The courses at Laurus College are designed to best assist the
student in meeting employment goals, while providing a
progressively challenging atmosphere for the student. The design
of the classes gives the student the opportunity to learn new
material while using projects created in previous lessons.
Students are provided with a wide variety of instruction each day
using lecture techniques, computer based training modules,
practice testing with live examinations, and hands-on laboratory
exercises. Through Laurus College, students gain the knowledge
and skills to be competitive in some of today's fastest growing
employment fields.
This program introduces students to the world of 3D animation.
Students will focus on the techniques and methods for creating 3D
animation and effects using the industry standard software Maya.
Maya software is one of the world's most powerfully integrated 3D
modeling, animation, effects, and rendering solutions in the
video game design and development industry today.
Film and video artists, video game developers, web designers and
print designers turn to Maya software to realize their creative
vision. Using this software, students will explore ways to model,
texture, animate and render creative environments. Students will
work in both 2D and 3D, creating characters with realistic motion
in everyday life. In this program students work with industry
standard software to gain valuable skills in the video game
design and development industry. Students in this certificate
program will work to create a portfolio that showcases their
creativity and their skills.
Computer Networking Certificate
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Maintaining and upgrading networks are essential for even the
smallest of networks to ensure proper operation. Computer
networking offers businesses, schools, small and large
corporations, and families several benefits: faster access to
more information, improved communication and collaboration, and
more convenient access to software tools. Students in this
program gain an understanding of how networks actually work and
how they are used in many businesses today. Students move from
the basics of computer networking to advanced network issues and
implementations. This challenging and exciting program gives
students the tools and information for potential employment in
the IT and network service fields.
Information Technology & Service Professional Certificate
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Many companies want to have a staff member who can maintain the
company's PCs and support their non-technical PC users, while
other companies need staff who can go onsite to service computer
problems. For this reason, technicians with this knowledge are in
very high demand. The Computer Technology Industry Association
(CompTIA) represents over 7,500 computer hardware and software
manufacturers that certify information technology and service
professionals through certificate exams such as A+. This program
is designed to teach students the skills needed to become
competitive in the Service and Technology field and prepare
students for the A+ certification examination. Upon successful
completion of this program, and the passing of both exams
required for A+ certification, the student will be awarded the A+
certification from Laurus College.
Web Design Certificate
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In today's world the internet is the fastest growing source of
information. For this reason the demand for innovative and
creative web pages and websites has grown immensely. Laurus
College offers students the opportunity to learn the skills
needed for careers in the web design and development industry.
Students in this dynamic program examine and train on software
and design programs that are considered the standards in the web
development industry.
This exciting program includes training in the principles of web
design, programming languages, image development and
implementation, movie and animation loading to the web, graphics
applications and web page formatting. Students in this program
are prepared for possible entry-level positions such as
webmaster, web designer or web developer.
