AASCIS – Courses

This foundational course equips learners with the essential study and technical skills required for success at CIAT. The curriculum covers an introduction to the educational ecosystem and offers strategic insights into effective academic practices. Students will explore the intricacies of modern computing with hands-on experience in Windows, along with practical exposure to Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint. Besides technical proficiency, the course nurtures a reflective and analytical mindset, enhancing students’ ability to engage with academic materials critically. By the end of this program, students will be proficient in essential software applications and possess the educational experience needed to excel in their future coursework at CIAT.

This course focuses on the principles of information systems (IS) by offering basic IS concepts that every student should learn to be successful. The curriculum is an appropriate mix of computer and IS concepts while also providing a strong managerial emphasis on meeting business and organizational needs. This information can be applied towards your efforts to pass the CompTIA IT Fundamentals Exam.

This course will explore the modern client desktop operating system from the administrative perspective.

This course represents the 1st half of a two-part class that focuses a step-by-step approach for learning the fundamentals of supporting and troubleshooting computer hardware and software in a modern IT environment.

This course represents the 2nd half of a two-part course that focuses on a step-by-step approach for learning the fundamentals of supporting and troubleshooting computer hardware and software.

This course represents the 1st half of a two-part class. In this course, students will learn about systems both on-premises and in the cloud as the content will balance technical concepts with practical, everyday issues.

This course represents the 2nd half of a two-part class that focuses on IP networking, common network and Internet communication protocols, network and Internet services and applications, security and risk, Wide Area Networking technologies and protocols, connectivity of LANs and WANs, WAN virtualization technologies, network monitoring, network management and change management.

This course teaches the knowledge needed to begin a career in the rapidly expanding and changing field of Information Technology Cyber Security.

This course continues teaching the knowledge needed to begin a career in the rapidly expanding and changing field of Information Technology Cyber Security as started in CIS 120A.

This course is designed to give students a view of Azure Cloud by introducing the fundamentals of the Azure Cloud products, and their use in modern enterprise networks and data systems. 

This course is designed to guide students through mastering Azure Cloud core services and solutions. This dynamic program is designed to empower professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate and harness the capabilities of Azure’s diverse set of services. Students will master topics such as security, identity management, and DevOps, monitoring, integration services, governance, and cloud development in Azure. 

This course covers topics related to entry level Cloud users. Topics covered include the value of the AWS Cloud, security best practices, core AWS services and common uses cases.