This is an introductory course designed to answer questions about databases. This course begins with basic fundamental terminology and discusses why the use of a database is preferred over a spreadsheet. After introducing the basic terminology and commands used in Oracle, tables are created, data is entered into the table and the tables are saved. Once this is completed the data is retrieved and manipulated in various forms to retrieve specific report information. Specific formatting of the resulting data is discussed to produce reports in various formats.

This course is administered by BICSI certified instructors and provides a combination of lecture and lab to present training material. Students participate in hands-on labs, including termination of 2-pair Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) and 4-pair Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables, utilization of punch down tools to terminate type 66 terminal blocks and type 11 terminal blocks, identifications of color codes for 2-pair, 4-pair, and 25-pair cables, along with testing and troubleshooting.

This course is designed for non-technical management personnel who must interact with technical staff. The course introduces the basic terms and functions of computer networks and networking equipment. Hands-on lab activities reinforce what is discussed in the classroom. Lectures discuss the flow of data/information from within a local area network to external wide area networks. Emphasis is placed on the resources required to adequately secure this communication/information.

This hands-on course is designed to provide the skills needed to gain an understanding of standard LINUX applications, shell commands, and system utilities that are used for routine tasks including: installation, use and basic troubleshooting procedures - all of which are necessities to successfully administer the LINUX Operating System. Bourn Again Shell (BASH) programming is introduced to learners, who will be able to read, backup, restore and modify existing configuration files and shell scripts.