The Veterans Enterprise Training and Services Center
Course Catalog
June 26, 2013 Volume III
1200 18th Street, NW, Suite LL-100
Washington, DC 20036
202-822-0011
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MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to deliver a quality education for students seeking to acquire the skills needed to compete for
careers in high-demand occupations in the Information Technology Industry. Our experienced instructors,
industry experts, and private sector partners work together to ensure that students receive the necessary
resources to become a part of the advancement of America’s infrastructure, green energy, and technology
industries.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
The VETS Group, a non-profit 501(c)3 community-based organization since 2004, offers training in Federal
Procurement, Small Business Development; education in Financial Literacy, Credit Repair and Identity Theft
and is now in the process of implementing an initiative to identify more procurement opportunities for
Veterans in the private-sector. Partnerships are being formed with large corporate enterprises to offer
Veterans employment opportunities, business education, mentoring, technical assistance, growth capital, and
access to international markets.
In the past few years, the Vets Group, has Joined Forces with Metro Data Networks, LLC (MDN), a D.C.
Certified Business Enterprise specializing in Information Technology services and employment to offer training
in Microsoft Computer Systems, Information Technology Basics, and Cisco Networks. Our partnership with
Novations, LLC and its Warrior4Wireless initiative has allowed us to develop a program for Tower Climbing. We
also offer a variety of services to assist our students in obtaining the training, credentials and resources
needed to gain sustainable and gainful employment.
Training & Certification
The job market demands professionals with particular skill sets & certifications. Our courses prepare students
to obtain these industry standard credentials and receive the skills, knowledge and recognition needed to
succeed in the workforce.
Veteran Services
Veteran students have unique needs and we work with each veteran to identify any barriers to education,
employment or life in general that they may need assistance with. Through our prominent network of veteran
community partners, we serve as a guide to help the veteran find appropriate resources.
Bonus Sessions & Workshops
Additional training is offered to better prepare students for entry into a new career. These workshops may
include, but are not limited to, sessions on: Veterans’ Benefits, Resume Skills, Interview Skills, Job Readiness,
Financial Literacy, Employer Panels, Entrepreneur Development Workshops and more.
Job Placement Assistance
Our team markets to a network of employers to create opportunities for veterans in gainful and sustainable
employment. As the market drives the demand for skills and certifications, we provide the appropriate
resources to link employers to qualified candidates.
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INSTRUCTORS
All of our courses are taught by knowledgeable, certified professionals with experience, not only in leading
classroom instruction, but also with practical experience in their field of expertise. These experts provide
training from a hands-on perspective, advancing standard classroom theory into applied knowledge of on-thejob practice.
Ahmad Bizri, Lead Instructor
Julius Kioko, IT Instructor
Curtis Funderbunk, Cisco Instructor
Earnest Davis, Microsoft Instructor
CSM Angel Ramos, Tower Climbing Instructor
Staff
Joe Wynn, Director
Dave Wynegar, Information Technology Advisor
Nels Benson, Information Technology Manager
Rhonda Smith, Program Manager
Tanya Gibson, Enrollment Coordinator
Eddie Jones, Recruiter
Roderick Mack, Recruiter
Cisco Certified Training Academy
Vets Group's Training Center is certified by the Cisco company as a Cisco Certified Training Academy.
Cisco Systems is a leader in corporate citizenship throughout the world, supporting programs that
provide “access to education, and economic empowerment” to underserved people and
communities. The Cisco Networking Academy is recognized worldwide as a leader in education
innovation and e-learning. The curricula include instructor-led course content, online learning and
skills assessments, hands-on labs, and innovative simulation technology.
This collaborative effort with the Vets Group and Metro Data Networks is an example of Cisco’s
commitment to provide innovative ways to help students attain transferable skills and provide
opportunities for employment in a challenging work environment. "This partnership provides
meaningful skills to students with employment barriers, who want to change their lives, and improve
their chances of success in the community. "
Marie Zwickert, M.ED.
Cisco Business Development Manager
Corporate Affairs, Global Engagement Organization
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The VETS Center
The Veterans Enterprise Training & Services Center is located in downtown Washington, D.C., one
block north of the subway line and across the street from a bus stop. The Center, spanning over 4350
square feet utilizing two floors, is spacious enough to accommodate various training formats,
seminars, networking events, roundtables, and discussion groups. Areas are designated for a
resource library, services center with high speed copy and fax machines, and an internet surfing bar
for academic research or to access electronic job boards and/or search for procurement
opportunities.
Our 2 primary classrooms are equipped with 36 Dell Laptop Computer workstations utilizing current
versions of the Microsoft Windows Operating System with 'wifi' wireless internet capability, and color
laser printers. The entire facility has internet access via a direct or wireless broadband connection.
Each classroom is also equipped with a PowerPoint projector, video screen, whiteboard, and
conference calling system. The facility also utilizes a voice over IP digital phone system, and video
conferencing capability.
Additional space is allocated for computer repairs with Cisco network routers and switches and a
room for independent study. Students have access to the lounge area which has amenities such as
cable TV, music system, refrigerator, water machine, sink, and microwave. Numerous stores and
eating establishments are co-located to the facility.
Enrollment Policy
The Veterans Enterprise Training and Services Center (Vets Group) is open to all students with a high
school diploma or equivalent. The Vets Group has established procedures to ensure that potential
students and their families are fully informed of the school’s mission, design, and expectations. Once
informed, students can choose if Vets Group is best for them.
