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Computer Technology / Online Learning CERTIFICATION PREP COURSESComputer Technician Program (CompTIA A+ Certification Prep)

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As computers play a larger role in every aspect of society, technology is becomingmore important in our daily lives and is driving the increasing demand for skilledcomputer technicians. Computer Technicians can be found working in a varietyof industries and the US Department of Labor expects this career field to growby 18% by 2020. Train affordably online at your own pace in this in-demand fieldwithout sacrificing quality! Developed by industry experts, this program includes training on everything you’ll need to earn your A+ Certification through the Computer TechnologyIndustry Association (CompTIA). The online training format allows you to start at any time, train on yourown schedule, and move through the training as quickly as you wish - but you’re never alone. OurStudent and Graduate Support Advisors are available by phone, email, and online chat every step ofthe way. The course cost includes six-month access to the training portal and electronic textbooks.Students additionally will receive the two certification exam vouchers needed to sit for CompTIA’s A+Certification exam (a $438 value). AND, with a new promotional agreement, students can now select alaptop from Best Buy with a voucher included in the course cost.

Online Course Start date: Anytime with 6 months access!182 hours Course Cost: $1,999.00Maryland Senior Course Cost: $1,899.00Call (301)784-5281 or www.careerstep.com/alleganycollegeLimited $1,500 scholarships available to Allegany County residents! (3 or more years residency)

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Computer Technology / Online Learning CompTIA Security+ Training (ITC107)This training course will prepareyou for better comprehensionof security concepts, toolsand procedures endorsed byCompTIA, the IT industry’spremier certification vendor. You will learn to react to securityincidents and validate their skill in anticipatingsecurity risks and guarding against them. You willcover critical Security+ certification test objectives,which have received the CompTIA Approved Quality Content symbol assuring accurate preparation for the exam. Throughout this course,you will review mitigating threats, cryptography,authentication, user and role-based security,peripheral security, public key infrastructure, portsand protocols, network security, wireless security,remote access security, vulnerability testing andmonitoring, organizational security, and businesscontinuity. You will be given access to readingplans, study guides, and practice exams to groundyour knowledge and better prepare for the exam. This training course will be administered througha comprehensive, theory-based platform. Uponcompletion of this course, you will be prepared tosit for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam and earn their industry certification. Course costincludes a Security + Certification exam voucher(valid for one year) and lunch every day of training.

2/17-2/21, Monday-Friday (5 sessions)8:30 AM- 4:30 PM ACM: CE15 Instructor: Gerald Price Course Cost: $1,600.00Maryland Senior Course Cost: $1,500.00Limited $1,200 scholarships available to AlleganyCounty residents! (3 or more years residency)

CISSP Certification Prep Course (ITC108)This five-day course is the mostcomprehensive review of securityconcepts and industry best practices and covers the eightdomains of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional Common Book of Knowledge.Students will gain knowledgein information security that will increase their ability to successfullyimplement and manage security programs in anyorganization or government entity. Course costincludes lunch every day of training.

3/30-4/3, Monday-Friday (5 sessions)8:00 AM- 5:30 PM ACM: CE16 Instructor: Staff

Course Cost: $1,500.00Maryland Senior Course Cost: $1,400.00Limited $1,000 scholarships available to AlleganyCounty residents! (3 or more years residency)

Ethical Hacking & Countermeasures Training(ITC109)“To beat a hacker, you need to think like ahacker.” This course prepares candidatesfor the Certified Ethical Hacker exam offered by EC-Council.The course focuses on hacking techniquesand technology from an offensive perspective. The advanced security course isregularly updated to reflect thelatest developments in the domain, including new hacking techniques, exploits, automated programs as well as defensive recommendations as outlined by experts in the field. The CEH bodyof knowledge represents detailed contributionsfrom security experts, academicians, industrypractitioners and the security community atlarge. The Certified Ethical Hacker program is thepinnacle of the most desired information securitytraining program that any information securityprofessional will ever want to be in. This accreditedcourse provides the advanced hacking tools andtechniques used by hackers and informationsecurity professionals alike to break into anorganization. Immerse yourself into the HackerMindset so that you will be able to defend againstfuture attacks. This is the worlds most advanced ethical hacking course with 18 of the most currentsecurity domains any ethical hacker will ever wantto know when they are planning to beef up theinformation security posture of their organization.In 18 comprehensive modules, the course covers270 attack technologies commonly used byhackers. This course will significantly benefitsecurity officers, auditors, security professionals,site administrators, and anyone who is concernedabout the integrity of the network infrastructure.Course cost includes the CEH exam voucher and lunch each day.

