| Management is pleased to announce that the IT Academy Miami's courses are now available as instructor-led Live Online Training. If you've had trouble finding a training course in a nearby city, you can now attend our expert-led courses from any location in the world.
The IT Academy Miami's Live Online classes are offered as a series of half-day, hands-on sessions. Your instructor uses screen sharing to deliver the same course you'd receive if you attended classroom training - all you need is a good Internet connection, a computer and a headset. Each lecture is recorded for encore viewing, and there are even "office hours" where you can ask your instructor questions or for help with authorized vendor labs.
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Reminder: Cisco CCENT CCNA Boot Camp guaranteed to run on September 9.
Duration: 7 Days
The Academy offers the finest accelerated CCNA® certification training in Florida. At The Academy’s CCNA® Boot Camp, we guide you through configuring, troubleshooting and administering Cisco® routers and switches. We focus on what you need to know to pass the CCNA ® exam. This seven-day program allows you to obtain a vital Cisco® certification in a week.
The CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists. The CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists.
What's Included?
Cisco Press ICND Part 1 and Part II Texts
Test Engine for practice exams
CertSim Practice Test with Cisco Router Simulation
Electronic Flashcards
The book in PDF format
Certification test vouchers
On-site testing
Seven (7) full days of intensive instruction, labs, and review
Hands-on practice and skills development on real Cisco Equipment
Custom Courseware
Unlimited Practice Tests
The exam is delivered at the training center, which is an authorized VUE Testing Center. We will provide a large number of testing stations dedicated to the boot camp. A test administrator will be available throughout the day, and in the evening to register you for the tests.
Pricing Information
Tuition includes
Daily Snacks and Breakfast
Exam vouchers
Registration Fees
Books and Materials
Please note – Tuition does not include airfare, hotel or transportation to the Boot Camp.
Academy Code of Honor
The Academy guarantees that students shall pass all vendor examinations during the training program or may re-attend within one year of the program completion date. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.
The Academy offers the finest accelerated CCNA® certification training in Florida. At The Academy’s CCNA® Boot Camp, we guide you through configuring, troubleshooting and administering Cisco® routers and switches. We focus on what you need to know to pass the CCNA ® exam. This seven-day program allows you to obtain a vital Cisco® certification in a week.
The CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists. The CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists.
What's Included?
Cisco Press ICND Part 1 and Part II Texts
Test Engine for practice exams
CertSim Practice Test with Cisco Router Simulation
Electronic Flashcards
The book in PDF format
Certification test vouchers
On-site testing
Seven (7) full days of intensive instruction, labs, and review
Hands-on practice and skills development on real Cisco Equipment
Custom Courseware
Unlimited Practice Tests
The exam is delivered at the training center, which is an authorized VUE Testing Center. We will provide a large number of testing stations dedicated to the boot camp. A test administrator will be available throughout the day, and in the evening to register you for the tests.
Pricing Information
Tuition includes
Daily Snacks and Breakfast
Exam vouchers
Registration Fees
Books and Materials
Please note – Tuition does not include airfare, hotel or transportation to the Boot Camp.
Academy Code of Honor
The Academy guarantees that students shall pass all vendor examinations during the training program or may re-attend within one year of the program completion date. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.
Prerequisites
The Boot Camp is designed for existing and aspiring network professionals (PC technicians/ Systems Administrators / Network Administrators / Systems Engineers). Students need to have basic computer skills before attending this class, as well as a basic understanding of networking. Students must have a fundamental knowledge and experience base with TCP/IP, including configuration of client systems and basic routing knowledge. While not required, if you have any of the following certifications you are most likely ready to take the Boot Camp: A+, Network + or MCP Certification.
To Enroll or find out more information regarding this highly specialized course, please click HERE
6 ways to get experience required by that entry level job
By: Eric Bloom
First, thank you for your question and take comfort that you are not the only one that feels this way. I have recently received a few other emails sighting the same frustrations and have seen this topic appearing on various discussion boards.
To begin, there are entry level jobs out there that are truly entry level and you should keep looking.
To your point, in speaking with other job searchers and potential employers, there are a number of reasons why it seems that entry level jobs don’t seem to be entry level.
• By calling the job entry level, employers can lower the compensation and then try to fill the job with someone who has experience.
• The employer, in good faith, may have thought of the position as entry level, but received resumes from people with experience who are willing to do that type of work at that salary level.
• Many entry level people applying for entry level positions have small amounts of professional experience, for example, an internship during college, a part time weekend job at Best Buy in the Geek Squad, or by having a small business on the side doing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for friends and local companies.
