cannot register online for the MCDBA course. Call 254-1921, Ext 5833, for preregistration information. (480 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $3,000.00- Dec 08, Course #: SEF-7426-L02
MCSA - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator - Online
Prepare yourself online for the MCSA certification exams. Classes begin once a month and access is granted for one year. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (MCSA 2003) certificate program is designed to provide the students the skills needed to acquire entry-level employment in the field of network administration. Graduates of the program can seek successful employment as computer technicians, systems support specialists, or network administrators. Students cannot register online for the MCSA course. Call 254-1921, Ext 5833, for preregistration information.(440 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $2,400.00- Dec 08, Course #: SEF-7424-L03
- Jan 05, Course #: SEF-7424-A03
- Feb 02, Course #: SEF-7424-B03
- Mar 02, Course #: SEF-7424-C03
- Apr 06, Course #: SEF-7424-D03
MCSA+ - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (Accelerated) - Online
This training program is for those who hold one of the following third-party certifications or certification combinations: Security+ Certification, A+ and Network+ certifications or A+ and Server+ certifications. Classes begin once a month and access is granted for one year. Students cannot register online for the MCSA+ course. Call 254-1921, Ext 5833, for preregistration information. (340 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $2,100.00- Dec 08, Course #: SEF-7425-L04
- Jan 05, Course #: SEF-7425-A04
- Feb 02, Course #: SEF-7425-B04
- Mar 02, Course #: SEF-7425-C04
- Apr 06, Course #: SEF-7425-D04
MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer - Online
The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Security course on Microsoft Windows® 2003 training certification ensures IT professionals the knowledge and skill to design, plan, and implement security on the Microsoft platform and as part of a secure computing environment. Students cannot register online for the MCSE course. Call 254-1921, Ext. 5833, for preregistration information. (700 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $3,200.00- Dec 08, Course #: SEF-7422-L05
- Jan 05, Course #: SEF-7422-A05
- Feb 02, Course #: SEF-7422-B05
- Mar 02, Course #: SEF-7422-C05
- Apr 06, Course #: SEF-7422-D05
MCTS - Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Online
This nationally-recognized Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 course teaches students thorough knowledge of the product, as well as an understanding of how to use the Transact-SQL language, and know-how to explore the user interface. Technology Specialists typically pursue careers as database administrators, database developers, or business intelligence developers. They may also be developers and systems administrators who do not work with SQL Server daily but who want to show their breadth of technology experience. Students cannot register online for the MCTS course. Call 254-1921, Ext. 5833, for preregistration. (480 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $3,000.00- Jan 05, Course #: SEF-7247-A02
- Feb 02, Course #: SEF-7247-B02
- Mar 02, Course #: SEF-7247-C02
- Apr 06, Course #: SEF-7247-D02
RHCT I - Linux Essentials
This course is the first in a series of three that will prepare you to take the Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT) exam. You will explore an introduction to essential tools in Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This lab intensive course is designed for students with little or no command-line Linux or UNIX experience. The skills obtained are also applicable to any flavor of UNIX. Students will need user-level experience with any computer system, including use of mouse and use of menus. Attendance at the first class is required. (64 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $60.00- Tue/Thu, Jan 13 - May 12, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
- 208 Balsam Computer Technology Center, Asheville Campus Course #: CAS-7458-539
RHCT II - Linux System Administration
Red Hat certifications are regarded as the top in Linux, and perhaps in all of Information Technology. This course is the second in a series of three that will prepare you to take the Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT) exam. This class is designed for users of Linux (or UNIX) who want to start building skills in systems administration on Red Hat Enterprise Linux to a level where they can attach and configure a workstation on an existing network. Attendance at the first class is required. (64 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $60.00- Wed, Jan 14 - May 06, 06:00PM - 10:00PM
- 208 Balsam Computer Technology Center, Asheville Campus Course #: CAS-7459-540
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