Technology Courses

Section Name: NET-310002-301TR
Comments: CID #60032 COST $190.50 Tuition & lab fees due at registration ($190.50) Course is conducted online. It is the second of three courses in the Cisco CCNA v.7 curriculum, all of which are designed to help students prepare for the CCNA certification exam. PRE- REQUISITE: CCNA1
Instructor(s): M. Bowden
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: NET-310037-301
Comments: CID #60307 COST $150.00 Tuition & lab fees due at registration ($150.00) Class is designed for individuals looking to build expertise in leveraging Amazon Web Service (AWS) for developing scalable and efficient cloud-based applications. Students will build knowledge and skills through reading materials, videos, knowledge checks, and hands-on labs equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the AWS Cloud and implement best practice in application development. It will also provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to complete the AWS Cloud Developer Associate exam. PRE-REQUISITE: To ensure success in this course, students need to have completed AWS Academy Cloud Foundations Course (ACF) or have equivalent experience; and a working knowledge of distributed systems.
Instructor(s): J. Clayton
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: CSC-311013-301
Comments: CID #60344 COST $205.00 Tuition & lab fees due at registration ($205.00) This online course is for beginning level Windows systems administrators, Windows Power Users and Windows Desktop Support individuals. It covers the fundamentals of the PowerShell environment. It will lay the groundwork and foundation for more advanced PowerShell skills. PowerShell is a cross-plat form task automation solution made up of a command-line shell, a scripting language, and a configuration management framework. PowerShell runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS. It is commonly used for automating the management of systems. It is also used to build, test, and deploy solutions. You will learn about the object-oriented nature of PowerShell and how to leverage these fundamentals to help you on your way to being a true power user and power administrator.
Instructor(s): R. Gambill
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: NET-310039-301
Comments: CID #60349 COST $150.00 Tuition & lab fees due at registration ($150.00) AWS Academy Cloud Operations (ACO) covers best practices in the AWS Cloud and recommended design patterns. This course will teach students how to solve problems and troubleshoot various scenarios. The course will show students how to create automatable and repeatable deployments of networks and systems on AWS and covers specific AWS features and tools related to configuration and deployment. Students will have the opportunity to build a variety of infrastructures through guided hands-on labs and activities. This course is designed to help prepare students to take the AWS SysOps Administrator Associate exam. Upon successful completion of the class, students will receive a 50% off voucher for the AWS Certified SysOps Associate Certification exam. PRE-REQUISITE: student should have completed AWS Academy Cloud Foundations course (ACF) or have equivalent experience.
Instructor(s): T. McManus
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: UAS-311101-301
Comments: CID #60688 COST $135.50 Tuition & lab fees due at registration ($135.50) This online course prepares learners for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)/Drone flight certification. Topics include flight theory, flight operations, and flight training utilizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Remote Pilot-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide, North Carolina Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator Permit Knowledge Test Study Guide, and North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division of Aviation UAS flight standards and best practices. Students will gain an introduction to commercial, government, and recreational drone applications. Coursework will highlight topics such as regulations, weather, airspace, human factors, and sUAS performance. Upon completion, students will be prepared to sit for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge Test and NCDOT UAS Operator Permit.
Instructor(s): J. Gooch
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: CCT-311008-301
Comments: CID #60689 COST $160.00 Tuition & lab fees due at registration ($160.00) This course introduces the foundational knowledge and practical skills required for entry-level roles in cybersecurity operations, including SOC Analyst (Level 1 & Level 2) positions. It is well-suited for aspiring IT professionals, network administrators seeking to transistion into security roles, and cybersecurity practitioners interested in developing expertise with Splunk.
Instructor(s): C. Boahn
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: SEC-310001-302
Comments: CID #60692 COST $205.00 Tuition & lab fees due at registration ($205.00) Class is conducted online. Textbook and high- speed internet are required. Course introduces the concepts and issues related to securing information systems and the development of policies to implement information security controls, and it helps prepare students to sit for the CompTIA SEC+ certification exam.
