Riverland Community College

This course enables students to develop skills required to become a proficient personal computer (PC) support technician. The course guides students through the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and upgrading, and repairing of PC's. Other topics included in the course are system boards, floppy drives, essentials devices, hard drive installations and support, troubleshooting fundamentals, power supplies, diagnostic software and building your own PC. This course prepares students for CompTIA A+ certification.  Prerequisites:  CPRO 1002 or general computer proficiency.  

(3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course offers an in-depth introduction to scripting.  The Python programing language will be used to introduce the basics of computer programing.  Curriculum used in the course is approved by the National Cyberwatch Center.

(3Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)  

This course provides the skills and knowledge necessary to install, configure, and administer Microsoft Windows desktop operating systems. This course was developed for information technology (IT) professionals who support, administer, or implement Windows Server networks and for individuals preparing to take any of the MCTS Windows Server Network Infrastructure Configuration Exams. This course contains material that is intended to help prepare students for certification. Prerequisites: CPRO 1002 or general computer proficiency. (3 Cr - 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course provides the skills and knowledge necessary to install, configure, and administer Microsoft Windows server operating systems. This course was developed for information technology (IT) professionals who support, administer, or implement Windows Server networks and for individuals preparing to take any of the MCTS Windows Server Network Infrastructure Configuration Exams. This course contains material that is intended to help prepare students for certification. Prerequisites: CPRO 1011. This course is part of the Computer Technology program which is an accredited program in World Organization of Webmaster (WOW) Professional Academy. (3 Cr - 3 lect, 0 lab)

The Cisco Networking Academy Program is a comprehensive e-learning program, which provides students with Internet and network technology skills essential in a global Internet economy. The NETACAD curriculum delivers; media-rich Web-based content, online assessment, virtual networking labs, and “hands-on” instructor led training and support. The curriculum provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to succeed in networking-related careers, such as; network support technician, network administration, and network engineering. Upon completion of this course, students will have a thorough understanding of basic Internet and network technologies. This course helps prepare students for the following industry standard certifications; Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA), and CompTIA Network +.    

(3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)  

This course provides the skills and knowledge necessary to install, configure, and administer Linux desktop operating systems. This course introduces students to the basic skills used by all Linux distributions. Specifically, the course covers the objectives outlined by CompTIA® for its Linux+ exam and certification. Prerequisites: CPRO 1002. (3 Cr - 3 lect, 0 lab)