The Vets Group maintains an open enrollment policy and enrollment packets are available at the Vets
Center all year round. Normally, only those packets that are completed and received no later than
one week prior to class start date will be considered for enrollment. Specific requirements for each
course are listed in the course syllabus below.
Program Certificate Policy
Upon completion of each course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion in acknowledging
their comprehension of the information, application, and relationships to their selected program
requirements. Each Certificate is signed and dated by the VETS Group President and Program
Manager.
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Prior Credit Policy
The Vets Group maintains a written record of previous education and training of the veteran or
eligible person which clearly indicates that appropriate credit has been given by the school for
previous education and training, with the training period shortened proportionately, and the person
and the Department of Veterans Affairs so notified.
Payment Terms and Conditions
Students are responsible for all costs for the course(s) that they have been approved for enrollment.
The costs for each course are listed in the 2013 Courses, Tuition & Fees Schedule that is provided to
each student along with the Enrollment Form for the course for which they are registering. These
costs may include, but are not limited to, course tuition, lab fees, exam vouchers, technology fees,
books, equipment and materials. However, students will never be charged more than the posted
total amount per course.
PAYMENT POLICY
The method of payment must be indicted on the student's Enrollment Form prior to the first day of
the scheduled class. The accepted form of payment to include; tuition assistance, promissory notes,
government approved purchase orders, cash, checks and selected credit cards (Visa, Master Card,
Discover, American Express).
REFUND POLICY
The Vets Group maintains a policy for the refund of the amount charged for tuition, fees and other
charges for a portion of the course that does not exceed the appropriate pro rata portion of the total
charges for tuition, fees, and other charges that the length of the completed portion of the course
bears to the total length. The school may charge a sum which does not vary more than 10 percent
from the exact pro rata portion of such tuition, fees and other charges. (See example of Refund Chart
below). Where the established registration fee is more than $10, the amount in excess of $10 will be
subject to proration. This shall supersede any other school policies (for veterans) indicated in school
publications.
The school agrees to notify each veteran (whose enrollment is certified to the Department of
Veterans Affairs) of the student's right to the above refund policy. The refund policy is listed in the
school's enrollment contract/agreement and catalog.
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Example Refund Chart
Percent of Program
Hours Completed
Percentage
of Refund
Owed
10
90%
20
80%
30
70%
40
60%
50
50%
60
40%
70
30%
80
20%
90
10%
100
0%
STANDARDS OF PROGRESS
Student progress is observed throughout the course via lectures, labs, homework, field work and
practice exams which are administered by the instructors. Instructors complete a written evaluation
of each student at the mid-point and after the final assignments have been completed which are
submitted to the Program Manager for inclusion into the student's file. Results are used to assess and
identify areas of strengths and weaknesses, to establish strategies for improvement, and to provide
the case manager with information they will help them with providing the student with supportive
services or counseling.
As a non-degree institution, we do not use an institutional grading system. The instructor determines
if the student has passed or failed the course based on the percentage of time the student has
participated in lectures, hands-on activities in the classroom, satisfactory completion of quizzes and
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final exams, and attendance. The minimum percentage of attendance required to maintain
satisfactory progress is 70% or 51 hours per a 72 hour course.
If, upon formal evaluation, the student does not meet the minimum standard of attendance, the
student will be issued a warning and must agree to arrange to make up hours, at the discretion of the
Instructor and/or Program Manager. However, veterans may not be certified to the U.S. Department
of Veterans Affairs for benefits during this period of make-up and the DVA must be notified using the
appropriate DVA form within 30 days of the change in student status.
Students are also required to abide by the Student Attendance Policy and Conduct Policy. If in the
event a student is terminated from the program by the Program Manager due to misconduct or lack
of attendance, a determination will be made if they are entitled to a refund in accordance with the
posted refund policy. For veterans, the DVA will be notified within 30 days of the student's
termination and the school will refund that portion of the tuition and fees paid by the DVA in
accordance with the posted refund policy.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Students are expected to be respectful of all individuals (fellow students, faculty and visitors) and
property (facility, materials, equipment, etc.). Please help maintain a safe and enjoyable learning
environment so that all students may benefit from it.
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This policy applies when at the VETS Group Training Center or any place in representation
thereof (such as field sites, client sites, etc.) and applies to all VETS Group students, faculty,
employees and visitors.
Disorderly conduct, disruptive behavior and vandalism are strictly prohibited.
All persons including students and guests, must comply promptly and completely with the
requests of staff acting in accordance with their duties including, but not limited to, requests
for identification, noise or activity abatement, or dispersal.
While voluntary compliance with the Code of Conduct policy is expected, where violations are
found, staff may, at their discretion, issue a warning or require any person or group of people
to leave the VETS Group Training Center for a policy violation and/or for exigent
circumstances.
All students are responsible for informing their guests of the VETS Group policies in and out of
buildings, and are accountable for the actions of their guests.
All persons who violate this policy may face disciplinary action up to and including
disenrollment.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
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Absenteeism disrupts the educational process. Listed below are policies that have been established
by the Vets Group:
1. Class attendance is mandatory as well as punctuality.
2. If you are going to be late, call either the Program Manager and/or Instructor.
3. If you come in late, please come in the facility quietly. More times than not, instruction has
already begun. If you come into the facility disruptive, it is not fair to your fellow classmates
and instructor
4. If you are unable to attend class, notify the Program Manager and/or instructor immediately.
5. If you have to leave early, let the Program Manager and/or Instructor know.
6. Schedule your appointments on the days when class does not meet.
7. Report for all required certification examinations on the scheduled times and dates. Make-up
exam dates WILL NOT be available unless you have a valid reason for missing the scheduled
exam.
