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Computer Service Technology
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The A+ Essentials Software course teaches necessary competencies for an entry-level IT professional, such as IT help desk. Topics include personal computer components, operating systems, computer networks, and basic security concepts. Lecture and hands-on experience in structured labs will be included. This A+ Essentials Software course aligns with the content of CompTIA's A+ Essentials Software exam objectives.
Learn concepts of professional security consulting. Topics covered include types of security consulting, qualifications, setting up practice and finding clients, security tools and audits, and ethics for security consultants. Hands-on exercises using industry-recognized tools for security audit and assessment help develop skills to prepare for a career as a Security Consultant.
Academic Plans
Amazon Web Services Associate
New Cloud Computing courses which are highly sought after in the industry. These courses are accredited by Amazon Web Services. The program includes hands-on skills learning in cloud system/network design, development, and administration.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
Amazon Web Services Associate - Certificate of Accomplishment (12 units)
Cisco Certified Networking Administrator (CCNA)
The courses in this program provide students with a solid foundation in the tools, techniques, and procedures used by computer networking professionals. Program courses are hands-on intensive, covering topics such as cabling, router, and switch configurations, routing protocols, network addressing, Frame Relay, variable-length subnet masking, Network Address Translation (NAT), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Wide Area Network (WAN) design, and cloud fundamentals. The program is designed to help students develop in-demand skills to prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification Exam.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
Cisco Certified Networking Administrator (CCNA) - Certificate of Achievement (16 units)
Cloud Computing
AS Degree
This degree program provides students with a solid background in the field of information technology and cloud computing. The program courses help students prepare for entry-level information technology positions in cloud computing and operations, such as Cloud Administrator, Cloud Architect, Cloud Systems Operator, Cloud Security Specialist, Cloud Developer. Topics include computer networking fundamentals, cloud security, introductory programming, server administration, cloud architecture, cloud application support and development, cloud service support, and cloud system operations. The program courses emphasize hands-on and technical writing assignments to help students develop in-demand skills for the information technology workforce.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
Cloud Computing - Associate of Science Degree (60 units)
Cert. of Achievement
This certificate program provides students with a solid background in the field of information technology and cloud computing. The program courses help students prepare for entry-level information technology positions in cloud computing and operations, such as Cloud Administrator, Cloud Architect, Cloud Systems Operator, Cloud Security Specialist, Cloud Developer. Topics include computer networking fundamentals, cloud security, introductory programming, server administration, cloud architecture, cloud application support and development, cloud service support, and cloud system operations. The program courses emphasize hands-on and technical writing assignments to help students develop in-demand skills for the information technology workforce.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
Cloud Computing - Certificate of Achievement (24 units)
Information Technology
AS Degree
This program provides students with a solid background in the field of information technology and computer networking. The program courses help students prepare for entry-level information technology positions, such as Network Administrator, Information Technology Support Specialist, and Computer Systems Analyst. Topics include computer networking fundamentals, computer and network security, introductory programming, server administration, and security policies and procedures. The program courses emphasize hands-on and technical writing assignments to help students develop in-demand skills for the information technology workforce.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
Information Technology - Associate of Science Degree (60 units)
Cert. of Achievement
This program provides students with a solid background in the field of information technology and computer networking. The program courses help students prepare for entry-level information technology positions, such as Network Administrator, Information Technology Support Specialist, and Computer Systems Analyst. Topics include computer networking fundamentals, computer and network security, introductory programming, server administration, and security policies and procedures. The program courses emphasize hands-on and technical writing assignments to help students develop in-demand skills for the information technology workforce.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
Information Technology - Certificate of Achievement (25 units)
IT Foundation
This certificate program provides students with a preliminary foundation in the field of Information Technology. The emphasis on personal computers and networking will provide students with the foundational skills needed for an entry-level position. Topics covered include IT terminology and concepts, infrastructure, managing applications and software, software development concepts, database fundamentals, and basic cybersecurity. The courses emphasize development of fundamental technical skills needed in computer networking, help desk troubleshooting, and best practices for device security.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
IT Foundation - Certificate of Achievement (16 units)
IT Support Specialist
The courses in this certificate program provide students with the basic hands-on skills needed to perform entry-level help desk computer support. Topics include the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for CompTIA certifications including A+ Essentials, Network+, and Security+. The courses emphasize development of fundamental technical skills needed in computer networking, help desk troubleshooting, and best practices.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
IT Support Specialist - Certificate of Accomplishment (13 units)
Red Hat Linux
This four-course certificate helps prepare students for the entry-level Red Hat Software certification exams. It also prepares them for either the CompTIA Linux+ or the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam. These are for entry-level System Administration positions. Courses are hands-on intensive and cover several technologies of Red Hat Software Distribution and the entry-level knowledge of either AWS services or other basic Linux Distributions. Students will demonstrate the ability to utilize, deploy and administrate Red Hat Linux services including Web Servers, FTP servers, authentication, and basic database administration. It also covers basic identity management, pricing, and budgeting. Upon completion of this certificate, students can expect to be prepared for Network Operations positions, System Administrator, and basic Cloud Administration positions at the associate level.
Course requirements / digital catalog info:
Red Hat Linux - Certificate of Accomplishment (12 units)
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Why Computer Networking with Coastline?
Coastline College offers a variety of courses and state-of-the-art computer labs at an affordable tuition. The Garden Grove campus now hosts a Testing Center in the computer lab where you can take certification exams such as CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, and Linux. Students taking networking courses at Coastline can receive a discounted voucher for select CompTIA exams.
With a certificate in the computer networking field, you can find employment as a Network Technician, Technical Support Specialist, Test Engineer, Network Administrator, Systems Analyst, Information Systems Architect, or Systems Integrator.
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