This advance course helps students or career changers determine if they have a competency for information technology and if it is the right career path for them.

• Comprehend notational systems, illustrate the basics of computing and explain the value of data and troubleshooting.
  
• Know how to set up and install common peripheral devices to a laptop/PC or secure a basic wireless network.
• Manage applications software, understand the various components of an operating system and explain the purpose of methods of application architecture.
• Comprehend programming language categories, interpret logic, and understand the purpose of programming concepts.
• Able to explain database concepts, structures, and purpose, as well as understands methods used to interface.
• Understand confidentiality, integrity, and availability concerns of secure devices and best practice methods.

• Course manual / Study guide
• Practice exam
• Toolkit