Information Technology Professional Development

Information Technology
Certifications

Cisco Certifications – To begin the general Cisco Career Certification, you can start with CCENT as an interim step to Associate level, or you can go straight from CCNA for network operations or CCDA for network design. The Associate level can serve as foundation for the networking certification.
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CompTIA – CompTIA certification exams are administered through the Pearson VUE and Prometric testing centers. CompTia also offers corporate memberships in addition to certification. CompTIA's A+, Network +, and Security+ certifications were accredited by the American National Standards Institute in April 2007. In January 2010, the ANSI/ISO approved certifications were changed from lifetime certifications to certifications that expire every three years. Current certificate holders will continue to hold lifetime certification, but any new certifications earned after December 31, 2010, expire every three years.
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Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) – Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) for Microsoft Windows credential certifies students to be able to successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot the ongoing needs of Microsoft Windows based operating environments.
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Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) – The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certifications provide the foundation for Microsoft Certification.
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Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) – The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification helps validate that an individual has the comprehensive set of skills necessary to perform a particular job role, such as database administrator or enterprise messaging administrator.
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) – The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications provide the foundation for Microsoft Certification. These certifications are designed to validate your skills on the features and functionality of key technologies. You can show your depth of knowledge in one specific technology, earn multiple MCTS certifications to show breadth across different products, or build on the MCTS to earn a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification.
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Linux – The LPIC program is designed to certify the competency of system administration using the Linux operating system and its associated tools. It is designed to be distribution neutral, following the Linux Standard Base and other relevant standards and conventions.
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – CISSP certification is developed and maintained by (ISC) 2, a not-for-profit leader in educating and certifying information security professionals throughout their careers. CISSP is aimed at professionals who develop policies and procedures in information security. The CISSP was the first credential in the field of information security, accredited by the ANSI (American National Standards Institute) to ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Standard 17024:2003.
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IT Infrastructure Library – ITIL® provides industry recognized comprehensive documentation of best practice for IT Service Management. Used by thousands of organizations around the world.
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Information Technology
Courses

Introduction to PC Security – What you don't know about PC security really can hurt you! Learn why you're at risk and what you can do to protect your precious personal and business data from the outside world. This course, taught by a security expert, will quickly bring you up to speed on the fundamentals of PC and network security.
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Advanced PC Security – When is hacking legal? When you use it to secure your own network. This new method of hacking, called ethical hacking or white-hat hacking, uses common and readily available hacking tools and techniques to audit your network so you can locate and close security holes.
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Introduction to Oracle – Learn how to use the Oracle database management system to plan, organize, and manage your data. Introduction to Oracle will provide you with a practical hands-on approach to relational databases concepts and Oracle's database management system. This course will introduce you to the Structured Query Language (SQL), Oracle's SQL*Plus, and other valuable tools used to develop, manage, and reference an Oracle database.
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Introduction to Crystal Reports – Want to "wow" people with your business reports? In this course, you'll master the techniques the pros use to produce attractive, reader-friendly reports for any audience.
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Introduction to Database Development – A number of powerful tools are available to help you build databases and database applications. However, if you do not apply a systematic, structured approach to the use of those tools, you will probably produce systems that fail to meet user needs.
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Introduction to CSS and XHTML – Learn how to create state-of-the-art Web sites using modern CSS and XHTML techniques. Take your existing HTML skills to the next level and start building sites like the pros. If you want to survive and excel in the fast-paced world of Web publishing, you're going to need to keep up with ever-evolving standards. The new standard for Web developers is to use CSS and XHTML.
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Introduction to PHP and MySQL – Learn how to create an interactive Web site, allowing visitors to post and retrieve information provided by you or your site's visitors. In this six-week online course, you'll see how to create dynamic Web pages using the PHP programming language and the MySQL database server.
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Designing Effective Websites – These days, creating a Web site is so easy almost anyone can do it. But with all the competition on the Web, creating a site that's effective is more challenging than ever. To do that, you need to employ good design principles.
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Achieving Top Search Engine Positions – Learn how to achieve top search engine positioning in this highly-interactive, six-week course. Discover how search engines work and how important events have shaped the entire Search Engine Optimization (SEO) industry.
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Intermediate Photoshop CS4 – Are you ready to take your Photoshop skills to the next level? Then join us and learn advanced techniques for using Adobe Photoshop CS4 to edit your images and photos. Imagine being able to undo or revise changes you've already made without losing image quality or needing to start over!
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