Page 1 of 13 FALL 2010 SCHEDULE

Technology Training Center

CCNA program for agency-funded students (VESID, SBS, NEG, etc.) should call for a schedule at: 718-997-4984. Students with low income may qualify for a free program.

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

CP-750, See Sections Below-QC

CCNA 1 Network Fundamentals

CP-751, See Sections Below-QC

CCNA 2 Routing Protocols and Concepts

August 17 – Oct 7, 2010 Page 2 of 13

$850 • 16 sessions • TBA

CP-752, See Sections Below-QC

CCNA Semester 3, v.3.1 LAN Switching and Wireless

CP-795 CCNP Certification 1 Page 3 of 13

CP-796 CCNP Certification 2 (not offered)

CP-774 Cabling III — Fiber Optic Page 4 of 13

CP-771, See Sections Below-QC

Basic Networking

CP-774, Section SU11-QC

Cabling III—Fiber Optic

After completion of Cisco IT Essentials I course, students are prepared for CompTIA ’s A+ Essentials exam and three CompTIA job environment certification exams: IT Technician (602), Remote Support Technician (603), and Bench Technician (604). Cisco IT Essentials II will prepare students for a Server Plus exam. All exams are "industry-standard" certifications needed for a job as an IT Support/Helpdesk Technician.

Required Courses

CP-750, See Sections Below-QC

CCNA 1 Network Fundamentals Page 5 of 13

Teaches the basic network design, LAN Switching, TCP/IP, WAN, and Signals, OSI model and industry standards, Network topologies, IP addressing, including subnet masks, and Networking components. Comprehend how the network operates. Hands-on labs are provided. This course is comparable to CP-771.

CP-774, Section SU11-QC

Cabling III—Fiber Optic

CP-776, See Sections Below-QC

Cisco IT Essentials I/A+: PC Hardware and Software

Students learn the functionality of hardware and operating systems components. Through hands on activities and labs, students learn how to assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software, printer and troubleshoot hardware and software problems. After completion, students will develop the necessary skills to build a computer. This course is for the CompTIA-A+ Exam Prep.

Section SA11

CP-113, See Sections Below-QC

Computerphobia I

Scared of computers? This gentle introduction is a perfect start for the nervous beginner. We patiently explain the parts of a computer, how to use the keyboard, mouse, the Microsoft Windows operating system, files and folders. We define the lingo in plain English. No tests or pressure — just plenty of time for practice and fun. 6 hrs.

Section TH12-QC

Section SA13-QC Page 6 of 13

Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

CP-127, See Sections Below-QC

Computerphobia II

You know how to use a mouse and get around the desktop. But if you want to be more comfortable and proficient on the computer, here’s your next class! Learn to work with files and folders, personalize Windows, change settings, use tools, install and remove software and troubleshoot simple problems. 6 hrs.

Section TH11-QC

CP-135, Section TU21-QC

Intensive Computer Workshop

Be the master of your computer. Microsoft Windows is an operating system that directs the software that we use for many applications such as word processing (Word) and spreadsheets (Excel), so it’s essential to have a fundamental knowledge of Windows. Learn the tricks of Windows by clicking and double clicking buttons, and dragging icons. You will learn to produce text documents and spreadsheets and save them as files in folders that you create and retrieve. Also, you’ll learn about the World Wide Web (WWW) and Internet, as well as email by being exposed to browser software. 8 hrs.

Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

CP-203, See Sections Below-QC

Word for Windows

Learn editing, formatting, saving, copying, retrieving, moving, printing, spell checking, etc., and use these skills to create and edit professional quality documents. 20 hrs.

Section TU11

Learn inside techniques and tips to automate a slide show and design persuasive and impressive presentations using outlines, slides, clip art, and animation. 8 hrs.

See CP-953 for PowerPoint: MCAS Exam Prep pg. ___

Access for Windows Page 7 of 13

Take the mystery out of relational database, data normalization, table relationships and referential integrity by creating and using tables, queries, forms, reports, and macros. A small database management system will also be developed. 20 hrs.