Each student will be allowed TWO excused absences for a 72-hour course. An excused absence could
include, but not limited to the following:
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Personal Illness
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Death
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Reserve/Guard Duty
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Jury duty
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Job Interview
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Illness of a child and/or spouse
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Medical Emergency
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Ongoing Medical and/or psychiatric treatment
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Court/legal Issues
It is your responsibility to contact your Instructor and get materials that you miss. When you return to
class, you must have all required materials complete. Unexcused absences are totally unacceptable.
Failure to comply with the aforementioned policies may result in the following actions:
Verbal and/or written warning; Total Withdrawal from training program; Letter of Withdrawal sent to
the VA (for veteran population).
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Vets Group
Course Calendar 2013
Spring
Summer
MCTS
2/20/13 – 4/12/13
MWF
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Vets Group (DC)
Windows Server Admin Fund
6/24/13 – 7/18/13
M T W TH
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
No class 7/4 Fourth of July
Vets Group (DC)
CompTia - IT Essentials Part 1
3/18/13 – 4/25/13
M T W TH
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Vet Group (DC)
CompTia Network +
6/24/13 – 7/19/13
M T W TH
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
No class 7/4 Fourth of July
Vets Group (DC)
W4W
5/13/13 – 6/13/13
M T W TH
8:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Vets Group (DC)
Windows 7 Configuration
7/22/13 – 8/15/13
M T W TH
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Vets Group (DC)
Windows Server Admin Fund
4/29/13 – 5/24/13
MWF
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Vets Group (DC)
CompTIA Security +
7/22/13 – 8/15/13
M T W TH
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Vets Group (DC)
CompTIA Network +
4/29/13 – 5/23/13
M W T TH
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Vets Group (DC)
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CompTia - IT Essentials Part 1
4/29/13 – 5/23/13
M T W TH
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Vets Group (DC)
EC Council Certified Ethical Hacking
8/19/13 – 9/12/13
M T W TH
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
No School 9/2 Labor Day
Vets Group (DC)
CompTia – IT Essentials Part 2
5/28/13 – 6/20/13
M T W TH
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
No School 5/27 Memorial Day
Vets Group (DC)
Windows Server Admin Fund
8/19/13 – 9/12/13
M T W TH
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
No School 9/2 Labor Day
Vets Group (DC)
Windows 7 Configuration
5/28/13 – 6/20/13
M T W TH
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
No School 5/27 Memorial Day
Vets Group (DC)
Fall
Winter
CCENT
9/16/13 – 10/11/13
MWF
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Vets Group (DC)
CCNA
10/14/13 – 12/19/13
M T W TH
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
No class 11/28 Thanksgiving Day
Vets Group (DC)
CCENT
9/16/13 – 10/10/13
M T W TH
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Vet Group (DC)
CCNA
10/14/13 – 12/20/13
MWF
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
No class 11/28 Thanksgiving Day
Vets Group (DC)
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TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
1.
Systems Administrator Program - Total 360 hours/20 weeks/18 hours per week
Program Courses (4 weeks each) included:
A. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “A” Hardware
B. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “B” Software
C. CompTIA – Network+ D. MCTS – Windows 7, Configuring
E. MTA – Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
2.
Network Administrator Program - Total 360 hours/20 weeks/18 hours per week
Program Courses (4 weeks each) included:
A. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “A” Hardware
B. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “B” Software
C. CompTIA – Network+
D. MCTS – Windows 7, Configuring
E. Cisco – Certified Entry Networking Technician
3.
Network Engineer - Total 504 hours/28 weeks/18 hours per week
Program Courses (4 weeks each, 8 weeks CCNA) included:
A. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “A” Hardware
B. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “B” Software
C. CompTIA – Network+
D. MCTS – Windows 7, Configuring
E. Cisco – Certified Entry Networking Technician
F. Cisco – Certified Network Associate: Routing & Switching
4.
Systems Engineer - Total 504 hours/28 weeks/18 hours per week
Program Courses (4 weeks each) included:
A. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “A” Hardware
B. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “B” Software
C. CompTIA – Network+
D. MCTS – Windows 7, Configuring
E. MCSA – Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
F. MCSA – Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
G. MCSA – Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator
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5.
SharePoint 2010 Administrator - Total 504 hours/28 weeks/18 hours per week
Program Courses (4 weeks each) included:
A. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “A” Hardware
B. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “B” Software
C. CompTIA – Network+
D. MCTS – Windows 7, Configuring
E. MTA – Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
F. MCTS – SharePoint 2010, Configuration
G. MCTS – SharePoint 2010, Application Development
6.
Security Administrator - Total 504 hours/28 weeks/18 hours per week
Program Courses (4 weeks each) included:
A. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “A” Hardware
B. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “B” Software
C. CompTIA – Network+
D. MCTS – Windows 7, Configuring
E. MTA – Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
F. CompTIA – Security+
G. EC-Council – Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
7.