• Some job descriptions are poorly written or purposely worded vaguely to attract a wider applicant pool from which to choose
• It’s possible that currently there is no open job and the company is trying to build their resume pool in anticipation of open future positions.
• The job may be entry level but they don’t think that you are right for the position and saying you don’t have the enough experience is a nice (but not kind) way of saying no.
There is another reason, not unique to IT jobs, but very often seen. Many people pivot their career into IT from some other profession. As an example, let’s say an Accounts Receivable Clerk takes a few evening classes in Java Programming and begins applying for entry level IT jobs working on internal accounting systems. Is this person entry level? Well, yes and no. It is entry level for IT, but the person has direct applicable business experience that can help him/her on the job.
My suggestions on how to deal with this difficult situation are:
1. Like the above example of the Clerk turned Programmer, if you have any non-IT business experience, use that experience to help you pivot into an IT job that could take advantage of your experience.
2. If you have recently graduated college, continue to look for jobs through your university’s placement office. Companies looking for recent college graduates know that the applicants have little or no professional experience.
3. Offer to work in the IT department of a charitable, religious, or other non-profit organization free for a short time with the understanding that if they like you they will give you a professional reference.
4. Try applying for jobs that say “1 to 3 years of experience” where you have technical knowledge and offer to do the job for less than the posted salary range. If they like you, they save money and you get a job.
5. Use social media to your advantage. Write a blog in the technical area where you would like to get a job. Also, become an active contributor on technology-related discussion boards. This combination may bring an employer to you. If not, it will help you expand your knowledge, illustrate your technical expertise, and tune you into the issues facing professionals in your technical area.
6. If your technical expertise is in an area that starting a small company is doable, such as PC tech support, website design, or SEO, then create a website and try to get some clients. The theory is, if you can’t find a job that gives you some technical experience, create one.
If you have any questions about your career in IT, please email me at
eric@ManagerMechanics.com or find me on Twitter at @EricPBloom.
Until next time, work hard, work smart, and continue to build your professional brand.
I don’t get it! I’ve been trying to get an entry level job in IT and am being told they require experience? What do I do?
First, thank you for your question and take comfort that you are not the only one that feels this way. I have recently received a few other emails sighting the same frustrations and have seen this topic appearing on various discussion boards.
To begin, there are entry level jobs out there that are truly entry level and you should keep looking.
To your point, in speaking with other job searchers and potential employers, there are a number of reasons why it seems that entry level jobs don’t seem to be entry level.
• By calling the job entry level, employers can lower the compensation and then try to fill the job with someone who has experience.
• The employer, in good faith, may have thought of the position as entry level, but received resumes from people with experience who are willing to do that type of work at that salary level.
• Many entry level people applying for entry level positions have small amounts of professional experience, for example, an internship during college, a part time weekend job at Best Buy in the Geek Squad, or by having a small business on the side doing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for friends and local companies.
• Some job descriptions are poorly written or purposely worded vaguely to attract a wider applicant pool from which to choose
• It’s possible that currently there is no open job and the company is trying to build their resume pool in anticipation of open future positions.
• The job may be entry level but they don’t think that you are right for the position and saying you don’t have the enough experience is a nice (but not kind) way of saying no.
There is another reason, not unique to IT jobs, but very often seen. Many people pivot their career into IT from some other profession. As an example, let’s say an Accounts Receivable Clerk takes a few evening classes in Java Programming and begins applying for entry level IT jobs working on internal accounting systems. Is this person entry level? Well, yes and no. It is entry level for IT, but the person has direct applicable business experience that can help him/her on the job.
My suggestions on how to deal with this difficult situation are:
1. Like the above example of the Clerk turned Programmer, if you have any non-IT business experience, use that experience to help you pivot into an IT job that could take advantage of your experience.
2. If you have recently graduated college, continue to look for jobs through your university’s placement office. Companies looking for recent college graduates know that the applicants have little or no professional experience.
3. Offer to work in the IT department of a charitable, religious, or other non-profit organization free for a short time with the understanding that if they like you they will give you a professional reference.
4. Try applying for jobs that say “1 to 3 years of experience” where you have technical knowledge and offer to do the job for less than the posted salary range. If they like you, they save money and you get a job.
5. Use social media to your advantage. Write a blog in the technical area where you would like to get a job. Also, become an active contributor on technology-related discussion boards. This combination may bring an employer to you. If not, it will help you expand your knowledge, illustrate your technical expertise, and tune you into the issues facing professionals in your technical area.
