IT Training Courses
Courses within the Information Technology program concentrate on the 3 major parts of computer networks; the client, the server, and the devices that connect them together. Each part depends on the other for a network to function. The following diagram illustrates the 3 parts:
The courses include a significant amount of hands-on lab work in SCIT's Networking Lab with real equipment so that students receive solid training to configure and administer each of the components, as well as, troubleshoot devices and software that do not always work as planned.
Computer Hardware and Networking Fundamentals
Computer hardware classes emphasize data management, protection and recovery. Students study proper hard drive configurations, such as RAID implementations for server systems, and backup/recovery techniques. Students also learn various UTP wiring methods for interconnecting routers, switches, clients and servers.
Networking fundamental classes include the study of a broad range of networking protocols and standards, such as the OSI model, TCP/IP addressing, variable length subnet masking (VLSM), DHCP & DNS concepts, and more. In addition, students learn how to connect and set up initial Cisco router and switch configuration via the router and switch terminals.
Microsoft Training Courses
Microsoft training courses include configuring, administering and maintaining Microsoft software based systems. Students train to deploy and configure Windows XP Professional as a client for a networked environment and study in-depth administration functions such as local group policies and network configurations. Students also study and train with Windows Server 2003 to deploy a functional active directory, DHCP server, DNS server, Exchange server along with various other servers and services such as IPSec and clustering. The Microsoft training courses include many of the topics that are part of the Microsoft certifications.
Cisco Training Courses
Cisco training courses include the configuration of enterprise level Cisco routers and switches. Students learn to program static and dynamic routing protocols, access control lists (ACL's), Virtual LANs, STP, and other configurations that are commonly used in enterprise-wide networks. In addition to routing and switch configurations, student study both software-based and hardware-based firewall concepts and wireless systems (Wi-Fi). The Cisco training courses include many topics that are part of the Cisco certifications.
