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Cerro Coso Offers Classes to Fill Employer Needs

August 22, 2008

Have you considered a career in the field of Information Technology (IT)? Due to high demand by employers for technicians, Cerro Coso Community College has expanded its offerings in relevant, door opening new courses in the field of IT. Fall classes start next week, August 25.

The faculty team teaching these classes are all experts in the field in key IT roles in Ridgecrest. Meet instructors Chris Harper, Jonathan Bushnell, and Dan Johnson and learn from those who are leaders in the field. Employers locally and around the state are pressing Cerro Coso Community College for individuals with expertise in the following areas.

CSCI C141 A+ Standard Skills for IT Technicians is a 2 unit class. The class CRN 70143 is a 16 week course that runs from August 25 - Dec 12th online.

This course builds upon the technical understanding of professional computer support and develops competency for troubleshooting in a corporate network environment. This course prepares a student for the CompTIA A+ 220-602 exam for IT Technicians.

CSCI C143 Network + Fundamentals of Network Technologies CRN 73238 is a brand new course for Cerro Coso this fall.

This course emphasizes the fundamental technical understanding of computer networks. Network+ is a globally recognized certificate to validate a student's proficiency installing, configuring and troubleshooting basic network hardware, protocols and services. A successful candidate is prepared to take the Network+ certification exam. This course is ideal for prospective candidates in network administration and/or further training in Microsoft, Linux, and/or network routing and switching. Advisory: CSCI C141 or 1 year equivalent networking experience.

CSCI C146 Security + Fundamentals of Network Security CRN 73239 has been recently added to the line-up of Fall Computer Science classes.

This course emphasizes the fundamental technical understanding of computer and network security principals. Security + is a globally recognized certificate that validates a student's knowledge in the implementation of practical hardware, software, network and Internet security. A successful candidate is prepared to take the Security+ certification exam. This course is ideal for prospective candidates who want to master practical network and computer security. Advisory: CSCI C143 or 2 years equivalent experience in the Information Technology field

Log into the online virtual classroom to prepare you for certifications in the Information Technology field. If you think you are cut out for a career in IT, don't miss this opportunity! Late registration continues through Friday, August 29. Textbooks are available at the Cerro Coso Book Nook, 760- 384-6352. Visit www.cerrocoso.edu to register online.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Joann Clark, Director of Public Information (760) 384-6230