Information Technology Information Technology is dedicated to training students in computer technology. Students will work with computer hardware, software and networking. First year students attend classes at TEC and cover CompTIA A+ (IT Technician) and CompTIA Network+.
TEC prepares students during the first year to become A+ and Network+ certified. These are nationally recognized credentials. For more information regarding CompTIA A+ and Comp TIA Network+, go to www.comptia.org
Second-year students will have the opportunity to attend Baker College for advanced training in Cisco computer networking. They will complete four classes at Baker College in preparation to become a CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate). Upon successful completion of course work, students may take qualifying Cisco examinations.
Please Note: All students must receive teacher recommendation to continue for the second year placement at Baker College. Second-year students must provide their own transportation to Baker College.
Students in the Information Technology program at TEC may earn the following Baker College credits:
First year credits (at TEC) 12
Second year credits (at Baker) 28
Total credits 40
Specific areas of study include:
- IT technician (CompTIA A+)
- Personal computer components
- Laptop and portable devices
- Operating systems
- Printers and scanners
- Networks
- Security
- Safety and environmental issues
- Communication and professionalism
- Troubleshooting and diagnosing
- Network technician (CompTIA Network+ Certification)
- Network technologies
- Network media and topologies
- Network devices
- Network management
- Network tools
- Network security
CompTIA is a provider of professional certifications for the Information Technology Industry.
CompTIA is a provider of professional certifications for the information technology industry.
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Extracurricular activitiesSkills USA Career options IT instructor IT support technician Network administrator Network engineer Cisco routing and switching solutions specialist Cisco data center networking infrastructure design specialist Cisco IP telephony design specialist Cisco advanced wireless LAN design specialist Additional informationMore information about information technology occupations can be found by logging on to Career Cruising. See your counselor to obtain a user name and password. Advanced training and educationAdvanced training and education can be obtained through technical schools, two- and four-year colleges and certificate programs.
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