Information Technology

IT Essentials covers the material in CompTIA’s A+ and helps students prepare for certification. Using TestOut’s industry leading training, simulation, and assessment package, it offers in-depth exposure to computer hardware and operating systems. Students learn OS installation, file management, peripheral devices, mobile technologies, and the basics of networking and security.

Linux Essentials covers the material in CompTIA’s Linux+ and helps students prepare for certification. Using TestOut’s industry leading training, simulation, and assessment package, it offers in-depth exposure to the competencies required of an early-career systems administrator supporting Linux systems. Students learn system management skills such as configuring and managing software, as well as storage, processes, and services. This course also covers in detail containers, automation, shell and BASH scripting, and best practices for security in the Linux environment.

AI Fundamentals introduces students to the fundamental concepts, tools, and practical applications of artificial intelligence.  It provides hands-on experience with modern AI systems used in academic, professional, and business environments. Students explore core AI concepts, generative AI models, prompt engineering, and the design of task-oriented AI agents. The course emphasizes is placed on understanding how AI systems work, how to interact with them effectively, and how to apply them responsibly to solve real-world problems while considering ethical, security, and governance implications.

Computer Networking I covers the material in CompTIA’s Network+ and helps students prepare for certification. Using TestOut’s industry leading training, simulation, and assessment package, it allows in-depth exposure to troubleshooting, configuring, and managing networks. Students learn networking fundamentals and the implementation of routing and networking devices, ethernet solutions, and wireless technologies. They also learn how to monitor and optimize those networks and then build the skills necessary to secure and troubleshoot system networks.

Python for Data Applications introduces students to the fundamental concepts, tools, and practical applications of Python programming for data analysis and problem solving. It provides hands-on experience with modern data manipulation techniques used in technical, business, and cybersecurity environments. Students develop foundational programming skills and apply them using industry-standard libraries to clean, transform, analyze, and visualize data. The course emphasizes structured problem solving, effective data handling, and the practical use of Python to automate tasks and support data-driven decision making in academic and professional contexts. 

Cybersecurity is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their ability to protect their organization from cybersecurity threats. It focuses on using behavioral analytics to identify vulnerabilities and threats, analyzing data to identify patterns and trends, and designing and implementing security solutions to mitigate risks. Candidates are tested on their ability to perform security assessments, configure and use threat detection tools, analyze data and risk, and implement effective response and recovery strategies. It aligns with the material in the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification. (Pre-req’s: IST113W, IST151W, IST232W)

Computer Security covers the material in CompTIA’s Security+ and helps students prepare for certification. Using TestOut’s industry leading training, simulation, and assessment package, it offers in-depth exposure to the core security functions needed by IT security professionals. Students learn the architecture and design of enterprise environments and ways to identify attacks, threats, and vulnerabilities. The course also covers implementation topics such as access management, cryptography, and end-to-end security, as well as incident response and governance, and risk and compliance regulations.

SQL Databases provides students with a comprehensive understanding of SQL databases using MySQL. Throughout the course, students learn the fundamental concepts and principles of structured query language (SQL) and the way it applies to relational databases. Topics covered include data types, data manipulation, data retrieval, and database management. Students also gain hands-on experience working with MySQL in a practical and interactive learning environment.