Certified Tower Climber - Total 200 hours/5 weeks/40 hours per week
This Program course includes the following classes:
A. OSHA - Occupational Safety & Hazards Certification
B. First Aid/CPR Certification
C. Wireless 101 & 102
D. Fall Protection
E. Rigging
F. Capable Accessories
G. Tower Climber Rescue Competence
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CompTIA IT ESSENTIALS PARTS “A&B”
Description:
This course provides instruction on various aspects of personal computer hardware. Students will
receive instruction on computer components, including bus architecture, motherboards, CPU/RAM,
chipsets, peripherals, I/O-data transfers, portable computing devices, with hands-on experience and
practice components. Students learn to disassemble and reassemble an actual computer. Students will
install various peripheral devices, including optical drives (CD/DVD-ROM), hard drives, video card
and network interface card. This course also provides an introduction to operating systems, focusing on
Microsoft Windows 7 desktop and Windows Server 2008, which are in use by businesses, institutions,
governments and organizations in today’s world. Students will receive instruction on how to prepare a
PC for use, by partitioning and formatting hard disk drives, and installing, configuring and managing
the operating systems, and configuring common features for mobile operating systems Android and
Apple iOS.
ORGANIZATION
This is a lecture-hands-on course in which topics are presented by the instructor, practice hands-on labs
are explained and assigned by the instructor and are completed by students during lab periods. Students
are encouraged to read assigned chapters prior to attending class. Students are divided into groups for
optimum labwork execution and completion. Objective and quizzes are given daily, and there is a
comprehensive final exam.
PREREQUISITES
This course requires the successful completion of the below listed prerequisites prior to attendance.
This course assumes that students have successfully completed all of the following prerequisites:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Basic Computer Assessment Test
Basic Computer Literacy
Basic Microsoft Windows Navigation Skills
Basic Internet Usage Skills
Basic E-mail Usage Skills
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of building a workstation and
installing and configuring various operating systems.
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Students learn the foundation-level of understanding of basic computer systems and common Internet
technologies and to install and troubleshoot a user’s desktop system.
COURSE TOPICS
This course provides students with the fundamentals to build, install, configure, implement,
troubleshoot, support, administer, test and maintain user’s desktop system. Course topics are:
1. Fundamentals of Computer
2. Computer Components
3. Computer Disassembly
4. Computer Reassembly
5. Hardware Installation
6. Understanding Operating System configuration
7. Installing and Upgrading Client Systems
8. Managing Applications
9. Managing Files and Folders
10. Managing Devices
11. Understanding Operating System Maintenance
CompTIA – NETWORK +
Description:
This course provides instruction on the fundamentals of networking and data transfer. Students will
focus on domain infrastructure and networking environments using Windows Server 2008. Students
learn to utilize administrative tools required to manage users, share system resources, and perform
system maintenance. Students will also learn to connect computers together and configure transmission
media connectivity, which is referred to the methods whereby systems “talk” to each other. In this
course students learn LAN and WAN concepts, topologies, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)
Reference Model, Ethernet networks, TCP/IP networking, IP v4 and IPv6 Subnetting, IP routing,
Network Address Translation (NAT), technologies, protocols and services, such as Virtual Private
Network (VPN) and the Internet.
ORGANIZATION
This is a lecture-hands-on course in which topics are presented by the instructor, practice hands-on labs
are explained and assigned by the instructor and are completed by students during lab periods. Students
are encouraged to read assigned chapters prior to attending class. Students are divided into groups for
optimum labwork execution and completion. Objective and quizzes are given daily, and there is a
comprehensive final exam.
PREREQUISITES
This course assumes that students have successfully completed the following prerequisites:
1. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “A” Hardware
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2. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “B” Software
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of networking and data transfer.
Students learn the foundation-level of understanding of basic networking and common LAN and WAN
technologies.
COURSE TOPICS
This course provides students with the fundamentals of networking and data transfer. Course topics
are:
1. Understanding Network Infrastructures
2. Understanding Network Hardware
3. Understanding Protocols and Services
CompTIA SECURITY +
Description:
This course provides instruction on fundamentals security concepts. It can also serve as a stepping
stone to the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist exams. Students will focus on the fundamentals
of security knowledge and skills. Students must have hands-on experience with Windows Server 2008,
Windows based networking and Active Directory structure. Students learn how to identify potential
risks, infrastructure and connectivity, monitoring communications activity, implementing and
maintaining a secure network, Anti-Malware products, firewalls, network topologies and devices, and
network ports.
ORGANIZATION
This is a lecture-hands-on course in which topics are presented by the instructor, practice hands-on labs
are explained and assigned by the instructor and are completed by students during lab periods. Students
are encouraged to read assigned chapters prior to attending class. Students are divided into groups for
optimum labwork execution and completion. Objective and quizzes are given daily, and there is a
comprehensive final exam.
PRREQUISITES
This course assumes that students have successfully completed the following prerequisites:
1.
2.
3.
4.
CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “A” Hardware
CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “B” Software
CompTIA – Network+
MCTS – Windows 7, Configuring
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5. MTA – Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals and basics of network and operating
systems security. Students are encouraged to take the CompTIA SY0-301 examination. Students learn
the foundation-level of understanding of basic security features, cryptography, access control, threat
analysis, risks mitigation, vulnerability assessment, physical and hardware security and disaster
recovery.
COURSE TOPICS
This course provides students with the fundamentals of security features. Course topics are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Understanding Security Layers
Understanding Operating System Security
Understanding Network Security
Understanding Security Software and Hardware
EC COUNCIL –CERTIFIED ETHICAL HACKING
Description:
The International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultant (EC-Council) offers e-Business
certification for professionals seeking specialized knowledge and advancement in career opportunities
in fields like: IT security, including disaster recovery, secure programming, e-Business and general IT
security knowledge. The EC-Council is best known for its professional certifications for the IT security
field. There are a wide range of certification programs that cover different aspects of Internet
technologies and that are suitable from entry level to experienced professionals. The EC-Council CEH
(Certified Ethical Hacker) is a vendor neutral, mid-level certification that validates the student’s skills
and knowledge in ethical hacking and related technologies. Certified Ethical Hacker is a professional
with competence and intelligence in understanding and recognizing how to look for the weaknesses
and vulnerabilities in target systems and uses the same knowledge and tools as a malicious hacker.
