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Certification
Course Work That Prepares an Individual to Study for Certification Examination(s)
CIW
CIW Associate
(Certified Internet Webmaster Associate)

ITN 109 - Internet and Network Foundations - covers CIW modules for Internet Business Foundations and Networking Technology Foundations

ITD 110 - Web Page Design I - covers CIW module for Site Development Foundations courseware

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CIW Professional
(Certified Internet Webmaster Professional)

ITD 112 - Designing Web Page Graphics - Covers CIW topics in Site Designer courseware using Photoshop and Fireworks

ITD 210 - Web Page Design II - covers CIW topics for Site Designer courseware using Dreamweaver

ITD 212 - Interactive Web Design - covers CIW topics for Site Designer courseware using Flash

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CompTIA
A+

ITN 106 Microcomputer Operating Systems
ITN 107 Personal Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting

These two courses are part of the set of core prerequisites to entering any career studies curriculum.

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Network+

ITN 101 Introduction to Network Concepts

This course is part of the set of core prerequisites to entering any career studies curriculum.

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Security+

ITN 260 Network Security Basics

First course in the Network Security career studies curriculum and included in the Network Administration, Network Engineer - Netware 6 (Novell) and Network Infrastructure Specialist (Cisco) career studies programs. Also serves as an elective in Network Engineer – Windows 2003.

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Linux+

ITN 171 Unix I
ITN 170 Linux System Administration

These two courses are contained in the Network Administration career studies curriculum.

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Cisco
CCNA
(Cisco Certified Networking Associate)

ITN 150 Networking Fundamentals and Introductory Routing - Cisco
ITN 151 Introductory Routing and Switching - Cisco

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CCDA
(Cisco Certified Design Associate)

ITN 150 Networking Fundamentals and Introductory Routing - Cisco
ITN 151 Introductory Routing and Switching - Cisco

Prerequisite of CCNA highly recommended

The CCNA and CCDA are entry-level certifications that indicate the holder is able to install and/or configure a network, optimize WAN through Internet access solutions that reduce bandwidth and lower WAN costs as well as support a higher level of performance required for new applications such as Internet commerce and multimedia.

These two courses are part of the Network Infrastructure Specialist career studies curriculum.

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CCNP
(Cisco Certified Networking Professional)

CCNA plus

ITN 250 Advanced Routing - Cisco
ITN 251 Remote Access Networking - Cisco
ITN 252 Advanced Switching - Cisco
ITN 253 Network Troubleshooting - Cisco

The CCNP indicates advanced or journeyman knowledge of networks. With a CCNP, a network professional can install, configure, and troubleshoot local and wide area networks for enterprise organizations with networks from 100 to more than 500 nodes.

These courses are part of the Network Infrastructure Specialist career studies curriculum which addresses the objectives of the CCNP certification.

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Microsoft

MCP
(Microsoft Certified Professional)

pass any 1 exam

ITN 114 Windows XP Professional
OR ITN 115  Windows 2003 Server
OR any higher-level Windows 2003 exam

The MCP is an entry-level, non-job specific certification.

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MCSA (2003)
(Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator)

4 exams
(3 core plus one elective)

Core Required (3):
ITN 114 Windows XP Professional
ITN 115 Windows 2003 Server
ITN 116 Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure Implementation, Management and Maintenance (NI-IMM)

Electives (1):
ITN 242 Windows Microsoft Exchange 2003 Server (EX03)
OR ITN 216 Windows 2000 SQL Server
OR ITN 243 Windows 2003 Security Implementation and Administration (S-IA)
OR have CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications (see applicable courses above)
OR have CompTIA Security+ certification (see applicable course above)
OR have 2000 MCSA or 2000 MCSE certification

The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) credential proves that the holder has the skills to successfully implement, manage, and maintain the typically complex computing environment of medium- to large-sized companies in a Windows 2003 Server environment.

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MCSE (2003)
(Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)

7 exams
(6 core - one of which must be a design exam - plus 1 electives)

Core Required:
ITN 114 Windows XP Professional
ITN 115 Windows 2003 Server
ITN 116 Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure Implementation, Management and Maintenance (NI-IMM)
ITN 117 Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure Planning and Maintenance (NI-PIM)
ITN 118 Windows 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure Planning

Design classes for core requirement (Must have 1) :
ITN 240 Windows 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure Design (AD-NID)
OR ITN 241 Windows 2003 Security Design (SD)
OR ITN 210 Windows 2000 - Directory Services Infrastructure Design (DSID)
OR ITN 211 Windows 2000 Network Security Design (NSD)
OR ITN 215 Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Design (NID)

Electives (1):
ITN 240 Windows 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure Design (AD-NID)*
OR ITN 241 Windows 2003 Security Design (SD)*
OR ITN 242 Windows Microsoft Exchange 2003 Server (EX03)
OR ITN 243 Windows 2003 Security Implementation and Administration (S-IA)
OR have CompTIA Security+ certification (see applicable course above)
OR have 2000 MCSA or 2000 MCSE certification

*If used as one of core design requirements, cannot be used as elective.

The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential proves that the holder has the skills to successfully plan, design, and implement Microsoft Windows Server 2003 solutions and architectures in medium- to large-sized companies.

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MCP
(Microsoft Certified Professional)

Exam 70-306

ITP 110 Visual Basic Programming I
ITP 210 Visual Basic Programming II

These courses are part of the Programmer Trainee career studies curriculum.

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Microsoft Office Specialist

One exam each available in Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint

ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts
ITE 215 Advanced Computer Applications and Integration
ITE 55 Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Preparation
OR ITE 140 Spreadsheet Software (Excel Exam only)
OR ITE 150 Desktop Database Software ( Access Exam only)

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Oracle
OCA
(Oracle9i/10G Database Administrator Certified Associate)

ITD 132 Structured Query Language 
ITD 250 Database Architecture and Administration

Holders of OCA credentials have a foundation of knowledge that will allow them to act as junior team members working with database administrators or application developers.

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OCP
(Oracle9i/10G Database Administrator Certified Professional)

Administrator OCA plus
ITD 251 Database System Development
ITD 295 Database Backup and Recovery and Performance Tuning

The Database Administrator career studies curriculum addresses the objectives of the OCA and OCP certifications. This program prepares students without prior experience for the position of database operator or database administrator.

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OCA
(Oracle9i/10G PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate)

ITD 132 Structured Query Language  
ITD 134 PL/SQL Programming

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Red Hat
Red Hat Certified Engineer

ITN 171  - Unix I
ITN 170  - Linux System Administration
ITN 270  - Advanced Linux Network Administration

These courses are part of the Network Administration career studies curriculum.

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Sun

Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2

ITP 120 Java Programming I
ITP 220 Java Programming II

These courses are part of the Programmer Trainee career studies curriculum.

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Certiport
IC3
(Internet and Computing Core Certification)

ITE 115 – Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts
ITN 106 – Microcomputer Operating Systems
ITE 130 – Introduction to Internet Services

The holder of this certification demonstrates basic computer and Internet literacy.

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*NOTE: The courses listed above prepare the student to study for the examination(s) listed. Successful completion of the certification examinations cannot be guaranteed.