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Course Overview

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