Networking and Hardware Fundamentals is a hands-on course designed to introduce participants to the hardware and core concepts of current computers and wired networks. Participants gain an overview of the various hardware and connection issues that surface during hands-on building and wiring of computers and networks. Human factors in computing and desktop support will be explored in a project. This course will also provide the foundations required for many of the upcoming courses and concepts that will be discussed in ITS/ITASS. Several basic mathematic concepts are introduced and tested in order to ensure readiness for future topics.

Desktop Support & Infrastructure Implementation — 72 hrs

Desktop Support and Infrastructure Implementation is a project-based
course in which participants are exposed to desktop administration and
troubleshooting. Topics include installing Windows, implementing and
administrating OS and hardware resources, monitoring and optimizing
system performance and reliability, configuring and troubleshooting the
desktop environment, implementing, managing and troubleshooting
network protocols and services, and configuring and managing security.

Windows Server Configuration — 72 hrs

This course covers the additional functionality provided by Windows
Server operating system platform vs. desktop operating systems. It is
expected that students bring a significant hands-on background with
Windows OS administration prior to this course. Server System
Configuration is a project-based course in which participants will work
through a project to learn how the Windows Server network operating
system can be implemented and maintained in a basic network. Topics
include managing and maintaining physical and logical devices, managing
users, computers, and groups, managing and maintaining access to
resources, managing and maintaining a server environment, and managing
and maintaining disaster recovery.

Professional Skills (Level-1) — 24 hrs

Professional skills Level-1 course is designed to introduce students to the
skills and competences that will give them the foundation necessary to be
successful in their course of study. Utilizing a variety of resources, including
but not limited to Strengths-finder, they will explore communication styles,
group dynamics, and time management in order to develop self-awareness
necessary for them to be successful in their chosen program and in their
career. This will also provide an opportunity to the students to get start the
process of building a network and getting to know their fellow students.

Quarter 1 End Project — 42 hrs

This course will summarize the lesson learned from Desktop support
& Infrastructure Implementation and Windows Server Configuration
courses. It offers the participants an opportunity to review and
practice the lessons learned, and will give the instructor a better
idea of their students strengths and weaknesses.

Scripting Fundamentals  — 72 hrs

Network Programming Essentials builds a foundation for system
programming. The specific language used is Windows shell scripting. In
addition to serving as a great introductory computing language, Windows
shell scripting serves a very practical purpose: assisting the automated
administration of computer and network tasks. As such, this program would
be remiss if it did not provide you with some practical examples of Windows
shell scripts designed to do something other than play games. This course
covers scripting such as network disk drives, user management, disk defrag,
network chatting etc.

Windows Server Administration  — 72 hrs

Windows Server is a project-based course in which participants will work
through an intense project to learn how Windows-based organizations can
inter-network. Concepts covered include Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS), Routing and Remote Access
Services, and Windows Internet Name Service (WINS).

Advanced Network Administration  — 54 hrs

Advanced Network Administration is a project-based course in which
participants will work through a project to learn how the Windows Server
network operating system can be implemented and maintained in a basic
network. Topics include managing and maintaining physical and logical
devices, managing users, computers, and groups, managing and
maintaining access to resources, managing and maintaining a server
environment, and managing and maintaining disaster recovery.

Quarter 2 End Project  — 66 hrs

This course will summarize the lesson learned from Windows Server
Administration and Advanced Network Administration courses. It offers the
participants an opportunity to review and practice the lessons learned, and
will give the instructor a better idea of their students strengths and
weaknesses.

Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure — 72 hrs

Designing and Implementing Server Infrastructure examines the design and
decision-making process of network architecture. Prior to implementing or
administration of a network infrastructure, it is vital that a clear road-map
is considered prior to engagement. A project based on design and
architecture is the basis of this course, which augments the knowledge
gained in Advanced Network Administration; it is expected that students
have strong knowledge and skills equivalent to the material in the co-
requisites. Concepts covered include planning and implementing server
roles and server security, planning, implementing and maintaining routing
and remote access, planning and maintaining network security
infrastructure and server availability.

