Computer Certification Preparation 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. George Woodruff, Instructor. (77 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $175.00- Tue/Thu, Jan 05 - Mar 18, 6:00PM - 9:30PM
- 142 Haynes, Enka Campus Course #: ELN-7400-400
CCNA I, Networking Basics
This Cisco Networking Academy class will be strictly all online education and will help to prepare you for employment opportunities in the real world. This course is the first of four courses leading to the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) designation. You will learn Network terminology, Network protocols, the basics of LANs, WANs, the OSI model, cabling, cabling tools, routers, Ethernet, and IP addressing. You'll also build skills in the proper care, maintenance, and use of networking software, tools, and equipment. Students will need basic IT skills. Attendance at the first class is required. Lewis Lightner, Instructor. (80 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $175.00- Mon-Fri, Jan 11 - May 11
- ONLINE Course #: CAS-7429-433
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. Attendance 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. Lewis Lightner, Instructor. (80 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $175.00- Tue/Thu, Jan 12 - Mar 04, 6:00PM - 10:00PM
- 210 Balsam Computer Technology Center, Asheville Campus Course #: CAS-7431-428
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. Lewis Lightner, Instructor. (80 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $175.00- Tue/Thu, Mar 11 - May 11, 6:00PM - 10:00PM
- 210 Balsam Computer Technology Center, Asheville Campus Course #: CAS-7432-429
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- Jan 04, Course #: SEF-7424-A03
- Feb 01, Course #: SEF-7424-B03
- Mar 01, Course #: SEF-7424-C03
- Apr 05, 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- Jan 04, Course #: SEF-7425-A04
- Feb 01, Course #: SEF-7425-B04
- Mar 01, Course #: SEF-7425-C04
- Apr 05, 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- Jan 04, Course #: SEF-7422-A05
- Feb 01, Course #: SEF-7422-B05
- Mar 01, Course #: SEF-7422-C05
- Apr 05, 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 04, Course #: SEF-7247-A02
- Feb 01, Course #: SEF-7247-B02
- Mar 01, Course #: SEF-7247-C02
- Apr 05, Course #: SEF-7247-D02