See CP-952 for Access: MCAS Exam Prep pg. __

Get a firm grasp on this popular spreadsheet program for Windows by learning how to use and manipulate labels, values, formulas and functions. This course also covers spreadsheet design using a business model emphasizing command usage and charting. 20 hrs.

See CP-950 for Excel: MCAS Exam Prep pg. __

CP-129, See Sections Below-QC

QuickBooks Pro

Learn to manage a small business! QuickBooks Pro’s features include accounting, billing, accounts payable and procedure reports. 10 hrs.

Section MO21

You quickly learn how to design reports; keep track of time; set up price levels, budgeting, purchase orders, job costing; provide estimates and how to use Word and Excel with QuickBooks. 10 hrs.

Monday, 7:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.

Upload and share your existing files and begin to quickly increase productivity and efficiency! Learn to create basic documents from scratch, work from free available templates, upload existing documents and collaboratively work with colleagues on online documents. Master office applications basics such as: formatting and editing of word processing documents, spreadsheets and presentations, all through the free services available from Google. 15 hrs.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

$290 • 5 sessions • TBA+ Page 8 of 13

CP-240, Section SU11-QC

Create dynamic publications on your desktop computer. This class will teach you how to create print publications such as brochures, newsletters and flyers. You will also learn how to change layout and color schemes. 14 hrs.

Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Earn your certificate with only four courses, while you develop the skills you need to create state-of-the-art websites! There are 94 class hours. All students will be charged a $20 certificate fee.

Required Courses

This course prepares you to be effective in an online business environment. Topics include: Internet connection methods, protocols, the Domain Name System (DNS), web browsers, cookies, plug-ins and file management. Security, search engines, email client configuration, instant messages and newsgroups are also covered. This course and CP-841 help prepare you to take the CIW Associate exam. 14 hrs.

Section SU11

Prerequisite: CP-840.

This course focuses on the theory, design and construction of websites with information architecture concepts including web project management, scenario development, site navigation, and performance evaluations. This course also covers cascading style sheets (CSS), Web graphic formats and color, multimedia (audio/video), plug-ins, metadata, JavaScript, Extensible Markup Language (XML) and open-source content management. 18 hrs.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

This course covers essential Web page development skills, including HTML, XHTML, hyperlinks, images, tables, forms and code validation. Additionally, you will learn essential networking technologies and skills, including TCP/IP, stable network creation, wireless networking and troubleshooting. You will understand security concepts, authentication, encryption and firewalls. 20 hrs.

Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.

Dreamweaver is the high-end Web publishing program of choice for web professionals and Fireworks is its companion image and graphics editor. Get hands-on experience with the many tools and capabilities of Dreamweaver and create jump menus, banner ads, Page 9 of 13

background images, rollover buttons and GIF animations with Fireworks. As a class presentation, you will publish a custom designed and sophisticated Website. 30 hrs.

Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Go to the next level in Web design! You can learn to do special effects and create interactive Web pages. Master these two courses to get your certificate. There are 60 class hours. All students will be charged a $20 certificate fee.

Required Courses:

Macromedia Flash lets you create sophisticated and interactive low-bandwidth, special effects presentations not only for desirable Web pages, but also for platforms as diverse as cell phone displays, supermarket kiosks, digital video and video game consoles. This hands-on course offers a solid foundation in creating dynamic Flash presentations. 30 hrs.

Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Create complex navigation schemes, arcade-style games, e-commerce sites and interactive, high-level Flash movies with Action Script, Flash’s scripting language. Go from introductory to advanced user level. 30 hrs.

Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

This program qualifies you to take the proficient and expert-level Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) certification examination, a globally accepted standard.

CP-951, Section SA21-QC

Learn to create, format, edit and print documents. Work with toolbars, file management and input techniques. Conquer graphics and tables, mail merge, charts, forms, templates etc. No previous Word knowledge is required. After fifty-four hours of instruction, you will be well prepared to take the MCAS exam and to reap the benefits of your hard work. 54 hrs.

Wednesday, 6:15 - 9:15 p.m.

Topics include: Creating database objects such as tables, queries, forms, reports and macros, data validation methods, performing database maintenance, working with external Word and Excel data, hyperlinks and much, much more. 54 hrs.

