Cyber Security Pathway

These two courses comprise the college's CompTIA information technology certification curricula. For System Maintenance, individuals will have the knowledge required to assemble components based on customer requirements, install, configure and maintain devices, PCs and software for end users, understand the basics of networking and security, properly and safely diagnose, resolve and document common hardware and software issues while applying troubleshooting skills. For Network Maintenance, the course prepares a student for the CompTIA Network+ exam that will certify that the student has the knowledge and skills required to implement a defined network architecture with basic network security.
Date:
8/31/15
Primary Material Type:
Hybrid/Blended Course
Institution:
Meridian Community College
Project Name:
Gulf Coast IT Consortium
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 2
Subjects:
system maintenance, troubleshooting skills, network maintenance, cyber security

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Many industry partners contributed to the success of this project.
Industry Sector:
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (5419)
Occupation:
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (49-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47)
Credit Type:
  • Non-Credit
Credential Type:
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
16 weeks, one traditional college semester
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Quality Note:
This curriculum underwent an independent third-party review for content, completeness, and quality. Please see attached quality review rubric.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
Course Note:
CompTIA Information Technology Certification

Accessibility

Formal Accessibility Policy:
http://www.mcc.cc.ms.us/

Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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