Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) validates the ability to install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, including basic network security. With a CCENT, network professional demonstrates the skills required for entry-level network support positions – the starting point for many successful careers in networking. The curriculum covers networking fundamentals, WAN technologies, basic security and wireless concepts, routing and switching fundamentals, and configuring simple networks. CCENT is the first step toward achieving CCNA, which covers medium size enterprise branch networks with more complex connections.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size route and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. CCNA curriculum includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills. This new curriculum also includes (but is not limited to) the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2),VLANs, Ethernet, access control lists (ACLs).
The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for computer support technicians. The international, vendor-neutral certification proves competence in areas such as installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security and troubleshooting. CompTIA A+ certified technicians also have excellent customer service and communication skills to work with clients.
CompTIA A+ is part of the certification track for corporations such as Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco and Novell. Other technology companies, including CompuCom and Ricoh, have made CompTIA A+ certification mandatory for their service technicians. More than 700,000 people worldwide have become CompTIA A+ certified since the programís inception in 1993.
The CompTIA Network+ certification is the sign of a competent networking professional. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that proves a technicianís competency in managing, maintaining, troubleshooting, installing and configuring basic network infrastructure.
Since its introduction in 1999, more than 235,000 people have become CompTIA Network+ certified. Microsoft includes CompTIA Network+ in their Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) program, and other corporations such as Novell, Cisco and HP also recognize CompTIA Network+ as part of their certification tracks.
The CompTIA Security+ certification designates knowledgeable professionals in the field of security, one of the fastest-growing fields in IT. Security threats are increasing in number and severity, and the gap between the need for security professionals and qualified IT personnel is the largest of any IT specialty, according to a 2008 CompTIA study. Even in a troubled economy, most businesses plan to maintain or increase their investment in security.
CompTIA Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that proves competency in system security, network infrastructure, access control and organizational security.
The CompTIA Server+ certification is recognized by the industry to prove competency in server support. CompTIA Server+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification for†technical support professionals with 18 to 24 months of IT experience.
Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Server+ candidates hold a CompTIA A+ certification. CompTIA Server+ certifies the technical knowledge and skills†required to build, maintain, troubleshoot and support server hardware and software technologies. The†exam†covers virtualization, disaster recovery and security procedures.
This course is suitable for help desk specialists, technical coordinators, service technicians, and others who support Mac users. It is also for technical support personnel in businesses that use Macs for general productivity or creative design, technical coordinators or power users who manage networks of computers running Mac OS X – such as teachers and technology specialists who manage classroom networks or computer labs. It covers the following lessons: introduction; installation; user accounts; file systems; file management; applications; network configuration; accessing network services; providing network services; peripherals and startup process.
This program prepares students for employment as network administrators, consultants, or support professionals in Local Area Network (LAN) environments. Successful completion will equip students with the skills and knowledge to plan, install, and maintain LANs, as well as to perform maintenance and troubleshooting activities associated with Information Technology (IT) equipment and software. The program helps prepare students for industry certification