- Type Certification
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
- Cost Paid
IT Principles
Issued by
Maine Community College System
Earners will have knowledge and skills required to identify and explain basics of computing, hardware, software, networking, IT infrastructure, databases and security. Additionally, they will have skills to: Install and upgrade software, applications & client systems; Establish basic network connectivity; Identify/prevent basic security risks; Explain troubleshooting theory & preventative maintenance; Understand operating, system configuration and maintenance; Manage, devices, files & folders.
- Type Certification
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Identify an IT skill from a current Job Offering. Develop, Describe and Document a pathway to achieve that skill and complete that pathway.
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Demonstrate an understanding of Time Management by creating a weekly / daily schedule for a typical week in this course, and an “Exam prep schedule” for one of the certification exams required for this badge.
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Create a Job Application packet including an Interest letter, Cover Letter, Resume, Thank you / follow up letter, and supporting documents. Find relevant jobs using the internet and other sources including networking.