IT - Computer Systems & Networking

Coordinator: Kim Williams (email: kwilliams@knoxcc.org)
YOU WILL LEARN:

  • Fundamental knowledge required to pass the CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ Certifications
  • Skills necessary to acquire entry-level employment
  • Skills and/or certification preparation to enhance career opportunities
  • Skills necessary to build a personal computer from individual components
  • Universal skills!
  • CompTIA certifications are vendor neutral, which means certified professionals can proficiently work with an extensive variety of hardware and software found in most organizations.
LENGTH OF PROGRAM:
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620 hours (about 9 months)
Monday - Thursday 
5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Why IT?
By Joe Strosnider
Director IT Sales & Service for Dynamic Networks
  • ​ACADEMIC CALENDAR:  TBA
Financial Aid is available to students who qualify. ​
TO REGISTER:
  • Completed KTC Registration/Fee
  • High School Transcript* or GED (transcript)
  • WorkKeys Skills Assessment
​​*If a high school transcript is not obtainable, a diploma will be accepted for this purpose.
The minimum requirements for consideration in the program include:
  • Interview with the Coordinator
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A+ is the starting point for a career in IT.  The performance-based exams certify foundational IT skills across a variety of devices and operating systems.
Network+ certifies the essential skills needed to confidently design, configure, manage and troubleshoot any wired and wireless device.

Security+ provides a global benchmark for best practices in IT network and operational security--one of the fastest growing fields in IT. 
Employers worldwide are searching for IT professionals with validated skills.  With a CompTIA certification in hand, you'll be what they are looking for!  (https://certification.comptia.org)
APPROVALS:
Knox Technical Center (Knox County Career Center - Adult Education) is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350.  Telephone: 770-396-3898, Fax: 770-396-3790, www.council.org. 

The KTC   IT-Computer Systems & Networking program is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.