National/State Certification
The Information Technology program prepares students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam upon successful completion.  Cisco Systems, Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Cisco's Internet Protocol-based (IP) networking solutions are the foundation of the Internet and most corporate, education, and government networks around the world. Cisco provides the broadest line of solutions for transporting data, voice and video within buildings, across campuses, or around the world.
CompTIA is a global association representing more than 8,000 computing and communications companies, that provides vendor-neutral standards in certification. The A+ and Net+ certifications  provide recognized proof of professional achievement and credibility for employers seeking to hire qualified candidates. Companies such as Apple, Compaq, GE, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel, and Microsoft contributed resources towards this examination raising A+ to a nationally recognized standard. The objective of the A+ credential is to certify the competency of entry-level (6 month’s experience) computer service technicians in both hardware and software.  The objective of the Net+ credential is to provide "vendor neutral” certification that measures the technical knowledge of networking professionals with 18 - 24 months experience in the IT industry.
C-TECH certification in copper and fiber-optic cabling is an industry leading training that provides students with the skills required to be “industry ready” in the field of data and voice communications cabling.  It offers employers a benchmark to verify that future employees are properly trained and ready to implement their knowledge immediately.
Microsoft’s MCP certification allows employers to know that the individuals possessing such a credential are highly skilled in that specific content area.  It shows employers that the individual not only “knows” the information, but can also “do” the work.  The MCP certification not only tests knowledge, but also tests the application of that knowledge.

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