5/11-5/15, Monday-Friday (5 sessions)8:00 AM- 5:30 PM ACM: CE16 Instructor: David Biser, CEHCourse Cost: $1,600.00Maryland Senior Course Cost: $1,500.00Limited $1,100 scholarships available to AlleganyCounty residents! (3 or more years residency)

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VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage(ITC405)This five-day course features intensive hands-on training thatfocuses on installing, configuring,and managing VMware vSphere®6.7, which includes VMware ESXi™6.7 and VMware vCenter Server® 6.7. This course prepares you toadminister a vSphere infrastructurefor an organization of any size. Itis the foundation for most other VMware technologies in the software-defineddata center. This comprehensive training course

also provides the learner with additional trainingmaterial to include vSphere Foundations ExamVoucher (a $125 value), 30 lab credits for 30 dayspost-class, and a practice test from Kaplan IT.Course cost includes lunch every day of training.

8/10-8/14, Monday-Friday (5 sessions)8:30 AM- 4:30 PM ACM: CE15 Instructor: Staff Course Cost: $2,400.00Maryland Senior Course Cost: $2,300.00Limited $1,500 scholarships available to AlleganyCounty residents! (3 or more years residency)

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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Computer Basics- Introduction (EDP930)Are you a new computer user or owner? Thiscourse will introduce you to the world of PCcomputing. Using the Microsoft Windows 10operating system you will become familiar withcomputer terminology, explore the fundamentalsof computer functions, and survey Microsoftsoftware applications. You will also work withthe basics of a PC’s file structure, folders, onlinehelp menus, and much more. This course will alsoteach you the basics of the most commonly usedMicrosoft applications: Word and Internet Explorer.In this hands-on class you will “learn by doing!”After completing this class, you can continue yourWindows education by enrolling in the courseEDP931, Computer Basics Intermediate.

2/27-4/2, Thursday (5 sessions)No Class 3/126:00-8:00 PM ACM: CE16 Instructor: Richard Soderman Course Cost: $110.00 Maryland Senior Course Cost: $100.00

Computer Basics- Intermediate (EDP931)This course increases your understanding of computers using the Windows 10 operating systemas well as several software applications. You willexplore a wide range of computer skill topics asthis course is designed to build on and enhancethe skills learned in EDP930, Computer BasicsIntroduction. You will learn to conduct Internet searches, format text using a word processor,create basic formulas using

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Computer Skills for the WorkplaceMost jobs today require aworking knowledge of certaincomputer skills. Employersseek and reward employeeswith the skills and knowledgeto send messages across the country via e-mail; use a spreadsheet to create a graph and paste it into a report; add and editdata in a database; understand the implicationsof file sizes, memory limitations, and networkarrangements; and recognize the function andfeatures of modern computer components. Thiscourse is a great introduction to Windows 10and Office 2016 and is designed to provide thefundamental computer competencies you needto survive and prosper in today’s fast-changingworkplace. Focus on practical applications forsoftware most common to the workplace towork faster and more efficiently. When you finishthis course, you will have learned why employersconsider technological literacy so critical to thesuccess of any organization.

Online Course Start dates: 1/15, 2/12, 3/18, 4/15, 5/13, 6/17, 7/156 weeks in lengthInstructor: Dave PaquinCourse Cost: $110.00 Maryland Senior Course Cost: $110.00Call (301)784-5281 orvisit www.ed2go.com/allegany



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Computer Technology / Online Learning Excel 2016 (EDP978)Become a pro in Excel 2016with this information packedcourse! Use this powerfulsoftware to create workbooks and worksheets and discover how easy it is to format cells and create formulasto make your life easier at work or at home. Learnhow to use the editing and formatting tools andexplore the mathematical functions in Excel that allow you to manipulate your numerical data tocreate a unique spreadsheet that does all the workfor you! Learn how to operate the date and timefunctions, create embedded charts, and use the AutoCalculate and conditional formatting featuresas well. Gain the knowledge you need from aninstructor who holds a Master Certification in MS Office to create successful, useful spreadsheetsthat will save you time and impress your peers!Please note: While this course is for a beginnerExcel user, you must have a basic computerbackground to enroll in this course.

3/9-4/6, Monday (5 sessions)5:30-7:30 PM ACM: CE16 Instructor: Patricia BrayCourse Cost: $100.00 Maryland Senior Course Cost: $95.00

Excel 2016 - Advanced (EDP979)Put yourskills into and advance to a Take BOTH mastery skill level Courses & SAVE 25%! with this Advanced Excel 2016 Series Excel course. (EDP980) $150 (MD SR- $140)

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students will quicklydive into advanced practiceslike automating workflow by implementingfunction commands and making use of advanced charting and Sparkline charts. Additional course topics include mastery ofRelative vs. Absolute, Linking, Data Lookups,IF statements, SUMIF and PivotTables. Gainthe knowledge you need from a veteran CEinstructor who holds a Master Certification in MS Office from Microsoft Corporation!

