Information TechnologyWorkforce Continuing Education
Information technology skills programs can help students enter a new career field or advance their current skillset.
Our IT courses offer industry-recognized certifications and are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the technology industry. These certifications can help students demonstrate their knowledge and skills to potentials employers, making them more competitive in the job market.
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The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is considered the world's leading technology association. Since its founding in 1982, CompTIA has set standards for certification in IT support, from hardware and devices to networks and cybersecurity.
This 100% online course includes prepaid vouchers that, upon eligibility, provides access for students to sit for the CompTIA™ A+ Certification Exams 220-1101 and 220-1102. Students may enroll in this self-paced course at any time and will have 6 months to complete all coursework.
- COST: $2300 (payment plan available)
- 290 Hours
Please Note: While there are no prerequisites required to take this course, CompTIA recommends all A+ exam applicants having up to 12 months of hands-on experience in the lab or field before taking the certification exam. Additionally, students should have basic knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems—for example, how to power up and log on to a machine, how to use a mouse and keyboard, and basic Microsoft Windows navigation skills.
Building and maintaining networks are among the most important skills to have as an IT professional. Whether you're new to the field or ready to move forward in your career, a CompTIA Network+ certification course could be a great next step. This certification confirms that you have the knowledge you need to configure and troubleshoot both wireless and wired hardware.
This 100% online course includes prepaid vouchers that, upon eligibility, provides access for students to sit for the CompTIA™ Network+ Certification Exam N10-008. Students may enroll in this self-paced course at any time and will have 6 months to complete all coursework.
- COST: $2000 (payment plan available)
- 110 Hours
Please Note: While there are no prerequisites required to take this course, CompTIA recommends having up to 12 months of hands-on experience before taking the Network+ certification exam.
Cybersecurity skills are applicable in a variety of IT positions and have become imperative in security-related roles. Learning comprehensive workplace security skills allows students to become a knowledgeable go-to source for reducing liabilities, risk, and other expenses for an organization.
This 100% online course includes prepaid vouchers that, upon eligibility, provides access for students to sit for the CompTIA™ Security+ Certification Exam SY0-601. Students may enroll in this self-paced course at any time and will have 6 months to complete all coursework.
- COST: $2000 (payment plan available)
- 80 Hours
Please Note: While there are no prerequisites required to take this course, CompTIA recommends having at least 2 years of technical networking experience with an emphasis on security before taking the Security+ certification exam.
Cloud computing is a growing field as experts create innovative ways to store, manage, access, and protect some of the world's most important data. This course will help students lay a foundation for their career as a cloud computing specialist, cloud support technician, cloud consultant, or cloud support associate.
This 100% online course includes prepaid vouchers that, upon eligibility, provides access for students to sit for the CompTIA™ Cloud+ Certification Exam CV0-003. Students may enroll in this self-paced course at any time and will have 6 months to complete all coursework.
- COST: $1800 (payment plan available)
- 75 Hours
Please Note: While there are no prerequisites required to take this course, CompTIA™ A+ and CompTIA™ Network+ certifications, comparable training, or equivalent industry experience is strongly recommended prior to taking this course.
Cisco CCNA Certification Training (Online)
Most businesses today need daily operation on their systems, making networking a high
demand skill set. Becoming a Cisco® Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) proves a
student’s knowledge of IT networking technology and boosts their career prospects.
This 100% online course includes prepaid vouchers that, upon eligibility, provides access for students to sit for the CCNA 200-301 exam. Students may enroll in this self-paced course at any time and will have 12 months to complete all coursework.
- COST: $2500 (payment plan available)
- 225 Hours
Please Note: While there are no prerequisites required to take this course, it is recommended that students have experience working in a network environment. Individuals without 1-3 years of networking experience are advised to consider first completing a course like CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA A+ before taking the CCNA Certification Training course.
Midland College Workforce Continuing Education is dedicated to training and developing our local workforce to meet the needs of our unique and ever-changing regional economy. Our mission is to foster economic growth by providing quality lifelong education and professional development opportunities that keep our workforce on the cutting edge of industry.
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ContactDebra Campbell(432) 681-6335 ceworkforce@midland.edu
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