Our Information Technology (IT) A+ Prep program will teach you about topics including network and security foundations, hardware and software support, operating systems concepts, and Windows administration. A+ certification helps verify your ability in PC and laptop hardware, software installation, and configuration of computer and mobile operating systems. This program will help prepare you for employment in entry-level positions technical support, networking, and other IT operational roles.
This is a certificate program and requires fewer credits and less time to complete than a degree or diploma program. Certificate programs can be taken alone but are often taken along with other IT programs.
This certificate is also available to high school students through our Career & College Promise program.
Learn more about this program’s student outcome data.
Certificate requirements
12 Credit Hours
Courses in this program
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| CTI-141 | 3 | ||
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This course introduces cloud computing and storage concepts. Emphasis is placed on cloud terminology, virtualization, storage networking and access control. Upon completion, students should be able to perform tasks related to installation, configuration and management of cloud storage systems.
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| CTS-120 | 3 | ||
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This course covers the basic hardware of a personal computer, including installation, operations and interactions with software. Topics include component identification, memory-system, peripheral installation and configuration, preventive maintenance, hardware, diagnostics/repair, installation and optimization of system software, commercial programs, system configuration, and device-drivers.
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| CTI-120 | 3 | ||
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This course introduces students to the Network concepts, including networking terminology and protocols, local and wide area networks, and network standards. Emphasis is placed on securing information systems and the various implementation policies. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic tasks related to networking, mathematics, terminology, media and protocols.
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| NOS-110 | 3 | ||
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This course introduces students to a broad range of operating system concepts, including installation and maintenance. Emphasis is place on operating system concepts, management, maintenance, and resources required. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of OS concepts, installation, management, maintenance, using a variety of operating systems.
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