Interested in a career in IT (Information Technology) 

This 3-credit course is a new Career and Technical Education Program of Study that prepares students to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of professionals who use computer systems. This Program of Study meets for 3 periods per day for three years. It includes instruction in basic computer design and architecture, programming, problems of specific computer applications, component and system maintenance and inspection procedures, hardware and software troubleshooting and repair and report preparation. In addition, network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of an organization’s computer network. Students will learn how to organize, install, and support an organization’s computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems. Students will be applying work-based learning experience using engineering principles and technical skills to actually fix and troubleshoot student Chromebooks and computers at our new Student Help Desk in the Hub.

Certifications:

• CompTIA A+

• CompTIA ITF+

• HIPPA Security Training Business Associate

• OSHA 10

• Employability Skills Certificate

• PA Skills Certificate

Students in this course will develop competence in contemporary IT applications, to pursue careers as:

• Help Desk Technician

• Network Technician

• Hardware/Software Sales Consultant

• System Administrator

The world is more connected than ever, a solid foundation in Computer Technology impacts all business fields!

Student Organization: SkillsUSA