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AP Computer Science
AP Computer Science Principles (APCSP) introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. More than a traditional introduction to programming, it is a rigorous, engaging, and approachable course that explores many of the foundational ideas of computing, so all students understand how these concepts are transforming the world we live in. With a unique focus on creative problem solving and real-world applications, AP Computer Science Principles prepares students for college and career.
Whether it's 3-D animation, engineering, music, app development, medicine, visual design, robotics, or political analysis, computer science is the engine that powers the technology, productivity, and innovation that drive the world. Computer science experience has become an imperative for today's students and the workforce of tomorrow.
The AP Program designed AP Computer Science Principles with the goal of creating leaders in computer science fields and attracting and engaging those who are traditionally underrepresented with essential computing tools and multidisciplinary opportunities.
Network Administration I, II, III & IV
The Network Administration curriculum is designed for students who are seeking entry-level jobs in the ICT industry or hope to fulfill prerequisites to pursue more specialized ICT skills. Network Administration provides an integrated and comprehensive coverage of networking topics, from fundamentals to advanced applications and services, while providing opportunities for hands-on practical experience and career skills development.
The curriculum is appropriate for students at many education levels and types of institutions, including high schools, secondary schools, universities, colleges, career and technical schools, and community centers.
The Network Administration curriculum consists of four courses, which provide greater flexibility to accommodate different student learning goals and allow instructors to personalize their teaching styles and instructional flows. Students will be prepared to take the Cisco CCENT certification exam after completing a set of two courses, or the CCNA Routing and Switching certification exam after completing a set of four courses. The curriculum also helps students develop workforce readiness skills and builds a foundation for success in networking-related careers and degree programs.
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CompTIA IT Fundamentals
The CompTIA IT Fundamentals course is an entry level course designed to introduce students without much prior knowledge of computer technologies to the vast world of information technology. This course is highly beneficial to students wanting to benefit their career with an enhanced knowledge of computer systems, or for students that want to pursue advanced CompTIA certifications such as the CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and more. At the end of the course, students will have an opportunity to pass the CompTIA IT Fundamentals certification test.
Computer Engineering Technology (CET) I & II
Computer Engineering Technology curriculum is designed for Cisco Networking Academy students in upper secondary Schools, technical schools, and colleges or universities who want to pursue careers in It and learn how computers work, how to assemble computers, and how to troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
The Computer Engineering Technology curriculum helps students prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification exams 220-1001 and 220-1002.
- CompTIA A+220-1001 covers PC hardware and peripherals, mobile device hardware, networking and troubleshooting hardware and network connectivity issues.
- CompTIA A+ 220-1002 covers installing and configuring operating systems including Windows, iOS, Android, Apple OS X and Linux. It also addresses security, the fundamentals of cloud computing and operational procedures.