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IT Essentials is a certificate course that covers fundamental computer and career skills for entry-level IT jobs. Students apply skills and procedures to install, configure, and troubleshoot computers, mobile devices, and software. This course also serves as a foundation for CCNA-level courses.

No prerequisite.

Programming Essentials in Python teaches students to design, write, debug, and run programs encoded in the Python language. No prior programming knowledge is required. The course begins with the very basics, guiding students step by step until they become adept at solving more complex problems.

No prerequisite.

The NDG Linux Essentials course teaches the fundamentals of the Linux operating system and command line and open source concepts. The Linux virtual machine is embedded in the course; allowing students to experiment with Linux commands.

No prerequisite.

This course prepares student to accomplish coding tasks related to the basics of programming in the C++ language and the fundamental notions and techniques used in object-oriented programming. Students build the skills they need for entry-level programming career opportunities.

No prerequisite.

Career-Ready Courses

The first course in the Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum teaches students about the architecture, structure, functions and components of the Internet and other computer networks. Students achieve a basic understanding of how networks operate.

Recommended: IT Essentials

The second course in the CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Networks