National & State Certifications
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 months
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.
Student Industry Certifications
Below is list of certifications available to students who complete this program:
- A+ (Computing Technology Industry Association)
- Heartsaver AED (American Heart Association)
- Network+ (Computing Technology Industry Association)
- C-Tech Copper & Fiber Optic Cabling (Lucent Cabling)