Technology Management

TCH CompTIA Specialist (CTS)



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$9,000.00(USD)

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  • 32 Cr Hours
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  • 8 Months

TCH COMPTIA SPECIALIST:

This CompTIA Specialist program is designed to gain understanding in technical assistance and support, advice to computer users to help troubleshoot software and hardware problems, assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures.  Upon completion of this program, the student among other items would able to:

  • Distinguish between common motherboard form factors and explain the functions of key motherboard components, the memory slot types, and the bus architecture functions,
  • Describe the function of processor sockets and slots, CPU types and components, ways to reduce the heat generated by CPUs, and the different types of RAM,
  • Outline and explain the DEFRAG and NTBACKUP, disk management commands, basic disk to a dynamic disk, using the Disk Management tool, and how to use Performance Monitor to monitor a system,
  • Distinguish between LAN topologies and WAN topologies, between centralized and decentralized networks, and between the key networks,
  • Explain the basic features and characteristics of key Ethernet technologies, transmission flaws associated with analog and digital signals, factors that affect transmission,
  • Describe circuit switching works, packet switching works, the capabilities of WAN transmission media and the basic WAN transmission.

EDUCATION & JOB EXPERIENCE:

  • Ability to use Microsoft Windows
  • Ability to work with a computer

 

ADMISSIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED or College Transcripts
  • Proof of US Residency requirements.
  • Complete the Quick Contact form and request for details

 

MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT

To make your online experience enjoyable and trouble-free, students are required to meet the following material and equipment requirements:

  • Own or have access to a computer or laptop with Windows 7 or better.
  • Computer or laptop (with wireless mouse) must be compatible with Microsoft Office software, if you are not sure, complete the Quick Contact form on the website.
  • Have access to High Speed Internet with Mozilla Firefox Browser.
  • Ensure that their computer or laptop is able to display Adobe PDF and Microsoft Word
  • Have an e-mail account which the student checks daily.
  • Install Microsoft Office 2010 or 2013 on their computer or laptop.

REQUIRED COURSES

  • CTS 101          CompTIA Computer Hardware
  • CTS 102          CompTIA Computer Operation
  • CTS 103          CompTIA Network Fundamentals
  • CTS 104          CompTIA Network Wireless & Routing
  • CTS 105          CompTIA Computer Hardware HTTP
  • CTS 106          CompTIA Computer Operation HTTP
  • CTS 107          CompTIA Network Fundamentals HTTP
  • CTS 108          CompTIA Network Wireless & Routing HTTP

DURATION

  • 728 Clock Hours 32 Semester Credit Hours
  • Full time students 8 months.
  • Cost of Tuition including textbooks and materials $8,715.00
  • Grant and easy payment plan are available, please e-mail faid@joshuaci.com for details

 

MEDIAN ANNUAL SALARY AND HOURLY RATE*

  • Median Wages (2022) hourly: $27.83
  • Median Wages (2022) Annual: $57,890
  • Employment (2022): 736,200

*The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Data 2022. ONET Online

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Possible job titles for students who graduated from this program include but not limited to the following:

  • Information Specialist
  • IT Technician
  • Support Specialist
  • Computer Technician
  • Computer Support Specialist
  • Help Desk Analyst
  • Technical Support Specialist
  • Network Support Specialist
  • Network Technician
  • Computer Specialist

POSSIBLE CERTIFICATIONS

Upon successful completion of the program, optional certification information includes the following:

  • CompTIA A+ and Network
  • Certified CompTIA A+ Certification fee $253.00

AWARD UPON COMPLETION

The student will receive a diploma with credit hour transcripts upon successful completion of the program.