6. If your technical expertise is in an area that starting a small company is doable, such as PC tech support, website design, or SEO, then create a website and try to get some clients. The theory is, if you can’t find a job that gives you some technical experience, create one.
If you have any questions about your career in IT, please email me at
eric@ManagerMechanics.com or find me on Twitter at @EricPBloom.
Until next time, work hard, work smart, and continue to build your professional brand.
Reminder: MCSE Server 2012 Boot Camp Guaranteed to Run on Sept. 9th in Miami
The IT Academy Miami's MCSE Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Boot Camp or MCSE Boot Camp for short will give students the knowledge and ability to plan, deliver, operate, and manage Microsoft server infrastructure solutions across multiple solution areas. This instructor-led, hands-on course will teach students about the new features and enhancements for transforming virtualization and cloud computing. This is a 14-day boot camp.
The Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Server Infrastructure certification validates that you have the skills needed to run a highly efficient and modern data center, with expertise in identity management, systems management, virtualization, storage, and networking.
Tuition Includes all Books and Training Voucher Exams.
Prerequisites The MCSE program is targeted at professionals with at least 2 years of experience in information systems. The student should have passed A+, Network Plus or possess an equivalent in job experience.
Tuition Includes all Books and Training Voucher Exams.
Prerequisites The MCSE program is targeted at professionals with at least 2 years of experience in information systems. The student should have passed A+, Network Plus or possess an equivalent in job experience.
To Enroll or find out more information, click HERE
Monday, August 26, 2013
Friday, August 23, 2013
Recorded webinar of our InfoSec Warrior (CEH, CISSP, ENSA) Program
Don't sweat it if you missed our Director of Education Frank Martinez's presentation with regards to the InfoSec Warrior program. We have a recording for you to enjoy.
Big announcement on Monday, August 26 on our expansion of Online Anywhere (Online Instructor Led Course) offerings. Stay Tuned!
For more information on Florida's Information Technology Industry, events and/or course offerings by The IT Academy Miami, please follow this blog or visit www.ITACADEMYMIAMI.com.
Are we selling South Florida technology short?
Are we selling South Florida technology short?
Far article on the current Information Technology market within South Florida. We need a single entity to speak up and organize all the assets within our Region.
Far article on the current Information Technology market within South Florida. We need a single entity to speak up and organize all the assets within our Region.
Thursday, August 22, 2013
.NET Developer Job Posting in Miami, Florida.
A Government Client has requested that we help fill a current open position for them. Please read the job description below. If you have interest or know of someone who may fit the description, please call our campus at 305-648-2000. Ask for Ms. Darnelle Daverman, Career Services Specialist for the IT Academy Miami. Thank you. AP
.NET Developer
Job Description:
We are seeking
an experienced software developer to engage in all aspects of the development
process.
South Florida Applicants ONLY.
Job
Responsibilities:
Work with
clients on defining requirements and features
Develop design
specifications
Research and
prototype complex design solutions
Participate in
code and design reviews
Deliver
well-tested programs that contain few significant program-level issues, using
structured testing techniques
Develop
well-structured, well-documented code
Working
with and creating automation scripts
Utilization
of formal software testing process
Creating
and executing test plans and unit test cases
Requirements:
Minimum of 2
year of experience developing and implementing applications using technologies
including C#, MVC, Entity Framework, ASP.NET, WCF Web Services , HTML5,
VS2010 and TFS Build Services, JavaScript, and SQL
Server.
Strong system
design skills with an emphasis on object-oriented design
Strong
analytical skills
Test
automation methodologies
Experience
working in agile environment
Ability to work
and communicate pro-actively with business owners, and clients
Experience with
HTML5 video, H.264, Video encoding, mobile web design a plus
We are a growing
company looking for enthusiastic developers interested in bringing all the
strengths and values of Agile into distributed-team environment.
When responding
to this job posting please include salary requirements with your resume.
Microsoft Exchange Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 (M20341)
This course is Guaranteed to Run on September 9.
Description
Overview:
Students will learn to configure and manage a Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 messaging environment.
Who Should Attend:
The primary audience for this course is Information Technology (IT) professionals who are aspiring to be enterprise-level messaging administrators.
At Course Completion:
After completing this course, students will be able to:
• Plan and perform deployment and management of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013.
• Plan a Mailbox server deployment and configure the Mailbox server role.
• Create and manage various recipient objects in Exchange Server 2013.
