A+ Computer Hardware and Software
A+ is a good starting point for entering a career in Information Technology as it provides foundational skills and knowledge.
Jobs that use knowledge gained in an A+ course include Help Desk Technician, Technical Support Specialist, Service Desk Analyst, Data Support Technician, and others. It is recommended that you consider continued learning in related areas such as Networking and Security.
This course prepares you for the two parts of the CompTIA A+ certification. Additional self-study is highly recommended.
This course is distance-delivered with a combination of live lectures, readings, and labs. Access to a computer with Internet access is required. Self-study is expected outside of class hours.
Although test prep for the certification exams is included, additional self-study is required. Certification exams which are included in this training are scheduled for the last days of the course. Participants must report their test dates and exam results to their instructor
Please call The PCATT Registration Office at 808-845-9296 or email pcatt@hawaii.edu for assistance.
AWS Cloud Foundations
This introductory course provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, AWS core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support. It contains 20 hours of course content and prepares participants to pursue an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification.
Why become an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner? There is an increasing demand for cloud professionals. Whether you’re starting a new career or developing your professional skills, learning cloud computing will prove valuable and keep you relevant.
Click on the link to see why being AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner is worth it: https://www.knowledgehut.com/blog/cloud-computing/is-aws-cloud-practitioner-worth-it
Honolulu Community College is an authorized AWS Academy. Curriculum is regularly updated and comes directly from AWS.
Please call The PCATT Registration Office at 808-845-9296 or email pcatt@hawaii.edu for assistance.
AWS Solutions Architect - Associate
This intermediate-level course covers the fundamentals of building IT infrastructure on AWS and helps participants gain the skills they need to pursue the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification. This course contains approximately 40 hours of content delivered through lectures, hands-on labs, and project work.
The abilities validated by the AWS Solutions Architect - Associate certification are covered in this training:
- Effectively demonstrate knowledge of how to architect and deploy secure and robust applications on AWS technologies
- Define a solution using architectural design principles based on customer requirements
- Provide implementation guidance based on best practices to the organization throughout the life cycle of the project
The AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate examination is intended for individuals who perform a solutions architect role and have one or more years of hands-on experience designing available, cost-efficient, fault-tolerant, and scalable distributed systems on AWS.
Required preparation:
- Completion of "Cloud Foundations" course or equivalent knowledge and/or experience.
- Must have general IT knowledge requirements which include excellent understanding of multi-tier architectures, RDBMS, strong networking experience, experience with CDN and performance concepts and knowledge of the software development life cycle.
- One year of hands-on experience designing available, cost-efficient, fault-tolerant, and scalable distributed systems on AWS and hands-on experience with AWS deployment and management services and use of compute, networking, storage, and database AWS services.
Recommended prep: One year of hands-on experience designing available, cost-efficient, fault-tolerant, and scalable distributed systems on AWS and hands-on experience with AWS deployment and management services and use of compute, networking, storage, and database AWS services.
Honolulu Community College is an AWS Academic Academy using curriculum and resources developed by AWS. Materials are continually updated by AWS for optimal learning.
Please call The PCATT Registration Office at 808-845-9296 or email pcatt@hawaii.edu for assistance.
AutoCAD Essentials
AutoCAD Essentials 2024
Whether you are an aspiring CAD/CAM professional or revisiting the latest software, this is the foundation you’ll need in AutoCAD. In this fundamentals course, you will learn how to navigate the AutoCAD user interface and gain familiarity with basic terminology, fundamental features and “logic” of the software. You’ll be able to draw with commands and techniques for creating, manipulating, editing, storing and presenting technical drawings. You will manage objects with layers, add dimension, annotation and work tables/schedules, work with layouts, plot and print, and much more. By the end of the course, you will impress yourself with how much you can do in CAD through practical hands-on labs experienced in this course to reinforce concepts.
Please call The PCATT Registration Office at 808-845-9296 or email pcatt@hawaii.edu for assistance.
CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks
Begin preparing for a networking career with this introduction to how networks operate. This first course in the 3-course CCNA series introduces architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements - functions needed to support the operations and priorities of Fortune 500 companies to small innovative retailers. You'll even get the chance to build simple local area networks (LANs) yourself. You'll have a working knowledge of IP addressing schemes, foundational network security, and be able to perform basic configurations for routers and switches.
*This is the first course in a 3-course CCNA series designed to prepare participants for entry-level networking jobs.
Required prep: Must have access to a computer with Windows as well as Internet access outside of class to complete assignments. Experience with hardware and computer troubleshooting, familiarity with computer terms, experience with Windows operating system.
Please call The PCATT Registration Office at 808-845-9296 or email pcatt@hawaii.edu for assistance.
CCNA 2: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
This course focuses on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks, including wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. In this second course in a 3-course CCNA series you’ll perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting, identify and mitigate LAN security threats, and configure and secure a basic WLAN. After completing all three CCNA courses, you are ready to take the CCNA Certification.
Required prep: Completion of CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks or equivalent knowledge and experience
Section - COM2158-009
32.5 Contact Hrs | Honolulu Community College | $695
Expect 3 hours per day for independent study. Must be able to study independently and work collaboratively as part of a team, have a strong motivation to learn, and interest in a career in Information Technology.
Equipment needs: Must have access to a computer/laptop with Windows as well as robust Internet access to complete assignments. A Chromebook is not adequate for this training.
Skill requirements: Completion of CCNAv7: Introduction to Networks or equivalent knowledge and experience.
CCNA 3: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
Large enterprises depend heavily on the smooth operation of their network infrastructures. This is why networking professionals are vital to every organization and those with networking skills can land a great job and set their sights on a rewarding career! This third course in the 3-course CCNA series describes the architectures and considerations related to designing, securing, operating, and troubleshooting enterprise networks. It covers wide area network (WAN) technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access along with the introduction of software-defined networking, virtualization, and automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks.
This course prepares participants for networking analyst and engineering positions. Tuition covers a certification exam voucher for the CCNA certification.
You'll Learn These Core Skills:
- Work with routers and switches using OSPF in point-to-point and multiaccess networks.
- Mitigate threats and enhance network security using access control lists and security best practices.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
- Understand virtualization, SDN, and how APIs and configuration management tools enable network automation.
Required prep: Completion of CCNA 1 v7 (Introduction to Networks) and CCNA 2 v7 (Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials) or equivalent knowledge and experience
Section - COM2159-010
35.0 Contact Hrs | Honolulu Community College | $695
Expect 3 hours per day for independent study. This final course prepares candidates for the 200-301 CCNA certification exam. Participants are expected to take the certification exam.
Equipment needs: Must have access to a computer/laptop with Windows as well as robust Internet access to complete assignments. A Chromebook is not adequate for this training.
Skill requirements: Completion of CCNAv7: Introduction to Networks and CCNA 2 v7 (Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials) or equivalent knowledge and experience
Data+ Training and Certification Prep
CompTIA Data+ is an early-career data analytics certification for professionals tasked with developing and promoting data-driven business decision-making. As the importance for data analytics grows, more job roles are required to set context and better communicate vital business intelligence. Collecting, analyzing, and reporting on data can drive priorities and lead business decision-making. CompTIA Data+ validates certified professionals have the skills required to facilitate data-driven business decisions.
Topics and skills covered in training include:
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Data concepts and environments
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Data mining and manipulation
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Data analysis
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Visualization and reporting
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Data governance, quality, and controls
This is a new CompTIA certification which was first introduced in February 2022. Jobs which use skills learned in this course include data, clinical, reporting, operations, and business intelligence analysts.
At the end of the course, you should be able to:
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Better analyze and interpret data by mining data more effectively, analyzing with rigor, and avoiding confounding results.
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Communicate insights through highlighting what’s important, producing reports that persuade, not confuse, and helping the team make better data-driven decisions.
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Demonstrate competency where you will be a more valuable team member. Proof of data literacy means you’re more employable and more upwardly mobile.
The Data+ certification exam is included with this course.
