Information Technology

Google IT Support Professional Certificate/ Comp TIA A+ Exam - Hybrid

Google's IT Support Professional/CompTIA A+ Certificate is a program that prepares you for entry-level roles in IT support with no experience or degree necessary. Through a dynamic mix of video lectures, quizzes, and hands-on labs and widgets, this program introduces learners to troubleshooting, customer service, networking, operating systems, system administration, and security. The curriculum includes motivating personal stories from Google employees, with unique backgrounds and perspectives, who started their careers in IT support. Upon completion, learners receive a Google IT Support Professional Certificate badge they can display on their LinkedIn profiles.  Class consists of 12-16 hours per week of self-paced online study through a software license and 2 hours of in-class instruction with an IT professional.  Weekly office hours are included for additional support. Not eligible for tuition waivers.  (180 hours).  $2100. The CompTIA A+ exam fee is included in the tuition. Textbooks are a separate fee and not included.

Pre-requisite: A general understanding of Windows client operating systems and experience with Microsoft products and technologies is recommended. Regular access to a Microsoft based PC (MS Windows or MS Edge) is required.

Pay Plan Available

Course Number: TEC 780 32   CRN: 20407
Saturdays

January 25 to June 28, 2025
12pm to 2pm     

Online with class meeting times*
Professor:  BOWEN JR

* Class may meet on campus one or two times during the course

No class on May 24



Google Cybersecurity Certificate/CompTIA Security +

Gain essential cybersecurity skills with the Google Cybersecurity Certificate and CompTIA Security +. This course covers security analysis, preventing unauthorized access, programming for security tasks, using SIEM tools, intrusion detection, and packet analysis. Earn a Google Cybersecurity badge upon completion. Training consists of 5+ hours of self-study each week, supported by 2 hours of instruction with an IT professional. Office hours are included for additional support. The CompTIA Security + exam (voucher included) validates your baseline skills in core security functions and is widely recognized in the industry. More jobs use Security + for baseline cybersecurity skills than any other certification in the industry.

Pre-requisite: Participants must have a Google IT Support Professional certificate or Comp TIA A+ certification or equivalent experience. Note: Tuition waivers not applicable. (80 hours). $2700  The Comp TIA Security + exam voucher is included in the cost.

Pay Plan Available 

Course Number: TEC 792 33       CRN: 20408
Wednesday nights
March 26 to June 11, 2025
Online with set meeting times
5:30p - 7:30p
Professor:  BOWEN JR


Generative AI 

Join us for an enlightening two-evening workshop on generative artificial intelligence (AI). Discover how AI tools can enhance and revolutionize both your professional and personal endeavors. This workshop is tailored for tech enthusiasts, business professionals and anyone eager to understand the future of AI. We’ll simplify the complex principles of generative AI and highlight its diverse applications. Taught by Peter Shea, M.A., Director of Professional Development at Middlesex Community College. Instructor Shea has years of experience in tracking AI advancements and is a featured speaker at various education conferences.

Course Number: CAR 922 75       CRN: 20334  
Wednesday nights
April 2 to April 9, 2025
Online with class meeting times
6:00p- 8:30p
Professor: SHEA
                      

 

Intro to C++  Programming – EDG 628
In this online course through Ed2go, learn how to program the easy way in C++. Introduction to C++ Programming is a project-oriented course. You'll get right to programming in this course—even if you have no prior programming experience! Before you know it, you'll be putting together programs, and you'll see how easy programming really is.    Classes begin monthly.  
(24 hours).  $170. Course is online through Ed2go. 
Not eligible for waivers.  Enrollment and payment are through Ed2go:  

https://www.ed2go.com/mcc/online-courses/c-plus-plus-programming-introduction/

Last Modified: 10/8/24