• Plan and deploy Client Access servers.
• Plan and configure client connectivity to Exchange Server 2013 Client Access server.
• Plan and configure message transport.
• Plan and implement high availability.
• Plan and implement disaster recovery for Exchange Server 2013.
• Plan and configure message security options.
• Plan and configure administrative security and administrative auditing.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Exchange Server 2013.
Students will learn to configure and manage a Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 messaging environment.
Who Should Attend:
The primary audience for this course is Information Technology (IT) professionals who are aspiring to be enterprise-level messaging administrators.
At Course Completion:
After completing this course, students will be able to:
• Plan and perform deployment and management of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013.
• Plan a Mailbox server deployment and configure the Mailbox server role.
• Create and manage various recipient objects in Exchange Server 2013.
• Plan and deploy Client Access servers.
• Plan and configure client connectivity to Exchange Server 2013 Client Access server.
• Plan and configure message transport.
• Plan and implement high availability.
• Plan and implement disaster recovery for Exchange Server 2013.
• Plan and configure message security options.
• Plan and configure administrative security and administrative auditing.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Exchange Server 2013.
MCSE: Exchange 2013 Boot Camp - Guaranteed to Run on Sept. 9
Description
Validate your ability to move your company to the cloud, increase user productivity and flexibility, reduce data loss, and improve data security for your organization.
The Academy's MCSE Exchange Server 2013 Messaging Boot Camp is a combination of the following official Microsoft courses:
Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012: 410 (exam 70-410)
Administering Windows Server 2012: 411 (exam 70-411)
Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Service: 412 (exam 70-412)
Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013: 341 (exam 70-341)
Advanced Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013: 342 (exam 70-342)
This MCSE certification requires you to show continued ability to perform in your chosen solution area by completing a recertification exam every three years.
This 14-day boot camp provides the skills and knowledge necessary to implement and administer a core Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment. This course covers implementing, managing, maintaining, and provisioning services and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012 environment. This course covers the implementation and configuration of core services including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), networking services, and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 configuration. This course covers advanced configuration of services necessary to deploy, manage and maintain a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure, such as advanced networking services, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), identity management, rights management, Federated services, network load balancing, failover clustering, business continuity and disaster recovery. In this course, students will learn to configure and manage a Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 messaging environment. This course will teach students guidelines, best practices, and considerations that will help them optimize their Exchange server deployment. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to plan, install, and manage the mailbox role, client access, transport, and Exchange infrastructure. This course will teach you how to configure Exchange Server 2013, and it will provide guidelines, best practices, and considerations that will help you optimize your Exchange Server deployment.
After completing this course, students will be able to:
•Install and Configure Windows Server 2012.
•Describe and Maintain AD DS.
•Manage: Active Directory objects, User and Service Accounts, User Desktops with Group Policy
•Automate Active Directory administration.
•Implement: IPv4, DHCP, DNS, IPv6, local storage, Group Policy, NAP, server virtualization using Hyper-V, Group Policy Infrastructure, Update Management
•Share files and printers.
•Use GPOs to secure Windows Servers.
•Deploy and Maintain Server Images
•Configure and Troubleshoot: DNS and Remote Access
•Install, Configure and Troubleshoot NPS role
•Optimize File Services
•Configure Encryption and Advanced Auditing
•Monitor Windows Server 2012
•Implement: advanced network services, advanced file services, Dynamic Access Control, distributed AD DS deployments, AD DS sites and replication, AD CS, AD RMS, AD FS, NLB, failover clustering with Hyper-V, disaster recovery
•Plan and perform deployment and management of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013.
•Plan a Mailbox server deployment and configure the Mailbox server role.
•Create and manage various recipient objects in Exchange Server 2013.
•Plan and deploy Client Access servers.
•Plan and configure: client connectivity to Exchange Server 2013 Client Access server, message transport, administrative security and administrative auditing, Monitor and troubleshoot Exchange Server 2013
•Plan and implement: high availability, disaster recovery for Exchange Server 2013.
•Design and implement: Exchange Server 2013 Unified Messaging, site resiliency for Exchange Server 2013, message transport security, message retention in Exchange Server 2013, messaging compliance, administrative security in an Exchange Server 2013 environment, integration with Exchange Online, messaging coexistence, Exchange Server migrations from non-Exchange messaging systems, and upgrades from previous Exchange Server versions
•Plan a virtualization strategy for Exchange Server 2013 roles.
•Use Windows PowerShell 3.0 to manage Exchange Server 2013.
