CompTIA Certification Training: A+, Security+, and Network+ with Exam Vouchers ​This online course begins on the second Tuesday of each month and can be started at any time during the semester. Careers in Information Technology are steadily growing, and what better way to train for a new career than to prepare for three respected certifications in one convenient online program? Build on your foundational knowledge needed for employment in cutting-edge IT roles. You will study a range of related disciplines, including building and managing a data network, troubleshooting networking issues, routing and switching, risk assessment, and data recovery. To gain further understanding, you will be able to practice the concepts being taught, using interactive virtual software. Possible careers include Tech Support, IT Specialist, Network Administrator, Network Installer, and Security Consultant. Upon successful completion you will receive exam vouchers for CompTIA A+ Exams 220-1101, 220-1102, CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-008 and CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-701 at no additional cost. To register, copy this link into your browser:https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/network-plus-a-plus-security-plus-certification-with-exam/

Computer: An Introduction An ideal beginner's class from learning computer hardware basics to exploring Windows and Microsoft Office (including Word). Learn through hands-on sessions to open, close, size and switch between windows; create, edit, format, save and print a document. Build the necessary foundation for further study in computers. Knowledge of the keyboard is necessary. Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to first class. Please email professional@northshore.edu for directions.

Excel Intermediate Learn the techniques for handling large spreadsheets. Use the Solver Add-In analysis tool, the conditional IF function, cell references linking formulas between worksheets, cell and range naming and using named ranges in functions, formatting and customizing charts, the VLOOKUP function and creating a basic macro to automate a regularly used process. Flash drive required: Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to first class.

Excel Advanced This course covers Excel Database and Table Features including importing data, sorting and filtering, Excel Table features, Input Forms, creating and using a PivotTable Report, counting functions, conditional counting and summing, financial functions PMT and PV and Editing a macro in the Visual Basic Editor. Flashdrive required .Students must activate their My Northshore account prior to first class.