Enterprise Administration using Windows Server Infrastructure  — 72 hrs

Enterprise Administration on Microsoft Windows Servers provides
participants hands-on experience with implementing security in a
Windows-based network. The widely deployed Windows has not
historically been the most secure platform, which makes the study of
security best-practices in Windows extremely important. Participants will
gain an appreciation for solving the paradox of security in a Windows-based
environment, instead of merely complaining about its insecurity. Content
includes security concepts surrounding network infrastructure, web
services, and system updates

Advanced Scripting & Network Administration  — 54 hrs

Advanced Scripting and Network Administration is a pragmatic exploration
of scripting. The specific scripting used is PowerShell, which is the language
of choice for Windows Administration. This course covers the fundamental
issues of computational programming, including algorithms, arithmetic
computations, input/output, control structures and data files, sequencing,
looping, decisions, and modular programming. Structures including arrays,
character and string processing will be utilized.

Professional Skills Level-2  — 24 hrs

How to be an effective team member, is the second module of the
Professional Skills. In this module you will develop interpersonal skills that
will help you to be a more effective team member. These competencies are
essential to your success, both in college and in your career. Through a
variety of exercises you will uncover effective communication strategies and
you will then apply this knowledge in in-class assignments and projects.

Quarter 3 End Project  — 42 hrs

This course will summarize the lesson learned from Designing and
Implementing a Server Infrastructure, Enterprise Administration using
Windows Server Infrastructure, and Advanced Scripting & Network
Administration courses. This will offer the participants an opportunity to
review and practice the lessons learned, and will give the instructors a
better idea of their students strengths and weaknesses.

Mail Systems and Business Collaboration  — 72 hrs

Mail Systems and Business Collaboration is a project-based course of study
that provides participants a detailed understanding of Microsoft Exchange
and its role within an organization. In addition to Email administration,
topics include high availability, security, and administrative best-practices.

ITIL Foundation — 54 hrs

The purpose of the ITIL Foundation certificate in IT Service Management is
to certify that the candidate has gained knowledge of the ITIL terminology,
structure and basic concepts and has comprehended the core principles of
ITIL practices for service management.
The ITIL Foundation certificate in IT Service Management is not intended to
enable the holders of the certificate to apply the ITIL practices for service
management without further guidance.

Installing and Configuring Linux Operating Systems — 72 hrs

Installing and configuring Linux operating systems (ITASS501) is a project-
based course that provides participants the knowledge and skills required
to fully administer a single UNIX-based server. Topics include fundamental
Linux navigation as a user; installing and managing a Linux distribution;
configuring and managing disks and file systems; users, groups and
permissions; backups and restores (using tar), installing software and
packages; and shutting down and rebooting Linux.

Connecting with people, building networking is the third module of the Professional Skills. In this module you will develop and practice some very important networking skills. These competencies are essential to your success, both in college and in your career. Through a variety of activities you will start the process of presenting yourself within your industry and building your professional network. You are required to conduct an informational interview with someone in your field. This will help you understand the insights and ideas for beginning your career with confidence.

Quarter 4 End Project — 42 hrs

This course will summarize the lesson learned from Mail Systems and
Business Collaboration, and Advanced Routing & Switching using CISCO
Hardware courses. This will offer the participants an opportunity to review
and practice the lessons learned, and will give the instructors a better idea
of their students strengths and weaknesses.

Advanced Routing & Switching using Cisco Hardware — 72 hrs

Advanced Routing & Switching using Cisco Hardware is a hands-on project
based course on Cisco-specific networking topics. LANs, WANs, and VLANs
are examined in the context of a typical commercial enterprise network
constructed with Cisco IOS-based equipment. Configuration of routing
protocols and network address translations will also be explored.

Project Management — 54 hrs

This survey course provides an introduction to Microsoft Project
Professional as means of introducing project management
concepts. Students will leave with practical working knowledge at an
introductory level. Microsoft Project is only one of many project
management tools, but is likely the most commonly found in most
organizations as it is part of the popular Microsoft Office family. After this
course, it is expected this material will be put to use immediately in
subsequent courses to increase fluency and competence in the software.

This course builds upon the fundamental knowledge of information technology. Students will setup a Microsoft and VMware cloud hosting. It will also delineate software as a service concept using cloud and open cloud solutions. Some of the technologies this course will cover is proxmox, hyper-V, VMware, open virtualization etc.

