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Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) ~ www.avtec.alaska.edu
AVTEC is a
division of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
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Box 889 ~ 809 2nd Avenue ~ Seward, Alaska 99664
Admissions Office (907)
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Program
Contact Mark
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Academy Orientation
3 days,
TBA, $450
The first course that all instructors are required to complete is the Academy Orientation Course. This course may be taken as a 24-hour online course that would take between two to four weeks to complete or as a three day in person course.
Academy Orientation Course requirements include:
The Teachback includes submitting a video of the instructor teaching, demonstrating best practices (for remote environment), or presenting a topic to the class to demonstrate best practices (for the in person environment).
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IT Essentials I: PC Hardware & Software
5 days,
By Request, $750
Prerequisites: The Academy Orientation course is required before taking this course.
IT Essentials PC Hardware and Software, sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company, introduces students to information technology and data communications. This 70-hour, hands-on, lab-oriented course stresses laboratory safety and working effectively in a group environment. Students will learn how to build a computer and install operating systems such as Windows 98 and Windows 2000.
IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software Competencies
Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion for IT Essentials PC Hardware and Software.
IT Essentials I: PC Hardware & Software Competencies:
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Building a computer and installation of the motherboard.
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floppy and hard drives, CD-ROM, and video cards.
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Installing and managing Windows operating systems.
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Adding peripherals and multimedia capabilities.
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Knowledge of local-area network architecture, networking protocols and the OSI Model, and TCP/IP utilities.
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Connecting the computer to a local area network and to the Internet.
Industry-recognized Certification
IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software prepares students for the CompTIA A+ certification exam.
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IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems
5 days,
By Request, $750
Prerequisites: The Academy Orientation course
is required before taking this course.
IT Essentials Network Operating Systems, sponsored by Hewlett- Packard Company, is an intensive introduction to multi-user, multi-tasking network operating systems. This 70-hour, hands-on, lab-oriented course overviews the characteristics of Linux and Windows NT, 2000, and XP operating systems. Students will learn about installation procedures, security issues, back up procedures, and remote access.
IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems Competencies
Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion for IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems.
Acquired competencies include:
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Installation procedures for Linux and Windows 2000
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Tactics for networking operating system security.
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Knowledge of network types, standards, protocols, topologies, media types, and devices.
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Operating systems backup and remote access.
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Network operating system management and optimization skills.
Industry-recognized Certification
IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems, along with IT Essentials I, will help prepare students for the CompTIA Server+ certification exam.
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Fundamentals of Web Design
6 days, By Request, $900
Prerequisites: The Academy Orientation course
is required before taking this course.
Fundamentals of Web Design, sponsored by Adobe Systems, gives Cisco Networking Academies the opportunity to provide a curriculum offering industry-standard Web design practices and tools. This 70-hour, hands-on Web design course is taught using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe GoLive, Adobe LiveMotion, and Adobe Premiere. Students will become familiar with overall Web site production processes, design exercises using Adobe applications, and design elements involving layouts, navigation and interactivity.
Fundamentals of Web Design Competencies
Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion for Fundamentals of Web Design.
Acquired Web Design competencies include:
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Understanding of basic Web page design principles, file formats for creating Web pages, accessibility, usability, and site management skills.
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Ability to create: basic HTML code, vector and bitmap graphics, SWF, GIF, and DHTML animations; images for Web pages; Web pages with interactive elements, Cascading Style Sheets; and a Web site.
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Skills required for site and banner advertising as well as other marketing techniques.
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Use of Adobe GoLive, Illustrator, LiveMotion, Photoshop, and Premiere.
Industry-recognized Certification
Fundamentals of Web Design prepares students for the Web Design Apprentice (CWDSA) certification sponsored by the World Organization of Webmasters (WOW).
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Fundamentals of UNIX
5 days, By Request, $750
Prerequisites: The Academy Orientation course
is required before taking this course.
Fundamentals of UNIX, sponsored by Sun Microsystems, allows Cisco Networking Academies to specialize in UNIX/LINUX training as they prepare students for advanced education in UNIX/LINUX administration or Internet-based jobs. This 70-hour, hands-on, skills-based course is taught using the Solaris™ Operating Environment. Students will learn basic, entry-level operator skills and operating commands.
Fundamentals of UNIX Competencies
Upon successful completion of this course, students receive a Fundamentals of UNIX Certificate of Completion.
Acquired UNIX/LINUX competencies include:
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Ability to use and customize the Common Desktop Environment (CDE) and GNOME graphical user interface.
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Use UNIX/LINUX command line with emphasis on Korn and C shell features
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Navigate the file system; create, manage, and print files; use various CDE office productivity tools.
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Skills for using the vi, CDE and LINUX text editors, backup and restore files, and directories.
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Basic user-level troubleshooting of network connectivity, system processes and file permission problems.
Industry-recognized Certification
Fundamentals of UNIX provides basic, entry-level LINUX training.
