First Year
This course uses the TestOut PC Course and prepares students for the TestOut’s PC Pro Certification as well as the CompTIA’s Exam 220-1001 and Exam 220-1002 Certification. It validates understanding of the most common hardware and software technologies in business and certifies the skills necessary to support complex IT infrastructures.
Module 1 - Computing Overview
Module 2 - PC Technician
Module 3 - System Components
Module 4 - Peripheral Devices
Module 5 - Storage
Module 6 - Networking
Module 7 - Wireless Networking
Module 8 - Printing
Module 9 - Mobile Devices
Module 10 - System Implementation
Module 11 - File Management
Module 12 - System Management
Module 13 - Security
Second Year
This course uses NetAcad’s IT Essential Course alongside TestOut’s Client Pro Course. It prepares students for the NetAcad’s IT Essential Certification as well as the TestOut’s PC Pro Certification.Candidates for this exam operate in computing environments that use Microsoft Windows 10 as a desktop operating system in an enterprise environment. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in the IT field, as well as experience implementing and administering any Windows client operating system in a networked environment.
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Personal Computer Hardware
Chapter 2 - PC Assembly
Chapter 3 - Advanced Computer Hardware
Chapter 4 - Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Chapter 5 - Networking Concepts
Chapter 6 - Applied Networking
Chapter 7 - Laptops and Other Mobile Devices
Chapter 8 - Printers
Chapter 9 - Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Chapter 10 - Windows Installation
Chapter 11 - Windows Configuration
Chapter 12 - Mobile, Linux, and OSX Operating Systems
Chapter 13 - Security
Chapter 14 - The IT Professional
Third Year
This course uses NetAcad’s Networking Essential Course alongside TestOut’s Network Pro Course. It prepares students for the NetAcad’s Networking Essential Certification, TestOut’s Network Pro Certification, and CompTIA’s Network+ Exams N10-008. It focuses on configuring, managing and troubleshooting the elements of a basic network infrastructure. It validates the essential knowledge and skills needed to confidently design, configure, manage and troubleshoot any wired and wireless networks.
Module 1 - Communications in a Connected World
Module 2 - Online Connections
Module 3 - Explore Networks with Packet Tracer
Module 4 - Build A Simple Network
Module 5 - Communication Principles
Module 6 - Network Design and the Access Layer
Module 7 - Routing Between Networks
Module 8 - The Internet Protocol
Module 9 - Dynamic Addressing with DHCP
Module 10 - IPv4 and IPv6 Address Management
Module 11 - Transport Layer Services
Module 12 - Application Layer Services
Module 13 - Build a Home Network
Module 14 - Connect to the Internet
Module 15 - Security Considerations
Module 16 - Configure Network and Device Security
Module 17 - Cisco Switches and Routers
Module 18 - The Cisco IOS Command Line
Module 19 - Build a Small Cisco Network
Module 20 - Troubleshoot Common Network Problems
Fourth Year
This course uses NetAcad’s CCNAv7 Introduction to Networking Course alongside TestOut’s Routing and Switching Pro Course. It prepares students for the NetAcad’s Introduction to Networking Certification and TestOut’s Network Routing and Switching Certification. It focuses on building simple LANs, performing basic configurations for routers and switches, and implementing IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes. You will also configure routers, switches, and end devices to provide access to local and remote network resources.
Module 1 - Networking Today
Module 2 - Basic Switch and End Device Configuration
Module 3 - Protocols and Models
Module 4 - Physical Layer
Module 5 - Number Systems
Module 6 - Data Link Layer
Module 7 - Ethernet Switching
Module 8 - Network Layer
Module 9 - Address Resolution
Module 10 - Basic Router Configuration
Module 11 - IPv4 Addressing
Module 12 - IPv6 Addressing
Module 13 - ICMP
Module 14 - Transport Layer
Module 15 - Application Layer
Module 16 - Network Security Fundamentals
Module 17 - Build a Small Network