Eligible Students: 11, 12
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Information Technology is a 2-year program designed to provide students with instruction and hands-on experience with various hardware, software, operating systems, and cybersecurity techniques used in Information Technology.
Coursework goes beyond simple computer repair and into topics such as customer service, cybersecurity, operating systems, system administration, database, and networking concepts. The coursework and labs include a variety of Microsoft, Linux, and Mac operating system administration and troubleshooting to provide students with the experience employers demand. Students will receive instruction for industry-recognized certifications, such as the CompTIA A+ (Windows hardware and operating systems), Linux+ (Linux operating systems), and Security+ (CyberSecurity) certifications utilizing computer-simulated labs, hands-on labs, and virtual machines.
Student Organizations
Employment Opportunities
IT Support Specialist
Tier 1 Network Specialist
Tier 1 CyberSecurity Analyst
Tier 1 System Administration
Dual Credit
Missouri State University-West Plains
Current DESE-approved IT Certification Organizations
TestOut Pro
CompTIA
Mission Statements
RTI/RTC Mission
RTI/RTC will provide quality career education and leadership opportunities through skilled training and community partnerships in a continually changing society.
RTI/RTC Vision
We envision that all RTI/RTC students will:
- Be lifelong learners
- Demonstrate skills to obtain employment and succeed in their chosen career field
- Contribute to society as responsible, ethical citizens
AREAS OF STUDY
- Computer Technician Responsibilities
- Windows & Linux Hardware & Operating Systems
- System Administration
- File Management
- Networking
- Printing
- CyberSecurity
- Mobile & IoT (Internet of Things)
- Cloud and Virtualization
- Scripting and Automation
Current Links
One of the pieces of software that is used in the classroom is AOMEI Backupper is the simplest FREE backup software with system/disk/partition/file backups and system/disk clone. www.backup-utility.com
Program Instructor