Microsoft IT Academy, Microsoft, CompTIA tracts & Autodesk, offer job viability or continued study for degree
April 6, 2010
LANCASTER – The Lancaster Campus of HACC, Central Pennsylvania Community College, is home to Microsoft IT Academy, CompTIA E2C (Education to Career), Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC) and other information technology certification programs. Find out what all that can mean for your computer career at an open house 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, April 19.
These certification programs can advance a career in information technology and clear the way for students to continue toward an associate or bachelor’s degree. The open house, which takes place in the East Building, room 204, will provide information about how to complete training for the Microsoft, CompTIA, CISCO or Autodesk certifications or how to continue for a college degree.
Students and employers worldwide look to the Microsoft IT Academy and CompTIA programs for the latest technologies, skills and the assurance of the Microsoft quality standard. Microsoft courses use Microsoft’s official curriculum (MOC); all other training material tracks to CompTIA, CISCO, and Autodesk certification requirements.
“If you’re entering or already in the IT field, computer certifications can give you the edge. HACC can give you the upgraded skills that lead to better salaries,” said Shirley Watts, coordinator of computer training at the Lancaster Campus. “In addition to the Comp TIA and Microsoft Academy, students can complete their testing here too. HACC is the PearsonVUE, Prometric & Certiport testing site for anyone who wants certification in these programs.”
HACC’s Workforce and Economic Development Division also offers an array of basic, intermediate and advanced computer, graphic design and information technology programs at the Lancaster Campus, including Microsoft Certified Application Specialist(MCSA), Microsoft Certified Professional, CompTIA Certified Technician, Cicso Certified Network Associate(CCNA). Students will find flexible class schedules offered at an affordable cost. HACC provides convenient, customized professional information technology training solutions for Lancaster County business and industry, through either mobile labs that can be set up on-site or at the state-of-the-art labs on HACC’s Lancaster Campus.
To view HACC’s course offerings, go to http://vc.hacc.edu/. For more information about the open house, programs, classes and certification exams, contact Watts at 358-2960.
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