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  IT Academy  —  Desktop Support (CompTIA)

Desktop Support

 

COMPTIA Pathway

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)

Click here to view the Desktop Support Brochure

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WITAC 2002 - A+ CERTIFICATION (128 HRS) WITAC 2002

Tuition: $2195.00
Instructor: Hiltgen
Where & When: Instructor led via Zoom Saturdays 09/16/2023 - 03/02/2024 9:00am - 3:30pm No Class 11/25, 12/30

 

 

 

The A+ Certification Program offers a standard of excellence to the PC support industry. CompTIA A+ program prepares you for certification by providing instruction on system configuration, installation, upgrades, diagnosis, repair, preventive maintenance, and safety of vendor neutral PC Hardware. Many high-tech companies require their support staff to be certified. Prerequisite: Basic computer and networking knowledge including file management in a Windows environment.

This course will prepare you for the CompTIA A+ 220-1101 and 220-1102 certification exam. You will obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to install, build, maintain, and configure personal computers, laptop computers, and printers. You will learn the principles of physical and TCP/IP networks. You will learn operational and professional procedures as an IT technician. You will learn how to support personal computers, mobile devices, and small networks in a business setting, including hardware and software troubleshooting, Windows installation and configuration, networking, and security. You will learn how to maintain PCs in a workplace.

Tuition $2195 (Two test vouchers included)

Text:  CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide: Core 1 Exam 220-1101 and Core 2 Exam 220-1102 5th edition ISBN: 978-1-119-86291-8

 

 

Certification Tests:
CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 1
CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 2

Certification Information at www.comptia.org

Earning an industry-standard certification provides confidence and increases your opportunities in IT. 

A technician can continue to study and earn the following certifications:

·       CCNA - Cisco Certified Networking Associate

·       CCNP - Cisco Certified Networking Professional

·       CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert

·       CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional

·       MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional

·       MCSA - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator

·       MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

·       Network+ - CompTIA Network Certification

·       Linux+ - CompTIA Linux Certification

You can use IT certifications as credits for some university and college degrees in areas such as computer science and telecommunications.

 

 

 

 

How to Register

How to Register

CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Prep Boot Camp

CompTIA A+ Exam Prep Boot Camp (5 Days) TCOSY 0110

Tuition: $2745.00
Instructor:
Where & When:

Our Official CompTIA A+ Certification Boot Camp is a comprehensive review of core technologies & industry best practices merged with Training Camp’s award-winning comprehensive exam preparation for the A+ 220-1101 and 220-1102 exams

Our A+ Boot Camp represents the culmination of hundreds of hours of instructional design, thousands of hours of exam-focused instruction, and tens of thousands of efficiently and effectively skilled, certified students.

CompTIA A+ Exam Pass Guaranteed

To register, contact Owen Forrect at owen.forrest@bucks.edu or 215-968-8132

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WITAC 1005 - NETWORK+ CERTIFICATION (72 HRS) WITAC 1005

Tuition: $995.00
Instructor: Hiltgen
Where & When: Remote via Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays 09/19/2023 - 11/28/2023 5:30m - 9:30pm No Class 11/23

 

 

 

 

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Network technicians need to be certified in order to advance in the industry. A certified technician has a much better chance of finding work in the industry. Whether you're looking to upgrade your skills, advance your career, or start a career in networking, the Network+ certification course is for you. Prerequisite: Basic computer and networking knowledge including file management in a Windows environment.

This course is designed to provide you with the foundation-level skills you need to install, operate, manage, maintain, and troubleshoot a corporate network. This course will help prepare you for the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 certification exam. Remember that a course alone cannot prepare you for any CompTIA exam. It is important that you have the recommended work experience in IT networking prior to taking the exam. For the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 certification, CompTIA recommends you have CompTIA A+ certification, or equivalent experience, and 9 to 12 months of hands-on experience in IT networking.

Tuition $995 (test voucher included), Text: CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Cert Guide, 978-0137449941-0



Certification Test:
N10-008 for CompTIA Network+ Certification
Certification Information at www.comptia.org

 

 

CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam Prep Boot Camp

CompTIA Network+ Certification Boot Camp (3 Days) TCOSY 0190

Tuition: $2274.00
Instructor:
Where & When:

Our Official CompTIA Network+ Certification Boot Camp is a comprehensive review of IT Networking & industry best practices merged with Training Camp’s award-winning comprehensive exam preparation for the Network+ N10-008 exam.

