Take Control of Your Future
with the Computer & Network Administration Program
The University of South Alabama Center for Continuing Education and Conference Services has teamed with THE COMPUTER TRAINERS, a division of Odyssey Networking, to present this Computer and Network Administration program, which includes the training needed to prepare for the following certification exams:
The courses incorporate both real-life labs and instructor-led lectures. Test preparation workshops, extra lab time, and 24-hour access to an instructor are some key features of this program.
Comptia A+
Comptia's A+ Certification is the entry level certification in the Information Technology industry. This course is designed to prepare students to sit for the certification exams and to give practical job skills into the field. The course provides indepth knowledge of computer maintenance and repair including how to maintain, troubleshoot and support system devices such as power supplies, motherboard, memory, hard drives. It also covers software issues such as comparison of various operating systems and how they work with hardware and software. This course may be taken as a single course or as the first component of either the Computer & Network Administration or Engineer Training Programs.
Comptia Network+
This course prepares students to take Comptia's Network+ certification exam , the most popular vendor-neutral certification in the field of computer and systems networking. Topics included in this course are channel access methods, introduction to bridges and routers, WAN connectivity, configuration and troubleshooting of network adapters and TCP/IP, cable and connector topologies, remote connectivity, firewalls, proxy servers,networking operating systems and client review, domain management, to name a few. The course may be taken as a single course or as the first component of either the Computer & Network Administration or Engineer Training Programs.
Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA)
Since 2002, the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification is the premier mid-level networking certification in the industry today, concentrating on the skills necessary to manage a Windows 2003 and XP network.
This course prepares students to take the core and elective certification exams which validate their skills and expertise to successfully manage and maintain networking systems and develop the competencies to move up the ladder in the industry. Included in the course are the following Microsoft training modules:
- Managing and Maintaining a Windows 2003 Server Environment
- Implementing a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
- Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Infrastructure
- Designing, Deploying and Managing a Network System
Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)
The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification is the premier high-level networking certification in the industry today. Added to the MCSA training, the course allows students to prepare for taking the additional exams required to achieve the MCSE certification. This course covers Microsoft courses:
- Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
- Planning, Implementing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003
..Active Directory Infrastructure
- Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
The course may be taken as a single course or as a component of the Computer & Network Engineer Training Program.
The cost of certification exams is not included in the course fee but our students may purchase exam vouchers at a discounted rate while enrolled in the course. (To see Microsoft's most Frequently Asked Questions about these certifications, click here ).
Students must apply for admission to these programs and pass an assessment interview as part of the registration process.
To learn more about this program or to have one of our instructors contact you, complete the Application Form , with no financial obligation.
Contact Information:
Center for Continuing Education and Conference Services
2001 Old Bay Front Drive
Mobile , AL 36615-1427
Email: pbmiles@usouthal.edu
Tel: 251-431-6536
FAX: 251-431-6461
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