6 Social Media/Information Technology
Social Media Certificate Program
MCC's Social Media Certificate program is designed to provide participants with a foundation
and skill set in the new, evolving world of social media. The skills can be applied immediately
in the workplace or to market a small business. All eight classes must be attended in order to
achieve a certificate. In order to get the most of each class students should open an account
in each platform prior to the start of class. Time will not be spent creating accounts in class.
The listing below represents the order the classes occur in throughout the semester.
(16 hours) $249.
Choose from 2 sections:
Lowell Campus
TEC 640-80
May 31 - July 26. No class July 5
Tuesdays 6:00pm 8:00pm
LC 202
Bedford Campus
TEC 640-30
June 2 - July 28. No class July 7
Tuesdays 6:00pm 8:00pm
AR 102
Introduction to Social Media
Everyday people are logging into social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and
Pinterest. Pinning, tweeting, watching amateur videos, blogging and updating your status is
just as common as turning on the television. This course gives you an overview of the major
social media sites and provides some examples how individuals are using social media to
brand themselves and businesses are using social media as a marketing tool. (2 hours)
There's a lot to like about Facebook
In the fast-paced world of social media marketing, some could argue that Facebook still is king
(or queen). Are you interested in learning how to utilize Facebook to market your business or
product? Want to feel more engaged with your customers? This workshop will introduce you
to the basics of business-based social networking, get you into Facebook for some hands-on
learning and generate plenty of discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of this
phenomenally popular website. Topics include: Business pages, groups, events, promotions,
applications, targeted advertising and insights. (2 hours)
Advanced Facebook
This course is a continuation of Facebook. The instructor will expand upon the content
previously taught as well as discuss more ways to help your business by using this platform.
(2 hours)
Twitter Launch for Small Business
What is a tweet and why should your customers care? Learn the secrets of engaging with
your prospects and existing clients in 140 characters or less. Included will be the 5 essential
best practices for Twitter use for small and growing businesses. No previous knowledge of
Twitter needed. A hands-on overview of how to set up and start tweeting will be included.
(2 hours)
Pinterest, Instagram and more!
Pinterest is taking social media by storm and growing at a pace much faster than Facebook.
Learn how to pin, what to pin and how pinning can play a major role in a social media marketing
plan for a business. The class will also spend time on Instagram and other applications. This
class will be a lecture format with no time spent on personal platforms. (2 hours)
LinkedIn
LinkedIn has fast become the online networking application of choice. In this class you'll
learn the features of LinkedIn and how they can help you in business and the job search.
Topics include: home page, your profile, recommendations, contacts, groups, and jobs.
(2 hours)
Advanced LinkedIn
This course is a continuation of LinkedIn. The instructor will expand upon the content
previously taught as well as discuss more ways to help your business grow. (2 hours)
Social Media Marketing Plan
During this course, students will present their social media marketing plans and get feedback
from the instructors. Students should come prepared with the plan they have developed
throughout the duration of the certificate. (2 hours)
Information Technology
Forensic Computer Examiner. Online Course # GES 305
As criminal defense attorneys and civil attorneys encountered law-enforcement examiners, the
need for qualified civilian forensic computer examiners grew. Currently, there's a huge demand
for certified, qualified forensic computer examiners. Some trained examiners have started their
own businesses, some work for large companies, such as Deloitte and Touche, and others work
for law-enforcement agencies.
This comprehensive ONLINE program prepares you for a career in this emerging field. You'll learn
not only to thoroughly examine digital media, but also to clearly document, control, prepare, and
present examination results that will stand up in a court of law. You'll be able to identify where
and how data is stored and how to recover and interpret data and draw appropriate conclusions
based on the data. Education on the ethics of computer forensics is also included. This program
is hands-on and emphasizes learning by doing.
The primary certification for civilian forensic computer examiners is the Certified Computer
Examiner (CCE) certification. The Forensic Computer Examiner Online Training Program is
an authorized ISFCE (International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners) training course
that will thoroughly prepare you to take the CCE certification exam. A good measure of your
readiness for this program is knowing that you can successfully complete the A+ certification
through CompTIA. ONLINE Course. (80 hours) $3,095. To enroll or questions call (877) 221-5151.
Not eligible for tuition waivers.
Management for IT Professionals. Online Course # GES 405
The Management for IT Professionals Online Training Program is particularly well suited for
anyone in IT who has recently assumed management responsibilities, anyone who is managing
IT professionals, or anyone who wants an introductory perspective on some of the unique
issues facing the management of IT professionals. This program explores the developmental
process and how to be successful in creating change. Since most business organizations are
social systems, the Management for IT Professionals Online Training Program will also focus on
organizational culture and how it influences the way people work, so as to maximize the long-
term health of the organization and its people. This program delivers essential leadership skills,
business practices, budgeting strategies, communication skills, and more, all with the goal of
helping you run your IT department better than ever before. To enroll or questions call (877) 221-
5151. Not eligible for tuition waivers. ONLINE (390 hours) $2,295
Android Application Developer. Online Course GES 321
This ONLINE program will give you valuable Android Application development experience. In
the program, you will learn how to develop basic Android Applications using the Android ADT
framework. When you have completed the program, you will be equipped to start exploring
the world of creating applications for Android Devices. This program will take you through the
basics of Android Framework to working with complex applications. When you are done with
this program, you will have foundational knowledge, and with additional study time and practical
application, you can prepare to develop higher level applications and games. Prereq: Students
should have a base understanding of programming concepts, ideally C and Java programming
fundamentals. To enroll or questions call (877) 221-5151. Not eligible for tuition waivers. ONLINE
(120 hours) $1,695
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
· Use and customize Android ADT, Java JDK and Apache ANT
· Use and manage resources
· Debugging and analysis
· Create buttons fields and radio resources
· Understand Fragments and Dialogs
· Work with Menus and the Action Bar
· Manage Services
CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician. Course # GES 133
This ONLINE course is designed for technologists or medical practitioners seeking to gain
entry into the field of healthcare information systems. This course teaches the fundamentals of
healthcare IT (HIT) by using the CompTIATM Healthcare IT Technician (HIT-001) Exam objectives.
It takes an in-depth and comprehensive view of HIT by examining healthcare regulatory
requirements, the functions of a healthcare organization and its medical business operations,
in addition to IT hardware, software, networking, and security. .It is recommended that students
are CompTIATM A+ Certified OR have 500 hours of hands-on IT technical experience in the
healthcare IT field. This online course of study will help you qualify for the opportunities that
are available in the industry. For questions or to register, call 877-221-5151. ONLINE course, not
eligible for waivers. (80 Hours) $1,595
CompTIA Security+ Certification Prep. Course # GES 904
In this ONLINE program, you'll gain the skills you need to begin a career as a security professional
and prepare yourself to take the CompTIATM Security+ exam. You'll become proficient in basic
security concepts such as attacks and mitigation, security applications, risk assessment,
disaster recovery and incident reporting, and vulnerability assessment. Gain the skills you need
to be a security professional and prepare yourself to take the CompTIATM Security+ certification
exam as you master the basics of system security, network infrastructure, access control, and
organizational security. Once you complete this program, you'll be proficient in basic security
concepts such as attacks and mitigation, security applications, risk assessment, disaster
recovery and incident reporting, and vulnerability assessment. For questions or to register, call
877-221-5151. ONLINE course, not eligible for waivers. (80 Hours) $1,495
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