In this course participants will review exam-like questions and exam strategies in preparation for taking CompTIA's A+ certification exam.

To beat a hacker you have to think like one! Ethical hacking is the process of penetrating computers, networks, and applications that you have official authorization to access in order to determine if vulnerabilities exist. Once the vulnerabilities are discovered, what should be done to undertake preventative, corrective, and protective countermeasures before an actual compromise to the system takes place? This course will teach you how to look for weaknesses and vulnerabilities in target systems. You will use the same knowledge and tools as a malicious hacker, but in a lawful and legitimate manner, to assess the security of a target system. Students will complete the exam in class. Transcript available. Senior adult and disability tuition waivers apply.

With more than 90% of all companies utilizing cloud services, organizations need a workforce that understand cloud principles. This entry level course is intended for managers and support staff. The curriculum will prepare you to take the CompTIA cloud essentials certification. This certification is focused on the business end of cloud computing. Upon completion of this course participants will understand the basic principles of cloud computing; how cloud computing works in the business world; the roles and responsibilities of technical staff; and the governance, risk and compliance issues related to using the cloud.

CompTIA Cloud+ is a global certification that validates the skills needed to deploy and automate secure cloud environments that support the high availability of business systems and data. CompTIA Cloud+ is the only cloud focused certification approved for DoD 8570.01-M, offering an infrastructure option for individuals who need to certify in IAM Level I, CSSP Analyst and CSSP Infrastructure Support roles. This curriculum covers cloud architecture & design, cloud security, cloud deployment, operations & support, and troubleshooting cloud issues. Participants in this class are encouraged to take the CompTIA Cloud+ exam upon completing this course. The cost of the exam is not included in the course. However, academic pricing on exam vouchers is available to enrolled students. Please email LearnIT@harford.edu for more information. Course materials may be purchased from the college store. Tuition waivers apply.

This is class one of a two-part series. In this class you will focus solely on preparing for the CompTIA A+ core one exam. This course covers the core one exam objectives: Mobile devises, networking, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing, and troubleshooting hardware and networking issues. The certification exam is administered as a part of this course in the break between CST 1 and CST 2.

Learn to create basic programming structures using decisions, loops, and functions as you start learning Python. Get an introduction to unique data structures like tuples, sets, and dictionaries. This curriculum is aligned with the PCEP certification exam. Tuition waivers apply.

Gain fundamental knowledge of personal computers and the skills required to work in an IT career.

Are you ready to enter the IT job market? Learn best practices for resume writing, cover letters and interview questions as you prepare to enter the IT job market.

Are you interested in a career in IT? Enroll in this survey course and learn about the job market in our region and nationally. Explore the roles, responsibilities, and the credentials needed to work in this field. Discover what a Cloud Engineer does, versus a Network Administrator. In this class you will have the option to take an aptitude test to see if you like this type of work.

Advance from an A+ certified (or equivalent) technician to a network support technician. This hands-on course covers every aspect of PC networks, from basic troubleshooting through advanced system configuration. Prerequisite: A+ Certified or Fundamentals of PC Repair, PC Repair Technician Level 1 and 2, or equivalent experience. Purchase of textbook required. This course is approved for VA educational benefits for veterans and eligible dependents. Senior adult and disabled retiree course fee waivers apply. Transcript available.

This is the second course in a series of three designed to prepare students to sit for the A+ Certification exam. Learn how different hardware and software components interact to make a PC system function. Install Windows to discuss, troubleshoot, and repair common problems. Topics include files, directory structure, folders, operating systems, programs, and applications. Skills include basic maintenance techniques, configuring, optimizing, and troubleshooting Windows initialization/support files. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of PC Repair. Purchase of textbook required. This course is approved for VA educational benefits for veterans and eligible dependents. Senior adult and disabled retiree course fee waivers apply. Transcript available.

Building on the knowledge learned in the Fundamentals of PC Repair and the PC Repair Technician Level 1 course, learn to dismantle and reassemble a complete PC system to be able to identify, repair, and/or replace every component in the PC system. Topics include proper handling of the components, troubleshooting and repair techniques, and safety of both the system and the user. Students work with motherboards, CPUs, power supplies, BIOS, memory, video cards, hard drives, CD-ROMs, sound cards, network cards, SCSI, and printers. Skills include advanced troubleshooting techniques of the hardware/software relationships including device drivers, IRQs, DMAs, and I/O addresses. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of PC Repair and PC Repair Technician Level 1. This course is preparation for the A+ Certification exam. Purchase of textbook required. Transcript available. This course is approved for VA educational benefits for veterans and eligible dependents. Senior adult and disabled retiree course fee waivers apply.