Computer Information Technology-Basic Certificate

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The Computer Information Technology–Basic certificate provides a student will be prepared for the following external certification: CompTIA A+ Certification; Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS); Strata IT Fundamentals; and/or Certiport IC3.

CompTIA A+ Certification; CompTIA Linux; and Ubuntu Certified Professional. Job opportunities may include desktop support, help desk technician, and entry level IT or network support.

Upon completion of the Computer Information Technology–Basic certificate, students should be able to:

• Analyze the technical needs of end-users
• Use appropriate application software to fulfill business requirements
• Assess various network topologies
• Identify basic security threats
• Explain the difference between various common operating systems
• Examine various hardware components and their purpose