Advanced Desktop and Server Administrator

Tech+

This course prepares students with the fundamental IT skills and concepts required to identify and explain the basics of computing, IT infrastructure, software development, virtualization, artificial intelligence, cloud service models, and database use. Students will acquire the essential skills and information they need to set up, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance of the hardware and software components of a basic personal computer workstation and basic wireless devices. Students will also learn to implement basic security measures and implement basic computer and user support practices as well as prepare candidates to take the CompTIA Tech+ certification exam.

A+ IT Technician

Learn to install, remove, upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot computer hardware while building a computer using MTC's hardware kits in class. An essential course if you are, or want to be, an entry-level computer service technician. Prepare for the latest A+ certifications.

Network +

Acquire the fundamental skills and concepts used on the job in any type of networking career. Work with the major networking technologies and systems in use in modern PC-based computer networks as you prepare for the Network+ certification exam.

Security+

Theft and destruction of intellectual property takes place despite the presence of firewalls, encryption, and corporate mandates. Prepare to implement and monitor security on networks, applications and operating systems, and respond to security breaches as you also prepare for the Security+ exam. Prerequisites: Basic Windows user skills and a fundamental understanding of computer and networking concepts, CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications (or equivalent knowledge), and six to nine months experience in networking, including configuring security parameters, are strongly recommended.

Server+

Through hands-on practice, you will learn server architecture, administration, storage, security, networking, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting while preparing to sit for the CompTIA Server+ certification exam.

Cloud+

Learn about cloud concepts and models, virtualization, infrastructure, resource management, security, and business continuity in the cloud. Acquire the knowledge and best practices required of IT practitioners working in cloud computing environments as you prepare for the Cloud+ CompTIA certification.

Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

Through hands-on practice, you will learn how to support network security within an organization and identify security threats and vulnerabilities, respond to and recover from security incidents, and prepare for the CySA+ certification. Security+ Certification or experience recommended. Prerequisites: At least two years of experience in computer network security technology or a related field preferred; the ability to recognize information security vulnerabilities and threats in the context of risk management; foundation-level operational skills with some of the common operating systems for computing environments; foundational knowledge of the concepts and operational framework of common assurance safeguards in computing environments; foundation-level understanding of some of the common concepts for network environments, such as routing and switching; foundational knowledge of major TCP/IP networking protocols, including TCP, IP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, ARP, ICMP, and DHC.

Linux+

Through hands-on practice, students will learn system administration skills for the Linux operating system and prepare for the CompTIA Linux+ certification. Gain the skills required to successfully install, operate, and troubleshoot Linux servers in an enterprise environment. Topics covered include hardware and system configuration, systems operation and maintenance, security, troubleshooting and diagnostics, and automation and scripting.

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Prepare to take the exam for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. Learn the skills required to successfully install, operate, and troubleshoot a small- to medium-size enterprise network. Topics covered include LAN switching technologies, IP routing technologies, IP services, troubleshooting, WAN technologies, wireless, cloud services, and software defined networking.

PenTest+

As organizations scramble to protect themselves and their customers against privacy or security breaches, the ability to conduct penetration testing is an emerging skill set that is becoming ever more valuable to the organizations seeking protection, and ever more lucrative for those who possess these skills. In this course, you will be introduced to general concepts and methodologies related to pen testing, and students will work their way through a simulated pen test for a fictitious company. This course will assist you in preparing for the CompTIA PenTest+ Certification. Prerequisites: Intermediate knowledge of information security concepts, including but not limited to identity and access management (IAM), cryptographic concepts and implementations, computer networking concepts and implementations, and common security technologies. Practical experience in securing various computing environments, including small to medium businesses as well as enterprise environments. Security+ Cer