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CompTIA A+ and Network+ Certified Professional Preparation
Technical Certificate of Credit
Contact Information
Maxine Newson
Freddie Welcher
706-771-4042
Augusta Campus - Building 800, Room 806
| Entrance Dates: |
Fall and Spring |
| Length of Program: |
Two Quarters |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
18 |
Program Description
The objective of this 18-hour certificate program is providing students with the following CompTIA certification objectives: High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.
A+ Service Technician
Installation, configuration, and upgrading, diagnosing and troubleshooting, safety and preventive maintenance, motherboard/processors/memory, printers, portable systems, introduction to basic networking.
Network+
Basic networking knowledge (OSI Model), physical layer, data link layer, network layer, transport layer, TCP/IP fundamentals, TCP/IP Suite: utilities, remote connectivity, security, implementing the installation of the network, maintaining and supporting the network, and troubleshooting the network. This program defines network architecture, identifies infrastructure components, monitors and analyzes network performance, and design and management of Enterprise TCP/IP networks.
Employment Opportunities
The purpose of the CompTIA, A+ and Network + Certified Professional Preparation program is to prepare the student to attain industry certification for entry-level microcomputer and networking support positions in the field of Information Technology.
| Curriculum Outline |
Credits |
| Occupational Courses |
18 |
| CIS |
106 |
Computer Concepts |
5 |
| CIS |
1140 |
Network Fundamentals (or) |
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| CIS |
2321 |
Introduction to LAN and WAN |
6 |
| CIS |
122 |
Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance (A+) |
7 |
Notes:
- A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses with the prefixes CIS.
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