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CompTIA recommends 18–24 months of experience in a report/business analyst job role
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Exposure to databases and analytical tools
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Basic understanding of statistics
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Data visualization experience
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Computer or laptop with a camera and microphone and robust Internet access
Please call The PCATT Registration Office at 808-845-9296 or email pcatt@hawaii.edu for assistance.
Desktop GIS Skills for Hawaii (Using ArcGIS Pro)
Are you an ArcGIS ArcMap user who needs to move up to ArcGIS Pro? Are you new to GIS and need to learn the fundamentals of GIS? Either way, this course provides you hands-on training using current desktop GIS tools. GIS is an integral part of a technology infrastructure and these tools are used by organizations all over the world to monitor and manage the environment, work more efficiently, provide better customer service, and save money.
This course uses online materials and in-class exercises to cover fundamental concepts of GIS and the major functionality contained in ArcGIS software from Esri. It also covers how to download GIS data from the City and County of Honolulu and the State of Hawai`i and how to combine that data with your own GIS data.
You will work with a variety of ArcGIS Pro tools as you learn to create maps, find information, create and edit geographic data, and solve a variety of geographic problems. If you’re currently an ArcGIS ArcMap user, you’ll receive guidance on how to apply your knowledge of ArcMap tools in the ArcGIS Pro environment.
Class time will be spent reviewing the online materials and applying newly learned skills to Hawai‘i data and projects. By doing this, you have a benefit of applying theories to real world situations with the guidance of an instructor.
This course is taught using ArcGIS Desktop Pro 2.4.3.
Please call The PCATT Registration Office at 808-845-9296 or email pcatt@hawaii.edu for assistance.
Fundamentals of Java Programming, Level 1
Fundamentals of Java Programming, Level 1 is suited to people who have some programming experience. With this experience, you will benefit from the systematic approach to learning Java. The course starts with a conceptual understanding of Object Oriented Programming and helps you develop applications that solve business problems.
This is a hands-on course with emphasis on language fundamentals. Java is a general purpose programming language with a number of features that make the language well-suited for use on the World Wide Web. Topics include Java Language API (Application Programming Interface), Java classes, objects, and applications using the language. You will utilize hands-on labs and exercises to apply theories learned. At the end of the course, you will able to:
- Implement, compile, test and run Java programs
- Understand how to include arithmetic operators and constants in a Java program
- Make use of members of classes found in the Java API (such as the Math, String class)
- Demonstrate the ability to employ various types of selection constructs in a Java program
- Employ a hierarchy of Java classes to provide a solution to a given set of requirements
- Demonstrate the ability to employ repetition constructs in a Java program such as loop
- Demonstrate the ability to use simple data structures like arrays in a Java program
Please call The PCATT Registration Office at 808-845-9296 or email pcatt@hawaii.edu for assistance.
Intermediate UX/UI Design and ADA Compliance with AI Copilot
Section - COM2185-002
32 Contact Hrs | Honolulu Community College | $495
No meeting: September 1, Labor Day
Introduction to AI for Workforce Development
Dive into the world of artificial intelligence with our hands-on introductory course! This six-week training provides a comprehensive introduction to and exploration of AI fundamentals and their transformative role in workforce development. Using materials from the Intel AI for Workforce program and the Orange data mining software, you'll not only gain a solid grasp of AI concepts but also hands-on experience with the following:
- AI Fundamentals: Start with the basics of Artificial Intelligence, diving into its core principles and real-world applications.
- AI vs. Generative AI vs. Chatbots: Uncover the distinctions between these exciting technologies and their unique uses.
- Practical Use Cases: Discover how AI is revolutionizing workforce sectors such as healthcare, finance, and more.
- Open-Source Tools: Evaluate and compare tools like ChatGPT and Advanced Gemini, and learn how they enhance professional tasks.
- Mathematical Computing: Get comfortable with SciPy and NumPy for data analysis and AI modeling.
- Natural Language Processing (NLP): Understand the generation of NLP and its practical applications.
Engage in practical projects, like building chatbots, without needing any prior programming experience. This course emphasizes learning by doing, incorporating no-code tools and introductory Python coding to empower you to create your own AI applications.