Instructor(s): G. Watson
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: NET-310050-301
Comments: CID #60693 COST $205.00 Tuition & lab fees due at reistration ($205.00) This course is designed to give individuals a firm background in open-source enterprise level virtualization solutions using Proxmox Virtual Environmental and Proxmox Backup Server. Students will build knowledge and skills through reading materials, videos, knowledge checks, and hands-on labs equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to setup and manage Proxmox VE in a datacenter and implement best practices in virtualization techniques. It will also provide students with the skills necessary to seek employment in entry-level virtualization technician and administrator roles.
Instructor(s): J. Talbert
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: CSC-311010-301
Comments: CID #60694 COST $205.00 Tuition & lab fees due at registration ($205.00) Course is designed to introduce students to aspects of developing a computer program including the analysis, pseudo code, and flow chart of a desired problem in any appropriate language, correct and execute programs, apply effective programming techniques to prepare business reports, and create and maintain data files. This course is conducted online.
Instructor(s): J. Clayton
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: NET-310040-301
Comments: CID #60696 COST $205.00 Tuition & lab fees due at registration ($205.00) This class covers the fundamentals of building an IT infrastructure on AWS. The course is a hands-on course designed to teach solutions architects how to optimize the use of the AWS Cloud by understanding the AWS services and how the services fit into cloud-based solutions. This course provides opportunities to build a variety of infrastructures through guided hands- on labs. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to make decisions about AWS Architectural designs using AWS principles and best practices. The course is designed to help prepare students to take the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate certification exam. Upon successful completion of the class, students will receive a 50% off voucher for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate certification exam. PRE-REQUISITE: student should have completed AWS Academy Cloud Foundations course (ACF) or have equivalent experience.
Instructor(s): T. McManus
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: NET-310045-301
Comments: CID #60697 COST $150.00 Tuition & lab fees due at registration ($150.00) Class is designed for individuals looking to build expertise in leveraging Amazon Web Service (AWS) for developing scalable and efficient cloud-based applications. Students will build knowledge and skills through reading materials, videos, knowledge checks, and hands-on labs equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the AWS Cloud and implement best practice in application development. It will also provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to complete the AWS Cloud Developer Associate exam. PRE-REQUISITE: To ensure success in this course, students need to have completed AWS Academy Cloud Foundations Course (ACF) or have equivalent experience; and a working knowledge of distributed systems.
Instructor(s): J. Clayton
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: NET-310038-301
Comments: CID #60698 COST $95.00 Tuition & lab fees due at registration ($95.00) Class is conducted online. It is designed to help students gain a foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles and services for cloud computing. This course will cover security best practices and provide scenarios. This course includes demonstrations, instructional guides, guide hands-on labs, and real-life scenarios. Upon completion of course, students will be provided access to free AWS practice exams and a 100% off voucher on a single foundational-level course. PRE-REQUISITE: To ensure success in this course, students need to have completed AWS Academy Cloud Foundations Course (ACF) or have equivalent experience; and a working knowledge of distributed systems.
Instructor(s): A. Freeman
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: NET-310041-301
Comments: CID #60699 COST $95.00 Tuition & lab fees due at registration ($95.00) This class is conducted online. It is designed to prepare students for the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification exam. Topics include cloud concepts and AWS Technologies, including core services, security, pricing, architecture, storage, compute services, networking, support automatic scaling, monitoring, IAM, database solutions, and more.
