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New Classes for Spring/Summer

• Web Designer/Developer Certificate Program
• Computer Support Technician Certificate Program
• Computers for Beginners
• Graphics for the Web
• SEO: Improve Your Website’s Visibility
• A+ Certification Prep

Course Offerings

ACE offers a wide variety of computer classes ranging from computer literacy to information technology (IT) certification preparatory classes. View all IT classes.

• Computer Fundamentals
  These classes are for the beginner and provide basic knowledge and skills to use a computer. They offer introduction to a variety of software applications and are a good starting point for keyboarding and computer literacy. View classes.
• Desktop Publishing
  Desktop publishing and graphic design deal with print media for the most part. View classes.
• Networking
  Networks are the wired and wireless systems that connect computers together. The Internet is the largest network. View classes.
• Operating Systems
  These programs are the backbone of your computer. All applications run within an operating system (OS). The more common operating systems are MS Windows XP, Vista, MS Server 2003, UNIX, and Linux. View classes.
• Programming
  Computer programmers not only write in different computer languages, but they also manage software projects and test software. View classes.
• Security
  Maintain and restore system functionality, maintain system integrity, and minimize external threats. View classes.
• Software Applications
  Computer applications allow people to perform some function or task. These include database design (Access, Oracle, PL/SQL), desktop publishing, visual technologies (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook). View classes.
• Troubleshooting
  Learn how to track down, diagnose, and resolve technical problems on computers. View classes.
• Visual Technologies
  Adobe® produces the most common tools for publishers, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. View classes.
• Web Design
  The process of creating web pages using tools such as HTML, JavaScript, ColdFusion, and cascading style sheets. View classes.

Industry Certifications

Preparing for a certification examination is a combination or study and practice.  ACE classes provide lecture and hands-on exercises to the student; however, the student MUST take the time and read the book thoroughly and complete the practice tests (if provided).

Most books provide questions at the end of each chapter, which help the student gauge their level of comprehension. It may take several practice tests to reach a comfortable skill level. Only when the student is certain they are ready should they sign up for the examination. Visit the certifying agency’s website for additional information. View certification prep courses.

Career Descriptions

Below are printer-friendly flyers offering useful career information including nature of work, employment outlook, preparation, and required coursework. We believe you will find them invaluable as you investigate possible career paths.

• Database Administrator
  
• Network Administrator
  
• Software Developer
  
• Systems Administrator
  
• Web Developer

Information Assurance Training

Information Assurance (IA): measures that protect and defend information and information systems by ensuring their availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation. These measures include providing for restoration of information systems by incorporating protection, detection, and reaction capabilities.

ACE strives to keep up with the latest needs of our students. With the advent of DoD Directive 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, ACE has reviewed our information technology offerings. We currently offer courses to prepare students to sit for CompTIA’s A+, Network+, and Security+ examinations.

ACE now offers coursework to prepare students to sit for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) examination. The associate-level certification is for anyone passing the examination but lacking the work experience required for the professional level certification.