We offer these Networking classes:

A+ Certification Preparation - Part I (Essentials)
A+ Certification Preparation - Part II (Practical Application)
Network Security+ Certification Preparation

Additionally, we offer the four-part Cisco Networking Academy. The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Exploration curriculum, CCNA 1-4 of the Academy program, provides you with a basic foundation in networking. When you successfully complete all four parts of the CCNA curriculum you are eligible to earn CCNA certification -- 640-822 (ICND 1), 640-822 (ICND 2) or 640-802 (CCNA) -- by testing at a VUE testing center. All four courses are offered at the same time which enables you to progress at your own pace. CCNA Exploration courses include embedded e-doing, which enables you to complete interactive activities that improve knowledge retention. E-doing includes Flash-based activities, videos, and interac¬tive quizzes, that address a variety of learning styles, increase comprehension, and provide a rich learning experience. All CCNA Exploration courses include complex and challenging hands-on labs help you develop critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration skills, as well as practical knowledge. Textbooks/lab books are optional.

Cisco Networking Academy (CCNA I: Exploration 1 - Networking Fundamentals)
Cisco Networking Academy (CCNA II: Exploration 2 - Routing Protocols and Concepts)
Cisco Networking Academy (CCNA III: Exploration 3 - LAN Switching and Wireless)
Cisco Networking Academy (CCNA IV: Exploration 4 - Accessing the WAN)

A+ Certification Preparation - Part 1 (Essentials)

A+ Essentials validates knowledge of basic computer hardware and operating systems, covering skills such as installation, building, upgrading, repairing, configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing and preventive maintenance, with additional elements of security and soft skills.
The Essentials Exam validates the basic skills needed by any entry-level service technician regardless of job environment. This course includes some aspects of the IT Technician 220-602 course. Track areas covered are Introducing Hardware & Operating Systems, PC Repair Fundamentals, Form Factors and Power Supplies, Processors and Chipsets, Motherboards, Upgrading Memory, Hard Drives, I/O Devices, Multimedia and Mass Storage, Windows 2000/XP with Supporting Users and Their Data, Supporting Windows 9x/ME, PCs on a Network, PCs on the Internet, Securing your PC and LAN, Notebooks, Tablet PCs, and PDA's, Printers and Scanners, The Professional PC Technician.

A+ Certification Preparation - Part 2 (Practical Application)

Prepares student for the A+ Practical Application exam (220-702). Builds on the CompTIA A+ Essentials (Part-I) fundamental knowledge and skills.
It offers advanced concepts and skills to maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot and fix problems in PC/Laptop, as well as more knowledge and skills in the concepts of Networking and Security. It is targeted for individuals who work or intend to work in a mobile or corporate IT environment with a high level of face-to-face client interaction. Ideally, the CompTIA A+ 220-702 candidate has already passed the CompTIA A+ Essentials exam (220-701). Candidates who pass both CompTIA A+ Essentials exam (220-701) and this exam (220-702) will be designated as CompTIA A+ Certified Technician. Examples of job roles include: Enterprise Technician, Field Service Technician, PC/Laptop Technician, Help Desk Technician.

Network Security + Certification Preparation

CompTIA’s Security+ Certification is now recognized by the Information Technology sector as a valuable starting-point credential in computer/network security for Network Administrators, Engineers, Technicians and Software Programmers. It proves basic knowledge and awareness of network security threats, terminology, concepts, protocols, policy, procedures and practices dealing with extensive problems and solutions. Network Security skills are no longer an elective option for any serious would-be network administrator, engineer or technician. They are a must-have knowledge and skills that enhance any IT professional’s employability, career, and is the right first-step preparation to deal with very real security threats and breaches in a network you are administering and maintaining, or one day will. The content taught in this course will not make you an instant network security “expert,” but it is the right necessary start, and the right foundation-building in that direction. This certification is also accepted by Microsoft Corp. to fulfill 1 of 4 required components to earn their MCSA certification. The Labs are based on Windows Vista Business and Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition.

Cisco Networking Academy (CCNA I: Exploration 1 - Network Fundamentals)

Network Fundamentals is the first CCNA course and focuses on the importance of data networks and the internet as a platform to support business communications and everyday tasks. You will analyze OSI layers to understand how communication occurs in data networks. Internet. Protocols and services of the layers are studied, as well as fundamental Ethernet concept, media, services and operation. You will learn binary math and how to subnet. You will begin learning router configurations using Packet Tracer and on-line e-labs. The course is self-paced with limited lectures.

Cisco Networking Academy (CCNA II: Exploration 2 - Routing Protocols and Concepts)

The 2nd course leading to the CCNA certification focuses on the purpose, nature and operations of a router. You will work with routing tables; configure and verify router interfaces (hands-on). Topics include: distance-vector and link-state routing protocols; RIP 1, RIP2; classful/classless IP addressing; EIGRP; OSPF; VLSM and CIDR. You will receive additional subnetting practice. Configuration labs include the use of Packet Tracer and hands-on activities. The course is self-paced with limited lectures.

Cisco Networking Academy (CCNA III: Exploration 3 - LAN Switching and Wireless)

The 3rd course in the CCNA curriculum continues to develop the understanding of how switches operate and are implemented in LANs for small and large networks. Beginning with an overview of Ethernet, there are detailed explanations of LAN switch operation; VLAN implementation; Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol; VLAN Trunking Protocol; inter VLAN routing and wireless network operations including IP telephony.

Cisco Networking Academy (CCNA IV: Exploration 4 - Accessing the WAN)

This is the last of the CCNA courses leading to the CCNA certification. This course’s topics include scaling networks with NAT and PAT, DHCP, Wan technologies and design. Most labs are hands-on. Emphasis is on configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches and general network management. The final exam and the hands-on labs will prepare you for success on the CCNA certification. Eligibility for a discounted voucher at the end of this course will be explained in class.