ITS Information Technology Specialist

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ITS - Information Technology Specialist
ITS - Associate of Applied Science, AAS, Degree
Track

• Train students for
• Entry-level computer support positions
• Advanced degree preperation
• Professional Certification

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ITS - Industry Professionals, Certificate Track

• Train students for
• Upper level computer design and support positions
• Professional IT industry certificates
• Successful performance testing

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New Student Incumbent Student
ITS - Information Technology Specialist, AAS
Degree
ITS SKILLS
Emerging Technologist

• Application Training

• Networking

X Curriculum Content

• Hardware / Software
• Configuration
• Troubleshooting

• Independent Thinking

• Human Relations Support

ITS - Information Technology Specialist
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ITS - Information Technology Specialist, AAS
Degree
Program Purpose The purpose of the Information
Technology Specialist Program is to train
students for entry-level computer support
positions. Students will develop skills
applicable to small to middle size offices and to
self-employment. Students will have skills that,
with further training, could be used to gain
other certification. AAS Degree, Certificate
Program, University of Alaska, Fairbanks Program
Skills Students who earn the Information
Technology Specialist Degree or Certificate will
learn the following skills Applications
Skills Students will learn to use the essential
office applications including word processing,
databases, graphics, desktop publishing, and the
Internet. Networking Skills Students will learn
to use, configure, troubleshoot, and install
networks in a small to intermediate office
environment. Hardware and Software Configuration
and Troubleshooting Skills Students will learn
to install, troubleshoot, and configure hardware
and software. The skill of troubleshooting will
include both research and application. Independen
t Thinking and Research Skills Students will
learn to research computer problems, provide
computer support, and to learn new computer
applications. Students will learn to acquire new
skills independently in order to keep their
skills current. Human Relations and Support
Skills Students will learn to help other
computer users, develop training and maintenance
plans and to translate their knowledge so that
others can use it. Students will also learn to
respect and meet the diverse technical support
needs of computer users.
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Certified Industry Professional
ITS - Certified Industry Professional
X Curriculum Content
Semi-Pro / Professional
Incumbent Worker Incumbent Student
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ITS - Certified Industry Professional
Program Purpose The purpose of the Information
Technology Specialist Professional Track is to
train students for advanced industry certificates
and upper level computer design and support
positions. Students will have skills that, with
further training, could be used to gain
professional industry certifications and advanced
computer science degrees. Program Skills
Microsoft Technologies The Microsoft IT
Academy Program supports your delivery of
world-class training on Microsoft networking and
developer technologies. The courses aggressively
prepare students for degree tracks and
certifications (MCSE) that lead to careers as
network administrators, programmers and system
managers. Students will also learn to use the
essential office applications including word
processing, databases, graphics, desktop
publishing, and the Internet which will prepare
them for MOUS Certification Cisco Networking
The Cisco Networking Academies program consists
of four semesters. The program is designed to
teach students The skills needed to design,
build, and maintain small to medium-size
networks. This provides them with the opportunity
to enter the workforce and/or further their
education and training in the computer
networking field. CompTIA A Provides a
training and testing program that certifies the
competency of entry-level computer service
technicians.
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New Student Incumbent Student
Certified Industry Professional
ITS SKILLS
Emerging Technologist

• Application Training

• Networking

Skills
X Curriculum Content

• Hardware / Software
• Configuration
• Troubleshooting

Training

• Independent Thinking

• Human Relations Support

Semi-Pro / Professional
Incumbent Worker Incumbent Student
ITS - Information Technology Specialist
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The Computing Technology Industry Association,
CompTIA, certifies information technology and
service professionals with its widely adopted,
vendor-neutral and certification programs.
A Certification is a CompTIA-sponsored testing
program that certifies the competency of
entry-level computer service technicians. A
certification signifies that the certified
individual possesses the knowledge and skills
essential for a successful entry-level (6 months
experience) computer service technician, as
defined by experts from companies across the
industry. 
The program is backed by major computer hardware
and software vendors, distributors, resellers and
publications.
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CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY
Networking Academy Program OverviewThe Cisco
Networking Academies program consists of four
semesters. The program is designed to teach
students The skills needed to design, build, and
maintain small to medium-size networks. This
provides them with the opportunity to enter the
workforce and/or further their education and
training in the computer networking field.
Semester One OSI model and industry standards,
Network topologies,IP addressing, including
subnet masks,Networking components,Basic network
design. Semester Two Beginning router
configurations, Routed and routing
protocols. Semester Three Advanced router
configurations,LAN switching theory and VLANs,
Advanced LAN and LAN switched design,Novell
IPX,Threaded case studies. Semester Four WAN
theory and Design WAN technology, PPP, Frame
Relay, ISDN Network trouble-shooting,National
SCANS, Skills Threaded case studies.
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The Microsoft IT Academy The Microsoft IT
Academy Program supports your delivery of
world-class training on Microsoft networking and
developer technologies. The courses aggressively
prepare students for degree tracks and
certifications that lead to careers as network
administrators, programmers and system managers.

Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)MCTs are
regarded as Microsoft product and course experts
who have the instructional skills and technical
qualifications to deliver quality training to
Information Technology (IT) professionals and
developers.
The Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS)The
Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) program
is the only comprehensive, performance-based
certification program approved by Microsoft to
validate desktop computer skills using the
Microsoft Office programs Microsoft Word,
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft
Access, Microsoft Project
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer The
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
credential is the premier certification for
professionals who analyze the business
requirements and design and implement the
infrastructure for business solutions based on
the Microsoft Windows operating system and
Microsoft Servers software.
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VUE - a computer-based testing service. VUE
provides a variety of services including testing
center-based and Internet-based test delivery to
the certification and licensure markets.
The VUE Testing Network - built with the best
technology. Buy-in includes service and support
agreements. Exams are always ready, results are
rapidly transmitted and merged appropriately with
vendor-specific certification records.
Self Test Software Self Test was first in the
industry to develop IT practice tests. Line of
practice tests include Microsoft, Cisco, and
CompTIA (A). Unique learning opportunity for
students to access effective practice test
curricula.
IT Certification Exam Sponsors
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ITS - Information Technology Specialist
KuC A Leader in Information Technology
Education

• Access to Infrastructure and IT Resources
  Entry level to advanced networking
  expertise
• Affective IT Use Strategies For Students,
  Faculty, Staff
• Relevant Training Accommodating the Needs of
  the Individual
• Relevant Career Paths Have access to Local IT
  Jobs
• Sustainability Become a part of the YK Delta
  Information Technology Community

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ITS - Information Technology Specialist
Additional Information
Martin Leonard III Technology Specialist / ITS
Prog. Coordinator Kuskokwim Campus - College of
Rural Alaska, UAF 201 Akiak Drive PO Box 368
Bethel, Alaska 99559-0368 U.S.A. v.
907-543-4510 f. 907-543-2030, Attn Martin e.
martin_leonard_at_bethel.alaska.edu lnml_at_uaf.edu
LINKS http//fc.bethel.uaf.edu/its_program/