The Information Technology Specialist program prepares students for various industry certifications as well as prepares them for a career as an Information Technology Specialist. During the program students will get a full understanding of what it takes to become an Information Technology Specialist learning both theory and technical skills needed for the position. Students will learn about computers, networking, various devices, operating systems and more.
Online, on-demand training so you can study at your time and pace on any device – total flexibility.
Students will have 6-months access to all the training material.
Courses
Week 1
Chapter 01 – IT Professional Soft Skills
Chapter 02 – Safety for You and Computer Components
Chapter 03 – System Component Overview
Week 2
Chapter 04 – Understanding Motherboards
Chapter 05 – Understanding Processors
Chapter 06 – Understanding Types of Memory
Chapter 07 – Understanding BIOS and CMOS
Chapter 08 – Hard Drives and Storage Devices
Week 3
Chapter 09 – Power Supplies and Voltage
Chapter 10 – Ports, Cables, and Connectors
Chapter 11 – Input and Output Devices
Week 4
Chapter 14 – Preventive Maintenance
Chapter 15 – Troubleshooting Procedures
Chapter 12 – Managing Printers
Chapter 13 – Mobile Devices, Multimedia, and Laptop Computers
Week 5
Chapter 16 – Operating Systems
Chapter 17 – Managing Files
Week 6
Chapter 18 – Applications Utility, Troubleshooting, and Optimization
Chapter 19 – Configuring Device Drivers
Week 7
Chapter 20 – Networking and Wireless Connections
Chapter 21 – Recovering Systems and Disaster Recovery
Week 8
Chapter 22 – Cloud Computing
Chapter 23 – Security Fundamentals
Week 17
Chapter 1 – Understanding Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities
Week 18
Chapter 2 – Analyzing Attacks
Week 19
Chapter 3 – Architecture and Design
Week 20
Chapter 4 – Physical and System Security
Week 21
Chapter 5 – Cryptography
Chapter 6 – Implementing Secure Networks
Week 22
Chapter 7 – Implementing Secure Hosts and Identities
Week 23
Chapter 8 – Operational Procedures
Chapter 9 – Incident Response and Forensics
Week 24
Chapter 10 – Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Week 8:
Chapter 01 – Examining Cisco Enterprise Network Architecture
Chapter 02 – Understanding Cisco Switching Paths
Chapter 03 – Implementing Campus LAN Connectivity
Chapter 04 – Building Redundant Switched Topology
Week 9:
Chapter 05 – Implementing Layer 2 Port Aggregation
Chapter 06 – Understanding EIGRP
Chapter 07 – Implementing OSPF
Week 10:
Chapter 08 – Optimizing OSPF
Chapter 09 – Exploring EBGP
Week 11:
Chapter 10 – Implementing Network Redundancy
Chapter 11 – Implementing NAT
Week 12:
Chapter 12 – Introducing Virtualization Protocols and Techniques
Chapter 13 – Understanding Virtual Private Networks and Interfaces
Chapter 14 – Understanding Wireless Principles
Chapter 15 – Examining Wireless Deployment Options
Chapter 16 – Understanding Wireless Roaming and Location Services
Week 13:
Chapter 17 – Examining Wireless AP Operation
Chapter 18 – Understanding Wireless Client Authentication
Chapter 19 – Troubleshooting Wireless Client Connectivity
Chapter 20 – Introducing Multicast Protocols
Week 14:
Chapter 21 – Introducing QoS
Chapter 22 – Implementing Network Services
Total Program Duration: 24 Weeks
MedCertify’s Information Technology Specialist program teaches students about personal computer hardware, software, and applications. During the 24 weeks, you will gain the knowledge and understanding to take one of the following examinations:
Employment of information technology specialist is projected to grow nine percent from 2020 to 2030, which is average compared to other job sectors.
About 70,400 openings for information technology specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
According to BLS.GOV, The median annual wage for information technology specialists was $55,510 in May 2020.
Students will have 6-months access to all the training material.
One certification exam fee is covered by us with tuition. *Ask for more details.
Students who enroll in MedCertify’s career training programs come from different backgrounds. Whether you’re a first-time student, recently unemployed or just seeking a new career, we provide different scholarship opportunities to help pay for your education. Please speak with one of our admissions representatives to discuss your scholarship options and opportunities.
The MyCAA (My Career Advancement Account) Scholarship is strictly for military spouses and is used as a workforce development program. In addition, the MyCAA scholarship provides up to $4,000 tuition assistance.
This scholarship will help military spouses cover the entire cost of courses at MedCertify as they pursue certificates and certifications necessary to gain employment in high-demand, high growth portable career fields, and occupations. Let an Admission Representative discuss the scholarship with you today!
The Army Credentialing Assistance (CA) program provides qualifying soldiers with up to $4,000 in educational benefits. Soldiers can utilize these benefits to pay for all necessary books, supplies, and associated materials required for an approved training course and/or exam. Utilization of this program helps to increase the Soldier’s value to and competitiveness of the Army through helping Soldiers attain industry recognized credentials. Credentialing Soldiers helps to improve overall Army readiness through retention of quality Soldiers. This further enhances Soldiers career progression, and provides Soldiers with skills and capabilities reflective of civilian qualifications. Funding is provided for voluntary off-duty courses and/or exams leading to an industry-recognized academic or vocational credential listed in the Army COOL website.
The Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) implemented Priority of Service for all Veterans to provide scholarship assistance through SWAs, local WIBs, One‐Stop Career Centers, and other targeted grantees.
Priority of service means the right of veterans to take precedence over a non‐covered person in obtaining all employment and training services.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program offers scholarships to certain dislocated workers in the United States. Adults that have been terminated or laid off (including self-employed), eligible for or exhausted unemployment income and unlikely to return to industry or occupation are eligible for this scholarship.
Spouses of a member of the Armed Forces who lost employment due to permanent change in duty station or is unemployed, underemployed and has difficulty finding or upgrading employment may also be eligible.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a program developed by the U.S. Department of Labor to help improve the public workforce system and help low income adults and other eligible adults meeting certain criteria. WIOA also helps employers hire and retain skilled workers. MedCertify has partnered with the Department of Labor to offer courses that prepare students for national certification in the medical, business, and IT fields.
