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.

Spring 2025 (2025-2) Individual Course Schedule

Note: No classes on January 20 and March 10-16.

Certified CompTIA A+ with Digital Badge

Course: NCC0101 (virtual)
CRN: 22333
Dates: Feb. 3–Apr. 28
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 IT Fundamentals/Tech+

Course: NCC0106 (remote access and online)
CRN: 22335
Dates: Feb. 5–Apr. 16
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Hours: 30 hours (remote access and online)
Cost: $995

Description: This 10-week course covers the foundations of IT concepts and terminology, infrastructure, applications and software, software development, database fundamentals, and security. Upon successful completion of this 10-week course, students will be prepared & expected to sit for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ FC0-U61 certification exam to gain industry certification as a CompTIA Fundamentals+ Professional. CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ certification validates your skills as an IT professional and will enhance and advance your IT career.

Certified JavaScript Specialist with Digital Badge

Course: NCC0107 (hybrid)
CRN: 22341
Dates: Feb. 10–Apr. 23
Days: Mon., Wed.
Time: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Hours: 60 hours (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 programs.

Certified CompTIA Security+ with Digital Badge

Course: NCC0104 (virtual) 
CRN: 22339
Dates: Feb. 10–Apr. 23
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 Python Coding Specialist (PCS) with Digital Badge

Course: NCC0102 (hybrid)
CRN: 22340
Dates: Feb. 11–Apr. 24
Days: Tues., Thurs.
Time: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Hours: 60 hours (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.

Certified CompTIA Network+ with Digital Badge

Course: NCC0105 (hybrid)  
CRN: 22337
Dates: Feb. 11–Apr. 24
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.

Summer 2025 (2025-3) Individual Course Schedule

Note: No Classes May 26

Certified CompTIA A+ with Digital Badge

Course: NCC0101 (virtual)
CRN: 30001
Dates: May 5–July 24
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 IT Fundamentals/Tech+ 

Course: NCC0106 (remote access and online)
CRN: 30002
Dates: May 28–July 30
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Hours: 30 hours (remote access and online)
Cost: $995

Description: This 10-week course covers the foundations of IT concepts and terminology, infrastructure, applications and software, software development, database fundamentals, and security. Upon successful completion of this 10-week course, students will be prepared & expected to sit for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ FC0-U61 certification exam to gain industry certification as a CompTIA Fundamentals+ Professional. CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ certification validates your skills as an IT professional and will enhance and advance your IT career. 

Certified JavaScript Specialist with Digital Badge

Course: NCC0107 (hybrid)
CRN: 30004
Dates: May 28–Aug. 4
Days: Mon., Wed.
Time: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Hours: 60 hours (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 programs.

Certified CompTIA Security+ with Digital Badge

Course: NCC0104 (virtual) 
CRN: 30005
Dates: May 28–Aug. 4
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 Python Coding Specialist (PCS) with Digital Badge

Course: NCC0102 (hybrid)
CRN: 30006
Dates: May 27–July 31
Days: Tues., Thurs.
Time: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Hours: 60 hours (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.

Certified CompTIA Network+ with Digital Badge

Course: NCC0105 (hybrid)  
CRN: 30003
Dates: May 27–July 31
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.

How to Register

Steps to Register
  1. If you are a current or previous PHSC student, please skip to Step 3. If you are a new student, visit PHSC Continuing Professional Education Course Registration website to complete a Career and Job Training Application: Apply Here.

  2. Once your Career and Job Training Application has been processed and you have set up your bobcat application portal, you may move forward with the registration steps outlined below. Please allow 7-10 business days for processing. For assistance with PHSC ID, email and log in credentials or passwords, or setting up your bobcat application portal please contact the Help Desk at 727-816-3311 or helpdesk@phsc.edu.

  3. Go to the "Register for Classes" Link: Select a Term

  4. Select term: Fall, Spring, Summer

  5. Subject: Type or select the three-digit course code from the drop-down menu.

    • Business – NCB

    • Education – NCP

    • Engineering, Manufacturing, Welding – NCI

    • Health Science – NCH

    • Public Service – NCG

    • Technology – NCC

    • Transportation - NCJ

  6. Choose a course by clicking the ADD button.

  7. Click "Submit" to add the class to your schedule.

  8. Follow the prompts to pay for the course if not covered by a scholarship.

Questions?

Direct your questions, concerns, or requests for more information to the PHSC Workforce Development Office at 727-816-3123 or careertraining@phsc.edu. 

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