Information Technology Program Catalog

All Information Technology Programs

Program Name Certifications Program Description
Microsoft Office 2003 Specialist (MOS) Microsoft Office Specialist
 		The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Program provides computer program proficiency in MS-Word 2003, MS-Excel 2003, MS-PowerPoint 2003, and MS-Outlook 2003. Successful candidates receive Microsoft Office Specialist certification credentials. Program cost provides a discount over individual course enrollment. Cost does not include certification exam fees.
Microsoft Office 2007 Specialist (MOS) Microsoft Certified Application Specialist

Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) Series

The core Microsoft Office Specialist certification has been upgraded to validate skills with the 2007 Microsoft Office system. The Application Specialist credential targets information workers and covers the most popular Microsoft Office products:

• MS-Word 2007 • MS-Excel 2007 • MS-PowerPoint 2007 • MS-Outlook 2007

Program cost provides a discount over individual course enrollment. Cost does not include certification exam fees.
Multimedia Specialist Multimedia Specialist
 		Graduates will be prepared to work in a broad range of occupations, including but not limited to: Court Videographer, Video Editor, Advertising Technician, Multimedia Artist, and Computer Animator. Multimedia Specialists are found in a wide range of work settings such as: in a court room televising the proceedings; in a company preparing training media for new hires; at a crime scene taking photos for evidence; at a production studio creating animated short stories for kids; or in a large advertising agency creating the entire ad campaign from print ads to websites for a major client
Network Development Specialist CompTIA Network+
 CompTIA A+
 		This course validates your troubleshooting skills with network connectivity and PC hardware and software. These 2 CompTIA certifications provide an excellent foundation for any entry-level IT job opportunity, and also count as one elective towards either the MCSA or MCSE certification offered by Microsoft. With these 2 certifications under your belt, you can expect to land an entry-level IT opportunity paying $16 to $22 an hour.
System Analyst Level 1 MCSA
 CompTIA A+
 		This program is designed to give you the skills needed to administer existing Windows-based networks in a corporate environment. A Systems Analyst position in the Austin area will typically pay $37000 to $55000 annually, commensurate with experience. The daily duties of a Systems Analyst include troubleshooting workstation hardware/software and network connectivity issues, in a helpdesk environment.
Systems Engineer II MCSE
 MCSA
 CompTIA Network+
 CompTIA A+
 		These classes are structured towards providing you with the knowledge necessary to design a network infrastructure from the ground up, and troubleshoot all aspects of existing Windows networks. A Systems Engineer position will usually pay $43000 to $67000 annually, depending on prior experience. Typical duties of a System Engineer will include supporting existing enterprise-scale Windows networks, and designing network infrastructures from the ground up.
Technical Platforms Administrator Level 1 MCP
 CompTIA Linux+
 CompTIA A+
 		Designed with technical diversity in mind, our Technical Platforms Administrator program gives you the knowledge and skills necessary to troubleshoot PC hardware and software, install and maintain Windows XP workstations, and install and maintain Linux-based operating systems. The CompTIA Linux+ certification provides an excellent ground-floor advantage into the world of Linux-based operating systems. Due to reliability and cost-effectiveness, Linux-based systems are currently undergoing an unprecedented growth in corporate utilization. These certifications will prepare you for an entry-level IT opportunity that would typically pay $16 to $22 an hour.
Technical Support Specialist Level 1 MCDST
 CompTIA A+
 		These courses are geared towards providing an individual with no prior IT experience a gateway to an entry-level helpdesk or IT support position that typically pays $32000 to $43000 annually. The CompTIA A+ certification will give you the knowledge necessary for troubleshooting PC hardware, while the Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician will provide you with the requisite skills for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Windows XP workstations in a Local Area Network (LAN).