Section - COM2187-002
32.5 Contact Hrs | Honolulu Community College | $435
Introduction to Beekeeping
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Introduction to Data Analysis
Introduction to Data Analysis sets a foundation for those interested in pursuing more advanced topics in data analysis.
Becoming a data analyst requires proficiency in several areas:
- Data wrangling
- Programming
- Statistical methods
- Machine learning
- Data visualization
There is truly a vast amount of open data available to anyone who knows where to find it, but data is often found in a form that does not lend itself to analysis.
Data wrangling is the use of tools and techniques to transform unstructured data into structured data from which descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics can be derived. Business leaders depend on high-quality, real-time analytics to make informed business decisions. This "business intelligence" enables a company to differentiate itself from its competition, but high-quality, real-time analytics is the end game. One has to walk before they can run. Data analysts often point out that roughly 70% of their work involves data wrangling.
This course sets you on a successful path in data analysis by building a solid foundation. A course will follow that introduces learners to machine learning via Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio.
Recommended preparation: Algebra and basic statistics. No programming experience is required - the necessary R programming will be learned in the context of working with data sets.
Please call The PCATT Registration Office at 808-845-9296 or email pcatt@hawaii.edu for assistance.
Introduction to UX/UI Design and ADA Essentials with AI Copilot
Section - COM2144-003
32 Contact Hrs | Honolulu Community College | $495
No meeting: Monday, May 26 & Wednesday, June 11
Microsoft Excel Essentials
Section - COM6017-037
12 Contact Hrs | Ben Howard | Maui College | $229
Section - COM6017-038
12 Contact Hrs | Ben Howard | Maui College | $229
Microsoft Excel Intermediate
Section - COM6018-033
12 Contact Hrs | Ben Howard | Maui College | $229
Section - COM6018-034
12 Contact Hrs | Ben Howard | Maui College | $229
Network+ Training and Certification Prep
Topics covered include:
- Networking Concepts - Explain the purpose of a variety of networking concepts and implement them appropriately
- Infrastructure - Determine and explain appropriate cabling, device, and storage technologies
- Network Operations - Use best practices to manage the network, determine policies, and ensure business continuity
- Network Security - Summarize physical security and common attacks while securing the wired and wireless network
- Network Troubleshooting and Tools - Explain the network troubleshooting methodology and appropriate tools to support connectivity and performance
After completing this course and the accompanying hands-on lab exercises, you will be prepared to select the best network design, hardware, and software for your environment. You will also have the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot, and manage an existing network.
Training is distance-delivered via Zoom with a combination of live lectures, readings, and labs. Many hours of independent self-study are expected outside of class meetings.
This course prepares you for the CompTIA Network+ certification. Although test prep for the certification exams is covered in class, additional study is needed. Certification exam which is included in this training is scheduled at the end of the course. Participants must report their test date and exam results.
Please call The PCATT Registration Office at 808-845-9296 or email pcatt@hawaii.edu for assistance.
Programming Essentials in Python (PCEP)
How great would it be to write your own computer program? Or design a web or desktop application that millions of people could enjoy? Both are a possibility if you learn how to code in Python. Python is a very versatile, object-oriented programming language used by startups and tech giants, Google, Facebook, Dropbox, and IBM. Python is also recommended for aspiring developers who are interested in pursuing careers in Security, Networking and Internet-of-Things. Cisco calls this the language of IoT.
This course introduces universal computer programming concepts such as data types, containers, functions, conditions, loops, as well as Python programming language syntax, semantics, and the runtime environment. Course content and delivery will be online via the Cisco Networking Academy CMS.
Upon course completion with additional self-study, participants will be prepared to take the following certification:
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PCEP - Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
Required preparation: No prior knowledge of programming is needed, though you must be an experienced computer user. Access to a computer with a camera and microphone and robust Internet to use course materials and labs is required.
Please call The PCATT Registration Office at 808-845-9296 or email pcatt@hawaii.edu for assistance.
Security+ Training and Certification Prep
Security+ is a great course for people who want to begin their cybersecurity career. It establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. Security+ incorporates best practices in hands-on trouble-shooting to ensure security professionals have practical security problem-solving skills. Cybersecurity professionals with Security+ know how to address security incidents - not just identify them.
