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Training Programs Offered

At New Beginnings Computer Training our programs are more hands-on than similar courses taught elsewhere. This approach to teaching gives our students more experience and a higher confidence level when moving to the work force after completing training.

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New Beginnings combines hands-on training with on-line or hybrid offerings. These in-depth programs are designed to help students best prepare for a meaningful and well-paying role in the IT sector upon graduation.

With our uniquely-designed training programs and job placement services, you could start working in as little as 10 weeks after enrollment. You will also find it easier to transition into the job world from these programs as they provide the practical skills to tackle today’s real-life IT challenges.

Be sure to check out our new Cyber Security program that equips students with the necessary skills to excel in the booming cyber security sector.

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What Makes Us Unique

Our small class sizes allow for a more personalized, successful learning environment. Our course curriculum offers a pace of instruction which leads to more effective learning and a higher certification success rate.

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Unlike other technical schools, we provide our students with professional development the day they walk through our doors. Our courses are tailored to help students learn more effectively, efficiently and with a higher success rate.

Here are some ways in which we’re unique:

  • Hands-on training
  • Lifetime career & placement support
  • In-class and online program options
  • Workforce Ready Grant eligibility
  • Low student to teacher ratios

Technology (IT)

52 Week Program

Prerequisites: The Network CyberSecurity Track is a training program with no prerequisites.

Overview: This training program is designed to prepare participants for a high-paying job in Network Security, even for those who have no experience working in a prior IT role. Participants will receive the instructional and hands-on network security training needed to protect information flowing over company networks.

What you’ll learn: This program provides trainees with the skill set, know-how, and industry-recognized certifications required to take on network security management duties for an organization, small or large.

Including:

  • Disciplines for protecting networks and computer systems from attack
  • A strong understanding of firewall technologies
  • Securing network architecture, electronic data, software, and hardware
  • Managing Cisco routers and switches security
  • Active directory security management

Certifications Received:  
Receive four (4) industry-recognized CompTIA* Certifications.

  • ITF Plus Certification
  • A+ Certification
  • Network + Certification
  • Security + Certification

Potential Positions:
Program graduates will have the capabilities to assume the following roles:

  • Security Systems Administrator
  • Technical Director
  • Security Analyst
  • Director of Network Security
  • Network Security Architect
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Security Software Developer

50 weeks

Prerequisites: The Cyber Security 3.0 program doesn’t have any prerequisites.

The goal of the program is to help students interested in the field of cyber security develop the necessary technical and professional skills to succeed. Graduates will be well-positioned for a cyber security career working in the IT branches of medium to large businesses. The Cyber Security 3.0 program also prepares students for landing a job and ensuring continued growth.

What you’ll learn: This program offers students a thorough understanding of the following skills for a bright future in the growing field of cyber security:

  • Guarding against damage and theft
  • Protecting networks and computer systems from attack
  • Securing electronic data, software and hardware
  • Preventing services from becoming disrupted

Potential Positions: Graduates of the program will be qualified to assume the following roles:

  • Cryptoanalyst
  • Cryptographer
  • Network Engineer
  • Security Administrator
  • Security Analyst
  • Security Architect
  • Security Consultant
  • Security Software Developer

14 weeks

This two-part program prepares you for a successful IT career in networking.

  • Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1)
    • Topics include the interactions and network functions of firewalls, wireless controllers and access points, along with additional focus on IPv6 and basic network security.
  • Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2)
    • The course provides the knowledge and skills needed to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot a small enterprise network.

14 weeks

This program provides you with the knowledge necessary to build, optimize, diagnose, secure, network, and repair computers.

  • Assemble components based on customer requirements
  • Install, configure and maintain devices, PCs and software for end users
  • Understand the basics of networking and security, including forensics
  • Apply troubleshooting skills to diagnose, resolve and document common hardware and software issues
  • Understand the basics of virtualization, desktop imaging and deployment

14 weeks

Prerequisites: CompTIA A+ Certification or experience in lieu of certification.

The CompTIA Security+ program is designed for those seeking a career as an IT professional working in IT Security departments of medium to large organizations.

  • Network Security
  • Compliance and Operational Security
  • Threats and Vulnerabilities
  • Application, Data and Host Security
  • Access Control and Identity Management
  • Cryptography

14 weeks

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites are required.

CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (ITF+) is an introduction to basic IT knowledge and skills. This certification helps professionals to decide if a career in IT is right for them or to develop a broader understanding of IT. ITF+ is the only single certification that covers all areas of IT foundations, creating a broader understanding of IT, and making it ideal for non-technical professionals.

What you will learn:
CompTIA ITF+ focuses on the essential IT skills and knowledge needed to perform tasks commonly performed by advanced end-users and entry-level IT professionals alike.

  • Comprehend programming language categories, interpret logic, and understand the purpose of programming concepts
  • Comprehend notational systems and explain the value of data and troubleshooting
  • Know how to set up and install common peripheral devices to a PC or secure a basic wireless network
  • Understand confidentiality, integrity, and availability concerns of secure devices
  • Explain database concepts, structures, and purpose
  • Manage applications software

Career Jobs:

  • IT Help Desk Technician
  • Network Administrator
  • Technical Support Rep
  • Service Desk Technician
  • Information Technology Specialist

14 weeks

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites are required.

CompTIA is a global provider of vendor-neutral IT certifications. Earning a CompTIA certification proves you have the right skills, can get the job done and can be the building block of your IT career development.

What you will learn:
CompTIA Network+ covers the configuration, management, and troubleshooting of common wired and wireless network devices. Also focus on specific areas like critical security concepts, key cloud computing best practices and typical service models, newer hardware and virtualization techniques and concepts to give individuals the combination of skills to keep the network resilient.

Career Jobs:

  • Network Security
  • Compliance and Operational Security
  • Threats and Vulnerabilities
  • Application, Data and Host Security
  • Access Control and Identity Management
  • Cryptography

Business

16 weeks

The Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant works with professional accounting staff and management team members in recording, reconciling and auditing accounting data. This five-part course is designed to prepare students for an entry level position in the business environment.

  • Microsoft Office Specialist Level – Word
    • Create and manage documents
    • Formatting text, paragraphs and sections
    • Create tables and lists
    • Create and manage references
    • Insert and format graphics
  • Microsoft Office Specialist Level – Excel
    • Create and manage worksheets and workbooks
    • Manage data cells and ranges
    • Create tables
    • Perform operations with formulas and functions
    • Create charts and objects
  • Microsoft Office Specialist Level – Outlook
    • Manage the Outlook environment for productivity
    • Manage messages, contacts and groups
    • Manage schedules
  • Microsoft Office Specialist Level – PowerPoint
    • Create and manage presentations
    • Insert and format text, shapes and images
    • Insert tables, charts, SmartArt, and media
    • Apply transitions and animations
    • Manage multiple presentations
  • QuickBooks Pro/Accounting Fundamentals
    • Setting up QuickBooks
    • Getting around in QuickBooks
    • Creating and Setting up a chart of accounts
    • Working with customers, jobs and vendors
    • Creating and setting up items
    • Working with expenses and payroll
    • Invoicing and Accounts Receivable
    • Reports

16 weeks

This is a four-part program designed to give you the tools required to build a brighter future by learning the computing skills companies need.

  • Microsoft Word
    • Create and manage documents
    • Format text, paragraphs and sections
    • Create tables and lists
    • Create and manage references
    • Insert and format graphic elements
  • Microsoft Excel
    • Create and manage worksheets and workbooks
    • Manage data cells and ranges
    • Create tables
    • Perform operations with formulas and functions
    • Create charts and objects
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
    • Create and manage presentations
    • Insert and format text, shapes, and images
    • Insert tables, charts, SmartArt, and media
    • Apply transitions and animations
    • Manage multiple presentations
  • Microsoft Outlook
    • Manage the Outlook environment for productivity
    • Manage messages
    • Manage schedules and rooms
    • Manage contacts and groups

This program is designed to give you the tools required to build a brighter future by learning the computing skills companies need.

  • QuickBooks Pro/Accounting Fundamentals
    • Setting up QuickBooks
    • Getting around in QuickBooks
    • Creating and setting up a chart of accounts
    • Working with customers, jobs and vendors
    • Creating and setting up items
    • Working with expenses and payroll
    • Invoicing and Accounts Receivable
    • Reports
Kamara Howard, a CompTIA A+ Graduate, sitting at a desk preparing for one-on-one training.

“The instructors are really talented, encouraging and take pride in our success!”

Kamara Howard
CompTIA A+ Graduate