Online Learning 
Join the online virtual classroom as easy as clicking a link. Look for an email notification from the ICCE Canvas (Big Blue Button) or MS Teams to attend the course. This hybrid program includes an in-class lab to review about routers, switches, protocols, and security measures to gain this certification.

Take the Pre-Assessment.
For you to assess your readiness prior to taking the class, please click on the link to take the pre-assessment:
https://catalog.tampatraining.com/browse/infotech/courses/comptia-pre-assessment-quiz

• The pre-assessment is a self-paced quiz.
• The recommended score of 70% (21 correct out of 30 questions) determines your readiness to learn the course objectives for CompTIA exams.

Days:      Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 PM- 10:00 PM

Dates:   04/23/2024-06/25/2024

Note: The registration fee includes: the e-book, practice, labs and one test voucher with one retake for the Security+ Certification Exam.

Description:

Security + course's importance is growing as the frequency and severity of security threats continues to be a major concern for organizations all over the world. Learn the science behind how networks work. How bits travel across the world over the internet form one machine to another. Learn about routers, switches, protocols, and security measures to help take your skills to the next level. Network + certification validates the essential knowledge and skills needed to confidently design, configure, manage, and troubleshoot any wired and wireless networks.

If you are getting ready for a career as an entry-level security (IT) professional or network security administrator, the CompTIA® Security+ Certification course is the first step in your preparation plus 2 years of experience in IT administration with a security focus is recommended. Security + will build on your existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer (PC) software and hardware and computer networking to present you with fundamental skills and concepts. In this course, you will acquire the essential skills,expertise and information needed to recognize and respond to threats, perform risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities.

Most in-demand open job positions on Indeed that list Security-related skills in their description:

• Security Specialist
• Security Consultant
• Security or Systems Administrator
• Network Administrator

NOTE: Students who successfully attain the industry certification offered as a part of this course are eligible to articulate this certification for 3 credits towards the E-Business Technology  program at a Florida state college, based on the Florida Department of Education’s Gold Standard Career Pathways Agreement. For more information on the Florida Department of Education’s Gold Standard Industry Certification Articulation Agreements, please visit http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-technical-edu-agreements/industry-certification.stml

Financial Assistance:  Need help paying for some or all of this course?

Other options: 

• Check out our Open-Door Scholarship 
• Check out our Pre-Payment Plan 
• Check out our HCC Alumni 10% Discount
• Check out WOIA
• Check out "Get There Faster" for Transitioning Servicemembers, Veterans, and their spouses

For more information call IT Program Coordinator Liz Steacker at 813 259 6508 or email esteacker@hccfl.edu

Career Pathway Next Steps:
Next Step Certification:

• CompTIA Cloud Essentials+

ICCE at HCC is a Authorized Academy Partner. CompTIA’s Academy Partner Program provides valuable tools and resources to assist schools in training, certifying and upgrading the skills of their students in IT. 

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