Computer Information Technology

Course Description | Instructor | Course Outline | Class Hours

Course Description
A 12 to 20–month program that offers A+ Certification, Network+, INet+, IC3, Network Cabling Specialists in both copper and fiber optics, and MOS Certification (Microsoft Office Specialist.) A student will become familiar with computer equipment and peripherals and the proper handling and care of the equipment. A student will also learn how the computer works and how it can benefit employees in the modern work place. The student will gain knowledge in terminology, installation of software, and become proficient in the use of software programs.

Upon completion of the fundamentals of computer operations, the student will advance to the technical aspects of computers. This will include troubleshooting computer problems to the board level and affecting repairs. The student will learn computer networking, setup. multimedia, how to access the Internet, and the latest in technological advancements in the computer world.

Currently no single national certification exists for CIT. Therefore, several national certifications were referenced during the development of the competencies. A student who completes the Hardware Certificate should be able to pass the A+ Certification Exam. As for the Networking Specialty competencies, a student should be able to test for several different certifications. This will enable the student to focus on the certification that will be the most beneficial to the student.

We are a Certified Testing Center for MOUS, Ic3,WOW, Certification, and Network Cabling Specialist

Instructor: Richard (Woody) Woodward

*Computer Information Systems Track
(Available On Campus and Online)

Course Outline

PC Operator Certificate	4 months
Orientation and Safety Technology Foundations Keyboarding Computer Concepts Introduction to Operating Systems Desktop Publishing Word Processing/Communications Presentation Software
Information Processing Technician Certificate	4 months
Spreadsheets Advanced OS Advanced Graphics Databases E Programming (Java)
Computer Information Systems Diploma	4 months
Visual BASIC Web Page Design Database Programming Data Structures Client and Server Computer Systems
Total Program Hours	1,296

Computer Information Technology Track

Course Outline

Desktop Technician Certificate	4 months
Orientation and Safety Technology Foundations Keyboarding Computer Concepts Introduction to Operating Systems Introduction to Applications Hardware and Troubleshooting A+ Certification Preparation
Security Specialist Certificate	4 months
Preparation for Networking + Certification Preparation for Security + Certification
Microcomputer Specialist Diploma	4 months
Advanced Networking
IT Specialist Diploma	4 months
Pro-Networking I - Section A Pro-Networking I - Section B
IT Systems Coordinator Diploma	4 months
Pro-Networking II - Section A Pro-Networking II - Section B
Total Program Hours	2,160

Certificate Awards
Desktop Technician...........................4 months
*Information Processing Technician......8 months
*PC Operator...................................4 months
Security Specialist............................8 months

Diploma Awards
*Computer Information System...........12 months
Microcomputer Specialist...................12 months
IT Specialist....................................16 months
IT Systems Coordinator.....................20 months

Class Hours
Classes meet from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Herman Robinson Campus, 1500 Arney Street, Elizabethton.

* Available online at www.rodp.org