4/20-5/18, Monday (5 sessions)5:30-7:30 PM ACM: CE16 Instructor: Patricia BrayCourse Cost: $100.00 Maryland Senior Course Cost: $95.00

Microsoft Excel 2019/Office 365 SeriesThis course bundle will introduce you to Microsoft Office Excel 2019 and teach you its intermediate and advanced features. Whether you’re new to Excel or need a refresher, the Microsoft Excel 2019 Series (bundle of 3courses) will help you masterthis longstanding spreadsheetsoftware. The introductory course focuses on the fundamentals as you learn how to quicklyand efficiently create fully formatted worksheetsas well as common formulas and functions,sorting and analyzing data, custom chartsand graphs, and creating three-dimensionalworkbooks. The intermediate course builds on the fundamental techniques you learned in theintroductory Excel 2019 course. Use Excel’sdata analysis tools and AutoFilter commandsto create macros that eliminate repetitive tasksand features of VLOOKUP, INDEX & the MATCHtools. In the advanced Excel course, you willmaster advanced techniques for PivotTables,conditional formatting to highlight duplicateentries, and importing external data usingExcel’s built-in Power Query tool. By the timeyou finish this course series, you will know allthe possible features and function of Microsoft’spowerful spreadsheet software.

Online Course Three classes, each 6 weeks in lengthStart dates: 1/15, 2/12, 3/18, 4/15, 5/13, 6/17, 7/15Instructor: Chad Wambolt Course Cost: $299.00 Maryland Senior Course Cost: $299.00Call (301)784-5281 orvisit www.ed2go.com/allegany


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Introduction to Microsoft Word 2019/Office 365 Across all industries, the abilityto create documents in a word processor is essential in day-to-day functions. From writingreports to knowing how to use Microsoft Word, the mostwidely-used word processingprogram, adds an important skillset to your professional profile.This course will introduce youto the 2019 version of Microsoft Word, availablethrough the Office 365 online platform. You willlearn the basics of Word 2019 needed to write and edit text and to create, format, and organizedocuments. By the time you’re done with these hands-on activities, you will be able to use Wordconfidently at home or on the job.

Online Course Start dates: 1/15, 2/12, 3/18, 4/15, 5/13, 6/17, 7/156 weeks in lengthInstructor: Wallace WangCourse Cost: $110.00 Maryland Senior Course Cost: $110.00Call (301)784-5281 orvisit www.ed2go.com/allegany

SPECIAL INTEREST COURSES LinkedIn 101: Creating a Powerful Profile(EDP992)Do you have a LinkedIn profilethat you have never used orupdated? Maybe you don’t have a profile at all. So, do youreally need one? With over 600million members, LinkedIn is the world’s largestprofessional network. Learn how to optimize yourLinkedIn profile and why it’s important. We will walk through each section together and talk aboutthe best practices as you work along on your ownprofile in this hands-on course. We will reviewexamples of strong profiles, talk about LinkedIn’sunique algorithm, and discuss how to grow yournetwork, find a job, or learn new skills. Dust off thatold profile or get ready to build one.

4/21- 4/28, Tuesday (2 sessions)6:00-8:00 PM ACM: CE16 Instructor: Jenny KrampfCourse Cost: $39.00 Maryland Senior Course Cost: $34.00

Accounting FundamentalsIn this comprehensive course,you will learn the basics ofdouble-entry bookkeeping,as well as how to analyze andrecord financial transactions. You will get hands-on experience with handlingaccounts receivable, accounts payable, payrollprocedures, sales taxes, and various commonbanking activities. Accounting Fundamentals covers all the bases, from writing checks topreparing an income statement and closingout accounts at the end of each fiscal period.Whether you’re a sole proprietor looking tomanage your business finances, or you simplywant to gain an understanding of accountingbasics for career advancement or for personaluse, this course will give you a solid foundation infinancial matters.

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Introduction to Photoshop CCPhotoshop is the world’smost popular photo-editing program. Artists,photographers, designers,and hobbyists all rely onAdobe Photoshop for image creation and editing.Discover the fastest and most effective ways to use Photoshop from an expert and former columnist for Photoshop Usermagazine. You’ll learn how to use Photoshopwhile accessing it from the Creative Cloud (CC).The course provides detailed, step-by-stepinstructions that you’ll have no trouble following—even if you’ve never used a computer graphicsprogram before! Edit your own photographs toget rid of dust and scratches, fix the color, andcorrect image exposure, then master techniquesfor switching the backgrounds on images andremoving wrinkles and blemishes from photos, justlike they do in magazines. By the time you finishthis hands-on, project-oriented course, you’ll be well on your way to expressing yourself with themost exciting graphics program ever developed.

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