INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Information Technology (IT) careers involved the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia and systems integration services. The IT industry is a dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment that has a revolutionary impact on the economy and society. Learn more about the different programs available to you below or view the career pathway brochure.
Academy of Information Technology
PC Support Services
Web Design
ACADEMY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Introduction to Information Technology
This course is designed to provide an introduction to information technology concepts and careers as well as the impact information technology has on the world, people, and industry and basic web design concepts. The content includes information technology career research; operating systems and software applications; electronic communications including e-mail and Internet services; basic HTML, DHTML, and XML web commands and design; and emerging technologies and Web page design.
AOIT Programming/Database
This course introduces computer programming concepts for information technology applications using the Scheme programming language and an introduction to database fundamentals. The content includes information technology career research, computer functions, programming techniques and concepts, data modeling and advanced database techniques. Emphasis is placed on the techniques needed to develop well-documented, structured computer programs.
AOIT Technical Support/Networking
This course focuses on system support, maintenance, and basic network concepts. The content includes information technology career research and emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of various computer software and hardware applications including installation, troubleshooting, diagnostic techniques, and repair of system components, operating systems, and application software; common safety and preventive maintenance procedures; basic networking including physical and logical network connectivity; and effective behaviors that contribute to customer satisfaction.
AOIT Web/Digital Media
This course focuses on digital media and advanced web tools. The content includes information technology career research; advanced HTML, DHTML, and XML commands and web page design; advanced web topics such as web scripting and web server administration; and basic multimedia applications including audio, video, graphics, text, and animation tools.
PC SUPPORT SERVICES
Introduction to Information Technology
This course is designed to provide an introduction to information technology concepts and careers as well as the impact information technology has on the world, people, and industry and basic web design concepts. The content includes information technology career research; operating systems and software applications; electronic communications including e-mail and Internet services; basic HTML, DHTML, and XML web commands and design; and emerging technologies and Web page design.
PC Support 1
This course is designed to develop entry-level skills for PC support services. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of various computer software applications and computer hardware.
PC Support 2
This course continues the development of basic entry-level skills for PC support services. The content includes software applications and operating systems, electronic communication via the Internet, and an introduction to computer networking.
PC Support 3
This course continues the study of PC support services and is designed to develop advanced skills for employment. The content includes advanced software applications, the interrelationships among major components of networks, hardware installation, and selection of electronic communications software and hardware.
PC Support 4
Skills for entry-level employment in PC support services positions. The content includes utilization of advanced software-system features and programs, integration techniques to enhance projects, network administration, components of Web pages, and preventative hardware maintenance.
PC Support 5
This course continues the development of advanced skills for PC Support positions.
WEB DESIGN
Introduction to Information Technology
This course is designed to provide an introduction to information technology concepts and careers as well as the impact information technology has on the world, people, and industry and basic web design concepts. The content includes information technology career research; operating systems and software applications; electronic communications including e-mail and Internet services; basic HTML, DHTML, and XML web commands and design; and emerging technologies and Web page design.
Web Design 1
This course is designed to provide a basic overview of the Internet, Intranet, and WWW. The content includes operating systems; basic HTML commands; navigation of the Internet, Intranet, and Web; and Web page design.
Web Design 2
This course provides advanced concepts in HTML, design, and Internet tools. The content includes Internet/Intranet tools, Web site promotion, advanced HTML commands, advanced page design, and multimedia applications.
Web Design 3
This course provides advanced concepts in HTML, design, and Internet tools.
