Applied Computer Training & Technology

A+ Technician Program : The A+ program furnishes a national industry level certification (COMPTIA) and provides students with the background, fundamental knowledge and a level of experience to enter the computer field. Each student will be able to build, configure, optimize and troubleshoot a standalone computer, as well as, gain in-depth knowledge of DOS, Windows 9x/NT/ & 2000 operating systems. Students will be placed in various outsourced internship programs where they will work along side IT professionals to gain work experience. The students will apply, interview, and at the end of the internship, more...

Administrative Office Skills : The Administrative Office Skills Training course is a 24-hour course designed to train students for employment in many fields. The course meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for a period of 2 weeks. This course features filing, ten-key calculator, business etiquette, phone skills, customer relations, and personal development in the areas of resumes and interviewing skills. All students will have the benefit of instructor-led training as well as class manuals and hands-on training.

Advanced Word : Students enrolling in these courses will learn creating and revising business documents using Word. It is also intended for persons desiring to prepare to be a certified Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) in Word. Students will create and distribute a form, automate tasks by writing and revising macros, create references to information in a document, prepare a document for publication, revise documents based on feedback provided by other users, and modify an HTML page in Word.

CISCO Pix : The course is designed to give the student knowledge and hands-on experience needed to configure and administer a Cisco Pix Firewall. The student will also learn the basics of creating a security policy and understanding how the Cisco Pix firewall helps to enforce the security policy itself. This course, with the combination of theory and hands-on labs, will provide an immediate benefit to systems or network professionals who deal with or have an interest in Cisco Firewalls. Tuition Includes: Total training hours: 32 hours.  more...

CISSP Prep : The CISSP Prep class was developed to meet current demands of DOD (Department of Defense) and the growing needs of the computer industry. This class provides the student with the level of knowledge needed as part of the (ISC)2 certification requirements for the Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) Certification. This certification is rapidly becoming a requirement for employment as an entry-level computer technician with security tasks. Students gain a more...

CompTIA Linux+ : The Linux class was developed to meet current demands of DOD (Department of Defense) and the growing needs of the computer industry. This class provides the student with the level of knowledge needed as part of the DOD and industry requirements for employment as an entry-level computer technician. Students gain a solid background on how to install, configure and use the Linux operating system. Tuition Includes: Total training hours: 80 hours. Course, books, handouts and 1 Sylvan Prometric testing voucher.

Computer Basics : The Computer Basics course is designed to take an individual with little to no computer experience and give them the confidence to set up, navigate, and do other useful day-to-day activities on their personal computer. At the end of this course, students will have the ability to understand the use of computers and how they work.

Computing Fundamentals : Students will learn the benefits of working with personal computers and of using Windows, Word, and Excel to manage information, run programs, and to perform basic tasks required in an office environment. Computing Fundamentals is a fast-paced class that covers a great deal of information in nine sessions. Included in the class is introductory-level instruction in Personal Computing, Windows, Word, and Excel.

Firewalls : The Firewall class was developed to meet current demands of DOD (Department of Defense) and the growing needs of the computer industry. It provides the student with the level of knowledge needed as part of the DOD and industry requirements for employment as an entry-level security technician. Students gain a solid background on how to secure networks from unauthorized activity. Students learn about establishing an effective security policy, a detailed overview of a few specific firewall solutions: their capabilities, example rule sets, understanding of more...

Incident Handling & Response : The Incident Handling and Response class was developed to meet current demands of DOD (Department of Defense) and the growing needs of the computer industry. It provides the student with the level of knowledge needed as part of the DOD and industry requirements for employment as an entry-level information security technician. Students gain incident handling goals and principles. This class describes risk analysis and how this activity is used in incident handling, explains and applies a more...

Intermediate Word : Students enrolling in these courses will learn creating and revising business documents using Word. It is also intended for persons desiring to prepare to be a certified Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) in Word. Students will create and modify custom templates, apply existing styles, and create a custom style. Enhance a table by merging table cells, sorting and calculating table data, and creating charts based on various table data. Insert, manipulate, and format graphic images, use columns and sections. Create a Web page, create and more...

Introduction to Computers : The Introduction to Computers course is designed to take an individual with little to no computer experience and give them the confidence to set up, navigate, and do other useful day-to-day activities on their personal computer. At the end of this course, students will have the ability to understand the use of computers and how they work. Tuition Includes: Total training hours: 12 hours. Course, books, and handouts.

Introduction to Windows : Students will create a document by using WordPad, organize files, work with the Help and Support Center, create an efficient work environment by using the Control Panel and Accessibility programs, work with media, clean up their system, and find information on the Internet.

Introduction to Word : Students enrolling in these courses will learn creating and revising business documents using Word. It is also intended for persons desiring to prepare to be a certified Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) in Word. Students will create and save a document, enter text with automatic text features, access online help, edit a document using a variety of techniques, change the appearance of a document by applying character and paragraph formatting, manipulate the layout of text by creating columns and adding a table, use proofing tools, apply and remove formatting that affects entire pages, use print preview, and learn document printing.

