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  • Begin a career in the lucrative, fast growing and high demand IT field and prepare for the industry standard CompTIA A+ certification.

    Join us for our Career Insider Series workshops and panels. Click here to sign up.


  • Learn the basics of information technology (IT) and get training in entry level technical support and IT operational roles.

    Click here to receive information about this program.

  • COURSES

  • Career Insider Series: Tech Connect

    • Join us for an interactive mini workshop
    • Explore a career in IT by learning the basics of the industry.

    To register or for more information call (718) 482-7244 or visit http://www.laguardia.edu/careerinsider

    Sat 1/8/2022 1/8/2022 11:00-1:00 $ FREE INFO004W22.T05.01.00


  • IT Fundamentals: CompTIA ITF+ Certification Preparation (Part 1)

    Learn the basics of information technology (IT) and begin a career in this ever-growing industry. Topics include common features and functions of operating systems; network connectivity; identifying usage of common software applications; and security and best practices for web browsing. You will also prepare for the CompTIA ITF+ certification, intended for professionals in the field who want a broad understanding or those considering a career in IT. (Cost of textbook, virtual lab and exam voucher included in course fee.)  ND 

  • IT Support Specialist: CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation (Part 2)

    Jumpstart your tech career! Get training in entry level technical support and IT operational roles while you prepare for the industry CompTIA A+ certification exam. You will learn to install, configure and maintain PCs, mobile devices and software for end users; explore basics of networking and security forensics; properly and safely diagnose, resolve and document common hardware and software issues; and discuss basics of scripting, virtualization, desktop imaging and deployment. General topics include hardware and network troubleshooting, operating systems, operational procedures, security, virtualization and cloud computing, and software troubleshooting. (Cost of textbook, virtual lab and exam voucher included in course fee.)  Prerequisite: IT Fundamentals (ITF+) or passing of an equivalency exam (https://www.laguardia.edu/ITStest). ND

    Sat 11/20/2021 6/25/2022 9:00-2:00 $1850 CTIA102F21.T05.01.00


  • REQUIREMENTS

    Prerequisites

    • Prerequisite for IT Support Specialist/CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation: IT Fundamentals (ITF+) or passing of an equivalency exam

  • CAREER PROFILE

    Potential Jobs
    Help Desk Technician, IT Specialist, Network Administration

    Salary
    $51,000 is the median salary for a computer support specialist. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

    Job Trends
    The employment of computer support specialists is projected to grow 12% from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

    In New York State, employers had a demand for Software Developers/Applications, Computer User Support Specialists and Web Developers within the last year. (Burning Glass Technologies)

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    Click here to register for the IT Support Specialist Certificate Program. You will create a profile and choose the IT Fundamentals (ITF+) course. If you wish to register for IT Support Specialist/CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation, you will need to first take IT Fundamentals (ITF+) or register for and pass the IT Support Specialist Screening Test.

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