Our Network+ Boot Camp represents the culmination of hundreds of hours of instructional design, thousands of hours of exam-focused instruction, and tens of thousands of efficiently and effectively skilled, certified students.

CompTIA Network+ Exam Pass Guaranteed

To register, contact Owen Forrect at owen.forrest@bucks.edu or 215-968-8132

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WITAC 0511 - SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION (64 HRS) WITAC 0511

Tuition: $895.00
Instructor: Hiltgen
Where & When: Instructor led via Zoom Currently not Offered 6:00pm - 10:00pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

CompTIA Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that demonstrates competency in network security; compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities; application, data and host security; access control and identity management;and cryptography. CompTIA Security+ provides the knowledge of security concepts, tools and procedures to react to security incidents. Prerequisite: Basic computer and networking knowledge including file management in a Windows environment.

This course will prepare you to pass the current CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 certification exam. After taking this course, you will understand the field of network security and how it relates to other areas of information technology. This course also provides the broad-based knowledge necessary to prepare for further study in specialized security fields, or it can serve as a capstone course that gives a general introduction to the field.

Tuition $895 (test voucher included), Text: CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-601 8th Edition, ISBN# 9781119736257

Certification Test: SY0-601 for CompTIA Security+ Certification
Certification Information at www.comptia.org

 

 

 

CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam Prep Boot Camp

CompTIA Security+ Boot Camp (3 Days - 24 Hours) WITAC 0512

Tuition: $2495.00
Instructor:
Where & When:

Our Security+ Boot Camp represents the culmination of hundreds of hours of instructional design, thousands of hours of exam-focused instruction, and tens of thousands of efficiently and effectively skilled, certified students. CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. 

Security+ Exam Pass Guaranteed

To register, contact Owen Forrect at owen.forrest@bucks.edu or 215-968-8132

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WITAC 2017 - SERVER+ CERTIFICATION (40 HRS) WITAC 2017

Tuition: $750.00
Instructor: Hiltgen
Where & When: Online Currently not offered 6:00pm - 10:00pm

 

This course is for IT Professionals such as PC, desktop, and helpdesk technicians who have experience supporting PC hardware who wish to make the transition to become server hardware and support specialists. This course is also designed for existing server managers who are preparing to take the CompTIA Server + Exam SK0-005.

Tuition $750 (test voucher included), Text: 

Certification Test:
SK0-005 for CompTIA Server+ Certification
Certification Information at www.comptia.org

 

 

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WITAC 2600 - LINUX+ CERTIFICATION (72 HRS) WITAC 2600

Tuition: $995.00
Instructor: Bruder
Where & When: Instructor led via Zoom Currently not offered 5:30pm - 9:30pm

CompTIA Linux+ validates the fundamental knowledge and skills required of a Linux Administrator. The course will cover system architecture, GNU and UNIX commands, user interfaces and desktops, Linux installation and package management.  Prerequisite: Basic computer and networking knowledge including file management in a Windows environment.

This course provides a comprehensive guide to common tasks performed by system administrators, including installation, customization, and troubleshooting. Expanded coverage of networking and security provide everything you need to hit the ground running. 

Tuition $995 (test voucher included), Text: CompTIA Linux + XKO-004 Cert Cuide 1st Edition 9780789760586

Certification test:
XK0-004 CompTIA Linux+ validates the skills of IT professionals with hands-on experience configuring, monitoring, and supporting servers running the Linux operating system. The new exam has an increased focus on the following topics: security, kernel modules, storage & virtualization, device management at an enterprise level, git & automation, networking & firewalls, server side & command line, server (vs. client-based) coverage, troubleshooting and SELinux. 


Certification Information at www.comptia.org

 

How to Register

How to Register

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WITAC 2603 PenTest+ Certification (64HRS) WITAC 2603

Tuition: $895.00
Instructor: Adams
Where & When: Currently not offered

Course Overview

This course aims to prepare students to take and pass the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam to further their career in information technology. This course will closely examine the reasons behind penetration testing, the methods used, and the legal and ethical ramifications of a security engineers’ actions when conducting penetration testing.

Prerequisites

Students attending this course should have completed at minimum CompTIA A+ or have worked in a full-time information technology role for at least three years. Students would benefit from having taken CompTIA Security+ but it is not mandatory.

Textbook

Mike Chapple and David Seidl (2019), CompTIA PenTest+ Study Guide: Exam PT0-001 (1st Edition) ISBN 978-1-119-54942-0 John Wiley & Sons Inc.

Certification Test: PT0-001
Certification Information at www.comptia.org

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