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ITC Prerequisite Classes

Information Technologies Initial Skills (ITIS)
This class is for the student with little or no basic computer knowledge. Students learn basic keyboarding skills, how to use a mouse, and how to navigate a windows operating system. ITIS provides the essential Computer Literacy (CL) skills students need to progress on to the Information Technologies Basic Skills module. It is required for the Network Installation program.

ITIS is a 40-hour program, lasting two weeks, Monday-Friday. Successful completion requires attendance in classes and completion of lab assignments. The program focuses on:

  • Basic computer skills
  • Keyboarding and mouse skills
  • Competency in Windows XP

Tuition: $500

Information Technologies Basic Skills (ITBS)
This class helps students become computer literate. Students are exposed to basic applications in the Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint & MS Project. Upon completion, students will take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exam at the ITC. Students will be exposed to IT career choices and training options. It is a prerequisite for the PC Technology, Network Administration and Desktop & Server Administration programs.

ITBS is a 100-hour program, lasting five weeks, Monday-Friday. Successful completion requires attendance in classes and completion of lab assignments. The program focuses on:

  • Intro to computers and the World-Wide Web (www)
  • E-mail
  • Microsoft Office Suite: Work, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • IT careers

Tuition: $1,700

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