Technology Courses
PHSC’s variety of technology courses will prepare students for careers in computer programming, cybersecurity, tech support, network support, and other computer science fields. Select from a variety of individual courses to further your knowledge or choose a certificate track. Individual courses and certificate courses may apply to the associate degree. To determine the best pathway to success based on their interests and career goals students should consult with an Academic Advisor. Prior subject knowledge or having taken either CGS1005 or NCC0106 is strongly recommended for the following courses as upon successful completion of the course, students will be prepared and expected to sit for the appropriate exam. Digital Badge awarded upon completion of course and a passing satisfactory scaled score on the certification exam.
The opportunity may be available for career and job training scholarships.
Note: No classes September 4, October 17, November 10, November 22-26, 2023
Fall 2023 (2024-1) Individual Course Schedule
Certified JavaScript Specialist with Digital Badge
Course: NCC0107-0300 (hybrid)
Dates: October 2 – December 11, 2023
Days: Mon., Wed.
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Hours: 60 (remote access and online)
Cost: $1295
Description: This 10-week course will prepare students to sit for the CIW JavaScript Specialist Industry Certification. This course provides an understanding of structured programming concepts used to create dynamic and interactive webpages. Students will learn how to work with data, variables, functions, methods and events in JavaScript as well as how to control program flow and change HTML dynamically. Using object-based technology, students will gain fundamental concepts like the Document Object-Model (DOM), JavaScript language and custom objects, and knowledge of debugging and troubleshooting JavaScript program.
Certified CompTIA Security+ with Digital Badge - Cybersecurity
Course: NCC0104-0301 (virtual)
Dates: October 2 – December 11, 2023
Days: Mon., Wed.
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Hours: 60 (remote access)
Cost: $1295
Description: This 10-week course will prepare students to sit for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 examination to gain industry certification as a CompTIA Security+ professional. Cybersecurity skills are in-demand in a variety of IT security positions and have become imperative for reducing liabilities, risk, and expenses for organizations today. CompTIA Security+ is the industry standard for launching IT security careers in today’s digital cybersecurity world.
Certified CompTIA A+ with Digital Badge
Course: NCC0101-0302 (virtual)
Dates: September 21 – December 11, 2023
Days: Mon., Thurs.
Time: 6 – 9:30 p.m.
Hours: 80 (remote access)
Cost: $1595
Description: This 12-week course will prepare students to sit for the Core I and Core II CompTIA A+ certification examinations. You will learn the fundamental concepts of installation, configuration, and maintenance of PCs and related software/hardware; how to assemble and disassemble components to specification; and apply troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve issues. CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for launching IT careers in the digital world today.
Certified CompTIA Network+ with Digital Badge
Course: NCC0105-0303 (hybrid)
Dates: September 26 – December 12, 2023
Days: Tues., Thurs.
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Hours: 60 (remote access and online)
Cost: $1295
Description: This 10-week course prepares students to sit for the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 examination to gain industry certification as a CompTIA Network+ professional. Building and maintaining networks are among the most important skills to have as an IT professional today. This certification confirms that you have the knowledge needed to configure and troubleshoot both wireless and wired hardware and will make you stand out among job candidates.
Certified Python Coding Specialist (PCS) with Digital Badge - Cybersecurity
Course: NCC0102-0304 (hybrid)
Dates: September 26 – December 12, 2023
Days: Tues., Thurs.
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Hours: 60 (remote access and online)
Cost: $1295
Description: This 10-week course will prepare students to sit for the Certified Python Coding Specialist (PCS) examination to gain industry certification as a Python programming professional. Python programming is easy for beginners to learn and widely used in cybersecurity and scientific data exploration areas. Students will learn about data types and expressions, control program flow, create interactive input and output operations, troubleshoot for errors and bugs, document and structure source code, and perform operations using modules and tools.
How to Register
Steps to Register
- Visit PHSC Continuing Professional Education Course Registration website.
- Select the current term in the drop-down menu.
- Select Continue, then select Continuing Education.
- Select Course Type.
- Select Search.
- Select the desired class shopping cart icon to add it to the shopping cart.
- Select View Cart to display the course selection, view fees, etc.
- Proceed to checkout, enter your student ID number for existing students or your social security number; follow the prompts to receive a student ID number.
- Complete the online payment.
Questions?
Direct your questions, concerns, or requests for more information to the PHSC Workforce Development Office at careertraining@phsc.edu.