This course, in combination with IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems and additional supplemental material, will help prepare students for the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam.
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Fundamentals of Java Programming
8 days, By Request, $1,200
Prerequisites: The Academy Orientation course
is required before taking this course.
Fundamentals of Java Programming, sponsored by Sun Microsystems, provides a 70-hour introduction to Java programming, which teaches students how to use the Java language’s object oriented technologies to solve business problems. Students will become familiar with: Java programming basics in creating classes, objects, and applications; the Java language Application Programming Interface; and Graphical User Interface applications. Lab software requirements include: the Java 2 Platform Standard Edition and the Java 2 Platform Standard Edition Documentation, available at no cost at http://java.sun.com/j2se/ ; and the BlueJ Java Development Tool, available at no cost at http://www.bluej.org/.
Fundamentals of Java Programming Competencies
Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a Fundamentals of Java Programming Certificate of Completion.
Acquired Java programming competencies include:
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Understanding the history and current use of object-oriented programming and the Java language to solve business problems.
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Knowledge of Java environment and use of Java development kit.
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Application of Java language keywords and syntax to create statements for declaring and storing java data types.
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Ability to write code that implements object-oriented principles and design encapsulation, composition, and inheritance.
Industry-recognized Certification
Fundamentals of Java Programming prepares students for the Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform certification exam.
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Fundamentals of Wireless LANs
6 days, By Request, $900
Prerequisites: The
Academy Orientation course
is required before taking this course.
Registration:
Registration form for
Cisco Networking classes
(Word format or
PDF format)
As organizations increasingly depend on wireless technologies in their everyday practices, the Fundamentals of Wireless LANs course teaches students to develop, implement, and troubleshoot wireless networks. This 70-hour hands-on, skills-based course focuses on the design, planning, implementation, operation, and troubleshooting of wireless networks. It covers a comprehensive overview of technologies, security, and design best practices.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion for Fundamentals of Wireless LANs.
Acquired Wireless LANs competencies include:
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Design a logical
wireless LAN architecture for mobile wireless users in compliance with
IEEE 802.11 standards.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the theory regarding the most common factors that influence WLANs (including EMspectrum, radio wave propagation, modulation techniques, and frequency and channel usage in wireless technologies).
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Installation of in-building and building-to-building WLANs with Cisco devices and appropriate antennas that meet mobility and throughput
specifications, including the site survey and documentation.
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Perform hardware setup and software configuration of Cisco Aironet wireless products including security using WEP, Cisco LEAP, and 802.1x protocols.
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Upgrade wireless products and troubleshoot performance issues using event logging, command-line utilities, and diagnostic tools.
The Wireless LANs course advances students on a career path toward the following occupations: systems engineer, product support engineer, and systems integrator. For higher-education bound students, this course prepares them for electrical engineering or computer and management information systems degree programs.
Industry-recognized Certification
Fundamentals of Wireless LANs course helps students to achieve the Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist designation (WLANFE).
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Fundamentals of Network Security
11 days,
By Request, $1,650
Prerequisites: The
Academy Orientation course
is required before taking this course.
There has never been a greater need for professionals trained in network security. In today’s world, everything is a target—from routers and switches to applications and even poorly managed security devices. Companies are frequently attacked through their connections to remote users or business partners with a less stringent security policy or implementation. Companies, governments, and organizations must guard against hackers, outsiders, and even disgruntled employees who threaten their information security, integrity and daily business operations.
Fundamentals of Network Security is designed to prepare students for certification in this field. Faculty, students, and university and college administrators have requested a course that teaches students to design and implement security solutions to reduce the risk of revenue loss and vulnerability. This course combines hands-on experience, instructor-led lectures, and a Web-based curriculum for students.
The 70-hour course is an introduction to network security and overall security processes. Acquired course competencies include:
Fundamentals of Network Security Competencies
Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion for Fundamentals of Web Design.
Acquired Network Security competencies include:
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Select appropriate security hardware, software, policies, and configurations based on an organization’s assessment of its security vulnerabilities in order to provide protection against known security threats.
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Perform advanced installation, configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and recovery on Cisco IOS® and PIX® firewalls.
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Configure intrusion detection feature on the Cisco IOS router and PIX firewalls.
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Install and configure CSACS for AAA service on Cisco IOS and PIX firewalls.
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Configure site-to-site VPNs between Cisco devices and remote access VPNs between Cisco device and clients to ensure privacy and confidentiality.
The Network Security course advances students on a career path toward the following occupations: network security analyst, senior systems analyst, and systems architect. For higher education bound students, this course prepares them for electrical engineering or computer and management information systems degree programs.
Industry-recognized Certification
Fundamentals of Network Security readies students to take the SECUR (Securing Cisco IOS Networks) and CSPFA (Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced) exams in preparation for the Cisco Firewall Specialist. These exams also count toward security—professional-level CCSP™ certification. Successful completion of the course also helps prepare students for the CompTIA Security+ exam and for further network security study.
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