This Security+ course is taught with a practical approach to prepare you for the certification exam and for skills required on the job. You will apply general security concepts to real world scenarios. Competencies match the CompTIA certification exam areas. Topics covered include:-
- Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities - Detect various types of compromise and have an understanding of penetration testing and vulnerability scanning concepts
- Technologies and Tools - Install, configure, and deploy network components while assessing and troubleshooting issues to support organizational security
- Architecture and Design - Implement secure network architecture concepts and systems design
- Identity and Access Management - Install and configure identity and access services, as well as management controls
- Risk Management - Implement and summarize risk management best practices and the business impact
- Cryptography and PKI - Understanding of basic cryptographic concepts, algorithms, and functions. Install and configure wireless security settings and implement public key infrastructure.
Training is distance-delivered via Zoom with a combination of live lectures, readings, and labs. Many hours of independent self-study are expected outside of class meetings.
This course prepares you for the CompTIA Security+ certification. Although test prep for the certification exams is covered in class, additional study is needed. Certification exam which is included in this training is scheduled at the end of the course. Participants must report their test date and exam results.
Section - COM2036-034
36.0 Contact Hrs | Honolulu Community College | $1995
No Meeting: June 11
SecurityX Training and Certification Prep
SecurityX Training and Certification Prep CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner is an advanced level cyber security certification for security architects and senior security engineers charged with leading and improving an enterprise’s cybersecurity readiness. They are able to work in traditional, cloud, and hybrid environments, have governance, risk, and compliance skills, are expected to assess an enterprise’s cybersecurity readiness, and lead technical teams to implement enterprise-wide cybersecurity solutions.
Course topics include:
- Security architecture
- Security operations
- Governance, risk, and compliance
- Security engineering and cryptography
SecurityX is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the US DoD to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements. Regulators and governments rely on ANSI accreditation, because it provides confidence and trust in the outputs of an accredited program.
A certification voucher is included with the course and it is a requirement to take the certification exam if you are using grant funds to pay for your training. This is a performance-based certification for advanced practitioners – not managers – at the advanced skill level of cybersecurity. While managers help identify the cybersecurity policies and frameworks which could be implemented, SecurityX certified professionals determine and implement appropriate solutions.
Section - COM2189-001
42 Contact Hrs | Honolulu Community College | $2950
VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage
VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage features intensive hands-on training that focuses on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere, which includes VMware ESXi and VMware vCenter Server. This course prepares you to administer a vSphere infrastructure for an organization of any size and forms the foundation for most other VMware technologies in the software-defined data center.
This course is beneficial to system administrators and systems engineers and meets the prerequisite for advanced vSphere courses, which can be found at: www.vmware.com/education.
Objectives:
- Describe the software-defined data center and explain vSphere components and structure
- Add ESXi hosts to a VMware vCenter Server Appliance instance
- Manage vCenter Server Appliance and describe vCenter Server architecture
- Use a local content library as an ISO store, and deploy a virtual machine
- Use vCenter Server to manage an ESXi host
- Configure and manage vSphere infrastructure with VMware Host Client and VMware vSphere Client
- Describe virtual networks with vSphere standard switches and configure standard switch policies
- Use vCenter Server to manage various types of host storage: VMware vSphere® VMFS, NFS, iSCSI, and RDM
- Migrate virtual machines with VMware vSphere vMotion
- Migrate virtual machine storage with VMware vSphere Storage vMotion Monitor resource usage, and manage resource pools
- Configure and manage vSphere HA and VMware vSphere Fault Tolerance
- Use VMware vSphere Replication and VMware vSphere Data Protection to replicate virtual machines and perform data recovery
- Use VMware vSphere Distributed Resource Scheduler clusters to improve host scalability
- Use VMware vSphere Update Manager to apply patches and perform basic troubleshooting of ESXi hosts, virtual machines, and vCenter Server operations
- Identify troubleshooting methodology to logically diagnose faults and improve troubleshooting efficiency