Computer information technology certification training available at San Jacinto College

 Jeannie Peng-Armao -- February 1, 2013

PASADENA, Texas – The Continuing and Professional Development (CPD) division at San Jacinto College offers a variety of computer/information technology training courses, including network security, this semester for participants looking for certifications. 

The division offers both the Technical Administrative Skills I course and the Technical Administrative Skills II course at the North Campus, located at 5800 Uvalde Road in Houston. Skills I will be available from Feb. 19 to May 9 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost is $750. Skills II will be available from May 14 to July 18 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost is $775.

Each course will provide valuable hours of training in the basic and advanced features of the Microsoft Office 2010 suite of applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. It also includes training in the latest Windows Operating System. Skills obtained in this program will immediately expand employment opportunities for graduates in a variety of occupations. Participants will receive one MOS Certification Exam voucher and the proctoring fee.

The Network Security Certificate Program is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on each Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from March 25 to May 18 at the South Campus, located at 13735 Beamer Road in Houston. This entry-level program will include networking fundamentals, server administration fundamentals, security fundamentals, and A+ essentials. Cost is $750. Those interested should contact the College's CPD division by Feb. 15.

To register for these courses, call 281-332-8400. For additional San Jacinto College CPD courses or programs, visit cpd.sanjac.edu.

About the Continuing and Professional Development division
This noncredit division of the College provides training for both current and future employees in the professional and technical job sectors, as well as provides participants with open enrollment course options to enhance their lives. Professional and technical training is available through contract training, open enrollment and grant funding. For more information, call 281-476-1838.

About San Jacinto College
Surrounded by monuments of history, industries and maritime enterprises of today, and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has been serving the citizens of East Harris County, Texas, for more than 50 years. The Achieving the Dream Leader College is committed to the goals and aspirations of a diverse population of 30,000 students in more than 200 degree and certificate options, including university transfer and career preparation. Students also benefit from the College’s job training programs, renowned for meeting the needs of growing industries in the region. San Jacinto College graduates contribute nearly $630 million each year to the Texas workforce. San Jacinto College. Your Goals. Your College.

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