Intro to IT and A+ Certification Exam Prep
This course prepares those with little or no Information Technology (IT) experience and interested in taking the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam which can lead to entry-level support position in IT such as a Help Desk Specialist, IT Support Specialist, and IT Business Analyst.
Prerequisite: No prior IT experience is needed.
January 21 – May 3, 2023 • Online • Live online sessions will be held on Saturdays from 6:00-7:00pm HST from January 21-March 11 and Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00-8:00pm HST from March 13 – May 3, 2023.
Tuition assistance is available through the Hāna Career Pathway Program which can cover 100% of the tuition and course materials for this course. To qualify for tuition assistance, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- State of Hawaiʻi resident
- United States citizen or status as a permanent resident alien of the United States (have a green card)
- Must submit an application to the Hāna Career Pathways.
If you do not meet these eligibility requirements but are still interested in enrolling in the course, please contact Reyn Kaupiko, Program Coordinator at rkaupiko@hawaii.edu or the Registration Office at kccocet@hawaii.edu or (808) 734-9211 for more information.
Cyber Fundamentals and Security+ Training and Certification Prep
This course is to prepare those interested in developing entry-level skills, knowledge and ability to protect and defend the network systems in a cybersecurity environment and interested in taking the CompTIA Security + Certification Exam which can lead to an entry-level position such as an Information Security Analyst. Cybercrime is one of the most significant and evolving threats to our ever-changing digital environment.
Prerequisite:
- 1-2 years prior IT experience.
- Successfully passed the Comp TIA A+ or IT Fundamentals Certification Exam or successfully passed the Introduction to IT and A+ Certification Exam Prep course offered at Kapiʻolani Community College.
- This course is completely online and participants will need basic computer skills such as uploading and downloading files from the Internet.
- Participants should also have reliable Internet access, Internet usage skills including accessing the Internet and navigating web pages.
February 4 – May 11, 2023 • Online • Live online sessions will be held on Saturdays from 6:00-7:00pm HST from February 4 – March 25 and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-9:00pm HST from March 28 – May 11, 2023.
Tuition assistance is available through the Hāna Career Pathway Program which can cover 100% of the tuition and course materials for this course. To qualify for tuition assistance, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- State of Hawaiʻi resident
- United States citizen or status as a permanent resident alien of the United States (have a green card)
- Must submit an application to the Hāna Career Pathways.
If you do not meet these eligibility requirements but are still interested in enrolling in the course, please contact Reyn Kaupiko, Program Coordinator at rkaupiko@hawaii.edu or the Registration Office at kccocet@hawaii.edu or (808) 734-9211 for more information.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Training and Certification Prep
This course presents the contemporary topic of project management principles associated with managing a project, including goals, scope, schedule, quality, risk, knowledge management, and budget. It covers the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK) which is the foundation of the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. The course will also introduce students to software tools that support project management activities.
Prerequisite: 3-5 years of prior project management experience. To be eligible to take the PMP Certification Exam you will need a four-year degree and 36 months of experience leading projects AND 35 hours of project management training OR a high school diploma or an associate degree and 60 months of experience leading projects AND 35 hours of project management training.
