Computer Technology Certifications
Why Get Certifications?
Certifications will help you verify and learn the skills needed to find a job in IT. "Overall, professionals who had earned an IT or project management certification during the last five years earned an average of $5,242 more than their counterparts," states the 2010 IT Skills and Salary Report, published by Global Knowledge and TechRepublic. Basic certifications can give you a foundation to build upon, and can still give a pay increase. Certification also increases your potential for career advancement. Overall, certification shows employers that you are serious and dedicated to your career and it provides a pay boost for certified employees.
The Testing Center is located on campus in building D. This center provides much more than just ACT and CLEP testing, however! The center offers CISCO, CompTIA, and Microsoft exams. Students can register to take the aforementioned certification exams right here on the BPCC campus.
Prior Learning
Many of our CIT courses will help prepare you for national certifications. Some certifications count for course credit. Please see the Prior Learning Assessment Matrix for further information.
The Registrar will allow up to twenty-one (21) hours that may be awarded to students for prior learning, which includes credits through challenge exams, certifications, CLEP, and DSST.
| Course Name | Certification | Certification Website |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 100 * | Internet and Computing Core Certification | Certiport |
| CIS 114 * | Microsoft Windows 7 Configuration (72-680) | Microsoft |
| CIS 205 * | Microsoft Office Word 2010 (77-881) | Microsoft |
| CIS 207 * | Microsoft Office Excel 2010 (77-882) | Microsoft |
| CIS 209 * | Microsoft Office Access 2007 (77-885) | Microsoft |
| CIS 210 * | Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 (77-883) | Microsoft |
| CIT 101 | Network+ | CompTia |
| CIT 112 | A+ | CompTia |
| CIT 130 | Adobe Dreamweaver | Adobe |
| CIT 149 * | CIW JavaScript Specialist | CIW |
| CIT 151 * | SCJA Java | Sun Microsystems |
| CIT 170 | Server+ | CompTIA |
| CIT 221 | ICND1 | Cisco |
| CIT 222 | ICND2 or CCNA | Cisco |
| CIT 225 | Security+ | CompTia |
| CIT 270 * | Microsoft SQL Server 2008 | Microsoft |
| CIT 272 | Linux+ Part 1 LXO-101 Linux+ Part 2 LXO-012 |
CompTia |
| CIT 280 | Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator | EC-Council |
| CIT 282 | Project+ | CompTia |
| * States the only courses where the certification is optional when enrolling in the course. In all other courses in the chart above, the stated certification is required by all students as part of the course assessment and appropriate certification fees are charged as part of the course fees. | ||
- Network+
Offered by CompTia, the Network+ certification is a basic networking certification that ensures skills in network support, administration, and other aspects of fundamental network structure and maintenance. - A+
Offered by CompTia, the A+ certification has 2 exams. It tests on knowledge of installing, configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting, and repairing desktop systems. The second exam is a specialist exam, with the following areas offered:- A+ IT Technician
- A+ Remote Support Technician
- A+ Depot Technician
- SCJA Java
Offered by Sun Microsystems, the SCJA Java certification covers application development and software project management that uses Java technology. - Linux +
Offered by CompTia, the Linux+ certification includes understanding the basics of Linux systems. This includes the command line, user administration, file permissions, software configurations, servers, and security. - CCNA
Offered by Cisco, the CCNA certification involves installing, configuring, and operating networks. It also handles security threats and wireless networking concepts and jargon. - Security+
Offered by CompTia, the Security+ certification tests the knowledge relating to systems security, network infrastructure, access control, audits, organizational security, as well as other areas of security. - Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator
Offered by EC-Council, the Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator certification will “fortify the application knowledge of security officers, auditors, security professionals, site administrators, and anyone who is concerned about the integrity of the network infrastructure. A Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator is a skilled professional who understands and knows how to look for the weaknesses and vulnerabilities in target systems and uses the same knowledge and tools as a malicious hacker.” - Project+
Offered by CompTia, the Project+ certification covers project skills, such as initiation, planning, management, development, and completion.
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