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The IT industry in the U.S. is growing!
According to Labor Insights, the U.S. currently has approximately 340,500 job openings in the IT sector, with an average salary of $50,800 a year for an entry-level IT support position. As the demand for IT professionals continues to grow, businesses are actively seeking skilled individuals to fill these roles.
Whether you’re interested in troubleshooting systems, providing technical support, or working with cutting-edge tools, IT offers a diverse range of career paths. Equip yourself with the essential skills needed to succeed in this dynamic field by enrolling in the Google IT Support Professional Certificate and take the first step forward.
Course/Program Details
Upon completing the Google IT Support Certificate, you will:
- Understand technical support fundamentals which include examination of hardware components of computer systems, software types, software installation, boot processes, and the importance of troubleshooting.
- Explore basic computer networking which includes the network layers, TCP/IP, OSI networking models, and DNS.
- Learn operating systems which include Windows and Linux file systems, Windows graphical user interface, Windows command line interface, and Linux shell.
- Familiar with system administration and infrastructure services to apply skills as they relate to server operating systems, virtualization, network services, DNS for web services, and how troubleshooting network services.
- Assess intricacies of IT security, network, and information defense against attacks which include security network attacks, encryption practices, malicious software, encryption practices, cryptographic methods, and security measures in network environments.
Program Highlights
This course is designed for students interested in a career in Information Technology. It is a hands-on, online learning program designed to prepare you for entry-level jobs in IT support upon completion of the certificate training. The course covers the fundamentals of IT support, including troubleshooting, customer service, networking, operating systems, system administration, and security. The course also provides hands-on practice for software installation, network troubleshooting, system maintenance, and more. Most of the coursework is independent and includes weekly Webex meetings with a professor throughout the term.
- Google IT Certification
- Up to 12 college credits
- $1000 for course
- Fully Online
Course Code: CECI-727
CEU: 11
Credentials: Upon completion of this course, you’ll earn an IT Support Professional Certification issued by Google, 12 college credits in Computer Science at OCC.
Cost: $1000
Length: 12 months
Scholarships Available:
The SCC5 Grant is pleased to support eligible students by covering $250 of tuition costs, making high-quality workforce training more accessible and affordable.
Additionally, the Workforce Education department at Ocean County College is proud to offer the Foundation Scholarship to support passionate and driven students pursuing careers in healthcare. This grant can cover up to 50% of the cost for select courses. Find out more information here.
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