Hardware & Operating Systems ​(prepare for the CompTIA A+ cert. exam) (not currently offered)

Get a deeper knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems including multiple hardware and operating system fundamentals, installation, configuration and upgrading, and diagnosing and trouble-shooting. Other topics include: preventative maintenance, portable computing and basic TCP/IP networking concepts. This course helps you prepare for the Comptia A+ certification exam.

Networking Fundamentals (prepare for the N+ certification exam) (not currently offered)
Provides the knowledge and skills necessary to build a solid foundation in com­puter networking. Includes networking fundamentals, the OSI model, subnet­ting, features and functions of networking components, and the skills needed to install, configure, and troubleshoot basic networking hardware peripherals and protocols. Gives you what's needed to enter a career in technical support and IT operations. 
Intro to Programming Using Java (NOW AVAILABLE!)
Begin your programming skills in Java. Learn vocabulary unique to the industry and practice a range of computational thinking concepts and fundamentals. Understand statements and variables, loops, functions and events, arrays and objects.  These skills easily allow you to transition to C++, and other programming languages so you can create apps, develop websites or make web-based projects work. Please note: After registration and before the class starts, your teacher will email you with course details.
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