ORGANIZATION
This is a lecture-hands-on course in which topics are presented by the instructor, practice hands-on labs
are explained and assigned by the instructor and are completed by students during lab periods. Students
are encouraged to read assigned chapters prior to attending class. Students are divided into groups for
optimum labwork execution and completion. Objective and quizzes are given daily, and there is a
comprehensive final exam.
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PREREQUISITES
This course assumes that students have successfully completed the following prerequisites:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “A” Hardware
CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “B” Software
CompTIA – Network+
MCTS – Windows 7, Configuring
MTA – Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
CompTIA – Security+
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals and basics of network and operating
systems security. Students are encouraged to take the EC-Council 312-50v7 or EC0-350 examination.
Students learn the foundation-level of understanding of ethical hacking, network scanning, penetration
testing, Trojans, sniffers, DoS, session hijacking, SYN flood, buffer overflow and will explore the
most useful industry hacking tools.
COURSE TOPICS
This course provides students with the fundamentals of security features. Course topics are:
1. Introduction to Ethical Hacking
2. Footprinting and Reconnaissance
3. Scanning Networks
4. Enumeration
5. System Hacking
6. Trojans and Backdoors
7. Viruses and Worms
8. Sniffers
9. Social Engineering
10. Denial of Service
11. Session Hijacking
12. Hacking Webservers
13. Hacking Web Applications
14. SQL Injection
15. Hacking Wireless Networks
16. Evading IDS, Firewalls, and Honeypots
17. Buffer Overflow
18. Cryptography
Penetration Testing
MCSA – WINDOWS SERVER 2008 ACTIVE DIRECTORY, CONFIGURING
Description:
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This course is designed to introduce the student to install, configure, implement, deploy and administer
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Active Directory. Students will be able to configure and deploy new
installation of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, configure multiple physical Servers
and multiple domain controllers, install and configure network services and resources such as
messaging, databases, file and print, firewalls, Internet access, an intranet, Public Key Infrastructure,
remote access, remote desktop, virtualization, and client computer management. Students learn to
configure zones, configure DNS server settings, configure zone transfers and replication, configure a
forest or a domain, configure trusts, configure sites, configure Active Directory replication, configure
the global catalog, configure operations masters, configure Active Directory Lightweight Directory
Service (AD LDS), configure Active Directory Rights Management Service (AD RMS), configure the
read-only domain controller (RODC), configure Active Directory Federation Services (AD FSv2),
automate creation of Active Directory accounts, maintain Active Directory accounts, create and apply
Group Policy objects (GPOs), configure GPO templates, deploy and manage software by using GPOs,
configure account policies, configure audit policy by using GPOs, configure backup and recovery,
perform offline maintenance, monitor Active Directory, install Active Directory Certificate Services,
configure CA server settings, manage certificate templates, manage enrollments, and manage
certificate revocations.
ORGANIZATION
This is a lecture-hands-on course in which topics are presented by the instructor, practice hands-on labs
are explained and assigned by the instructor and are completed by students during lab periods. Students
are encouraged to read assigned chapters prior to attending class. Students are divided into groups for
optimum labwork execution and completion. Objective and quizzes are given daily, and there is a
comprehensive final exam. This course requires the successful completion of four prerequisite courses
prior to attendance. This course assumes that students have successfully completed all required
prerequisites prior to attending this class.
PREREQUISITES
This course assumes that students have successfully completed all required prerequisites prior to
attending this class. Prerequisite courses are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “A” Hardware.
CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “B” Software.
CompTIA – Network+.
MCTS – Windows 7, Configuring.
MTA – Windows Server Administration Fundamentals.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to plan and support
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain services (AD DS). Students must have a
solid foundation-level understanding of Microsoft Windows client, basic computer systems and
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common Internet technologies. Students learn to install, troubleshoot and administer Microsoft
Windows 2008 Server that support end-users in an enterprise.
COURSE TOPICS
The course provides students with the fundamentals to install, configure, implement, troubleshoot,
support, administer, test and maintain Microsoft Windows Server 2008. Course topics are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Configuring Domain Name System (DNS) for Active Directory.
Configuring the Active Directory Infrastructure.
Configuring Active Directory Roles and Services.
Creating and Maintaining Active Directory Objects.
Maintaining the Active Directory Environment.
Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services.
MCSA – WINDOWS SERVER 2008 NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE, CONFIGURING
Description:
This course is designed to introduce the student to install, configure, implement, deploy, administer,
and implement Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Active Directory network infrastructure. Students will
be able to configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP), configure routing, configure Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, configure a Domain
Name System (DNS) server, configure DNS zones, configure DNS records, configure DNS
replication, configure name resolution for client computers, configure remote access, configure
Network Access Protection (NAP), configure Direct Access, configure Network Policy Server (NPS),
configure a file server, configure Distributed File System (DFS), configure backup and restore, manage
file server resources, configure and monitor print services, configure Windows Server Update Services
(WSUS) server settings, configure performance monitoring, configure event logs, and gather network
data.