Intrusion Detection : This course was developed to meet current demands of DOD (Department of Defense) and the growing needs of the computer industry. It provides the student with the level of knowledge needed as part of the DOD and industry requirements for employment as an entry-level security intrusion analyst. This course is designed to give students practical, working knowledge in intrusion detection and traffic analysis. The students will gain an understanding of the workings of TCP/IP, methods of network traffic analysis and one popular network intrusion detection more...

Keyboarding Workshops : These courses are designed to increase typing speed and proficiency, supplemented with the use of a computerized typing tutor. Students will participate in speed and accuracy drills as well as timed typings. In Section A, students will learn the basic computer keyboard layout, performing exercises and drills designed to increase keyboarding skills. Section B picks up where Session A leaves off, and includes exploration of business and personal letter styles, form letters and basic formatting techniques.

Level 1 Technician Package : The Level 1 Technician s class is a complete training package that was developed to meet current demands of DOD (Department of Defense) and the growing needs of the computer industry. Provides the student with the requirements needed for employment with the DOD and computer industry as an entry-level computer technician. The Level 1 Technician package includes: A+ certification, Network+ certification, MCP 2000 Professional, and Linux training. Tuition Includes: Total training more...

MCP 2000 Infrastructure : The MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) program prepares the student for a national industry level certification (Microsoft). It provides students with the background and advanced knowledge and level of experience to become competitive for work in the computer field. Each student will be able to install, configure, and optimize a Windows 2000 based network. Students gain additional hands-on knowledge and experience through the ACT&T internship program. Tuition more...

MCP 2000 Managing a Windows 2000 Network : The MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) program prepares the student for a national industry level certification (Microsoft). It provides students with the background and advanced knowledge and level of experience to become competitive for work in the IT field. Each student will be able to install, configure, and optimize a Windows 2000 based network. Students gain additional hands-on knowledge and experience through the ACT&T internship program. Tuition more...

MCP 2000 Professional : The MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) program prepares the student for a national industry level certification (Microsoft). It provides students with the background and advanced knowledge and level of experience to become competitive for work in the computer field. Each student will be able to install, configure, and optimize a Windows 2000 based network. Students gain additional hands-on knowledge and experience through the ACT&T internship program. Tuition more...

MCP 2000 Server : The MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) program prepares the student for a national industry level certification (Microsoft). It provides students with the background and advanced knowledge and level of experience to become competitive for work in the computer field. Each student will be able to install, configure, and optimize a Windows 2000 based network. Students gain additional hands-on knowledge and experience through the ACT&T internship program. Tuition more...

MCP Windows XP Professional : The MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) program prepares the student for a national industry level certification (Microsoft). It provides students with the background and advanced knowledge and level of experience to become competitive for work in the IT field. Each student will be able to install, configure, and optimize a Windows XP based operating system. Windows XP is the prevalent Microsoft standard desktop for both consumers and enterprise groups. Students gain additional hands-on knowledge and more...

Microsoft Office Proficiency : The Microsoft Office Training program is designed to provide students with the knowledge to use 3 of Microsoft s powerful Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, Access). It provides students with adequate knowledge of these programs to enhance their office skills and increase their productivity. This program provides hands on labs to ensure students can function within a work environment. Tuition Includes: Total training hours: 60 hours. Course, books, and handouts.

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Training : The MOS program is designed to provide students with the expertise to use Microsoft s powerful Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook). It provides students with the background and advanced knowledge and level of experience to become competitive for work in the computer field. This extended program provides a lot of real world examples in more...

Network+ Technician Certification : The Network+ program furnishes a national industry level certification (COMPTIA) and provides students with the background and advanced knowledge and level of experience to continue training and working in the computer field. Each student will be able to install, configure, optimize and troubleshoot a personal computer in a network environment, as well as, gain in-depth knowledge of networking concepts, the OSI model, and communication protocols with troubleshooting concepts. Tuition Includes: Total training hours: 80 hours.  more...

Security+ : The Security+ class was developed to meet current demands of DOD (Department of Defense) and the growing needs of the computer industry. It provides the student with the level of knowledge needed as part of the DOD and industry requirements for employment as an entry-level computer technician with security tasks. Students gain a solid background on security concerns, communications, infrastructure, basic cryptography, and operational and organizational security. Tuition Includes: Total training hours: 40 more...

Transitional Computing Fundamentals : Transitional Computing Fundamentals is the next step in working with personal computers and of using Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook to manage information, run programs, and to perform basic tasks required in an office environment. Transitional Computing Fundamentals is a fast-paced class that covers a great deal of information in six sessions. Included in the class is intermediate-level instruction in Word and Excel, plus introductory-level instruction in Outlook.

Vulnerability Assessment : The Vulnerability Assessment class was developed to meet current demands of DOD (Department of Defense) and the growing needs of the computer industry. It provides the student with the level of knowledge needed as part of the DOD and industry requirements for employment as an entry-level information security technician. Students gain a solid background on how to identify current network security concerns, conduct a thorough network vulnerability assessment, determine what tools will be necessary to conduct the assessment, more...