Technology Courses

Section Name: UAS-311101-300
Comments: CID #54912 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 Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division of Aviation UAS flight standards & best practices. Learners 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 prepared to sit for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot test and NCDOT UAS Operator Permit.
Instructor(s): J. Swaringen
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: NET-310002-301TR
Comments: CID #54887 COST $190.50 Tuition & lab fees due at registration ($190.50) Textbook is not required. This class is conducted online, and high-speed internet is required. This is an 8-week course. It is the second of three classes in the CCNA curriculum which are designed to prepare students for the CCNA certification exam. Pre-requisite: CCNA 1 or NET 125
Instructor(s): M. Bowden
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: CSC-311013-301
Comments: CID #55105 COST $205.00 Tuition and lab fees due at registration. 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-platform task automation solution made up of a command-line shell, a scripting language, and a configuration management framework. Power Shell 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 thse 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-310042-301
Comments: CID #55108 COST $205.00 Tuition and lab fees due at registration. This 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 instrusion analysis, and security policies and procedures.
Instructor(s): R. Gambill
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: NOS-310002-301
Comments: CID #55109 COST $205.00 Tuition and lab fees due at registration. This class is conducted online. Linux I&II is a two 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: 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: NET-310037-301
Comments: CID #55110 COST $150.00 Tuition and lab fees due to registration. This class is designed for individuals looking to build expertise in leveraging Amazon Web Services (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 practices in application development. It will also provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to complete the AWS Cloud Developer Associate exam. *STUDENT PRE-REQUISITE: To ensure success in this course, students need to have completed AWS Academy Cloud Foundations course (ACF) or have equivalant experience. A working knowledge of distributed systems.
Instructor(s): J. Clayton
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: NET-310045-301
Comments: CID #55113 COST $150.00 Tuition and lab fees due at registration. This class is designed for individuals looking to build expertise in leveraging Amazon Web Services (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 student with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the AWS Clous and implement best practices in application development. It will also provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to complete the AWS Cloud Developer - Associate exam. *STUDENT PRE-REQUISITE: To ensure success in this course, students need to have completed AWS Academy Cloud Foundations (ACF) course or have equivalent experience. A working knowledge of distributed systems.
Instructor(s): J. Clayton
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: NET-310039-301
Comments: CID #55114 COST $150.00 Tuition and fees due at registration. 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. *STUDENT PRE-REQUISITE: Completed AWS Academy Cloud Foundations Course (ACF) or have equivalent experience.
Instructor(s): T. McManus
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: NET-310029-301
Comments: CID #55170 COST $205.00 This class is conducted online. It is designed to help prepare students for the VMWare VCP certification exam. Topics include a review of VMWare ICM & Optimize & Scale labs and exam objectives. This class is not a substitute for the official training that is required by VMWare to become VCP certified. Textbook not required.
Instructor(s): Z. Hill
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: SEC-310001-301
Comments: CID #55171 COST $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: CSC-311010-301
Comments: CID #55173 COST $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. Allen
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: NET-310030-301
Comments: CID #55177 COST $205.00 Class is conducted online, and it is designed to prepare students for the Accredited Configuration Engineer (ACE) exam. Course topics will include installation, configuration, and management of Palo Alto Network Firewalls.
Instructor(s): R. Luquire
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: NET-310038-301
Comments: CID #55178 COST $95.00 Class is conducted online. It is designed to help students gain a foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles and services for cloud computing. Thie course will cover security best practices and provide scenarios. This course includes demonstrations, instructional guides, guide hands-n 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): T. McManus
Location: Albemarle Campus

Section Name: NET-310041-301
Comments: CID #55179 COST $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-310040-301
Comments: CID #55180 COST $150.00 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-310046-301
Comments: CID #55181 COST $150.00 This online course is designed to introduce students to cloud computing and how Microsoft Azure provides these services. Students will learn core Azure concepts, Azure pricing, compute services, storage solutions, database services, cloud architecture, and the Azure well -architected framework. Additional topics are automatic scaling, monitoring, identity and access management (IAM), and security Azure accounts. This course will help students prepare for the AZ-900 certification exam. Access to high speed internet is required.
Instructor(s): J. Holt
Location: Albemarle Campus