PC AGE

PC AGE's mission is to provide world class career education to help students become professionals in the field of information technology (IT) within a short time.

PC AGE provides top notch career services to its graduates, helping them to secure jobs after graduation. Our friendly staff conducts group seminars as well as one-on-one sessions with graduates, helping them to build confidence, prepare professional resumes and polish interview skills. Day, evening and weekend classes are offered to suit your schedule.

(A+, Network+, Security+, MCITP, MCSE, CCNA, Linux)

PC AGE Internetwork Engineering Program prepares students for the following certifications:

• CompTIA A+® Certification
• CompTIA Network+® Certification
• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional - MCITP Certification
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer® - MCSE Certification
• Cisco Certified Network Associate® - CCNA Certification

CompTIA A+® Certification

CompTIA A+ certification validates the latest skills needed by today's computer support professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers. A+ certification confirms a technician's ability to perform tasks such as installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking. The exams also cover domains such as security, safety and environmental issues and communication and professionalism.

Technical Role Examples: IT Technician, Enterprise Technician, PC Technician, Desktop Support Technician, Field Technician, PC Support Specialist, Help Desk

A+ certification is part of the certification track for corporations such as Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco and Novell. Other technology companies, including CompuCom and Ricoh, have made CompTIA A+ certification mandatory for their service technicians.

CompTIA Network+® Certification

CompTIA Network+ certification validates the knowledge and skills of networking professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that recognizes a technician's ability to describe the features and functions of networking components and to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services.

The demand for skilled network support professionals continues to grow, and the Network+ certification is a valuable credential to help start or enhance a networking career. In fact, many IT certifications integrate Network+ into their curriculums. Microsoft added CompTIA Network+ certification into their Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) program, and other corporations such as Novell, Cisco, HP, Lotus and 3Com also recognize CompTIA Network+ as part of their certification tracks.

CompTIA Security+® Certification

CompTIA Security+ Certification tests the security knowledge mastery of an individual with two years on-the-job networking experience, with emphasis on security. It covers industry-wide topics, including communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, access control, authentication, external attack and operational and organization security. Security+ is an elective or prerequisite to advanced security certifications.

CompTIA Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that proves competency in system security, network infrastructure, access control and organizational security.

This course gives students the knowledge and skills to design, implement, administer and troubleshoot network security and prepares students for CompTIA Security+ exam SY0-201.

Major organizations that employ CompTIA Security+ certified staff include Booz Allen Hamilton, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Motorola, Symantec, Telstra, Hitachi, Ricoh, Lockheed Martin, Unisys, Hilton Hotels Corp., General Mills, the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force and Marines.

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)

The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential provides the ideal way to demonstrate abilities to use Windows Server 2008 to excel in a specific, market-relevant job role. Microsoft offers offer two paths, each builds on MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist) prerequisites and is relevant to professional roles in today's IT marketplace: MCITP Server Administrator and MCITP Enterprise Administrator.

The strength of Windows Server in the market today indicates that demand for related IT expertise will continue for years to come. The best way to demonstrate expert skills on Windows Server 2008 is by earning the Microsoft Certified Information Technology (MCITP) credentials.

Technical Role Examples: Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, Computer/Network Support Specialist, Network/Security Administrator

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer® (MCSE)

The MCSE credential verifies the ability to analyze the business requirements for information systems solutions, and ability to design and implement infrastructures based on the Windows operating system and Windows Server System software.

The strength of Windows Server in the market today indicates that demand for related IT expertise will continue for years to come. The best way to demonstrate expert skills on Windows Server 2003 is by earning the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credentials.

Technical Role Examples: Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, Computer/Network Support Specialist, Network/Security Administrator

Cisco Certified Network Associate® - CCNA Certification

The Cisco CCNA network associate certification validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a Wide Area Network (WAN.) This curriculum includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills.

Degree From Thomas Edison State College

By focusing on industry certifications and creating an articulation agreement with Thomas Edison State College (TESC), PC AGE offers a career-focused, hands-on oriented and regionally accredited college degree to its students through TESC. Up to 39 of credits earned at PC AGE can be transferred towards Associate's/Bachelor's degree from TESC.

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