ORGANIZATION
This is a lecture-hands-on course in which topics are presented by the instructor, practice hands-on labs
are explained and assigned by the instructor and are completed by students during lab periods.
Students are encouraged to read assigned chapters prior to attending class. Students are divided into
groups for optimum labwork execution and completion. Objective and quizzes are given daily, and
there is a comprehensive final exam. This course requires the successful completion of four
prerequisite courses prior to attendance. This course assumes that students have successfully
completed all required prerequisites prior to attending this class.
PREREQUISITES
This course assumes that students have successfully completed all required prerequisites prior to
attending this class. Prerequisite courses are:
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6. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “A” Hardware.
7. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “B” Software.
8. CompTIA – Network+.
9. MCTS – Windows 7, Configuring.
10. MTA – Windows Server Administration Fundamentals.
11. MCSA – Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to plan and support
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain services (AD DS) and networking
infrastructure. Students must have a solid foundation-level understanding of Microsoft Windows
client, basic computer systems and common Internet technologies. Students learn to install,
troubleshoot and administer Microsoft Windows 2008 Server that support end-users in an enterprise.
COURSE TOPICS
The course provides students with the fundamentals to install, configure, implement, troubleshoot,
support, administer, test and maintain Microsoft Windows Server 2008. Course topics are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Configuring Addressing and Services.
Configuring Names Resolution.
Configuring Network Access.
Configuring Files and Print Services.
Monitoring and Managing a Network Infrastructure.
MCSA – WINDOWS SERVER 2008, SERVER ADMINISTRATION
Description:
This course is designed to introduce the student to planning and implementing server installations and
upgrades, automated server deployment, infrastructure services server roles, application servers and
services, file and print server roles, server management strategies, delegated administration, group
policy strategy, patch management strategy. Students also learn to monitor servers for performance
evaluation and optimization, monitor and maintain security and policies, provision applications,
provision data, plan storage, plan high availability, and plan for backup and recovery.
ORGANIZATION
This is a lecture-hands-on course in which topics are presented by the instructor, practice hands-on labs
are explained and assigned by the instructor and are completed by students during lab periods. Students
are encouraged to read assigned chapters prior to attending class. Students are divided into groups for
optimum labwork execution and completion. Objective and quizzes are given daily, and there is a
comprehensive final exam. This course assumes that students have successfully completed all required
prerequisites prior to attending this class.
PREREQUISITES
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This course assumes that students have successfully completed all required prerequisites prior to
attending this class. Prerequisite courses are:
12. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “A” Hardware.
13. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “B” Software.
14. CompTIA – Network+.
15. MCTS – Windows 7, Configuring.
16. MTA – Windows Server Administration Fundamentals.
17. MCSA – Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring.
18. MCSA – Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to plan and support
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain services (AD DS) and server
administration. Students must have a solid foundation-level understanding of Microsoft Windows
client, basic computer systems and common Internet technologies. Students learn to install,
troubleshoot and administer Microsoft Windows 2008 Server that support end-users in an enterprise.
COURSE TOPICS
The course provides students with the fundamentals to install, configure, implement, troubleshoot,
support, administer, test and maintain Microsoft Windows Server 2008. Course topics are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Planning for Server Deployment
Planning for Server management
Monitoring and Maintaining Servers
Planning Application and Data Provisioning
Planning for Business Continuity and High Availability
MCTS – SHAREPOINT 2010, APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
Description:
This course is designed to introduce the student to application development in SharePoint 2010.
Students will learn to write code that extends SharePoint 2010, add and support code to an existing
project, write code for and test custom features in SharePoint solution such as a Visual Web Part or
Event Receiver, implement a solution designed by lead SharePoint Developer. Students will also be
exposed to ASP.Net 3.5 with Visual Studio 2008 or later. Students will also learn to manage SPSite
and SPWeb programmatically by using Visual Studio 2010, implement a dialog by using the Dialog
Framework, create a custom ribbon object, customize navigation programmatically, create and apply
branding to a SharePoint site, create Web Parts, create connectable Web parts, debug Web Parts, create
and implement delegate controls, implement a custom workflow in Visual Studio 2010, create a
custom workflow action, create and implement event receivers, customize Enterprise Content
Management (ECM), create, implement and debug a Timer job, create and modify Business
Connectivity Service model in Visual Studio 2010, manage Users, Groups and Permissions, access list
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data by using the Server object model, access SharePoint Data by using WCF Data Services, access
(CRUD) data by using the Client Object Model, work with documents programmatically, work with
the meta data, extending SharePoint Search, implement and debug code that executes in an alternative
security context, create and modify a custom content type, manage a solution in Visual Studio 2010,
manage a feature by using Visual Studio 2010, store and retrieve configuration data, create a site
definition by using Visual Studio 2010, manage SharePoint object life cycle by using the Dispose API,
and develop, debug, and deploy sandboxed solutions.
ORGANIZATION
This is a lecture-hands-on course in which topics are presented by the instructor, practice hands-on labs
are explained and assigned by the instructor and are completed by students during lab periods. Students
are encouraged to read assigned chapters prior to attending class. Students are divided into groups for
optimum labwork execution and completion. Objective and quizzes are given daily, and there is a
comprehensive final exam.
PREREQUISITES
This course assumes that students have successfully completed all required prerequisites prior to
attending this class. Prerequisite courses are:
19. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “A” Hardware.
20. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “B” Software.