Tuesday & Thursday,

Here’s the software that turns you into a desktop publisher, from word processing, design, illustration, photo manipulation, and layout to print production for newsletters, brochures, catalogs and magazines (using PC-based programs). You need only five required courses for the certificate. All students will be charged a $20 certificate fee.

REQUIRED COURSES Page 10 of 13

CP-203 Word for Windows

Get familiar with the basics of Adobe Illustrator by creating simple geometric forms and objects, using drawing and transformation tools, patterns, colors, gradients, and blends. This premier drawing and design software can go to the outer limits of your creative ability and imagination. 24 hrs.

Tuesday & Thursday,

Be part of this exciting course and learn to manipulate the digital images, object colors and text features using tool panels and commands of Photoshop. This course is for both beginners and those with some background in Photoshop. 24 hrs.

Tuesday & Thursday,

QuarkXPress is a superior page layout and design software developed by creative and production professionals for the delivery of all printed media. You will be creating state-of-the-art documents by learning the printing industry’s high standards for layout. You will also learn about master pages, style sheets, tables, color palettes and picture enhancements. In addition you will learn to prepare and produce files for high-end and output for brochures, newsletters, posters and much more. Lastly, you will be guided through production procedures for both high and low resolution printing processes. 24 hrs.

Monday & Wednesday,

Internet Business Foundations Page 11 of 13

This course prepares you to be effective in an online business environment. Topics include: Internet connection methods, protocols, the Domain Name System (DNS), web browser, cookies, plug-ins and file management. Security, search engines, email client configuration, instant messages and newsgroups are also covered. 14 hrs.

Section SU11-QC

This course focuses on Web page development skills. This course also teaches students to develop websites using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Extensible HTML (XHTML), and incorporating images, hyperlinks, tables, forms and frames into websites. Students will learn to write code manually by using graphical user interface (GUI) authoring tools and to use common gateway interface (CGI) to connect to databases. 16 hrs.

Section SU11-QC

This course teaches the basic networking components: the OSI model and network topologies. Upon completion, students will understand how a computer network operates. 14 hrs.

Section SA11-QC

This course focuses on the theory, design and construction of websites with information architecture concepts including web project management, scenario development, site navigation, and performance evaluations. This course also covers cascading style sheets (CSS), Web graphic formats and color, multimedia (audio/video), plug-ins, metadata, JavaScript, Extensible Markup Language (XML) and open-source content management. 30 hrs.

Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Page 12 of 13

Dec 4 – Jan 22

Queens College is now a registered education provider of the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Professional Certification Program. Upon completion of the courses: Introduction and Advanced Project Management, students are awarded a total of 63 professional development units (PDU’s). Everybody is talking about projects. More companies are requiring certification and looking for skilled individuals to get projects started and successfully completed. But why do most projects fail to meet requirements? What does it take to be a successful project manager? Here is an opportunity to learn about project management via a hands-on approach. Familiarize yourself with the major areas of competency required to succeed in the field

Program Description

This program is developed in alignment to PMI /CompTia standards. Completion of two modules, Introduction to Project Management and Advanced Project Management prepares students for the Project Management Institute (PMI) certification exam. Textbooks required; must be purchased before first session.

Required Courses

This course is an introduction to crucial project management concepts. The process groups and knowledge areas covered include planning, scoping, scheduling, budgeting, communication and change management. 28 PDUs, 28 hrs.

Tuesday & Thursday, 6:20 p.m. - 9:50 p.m.

This course is an in-depth study of advanced Project Management topics such as risk management, resource management, cost management and measurement, as well as contract and vendor management. Project Management and Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) and Case Study will be emphasized. 35 PDUs, 35 hrs.

Tuesday & Thursday, 6:20 p.m. - 9:50 p.m.

CP-787, Section SA11-QC

Microsoft Visio Page 13 of 13

This course teaches the business graphical application to create drawings such as data flowcharts, schedules, Gantt chart, Pert chart, organization charts and network diagrams. It emphasizes solutions that help business professionals to visualize complex ideas and information for effective communication, information sharing and prototyping. 15 hrs.

Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.