Montana State University – Great Falls College of Technology offers Professional Certification programs and courses that lead to Industry Standard Certification. Students who successfully complete these programs and/or courses are prepared to sit for certification exams. The certification programs are as follows:
| NOTE: Information provided in the four semesters of Cisco courses is designed to cover the CompTIA Network+ objectives. |
CompTIA A+
| CIT |
272* |
PC Troubleshooting/Maintenance |
4 |
CCNA - Cisco Certified Networking Associate
| Course |
No. |
Title |
Credits |
| CIT |
111 |
Introduction to Computers for Tech Majors |
3+ |
| CIT |
126* |
Networking Basics |
3+ |
| CIT |
176* |
Router and Routing Basics |
3+ |
| CIT |
226* |
Switching and Intermediate Routing |
3+ |
| CIT |
276* |
Wan Technologies |
3+ |
| Note: If the student completes each of the above Cisco courses with a final exam score of 80% or better, the student is eligible for a Cisco voucher worth 40% off the cost of the Certification exam at a Sylvan Testing Center (cost with voucher is approximately $60. The voucher discount is available at the discretion of Cisco systems.) = A grade of "C" or above must be achieved in each course to continue to the next level. |
CCNP - Cisco Certified Networking Professional
| CIT |
278* |
Advanced Routing |
4 |
| CIT |
279* |
Remote Access |
4 |
| CIT |
281* |
Multilayer Switching |
4 |
| CIT |
282* |
Network Troubleshooting |
4 |
Successful completion of four examinations is required for the CCNP industry certification.
At the completion of each of the
above courses the student is prepared to take the
corresponding examination.
Microsoft MCP
| CIT |
211* |
Network Operating Systems II |
2 |
| CIT |
166* |
Computer Operating Systems |
4 |
Microsoft Office Specialist Preparation Certificate
The MOS Preparation Certificate will include the completion of the following courses:
| CIT |
110 |
Introduction to Computers OR |
|
| CIT |
111 |
Introduction to Computers for Tech Majors |
3 |
| CIT |
120 |
Internet Essentials |
2 |
| OO |
266 |
Microsoft Word |
3 |
| CIT |
205 |
Database Management |
3 |
| CIT |
220 |
Electronic Spreadsheets |
3 |
| CIT |
140 |
Presentation Fundamentals |
1 |
Microsoft Office Specialist Microsoft Word
| Note: After successfully completing the course listed above, students are prepared to take the MOS Word 2003 Core or Expert industry certification (depending on the student's consideration of readiness) examination at the local certified Testing Center. |
Microsoft Office Specialist Microsoft PowerPoint
CIT |
140* |
Presentation Fundamentals |
1 |
| Note: After successfully completing the course listed above, students are prepared to take the MOS PowerPoint industry certification examination at a local certified Testing Center. |
Microsoft Office Specialist Microsoft Excel
| CIT |
220* |
Electronic Spreadsheets |
3 |
| Note: After successfully completing the course listed above, students are prepared to take the MOS Excel 2000 Core or Expert industry certification (depending on the student's consideration of readiness) examination at a local Sylvan Testing Center. |
Microsoft Office Specialist Microsoft Access
| CIT |
205* |
Database Management |
3 |
| Note: After successfully completing the course listed above, students are prepared to take the MOS Access 2003 Core or Expert industry certification (depending on the student's consideration of readiness) examination at a local certified Testing Center. |
MCSA - Microsoft Certified System Administrator
| CIT |
126* |
Networking Basics |
3 |
| CIT |
166* |
Computer Operating Systems |
4 |
| CIT |
176* |
Router and Routing Basics |
3 |
| CIT |
211* |
Network Operating Systems II |
2 |
| CIT |
272* |
PC Troubleshting/Maintenance |
4 |
The MCSA is a new Microsoft Exam that combines Microsoft industry examinations
with CompTIA certification examinations. Please inquire with the Computer
Technology faculty for specifics on the certification and for a schedule of semester
classes to meet your certification and educational goals. Not all courses are offered
every semester.
CWDSA - WOW Certified Web Designer Associate
CAW - WOW Certified Associate Web Master
| Course |
No. |
Title |
Credits |
| CIT |
229* |
Web Page Construction |
3 |
| CIT |
231* |
Web Page Design |
3 |
| CIT |
250* |
Web Page Programming |
3 |
| CIT |
217* |
Computer Graphic Design |
4 |
The CWDSA certification is an industry-standard test to show the student's proficiency
in the visual arts and in creating the images and designs that capture and keep visitors'
interest. They present aesthetically enticing designs that meet the requirements and
preferences of their audience.
The CAW certification is an industry-standard test to show the student's proficiency in
blending the art of HTML-coding with the visual arts to create pages that are content-rich
and visually pleasing. They are proficient at page layout, image creation and manipulation,
interactivity, content creation, project and business management.
Note: After successfully completing the courses listed above, students are prepared to take either or both of the WOW certification examinations listed (depending on the student's consideration of readiness) at a local certified Testing Center. |
+ A grade of "C" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by admissions assessment