21. CompTIA – Network+.
22. MCTS – Windows 7, Configuring.
23. MTA – Windows Server Administration Fundamentals.
24. MCTS – SharePoint 2010, Configuration
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to support Microsoft
SharePoint 2010 application development. Students must have a solid foundation-level of
understanding of Microsoft SharePoint 2010, basic computer systems and common Internet
technologies. Students learn to install, troubleshoot and administer Microsoft SharePoint 2010
application development that support end-users in an enterprise infrastructure.
COURSE TOPICS
The course provides students with the fundamentals to install, configure, implement, troubleshoot,
support, administer, test and maintain Microsoft SharePoint 2010. Course topics are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Working with the SharePoint User Interface
Developing Web Parts and Controls
Developing Business Logic
Working with SharePoint Data
Stabilizing and Deploying SharePoint Components
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MCTS – SHAREPOINT 2010, CONFIGURATION
Description
This course is designed to introduce the student to install, configure and administer Microsoft
SharePoint 2010. Students will be able to configure and deploy new installation of SharePoint 2010,
deploy SharePoint farms, configure service applications, configure indexing and search, manage
operational settings, manage accounts and user roles, manage authentication providers, manage web
applications, manage site collections, deploy and manage SharePoint solutions, backup and restore a
SharePoint environment, monitor and analyze a SharePoint environment, and optimize the
performance of SharePoint environment.
ORGANIZATION
This is a lecture-hands-on course in which topics are presented by the instructor, practice hands-on labs
are explained and assigned by the instructor and are completed by students during lab periods. Students
are encouraged to read assigned chapters prior to attending class. Students are divided into groups for
optimum labwork execution and completion. Objective and quizzes are given daily, and there is a
comprehensive final exam.
PREREQUISITES
This course requires the successful completion of prerequisite courses prior to attendance. This course
assumes that students have successfully completed all required prerequisites prior to attending this
class. Prerequisite courses are:
25. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “A” Hardware.
26. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “B” Software.
27. CompTIA – Network+.
28. MCTS – Windows 7, Configuring
29. MTA – Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to support Microsoft
SharePoint 2010 and to plan to take the Microsoft 70-667 examination. Students must have a solid
foundation-level of understanding of Microsoft SharePoint 2010, basic computer systems and common
Internet technologies. Students learn to install, troubleshoot and administer Microsoft SharePoint 2010
that support end-users in an enterprise infrastructure.
COURSE TOPICS
The course provides students with the fundamentals to install, configure, implement, troubleshoot,
support, administer, test and maintain Microsoft SharePoint 2010. Course topics are:
1. Installing and Configuring a SharePoint Environment
2. Managing a SharePoint Environment
3. Deploying and Managing Applications
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4. Maintaining a SharePoint Environment
MCTS – WINDOWS 7, CONFIGURING
Description:
This course provides students with the knowledge of computing environments that use Microsoft 7 as a
desktop operating system in an enterprise environment. Students learn to implement and administer
Windows 7 client operating system in a networked environment. Students learn to install, deploy and
upgrade Windows 7 client operating system, including ensuring hardware and software compatibility,
configuring pre-installation and post-installation system settings, installing windows security features,
network connectivity applications included with Windows 7, and mobile computing. Students will also
learn to maintain Windows 7 operating system including monitoring for and resolving performance
and reliability issues.
ORGANIZATION
This is a lecture-hands-on course in which topics are presented by the instructor, practice hands-on labs
are explained and assigned by the instructor and are completed by students during lab periods. Students
are encouraged to read assigned chapters prior to attending class. Students are divided into groups for
optimum labwork execution and completion. Objective and quizzes are given daily, and there is a
comprehensive final exam.
PREREQUISITES
This course assumes that students have successfully completed all required prerequisites prior to
attending this class. Prerequisite courses are:
30. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “A” Hardware.
31. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “B” Software.
32. CompTIA – Network+.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to support Microsoft
Windows 7 client operating system. Students must have a solid foundation-level of understanding of
Microsoft Windows 7 client operating system, basic computer systems and common Internet
technologies. Students learn to install, troubleshoot and administer Microsoft Windows 7 client
operating system that support end-users in an enterprise infrastructure.
COURSE TOPICS
The course provides students with the fundamentals to install, configure, implement, troubleshoot,
support, administer, test and maintain Microsoft Windows 7 client operating system. Course topics are:
1. Installing, Upgrading and Migrating to Windows 7
2. Deploying Windows 7
3. Configuring Hardware and Applications
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Configuring Network Connectivity
Configuring Access to Resources
Configuring Mobile Computing
Monitoring and Maintaining Systems that Run Windows 7
Configuring Backup and Recovery Options
CISCO – CERTIFIED ENTRY NETWORKING TECHNICIAN
Description:
Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) validates the ability for student to install,
operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, including basic network security. This
course enables the student to become a CCENT, a network professional that demonstrate the skills
required for entry-level network support positions - the starting point for many successful careers in
networking. The curriculum covers networking fundamentals,
WAN technologies, basic security and wireless concepts, routing and switching fundamentals, and
configuring simple networks. CCENT is the first step toward achieving CCNA, which covers mediumsize enterprise branch networks with more complex connections. Students will also learn to describe
how networks function, identifying major components, function of network components, and the OSI
reference model; using the host-to-host packet delivery process, students learn to describe issues
related to increasing traffic on an Ethernet LAN and identify switched LAN technology solutions to
Ethernet networking issues; describe the reasons for extending the reach of a LAN and the methods
that can be used, with a focus on RF wireless access; describe the reasons for connecting networks
with routers and how routed networks transmit data through networks using TCP / IP; describe the
function of WANs, the major devices of WANs, and configure PPP encapsulation, static and dynamic
routing, PAT, and RIP routing; use the command-line interface to discover neighbors on the network
and manage the router start up and configuration.
