Information Technology Technician II (ITTP) Certificate of Achievement

This certificate of achievement is the second step in pursuing a career in Information and Technology field as an IT Technician. This certificate will help students launch a career in IT by starting with Help Desk User Support jobs, and building relevant skills and certifications over time. The entire pathway represents IT skill sets in today’s demand by businesses. It is a program describing an effective balance of training, certifications and experience to develop IT Professionals without a 4-year degree. Students are led towards and encouraged to take CompTIA Network+, N10-007, CompTIA Security+, SY0-501, CompTIA Server+, SK0-004 Certification.

It is projected the program will have 35-40 completers.

The primary goal of this proposed program is to update, revamp and bring up to date Computer Information Systems curricula and course offerings. As a result, it is expected to increase in college student enrollment majoring in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science and Information Technology, and Computer Science subjects in general. 

ITTP II curriculum is part of a planned career pathway sequence.  To complete the ITTP II Certificate of Achievement, students must complete all of the core course requirements.  Upon completion students become eligible to enroll in additional ITTP III upskill courses or work experience in the career pathway sequence. It is recommended that students consult with a College Counselor to discuss a short-term employment goal, designate a career pathway, identify industry certifications, and complete their educational plan.

 

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
CAOT 048	Customer Service	3	Y/1 Fall
CIS 111	Supporting Windows Desktops	3	Y/1 Fall
CIS 214	Introduction to Network+	3	Y/1 Fall
CIS 215	Network Security Fundamentals	3	Y/2 Spring
CIS 223	Introduction to Server+	3	Y/2 Spring
CIS 228	Introduction to Fiber Optics	1	Y/2 Spring
	Total Units:	16

Pathway within the Business Division.

East LA, LA Mission, Long Beach, Mt. San Antonio, Santa Monica, West LA

30-60