Quarter 5 End Project — 66 hrs

This course will summarize the lesson learned from Project Management,
and Virtualization and Cloud Computing courses. This will offer the
participants an opportunity to review and practice the lessons learned, and
will give the instructors a better idea of their students strengths and
weaknesses.

Advance Linux Administration — 72 hrs

Advance Linux administration course (ITASS601) is a project-based course
in which participants will learn how to configure data communications and
networking utilizing Linux as a learning tool. DNS, NFS, DHCP and Samba
are covered. Concepts covered include the OSI 7-layer model,
encapsulation and decapsulation, routing, and the basic TCP/IP
applications.

This course is designed to establish the foundation of effective documentation skills. In any industry and specifically Information Technology it is essential to have such a skill, to document and communicate effectively. Business standard communications and protocols are discussed.

Network Security Industry Standards — 72 hrs

Network Security Industry Standards (ITASS603) is a course that examines
the conceptual issues of security within a computing context. Logical
designs and architecture are emphasized, putting conceptual design for
security ahead of implementation. Security in areas such as physical
design, access controls, and network infrastructure are discussed.
Computing Security Architecture is a course that covers the logic and
theory behind how attacks are executed and how to prevent them. It will
go over in depth traits of various types of malware and the defenses
designed to prevent them.

Quarter 6 End Project — 66 hrs

This course will summarize the lesson learned from Network Security
Industry Standards course. This will offer the participants an opportunity to
review and practice the lessons learned, and will give the instructors a
better idea of their students strengths and weaknesses.

Corporate Hybrid Networking using Linux and Windows — 72 hrs

Advanced Network Systems is a project-based course in which participants
will learn how to manage and maintain their Linux network. Specific topics
covered are; Patching, multi-booting, recovery, printing, backup and
restores, File and web servers and integrating in windows networks.

Perimeter Network Defence — 54 hrs

This course examines the critical defensive technologies needed to secure
network perimeters. The course includes coverage of network security
threats and goals, advanced TCP/IP concepts, router security, intrusion
detection, firewall design and configuration, IPSec and virtual private
network (VPN) design, and wireless network design and security. Course
will highlight various threats and goals and best practices of a DMZ
network along with best practices for exchange DMZ environment

This course is designed to implement hands on industry project. It will cover concepts learned in previous six quarters as well as current quarter. Platform includes Microsoft operating systems and Linux operating systems. Project is designed to have a hybrid network where students will design a multi-site network using hybrid technology and operating systems.

Quarter 7 End Project — 66 hrs

This course will summarize the lesson learned from Perimeter Network
Defense course. This will offer the participants an opportunity to review and
practice the lessons learned, and will give the instructors a better idea of
their students strengths and weaknesses.

Cryptology and modern Network Security — 72 hrs

Cryptology and modern network security is a course of study that provides
practical knowledge of encryption technology and how it is applied in
various industries. Conceptual overviews of cryptographic algorithms,
confidentiality, integrity, authentication, non-repudiation, access control,
and cryptographic standards and protocols are provided. Public key
infrastructure (PKI) concepts including certificates, revocation and trust
models are examined with a hands-on project.

Incident Response and Forensic Inspection — 54 hrs

Incident response and Forensics inspection is a course that covers
conceptual and pragmatic skills for the first responder for forensic
investigation. All IT professionals with any security-related duties should be
versed with rules of engaging in a forensic examination, including areas such
as non-liturgical and liturgical forensic examination, abuse issues, intrusion
management, profiling, and privacy issues. It also covers Computer
forensics and investigation as a profession. This course will not only cover
the technical aspect of the field but also provide a solid ground for law
enforcement, legal processes, report writing for high-tech investigations
and ethics and codes in expert witness.

Ethical hacking and penetration testing, introduces the art of the ethical hacking and security testing, preparing you to be an efficient security professional. Course will cover introduction and legality of the ethical hacking, TCP/IP, malicious software, security attacks, enumeration, programming concepts, vulnerabilities of operating systems, cryptography basics and network protection systems.

Quarter 8 End Project — 66 hrs

This course will summarize the lesson learned from Cryptology and modern
Network Security, Incident Response and Forensic Inspection, and Ethical
Hacking and Penetration Testing courses. This will offer the participants an
opportunity to review and practice the lessons learned, and will give the
instructors a better idea of their students strengths and weaknesses.