The Academy's MCSE Exchange Server 2013 Messaging Boot Camp is a combination of the following official Microsoft courses:
Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012: 410 (exam 70-410)
Administering Windows Server 2012: 411 (exam 70-411)
Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Service: 412 (exam 70-412)
Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013: 341 (exam 70-341)
Advanced Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013: 342 (exam 70-342)
This MCSE certification requires you to show continued ability to perform in your chosen solution area by completing a recertification exam every three years.
This 14-day boot camp provides the skills and knowledge necessary to implement and administer a core Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment. This course covers implementing, managing, maintaining, and provisioning services and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012 environment. This course covers the implementation and configuration of core services including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), networking services, and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 configuration. This course covers advanced configuration of services necessary to deploy, manage and maintain a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure, such as advanced networking services, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), identity management, rights management, Federated services, network load balancing, failover clustering, business continuity and disaster recovery. In this course, students will learn to configure and manage a Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 messaging environment. This course will teach students guidelines, best practices, and considerations that will help them optimize their Exchange server deployment. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to plan, install, and manage the mailbox role, client access, transport, and Exchange infrastructure. This course will teach you how to configure Exchange Server 2013, and it will provide guidelines, best practices, and considerations that will help you optimize your Exchange Server deployment.
After completing this course, students will be able to:
•Install and Configure Windows Server 2012.
•Describe and Maintain AD DS.
•Manage: Active Directory objects, User and Service Accounts, User Desktops with Group Policy
•Automate Active Directory administration.
•Implement: IPv4, DHCP, DNS, IPv6, local storage, Group Policy, NAP, server virtualization using Hyper-V, Group Policy Infrastructure, Update Management
•Share files and printers.
•Use GPOs to secure Windows Servers.
•Deploy and Maintain Server Images
•Configure and Troubleshoot: DNS and Remote Access
•Install, Configure and Troubleshoot NPS role
•Optimize File Services
•Configure Encryption and Advanced Auditing
•Monitor Windows Server 2012
•Implement: advanced network services, advanced file services, Dynamic Access Control, distributed AD DS deployments, AD DS sites and replication, AD CS, AD RMS, AD FS, NLB, failover clustering with Hyper-V, disaster recovery
•Plan and perform deployment and management of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013.
•Plan a Mailbox server deployment and configure the Mailbox server role.
•Create and manage various recipient objects in Exchange Server 2013.
•Plan and deploy Client Access servers.
•Plan and configure: client connectivity to Exchange Server 2013 Client Access server, message transport, administrative security and administrative auditing, Monitor and troubleshoot Exchange Server 2013
•Plan and implement: high availability, disaster recovery for Exchange Server 2013.
•Design and implement: Exchange Server 2013 Unified Messaging, site resiliency for Exchange Server 2013, message transport security, message retention in Exchange Server 2013, messaging compliance, administrative security in an Exchange Server 2013 environment, integration with Exchange Online, messaging coexistence, Exchange Server migrations from non-Exchange messaging systems, and upgrades from previous Exchange Server versions
•Plan a virtualization strategy for Exchange Server 2013 roles.
•Use Windows PowerShell 3.0 to manage Exchange Server 2013.
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
•A good understanding of networking fundamentals, Active Directory, networking infrastructure, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) fundamentals and networking concepts, and basic Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) concepts.
•An understanding of and experience with configuring security and administration tasks in an enterprise environment.
•Hands on experience working with Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2012 enterprise environment.
•Minimum of two years of experience administering Windows Server, including Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012.
•Minimum of two years of experience working with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
•Minimum of two years of experience working with name resolution, including DNS.
•Minimum of six months of experience working with Exchange Server 2010 or Exchange Server 2013
•Minimum of two years of experience working with name resolution, including DNS
•Experience working with certificates, including public key infrastructure (PKI) certificates
•Experience working with Windows PowerShell
•A good understanding of networking fundamentals, Active Directory, networking infrastructure, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) fundamentals and networking concepts, and basic Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) concepts.
•An understanding of and experience with configuring security and administration tasks in an enterprise environment.
•Hands on experience working with Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2012 enterprise environment.
•Minimum of two years of experience administering Windows Server, including Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012.
•Minimum of two years of experience working with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
•Minimum of two years of experience working with name resolution, including DNS.
•Minimum of six months of experience working with Exchange Server 2010 or Exchange Server 2013
•Minimum of two years of experience working with name resolution, including DNS
•Experience working with certificates, including public key infrastructure (PKI) certificates
•Experience working with Windows PowerShell
To find out more information about this course, CLICK HERE
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013
CISSP Training Boot Camp on September 16th in Miami. Special pricing and financing available.
