IT Certifications
Why are IT certifications important to your career?
One study done by Microsoft shows that 63% of hiring managers believe certified individuals are more productive than their non-certified counterparts are. When applying for that dream job, you're going up against a large number of other people for that same position. Having a competitive edge is something you have to do.
Let OTC's Center for Workforce Development and Community Enrichment Center assist you in earning those valuable certification credentials. We offer courses preparing students for CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco exams. Not sure where to start? Please contact Sherry Coker at (417) 447-8884 to schedule a career path consultation.
Available IT Certifications
The Center for Workforce Development offers several IT Certification courses designed to develop technological skills needed in the Information Technology field. Our training partner for these programs is PathWay Training.
CISSP: Certified Information System Security Professional
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| CISSP Training This course will expand upon your knowledge by addressing the essential elements of the 10 domains that comprise a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) for information systems security professionals. The course offers a job-related approach to the security process, while providing the basic skills required to prepare for the CISSP certification.
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CompTIA Certifications
A+ Certification: The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for computer support technicians. This 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 program’s inception in 1993.
The latest version of CompTIA A+ is CompTIA A+ 2009 Edition. Two exams are necessary to be certified: CompTIA A+ Essentials, exam code 220-701; and CompTIA A+ Practical Application, exam code 220-702.
Network+ Certification: The CompTIA Network+ certification is the sign of a competent networking professional. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that proves a technician's competency in managing, maintaining, troubleshooting, installing and configuring basic network infrastructure. This course prepares students for the Network+ certification exam in a hands-on training environment. Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Network+ candidates have at least nine months of experience in network support or administration or academic training, along with a CompTIA A+ certification.
Security+ Certification: 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. Major organizations that employ CompTIA Security+ certified staff include Booz Allen Hamilton, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Motorola, Symantec, Telstra, Hitachi, Ricoh, Lockheed Martin, Unisys, Hilton Hotels Corp., General Mills, the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force and Marines.
Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Security+ candidates have at least two years of technical networking experience, with an emphasis on security. The CompTIA Network+ certification is also recommended.
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| A+Essentials: Exam 220-701 Training
This training measures the necessary competencies of an entry-level IT professional with a recommended 500 hours of hands-on experience in the lab or field. It tests for technical understanding of computer technology, networking and security, as well as the communication skills and professionalism now required of all entry-level IT professionals.
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| CompTIA A+ Practical Application: Exam 220-702 Training
This course is an extension of the knowledge and skills identified in CompTIA A+ Essentials, with more of a "hands-on" orientation focused on scenarios in which troubleshooting and tools must be applied to resolve problems.
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| Network+ Training Net+ Certification is a CompTIA sponsored testing program that validates the knowledge of networking professionals. The exam tests the technical ability in the areas of media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation, and network support. Prerequisite: Six months previous networking experience required. Book required.
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| Security+ Training CompTIA Security+® (2008 Objectives) is the primary course you will need to take if your job responsibilities include securing network services, network devices, and network traffic. It is also the main course you will take to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ (2008 Edition) Certification examination (exam number SY0-201). E-book included. Exam voucher optional.
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Microsoft Windows Server Certification
Earning a Windows Server 2008 certification shows hiring managers and project leads that you have the expertise to confidently evaluate, design, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2008 solutions. It also demonstrates your ability to use new features, including Web tools, virtualization technologies, security enhancements, and management utilities. Click here to visit Microsoft’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) curriculum roadmap Web page.
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
Complete one or both courses below and their respective exams to earn MCTS credentials. Each course validates your skills on the features and functionality of a particular technology area in Windows Server 2008.
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| MCTS 70-640 TS Active Directory Configuration MCTS: 70-640 TS: Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory certification exam preparation course. Cost includes lab fee, book and test voucher.
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| MCTS 70-642 TS Network Infrastructure Configuration Exam 70-642 Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure. Cost includes lab fee,book and test voucher.
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| MCTS 70-680 TS Configuring Windows 7 Cost includes lab fee, book and test voucher.
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Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
This credential is the ideal wa to demonstrate your ability to use Windows Server 2008 to excel in a specific, real-world job role.
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| MCITP Server Administrator - Exam 70-646:PRO MCITP:70-646 PRO: Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator certification exam preparation course. Cost includes lab fee, book and test voucher.
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Java Technology
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| Java Fundamentals This five-day course teaches programming in the Java language - i.e. the Java Standard Edition platform. It is intended for programmers with experience in languages other than Java, but who may or may not have any previous Java experience. It focuses on procedural and structured coding skills first, and then offers meticulous, in-depth coverage of object-oriented concepts and how to apply them to Java software design and development. The latter part of the course moves from these basic skills into key parts of the Java SE Core API, including collections, logging, streams, and object serialization. A final chapter introduces automated unit-testing practices using JUnit.
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| Intermediate Java This five-day instructor-led workshop utilizes a single comprehensive lab that dynamically builds throughout the training. Students will receive a primer on the Eclipse IDE, then write a stand-alone Java application that increases as they review/learn key Java syntax. Eclipse
Core Java
Core Language – Best Practices
Threading
Java and J2EE/JEE
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| Advanced Java Topics covered include: Section 1 - Spring Review
Section 2 - JMS
Section 3 - Spring and JMS
Section 4 - Thread Basics
Section 5 - Synchronization
Section 6 - Synchronization and Collections – (Brief Section)
Section 7 - The java.util.concurrent package
Section 8 - Executors
Section 9 - Queues
Section 10 - Concurrent Collections
Section 11 - Spring Wrappers for java.util.concurrent
Section 12 - Job Scheduling with Spring and Quartz
Section 13 – Design Considerations
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Microsoft SQL Server Certification
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| Writing T-SQL Queries Our SQL Query Writing & Fundamentals course is designed for people who need to understand how databases work and improve their query writing skills to abstract intelligence from the database.
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Cisco Certification
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| CCNA Bootcamp Our CCNA Boot Camp contains five days of intense training from our Cisco® certified industry experts. This course is designed to assist students in obtaining their CCNA certification. It is designed specifically to prepare students for the CCNA Exam. The CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. This new 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, and access control lists (ACLs).
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Software Testing Certifications
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| Quality Assurance Testing Workshop designed to teach students the value of structured QA methods, mechanisms and approaches to integrate quality approaches with continuous conformance to the business requirements.
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| Testing & Quality Assurance
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| ISTQB This course provides high-end skills for testers, project managers, IT directors and others. Topics covered include: • Fundamentals of testing
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PC Build / Repair Certificate
Great for those who work in the industry as well as the home user. Hone your skills to do your own repair work. No book required for this program. Instructor will have example copies of materials for you to preview before you decide what to purchase.
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| WDC 470 | Jun 19-28; TWTH | 6-9pm | CEC CEW | $249 |
| WDC 470 | Oct 16-25; TWTH | 6-9pm | CEC CEW | $249 |
Includes the following topics:
PC Building and Repair: Learn to build a computer to fit your specific needs and save money as well. Decide what you need, learn where to purchase, how much to pay and how to put all the pieces together to make it work.
PC Upgrades and Repair: Learn basic computer terms, how to upgrade and do minor repairs on most computers. Computers are provided, however, students are also encouraged to bring their own computers to class.
Optimization and Tweaking: Learn how to get the best performance out of your computer without expensive upgrades or costly additions. Optimize your boot up time, connection, and operating system performance. Computers are provided, however, students are also encouraged to bring their own computers to class.
Wireless Networks and Network Basics: Learn to network and share computers, printers and files in a Windows environment.
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