 The
Cisco Networking Academy Programme is a industry leading, globally recognised
training programme. It utilises a combination of e-learning, instructor led
classes, online assessments and practical labs using the latest Cisco equipment.
HBC Academy has been a Cisco regional Academy since 1998 and have been
successful in setting up academies in both the UK and Africa. We are dedicated
to ensuring we produce well rounded graduates with high skill levels and not
just a certificate. The following is an overview of the IT Essentials I & II
curricula course
content.
IT ESSENTIALS I: PC Hardware and Software Competencies
Course Description:
This course will introduce students to information technology and data
communications. Students will develop the necessary skills to enter this field
by building a computer, installing the operating system, adding peripherals,
connecting the computer to a local area network and to the Internet. This is a
hands-on, lab-oriented course that stresses laboratory safety and working
effectively in a group environment. This course will help prepare students for
CompTIA's A+ certification.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a Certificate
of Completion for IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software.
Acquired competencies include:
 Building
a computer and installation of the motherboard, floppy and hard drives, CD-ROM,
and video cards.
Installing
and managing Windows operating systems.
Adding
peripherals and multimedia capabilities.
Knowledge
of local-area network architecture, networking protocols and the OSI Model, and
TCP/IP utilities.
Connecting
the computer to a local area network and to the Internet.
In addition to basic networking concepts, the functions and configurations
of a network are also covered.
Industry-Recognized Certification
IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software prepares students for the CompTIA A+
certification exam.IT ESSENTIALS II: Network
Operating Systems
This course is an intensive introduction to multi-user, multi-tasking networking
operating systems. Characteristics of the Linux, Windows 2000, NT, and XP
network operating systems will be discussed. Students will explore a variety of
topics including installation procedures, security issues, back up procedures
and remote access.
IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems,
sponsored by Hewlett- Packard Company, is an intensive introduction to
multi-user, multitasking network operating systems. This 70-hour, hands-on,
lab-oriented course is designed to be an overview of network operating systems
and specifically covers the Linux Red Hat Network operating system. Students
will learn how to use the Linux operating system, the K Desktop Environment (KDE),
and GNU Network Object Model (GNOME). This course will be a stepping stone to
help prepare students
for challenging careers, such as skilled hardware support professional and Linux
support professional.
Acquired competencies include:
Configuration
of network services, including basic network security and troubleshooting.
Use
fundamental command-line features of the Linux environment including file system
navigation, file permissions, the vi text editor, command shells, and basic
network use.
Explore
GUI features including Applications Manager, Text Editor, printing, and mail.
Know
basic administrative tasks with Windows 2000.
Industry-Recognized Certification
IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems, along with IT Essentials I, will
help prepare students for the CompTIA Server+ certification exam. Additionally,
IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems along with the Fundamentals of UNIX
course will also help prepare students for the CompTIA Linux+ certification
exam.
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