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Google IT Support Professional Certificate

Google IT Certificate

NEXT SESSION: January 21, 2021  *VIRTUAL COURSE*

*This course will be offered virtually. This means that there are scheduled class meeting times for students to utilize Zoom and access live instruction online*

The Google IT Support Professional Certificate — a first of its kind, hands-on program designed to prepare learners for entry-level jobs in IT Support — Roxbury Community College, Google and CompTIA, have teamed up to help learners gain the skills and credentials they need to launch an IT career. With this dual badge, people who complete the Google IT Support Professional Certificate and pass the Comp TIA A+ certification exam (1000 Series) will be able to show potential employers that they have credentials that are industry recognized. The certificate includes five self-paced courses: 

  • Technical Support Fundamentals 
  • The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking 
  • Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User 
  • System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services 
  • IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts 

Course Schedule

January 21, 2021 - May 6, 2021  | 15 weeks | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays  | 1:00 - 2:30 pm 

*Please note that additional work (approximately 12-15 hours) outside of class time is required*

Cost: $1,500

We accept checks, money orders, credit and debit cards. Financial aid is not available.

Prerequisites

  • High School Transcript or G.E.D
  • Assessment
  • Online Navigation Skills
  • Strong Interest in Computer Programming
  • Familiarity with Self-Paced Online Learning

Certification

This course prepares students for the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam

Registration Steps 

1. Register for an assessment (if applicable) by emailing cwd@rcc.mass.edu. You will need to take an assessment if you meet the following criteria: 

  • Have a high school diploma from a non-US school and do not have college credits
  • Have a GED/HiSET from more than 3 years ago and/or received a score of 165 or below and do not have college credits

Not sure if you need to complete an assessment? Complete this short survey HERE.

2. Complete registration form

  • Please note to complete the registration form you will need to submit a resume.

3. Sign up for a brief interview

  • After you submit the registration form, the Program Manager will send you a link to sign up for the interview. 

4. Make a payment

5. Attend student orientation

Registration Deadline

January 10

For More Information

                                       
Download the Flyer                      Complete our Inquiry Form

                                                       
Sign up for an Info Session (Day)            Sign up for an Info Session (Evening)

Contact Info

Email: cwd@rcc.mass.edu
Phone:  Calendly.com/rcclmiller

 

*This is a non-credit course and runs subject to enrollment. We encourage early registrations.