Computer Maintenance Technology - Manchester Community College - Manchester

Computer Maintenance Technology from Manchester Community College - Manchester is a Campus Certificate Programming degree that prepares you for a IT career. Program Design The Computer Maintenance Technology certificate program is for students seeking specific skills in the installation, configuration and maintenance of computers and basic-to-complex computer networks. Students will acquire background and skills to enable them to understand and work with digital machines connected to networks. Students will learn to: install, configure, maintain and upgrade stand-alone computers or computers within networks; troubleshoot basic hardware and software problems on computers and within computer networks; understand the fundamentals of computer operating systems; describe and understand the basic technologies used in local and wide area networks, including logical and physical technologies as well as hardware and software associated with computer networks; and demonstrate sufficient knowledge in computer and computer networking technology to secure career placement in the field. Classroom discussion is supplemented with hands-on computer network laboratory experience and projects. The experience and training in the Computer Maintenance Technology certificate program will begin to prepare students for the core and elective computer industry network certification examinations such as the national Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Computer Technicians A+ and Network+ Certification Examinations. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of all Computer Maintenance Technology certificate program requirements, graduates will 1. Differentiate and understand the role and function of various current and emerging technologies, including, but not limited to, computer hardware and networking. 2. Describe basic computer organization and the relationship between hardware components and the operating system. 3. Differentiate and apply the basic technologies used in local- and wide-area networks. 4. Demonstrate skills in installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting and upgrade of computer operating systems at both the workstation and server levels. 5. Demonstrate competency in installing, repairing, servicing, troubleshooting and upgrading computers and peripheral equipment from the PC technician?s point of view. 6. Demonstrate proficiency in installation, maintenance, upgrade and troubleshooting of computer operating systems from the PC technician?s point of view. View more details on Manchester Community College - Manchester, CT . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Programming courses.