Information Technology

Whatever your stage of use in operating systems, software, technology, or photography, we have beneficial and enjoyable classes in the Frick Innovation & Technology Center in Van Dusen Hall. Course topics range from the most basic information for the absolute beginner to more technical skills needed in the workplace.

 

Class Offerings

Microsoft
IT Credentials & Cyber Security
Internet
Online Training

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Microsoft

Microsoft Office Overview

Learn a little of everything that Microsoft Office offers. Sessions will be on Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Publisher, and One Note.

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Microsoft Windows Basic Computing Skills

This basic computer skills course will provide you with an understanding of the most popular, current technologies used at home and in the workplace. You will become computer literate in this hands-on course while you learn to access, create, save, and manage documents, spreadsheets, and emails and use the Internet effectively. We demystify terminology and impart best practice skills for productive and secure use of hardware and software. This course is designed for adults who have little or no previous experience using a computer.

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Internet

C++ for the Absolute Beginner

This course will give you hands-on practice as you learn to program with C++. Whether you’re completely new to programming or you want to learn a new programming language, this course will teach you the fundamentals of C++.

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Keyboarding

Become faster and more confident at the keyboard. This course will help you learn how to touch-type the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys; create, save, and edit word processing documents; and successfully take a timed writing test during a job interview.

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IT Credentials and Cyber Security

CompTIA A+ Certification Prep

CompTIA IT Credentials and Cyber Security track of three certification preparation courses and
can be taken in any order. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for establishing a career in IT and the preferred qualifying credential for technical support and operational roles. Learn to troubleshoot and problem solve, better understand a wide variety of issues ranging from networking and operating systems to mobile devices and security, and build the skills and knowledge to advance from A+ to Network+ to Security+ allowing you to complete the entire track and obtain all credentials. Each course counts toward DoD 8570 Information Assurance qualifications.

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CompTIA Network+ Certification Prep

Second class in the series of CompTIA IT Credentials and Cyber Security track of three certification preparation courses. CompTIA Network+ helps develop career in IT infrastructure covering troubleshooting, configuring, and managing networks. You will learn to design and implement functional networks; configure, manage, and maintain essential network devices; implement network security, standards, and protocols; troubleshoot network problems; and support the creation of virtualized networks. This class is continuation of the IT Credentials and Cybersecurity track for the students who complete the A+ Certification course or those who already hold A+ Certification or have equivalent knowledge and experience.

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CompTIA Security+ Certification Prep

Third class in the series of CompTIA IT Credentials and Cyber Security track of three
certifi cation preparation courses. CompTIA Security+ establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate level cybersecurity jobs. It incorporates best practices in hands-on troubleshooting to ensure practical security problem solving skills. Learn how to identify and address security incidents. Th is class is continuation of the IT Credentials and Cybersecurity track for the students who complete the A+ and Network+ courses, hold these two certifi cations or have equivalent knowledge and experience.
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Contact

Danaka Bunch, Director
Personal Enrichment & Lifelong Learning Institute 
(910) 695-3775
bunchd@sandhills.edu
127 Van Dusen Hall