Instructor(s): A. Freeman
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: NET-310051-301
Comments: CID #60700 COST $205.00 Tuition & lab fees due at registration ($205.00) Students will learn to secure Azure identities, configure advanced threat protection, and implement security solutions across compute, networking, storage, and databases. Topics covered include managing security policies, configuring Azure Firewall and Azure DDoS Protection, implementing role-based access control (RBAC), securing Azure SQL databases, and using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel for threat monitoring and management. Additionally, students will gain hands-on experience with security tools and services that help ensure the integrity and compliance of Azure environments. This course prepares students for the AZ-500 certification exam. Pre-requisite: Azure Fundamentals
Instructor(s): J. Holt
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: NET-310047-301
Comments: CID #60701 COST $250.00 Tuition & lab fees due at registration ($205.00) This second-level, hands-on training course is designed for IT professionals who have completed Azure Fundamentals. Advanced topics such as managing Azure subscriptions, securing identities, configuring virtual networks, and connecting Azure with on-premises environments. Additional topics include advanced network traffic management, implementing and managing complex storage solutions, creating and scaling virtual machines, deploying web apps and containers, and monitoring and troubleshooting Azure resources for performance and reliability. This course prepares students for the AZ-104 certification exam. PRE-REQUISITE: Azure Fundamentals.
Instructor(s): J. Holt
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: NET-310055-301
Comments: CID #60702 COST $205.00 Tuition & lab fees due at registration ($205.00) This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the foundational concepts of Artifical Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. Designed specifically for students seeking a strctured entry point cloud technologies, this course focuses on the Microsoft AI-900 certification exam objectives.
Instructor(s): J. Clayton
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: NOS-310018-301
Comments: CID #60703 COST $205.00 Tuition & lab fees due at registration ($205.00) This course provides an introduction to Identity and Access Management (IAM) within Microsoft Azure & Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory). Designed for IT professionals, and students pursuing Microsoft certification, the course prepares learners for the concepts & skills measured in both the Microsoft Security, Compliance, & Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) & Microsoft Identity & Access Administrator (SC-300) cert. exam.
Instructor(s): J. Clayton
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: NOS-310002-301
Comments: CID #60728 COST $205.00 Tuition & lab fees due at registration ($205.00) Class is conducted online. Linux I&II is a 2-course curriculum, developed and supported by Networking Academy partner NDG. Students learn basic Linux system administration skills and prepare for the LPIC-1 certification. By the end of this course, students will be able to use shells, scripting, and data management, be familiar with interfaces and desktops, gain proficiency in administrative tasks and essential system services, have advanced understanding of networking fundamentals and security, and be prepared to take the second exam (102-500) toward LPI LPIC-1 certification.
Instructor(s): L. Montrose
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: NOS-310001-301
Comments: CID #60729 COST $205.00 Tuition & lab fees due at registration ($205.00) Class is conducted online. Linux I & II is a 2-course curriculum, developed and supported by Networking Academy partner NDG. Students learn basic Linux system administration skills and prepare for LPIC-1 Certification. By the end of this course, students will be able to perform maintenance tasks with the command line, install and configure a computer running Linux, configure basic networking, and be prepared to take the first exam (101-500) toward LPI LPIC-1 certification.
Instructor(s): L. Montrose
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: NET-310042-301
Comments: CID #60730 COST $205.00 Tuition & lab fees due at registration ($205.00) Class is conducted online, and it is designed to prepare students for the 200-201: Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS) exam. Course topics will include security concepts, security monitoring, host-based analysis, network intrusion analysis, and security policies and procedures.
Instructor(s): R. Gambill
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: NET-310053-301
Comments: CID #60731 COST $205.00 Tuition & lab fees due at registration ($205.00) This course provides a comprehensive foundation for professionals looking to bridge the gap between Information Technology (IT) & Operational Technology (OT). Learners will explore modern industrial architectures, including Industrial loT (lloT), SCADA systems and Industrial Automation & Control Systems (IACS) within manufacturing & energy sectors. Cybersecurity frameworks wile analyzing modern threat actors & attack techniques. By the end of the course, participants will have developed the job-ready skills necessary to identify vulnerabilities & secure interconnected industrial enviroments against evolving cyber threats.
Instructor(s): C. Herrin
Location: Albemarle Campus