Description
The goal of this five-day accelerated course is to provide information security professionals a fully-immersed all-inclusive CISSP training and certification experience. Our CISSP Boot Camp encompasses the CISSP Seminar, value-added instruction, on-site examination delivery, unlimited practice exams and scenarios, and meals.
The CISSP certification is governed by the International Information Systems Security Certifications Consortium (ISC²) and has gained importance as a key component in the selection process for management-level information security positions.
The Certification examination consists of 250 multiple-choice questions. Candidates have up to 6 hours to complete the examination. Ten CISSP information systems security test domains are covered in the examination pertaining to the Common Body of Knowledge:
Access Control Systems & Methodology
Applications & Systems Development
Business Continuity Planning
Cryptography
Law, Investigation & Ethics
Operations Security
Physical Security
Security Architecture & Models
Security Management Practices
Telecommunications, Network & Internet Security
The CISSP certification is governed by the International Information Systems Security Certifications Consortium (ISC²) and has gained importance as a key component in the selection process for management-level information security positions.
The Certification examination consists of 250 multiple-choice questions. Candidates have up to 6 hours to complete the examination. Ten CISSP information systems security test domains are covered in the examination pertaining to the Common Body of Knowledge:
Access Control Systems & Methodology
Applications & Systems Development
Business Continuity Planning
Cryptography
Law, Investigation & Ethics
Operations Security
Physical Security
Security Architecture & Models
Security Management Practices
Telecommunications, Network & Internet Security
Prerequisites
The CISSP program is targeted at professionals with at least 5 years of experience in the information security field or 4 years of experience and a college degree (or equivalent experience).
IT World - Getting a Cisco Certification or a College Degree
This truly a fair article on the question "Computer Certification or 4 year College Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science. We here at the IT Academy have witnessed very similar circumstances for over the last 10 years. It truly is all about necessity and your financial ability. Both hold water in today's job market. I do have to recognize that costs is leaning more towards certification these days. - AP
for more information on Florida's Information Technology Industry, events and upcoming courses offered by The IT Academy Miami, please continue to follow our blog or visit our website at www.ITACADEMYMIAMI.com
Reminder: Free Webinar Tomorrow for our InfoSec Warrior Program (CEH, CISSP, ENSA)
Please register for InfoSec Warrior™ - Preparing you to defend your networks and infrastructures on Aug 22, 2013 1:00 PM EDT at:
Register Here
This webinar will highlight the content and layout of our InfoSec Warrior™ program. Comprised of three of the IT industry's most recognized and valued security certifications, the InfoSec Warrior™ program will prepare IT professionals to enter into security specialized positions and develop the skills necessary to protect and defend today's complex networks and corporate infrastructures. Join us to learn how InfoSec Warrior™ can serve your future by helping you to acquire the skills and certs that will make you an invaluable asset to whatever entity you work for.
Register Here
This webinar will highlight the content and layout of our InfoSec Warrior™ program. Comprised of three of the IT industry's most recognized and valued security certifications, the InfoSec Warrior™ program will prepare IT professionals to enter into security specialized positions and develop the skills necessary to protect and defend today's complex networks and corporate infrastructures. Join us to learn how InfoSec Warrior™ can serve your future by helping you to acquire the skills and certs that will make you an invaluable asset to whatever entity you work for.
If you are interested in more information regarding Florida's IT Industry, events or upcoming course offered by The IT Academy Miami, please continue to follow our blog or visit our website at www.ITACADEMYMIAMI.com.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
MCSE : SharePoint 2013 Boot Camp on August 26 - Call now to find out special pricing.
Earn recognition for your expertise in helping a company organize, sync, collaborate, and share information across the organization.
The Academy's MCSE SharePoint 2013 Boot Camp is a combination of the following official Microsoft courses:
Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012: 410 (exam 70-410)
Administering Windows Server 2012: 411 (exam 70-411)
Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Service: 412 (exam 70-412)
Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013: book (exam 70-331)
Advanced Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013: book (exam 70-332)
This MCSE certification requires you to show continued ability to perform in your chosen solution area by completing a recertification exam every three years.
This 14-day boot camp provides the skills and knowledge necessary to implement and administer a core Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment. This course covers implementing, managing, maintaining, and provisioning services and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012 environment. This course covers the implementation and configuration of core services including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), networking services, and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 configuration. This course covers advanced configuration of services necessary to deploy, manage and maintain a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure, such as advanced networking services, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), identity management, rights management, Federated services, network load balancing, failover clustering, business continuity and disaster recovery. Prepare for Exam 70-331—and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013. Designed for experienced IT Professionals ready to advance their status—Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSE level. Prepare for Exam 70-332—and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013. Designed for experienced IT Professionals ready to advance their status—Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSE level.
After completing this course, students will be able to:
•Install and Configure Windows Server 2012.
•Describe and Maintain AD DS.
•Manage: Active Directory objects, User and Service Accounts, User Desktops with Group Policy
•Automate Active Directory administration.
•Implement: IPv4, DHCP, DNS, IPv6, local storage, Group Policy, NAP, server virtualization using Hyper-V, Group Policy Infrastructure, Update Management
•Share files and printers.
•Use GPOs to secure Windows Servers.
•Deploy and Maintain Server Images
•Configure and Troubleshoot: DNS and Remote Access
•Install, Configure and Troubleshoot NPS role
•Optimize File Services
•Configure Encryption and Advanced Auditing
•Monitor Windows Server 2012
•Implement: advanced network services, advanced file services, Dynamic Access Control, distributed AD DS deployments, AD DS sites and replication, AD CS, AD RMS, AD FS, NLB, failover clustering with Hyper-V, disaster recovery
•Design a SharePoint Topology
•Plan Security
•Install and Configure SharePoint Farms
•Create and Configure Web Applications and Site Collections
•Maintain a Core SharePoint Environment
•Plan Business Continuity Management
•Plan a SharePoint Environment
•Upgrade and Migrate a SharePoint Environment
•Create and Configure Service Applications
•Manage SharePoint Solutions, BI, and Systems Integration
The Academy's MCSE SharePoint 2013 Boot Camp is a combination of the following official Microsoft courses:
Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012: 410 (exam 70-410)
Administering Windows Server 2012: 411 (exam 70-411)
Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Service: 412 (exam 70-412)
Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013: book (exam 70-331)
Advanced Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013: book (exam 70-332)
This MCSE certification requires you to show continued ability to perform in your chosen solution area by completing a recertification exam every three years.
This 14-day boot camp provides the skills and knowledge necessary to implement and administer a core Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment. This course covers implementing, managing, maintaining, and provisioning services and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012 environment. This course covers the implementation and configuration of core services including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), networking services, and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 configuration. This course covers advanced configuration of services necessary to deploy, manage and maintain a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure, such as advanced networking services, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), identity management, rights management, Federated services, network load balancing, failover clustering, business continuity and disaster recovery. Prepare for Exam 70-331—and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013. Designed for experienced IT Professionals ready to advance their status—Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSE level. Prepare for Exam 70-332—and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013. Designed for experienced IT Professionals ready to advance their status—Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSE level.
After completing this course, students will be able to:
•Install and Configure Windows Server 2012.
•Describe and Maintain AD DS.
•Manage: Active Directory objects, User and Service Accounts, User Desktops with Group Policy
•Automate Active Directory administration.
•Implement: IPv4, DHCP, DNS, IPv6, local storage, Group Policy, NAP, server virtualization using Hyper-V, Group Policy Infrastructure, Update Management
•Share files and printers.
•Use GPOs to secure Windows Servers.
•Deploy and Maintain Server Images
•Configure and Troubleshoot: DNS and Remote Access
•Install, Configure and Troubleshoot NPS role
•Optimize File Services
•Configure Encryption and Advanced Auditing
•Monitor Windows Server 2012
•Implement: advanced network services, advanced file services, Dynamic Access Control, distributed AD DS deployments, AD DS sites and replication, AD CS, AD RMS, AD FS, NLB, failover clustering with Hyper-V, disaster recovery
•Design a SharePoint Topology
•Plan Security
•Install and Configure SharePoint Farms
•Create and Configure Web Applications and Site Collections
•Maintain a Core SharePoint Environment
•Plan Business Continuity Management
•Plan a SharePoint Environment
•Upgrade and Migrate a SharePoint Environment
•Create and Configure Service Applications
•Manage SharePoint Solutions, BI, and Systems Integration
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
•A good understanding of networking fundamentals, Active Directory, networking infrastructure, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) fundamentals and networking concepts, and basic Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) concepts.
•An understanding of and experience with configuring security and administration tasks in an enterprise environment.
•Hands on experience working with Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2012 enterprise environment.
•Real-world experience implementing, managing, and configuring AD DS and networking infrastructure in an enterprise environment.
•Four or more years of hands-on experience planning and maintaining SharePoint and other core technologies upon which SharePoint depends, including Windows Server 2008 R2 or later, Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 or later, Active Directory, and networking infrastructure services.
•IT professional who plans, implements, and maintains a multi-server deployment of SharePoint 2013.
•Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with SharePoint Online
•Broad familiarity with SharePoint workloads
•Experience with business continuity management, including data backup, restoration, and high availability
•Experience with authentication and security technologies. Has experience with Windows PowerShell.
•Experience with Windows PowerShell and knowledge of SQL Server Management Studio.
•A good understanding of networking fundamentals, Active Directory, networking infrastructure, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) fundamentals and networking concepts, and basic Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) concepts.
•An understanding of and experience with configuring security and administration tasks in an enterprise environment.
•Hands on experience working with Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2012 enterprise environment.
•Real-world experience implementing, managing, and configuring AD DS and networking infrastructure in an enterprise environment.
•Four or more years of hands-on experience planning and maintaining SharePoint and other core technologies upon which SharePoint depends, including Windows Server 2008 R2 or later, Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 or later, Active Directory, and networking infrastructure services.
•IT professional who plans, implements, and maintains a multi-server deployment of SharePoint 2013.
•Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with SharePoint Online
•Broad familiarity with SharePoint workloads
•Experience with business continuity management, including data backup, restoration, and high availability
•Experience with authentication and security technologies. Has experience with Windows PowerShell.
•Experience with Windows PowerShell and knowledge of SQL Server Management Studio.
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The High-Paying, Creative Career That Desperately Needs You
In the U.S. alone, 150,000 computing jobs open up each year, according to the New York Times. But fewer than 40,000 American grads earn bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
What does this mean? North America is simply not producing enough computer science grads to fill industry needs — not by a long shot. In today’s tough job climate, it’s a paradoxical situation.
This dearth of technical talent has led to an international feeding frenzy on qualified developers and software engineers. Silicon Valley is wooing new grads with six-figure salaries. Demand is so high that big tech companies have taken to lobbying for looser immigration rules in order to tap into additional overseas talent. This spring, Mark Zuckerberg and executives from Google, Yahoo and LinkedIn joined forces as FWD.us to push for comprehensive immigration reform in the U.S.
Yet, this doesn’t get at the root of the problem. Importing foreign engineers may offer a temporary fix, but it does little to nurture a homegrown and enduring tech scene. A lasting solution has to start in high schools, colleges and universities. North American students need to be exposed to formal computer education early and to understand the kinds of fulfilling career opportunities that tech offers.
Right now, that’s not happening. In the U.S. for example, colleges and universities continue to train young people for jobs that simply aren’t in demand. Youth unemployment hovers at an abysmal 16%—double the country’s overall unemployment rate. Hundreds of thousands of recent university grads are unemployed or underemployed. Last year it was reported that 60 percent of college grads were unable to find work in their chosen field.
Meanwhile, companies are struggling to fill entry-level engineer and developer positions. In a climate of global recession, well-paid tech jobs are sitting vacant. Something is deeply wrong with that picture.
This training gap isn’t just a handicap for the tech industry. Without workers with the right skills, the nation as a whole can’t remain competitive.
What we need is a better way to connect eager, talented students with the kinds of jobs that provide stable and rewarding careers. I’m a hacker at heart — confident that enough hustle, ingenuity and late nights can fix almost any problem. There has to be a solution out there for this one.
Reaching high school students with career guidance before they get to university seems a logical first step. Considering where the contemporary economy is headed, it’s time we launched a renewed push in secondary schools toward science and math fields. In particular, students need to see that computer science is relevant, rewarding financially and even fun. This may require getting a little creative. Microsoft engineers in Seattle, for example, recently began teaching high school classes on a volunteer basis, offering instruction to students who might not otherwise have access to computer science courses.
At the university level, we need more connections between industry and academia. The formula has proven highly effective in Silicon Valley itself. At Stanford, executives from Google, Intel, YouTube and other leading companies sit in on classes and serve as mentors for aspiring developers and entrepreneurs. In an effort to do our part, my company has recently developed a program that provides real-world educators with free resources they can use to teach students some of the digital skills needed in today’s workforce. These “Professor’s Toolkits,” consisting of assigned readings, videos, assignments, and projects, are currently being used by hundreds of institutions globally, including the Columbia School of Journalism and NYU Stern School of Business. Educators building bridges with industry creates a critical feedback loop. