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Summer Courses 2013

Registration Now Available!

Course Cost: $1,600 (Click Here to See Our Early Bird Discounts!)

Session 1: June 10, 2013 - June 21, 2013
Session 2: July 8, 2013 - July 19, 2013

Monday-Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 3:00PM

What is the La Salle IT Academy?

At La Salle College High School it is sometimes very difficult to take all of the classes that one would like to take. Our world-class Microsoft IT Academy curriculum will help you obtain the hands-on skills and experience that you need to succeed in technology careers - now available in the summer!

The program offers classroom and online learning, Hands-On Labs, and access to hundreds of courses, books, cutting-edge resources, and collaboration tools. Most important, you can earn valuable Microsoft Certifications, which can increase your chances of getting a good job in today’s tough economy. There is a global need for people highly skilled in Microsoft technologies, and Microsoft Certifications are the credentials you need to impress employers and colleges.

Program Vision

La Salle College High School has been a Microsoft IT Academy at the highest level (Level One) for over twelve years. This program has benefitted countless numbers of La Salle students who have continued to become Microsoft Certified to the highest levels. They have moved on to become extremely successful and experts in their respective fields after completing undergraduate studies. The vision of the Summer Program is to extend that success outside of the La Salle College High School Community.

Course Location

The courses will be offered in the Computer Center at La Salle College High School.

Courses Offered

Session 1 6/10/13 - 6/21/13
	Windows Server Administration Fundamentals Server fundamentals such as managing Windows Servers (including virtualization) and storage, along with monitoring and troubleshooting servers are included. It also covers such topics as essential naming, directory, and print services. Students also also learn of popular Windows Network Services and Applications. At the conclusion of this course students will take Microsoft Exam 98-365: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
	Windows Operating System Fundamentals The Windows Operating System on an enterprise network can be quite different from a home machine. This course will begin by understanding operating system configurations and installing and upgrading client systems. It will continue with managing applications and files and folders The course will complete with an overview of managing devices understanding operating system maintenance. At the conclusion of this course students will take Microsoft Exam 98-349: Windows Operating Systems Fundamentals
	Software Development Fundamentals As the need for Software Development increases in the twenty-first century, so too will the need for Developers. The Software Development Fundamentals course is designed to give students a core knowlege of programming skills and the fundamentals of creating programs in the Windows environment. This course is a prerequisite for Gaming Development Fundamentals. At the conclusion of this course students will take Microsoft Exam 98-361: Software Development Fundamentals
Session 2 7/8/13 - 7/19/13
	Network Infrastructure Fundamentals This course covers the fundementals of local area networking, defining networks with the OSI Model and understanding wired and wireless networks. In addition it includes understanding Internet Protocol, implementing TCP/IP and working with networking services. At the conclusion of this course students will take Microsoft Exam 98-366: Networking Fundamentals
	Security Fundamentals This course will develop an Understanding of Security Layers (including wireless, physical, and internet security), Operating System Security, Network Security, as well as Security Software. There will also be strong coverage of security auditing and security polices. At the conclusion of this course students will take Microsoft Exam 98-367: Security Fundamentals
	Database Administration Fundamentals One of the core skills of any Network Administrator is working with databases and understanding their basic functionality. This course will cover the basics of understanding core database concepts, manipulating data, understanding data storage, and the fundamentals of administering a database. At the conclusion of this course students will take Microsoft Exam 98-364: Database Fundamentals
	Gaming Development Fundamentals The past half a century, computer gaming developed from a non-existent industry, into a multibillion-dollar empire. This course gives a student the basic understanding of Game Design, Hardware, Graphics, and Animation. At the conclusion of this course students will take Microsoft Exam 98-374: Gaming Development Fundamentals

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