ORGANIZATION
This is a lecture-hands-on course in which topics are presented by the instructor, practice hands-on labs
are explained and assigned by the instructor and are completed by students during lab periods. Students
are encouraged to read assigned chapters prior to attending class. Students are divided into groups for
optimum labwork execution and completion. Objective and quizzes are given daily, and there is a
comprehensive final exam.
PREREQUISITES
This course assumes that students have successfully completed all required prerequisites prior to
attending this class. Prerequisite courses are:
33. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “A” Hardware.
34. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “B” Software.
35. CompTIA – Network+.
36. MCTS – Windows 7, Configuring
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to support networking
systems. Students must have a solid foundation-level of understanding of client operating system, basic
computer systems and common Internet technologies. Students learn to install, troubleshoot and install
Cisco networking systems that support end-users in an enterprise infrastructure.
COURSE TOPICS
The course provides students with the fundamentals to install, configure, implement, troubleshoot,
support, administer, test and maintain networking systems. Course topics are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Building a Simple Network
Ethernet LANs
WLANs
LAN Connections
WAN Connections
Network Environment Management
CISCO - CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE
Description:
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching is a newly introduced certification
program for entry-level network engineers that helps maximize student’s investment in foundational
networking knowledge and increase the value of his and her employer's network. CCNA Routing and
Switching is also for Network Specialists, Network Administrators, and Network Support Engineers
with 1-3 years of experience. The CCNA Routing and Switching validates the ability for the student to
install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks. This course
enables students to acquire the knowledge and skills required to install, operate, and troubleshoot a
small to medium size enterprise branch network. The topics include connecting to a WAN network,
implementing network security, network types, network media, routing and switching fundamentals,
the TCP/IP model, the OSI model, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, WAN technologies, operating and
configuring IOS devices, extending switched networks with VLANs, determining IP routes, managing
IP traffic with access lists, establishing point-to-point connections, and establishing Frame Relay
connections.
ORGANIZATION
This is a lecture-hands-on course in which topics are presented by the instructor, practice hands-on labs
are explained and assigned by the instructor and are completed by students during lab periods. Students
are encouraged to read assigned chapters prior to attending class. Students are divided into groups for
optimum labwork execution and completion. Objective and quizzes are given daily, and there is a
comprehensive final exam. This course assumes that students have successfully completed all required
prerequisites prior to attending this class.
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PREREQUISITES
This course assumes that students have successfully completed all required prerequisites prior to
attending this class. Prerequisite courses are:
37. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “A” Hardware.
38. CompTIA – IT Essentials Part “B” Software.
39. CompTIA – Network+.
40. MCTS – Windows 7, Configuring
41. Cisco – Certified Entry Networking Technician
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Students must have a solid foundation-level of understanding of client operating system, basic
computer systems and common Internet technologies. Students learn to install, troubleshoot and install
Cisco networking systems that support end-users in an enterprise infrastructure.
COURSE TOPICS
The course provides students with the fundamentals to install, configure, implement, troubleshoot,
support, administer, test and maintain networking systems. Course topics are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Describe how a Network Works.
Configure, Verify & Troubleshoot a Switch.
Implement an IP Addressing Scheme and IP Services.
Configure, Verify and Troubleshoot Basic Router Operation and Routing.
Explain and Select the Appropriate Administrative Tasks Required for a WLAN.
Identify Security Threats to a Network.
Implement, Verify and Troubleshoot NAT and ACLs.
Implement and Verify WAN Links.
Certified DTS Tower Climber
Description:
The Certified DTS Tower Climber course provides the highest level of safety training for all structures,
industries and occupations to include the telecommunication industry. This course, based on the ComTrain
curriculum, meets all federal standards for training in the USA. It is designed to include the OSHA required
training listed in CFR’s 1910 and 1926 related to work at a wireless communication site. Specific areas
addressed include site hazard assessment, mandated safety meetings, ANSI Z359 fall protection (PFAS and
fall restraint techniques), fixed ladder usage, PPE & OPE and emergency contingency planning (including
rescue techniques). The DTS Tower Climber training meets the requirements established by NATE
(National Association of Tower Erectors) and American Tower Corp.
All DTS Tower Climber instructors are certified by ComTrain the industry leader in Fall Protection,
Climbing Safety and Rescue from extreme heights. Each instructor is current in ComTrain's Tower
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Climbing, Safety & Rescue curriculum and has completed ComTrain's courses in Authorized
Climber/Rescuer and Advanced Competent Climber.
2013 Courses, Tuition & Fees Schedule
Course Title
Tuition
*Books
CCENT/Network
CCNA/Network
Certified Tower
Climber
CompTia Network+
CompTia Security+
EC Council Certified
Ethical Hacking
IT Essentials PC
Hardware Part A
IT Essentials PD
Software Part B
Microsoft Office
Specialist
MCTS Admin & Main
Windows 7
$3,585
5,840
4,605
$32
32
225
3,585
3,585
3,585
Equipment Technology
Fee
Total
$150
150
150
$3,735
5,990
6,434
39
30
36
150
150
150
3,735
3,735
3,735
3,585
65
150
3,735
3,585
65
150
3,735
2,920
65
150
3,070
3,585
60
150
3,735
1,679
*Purchased by student
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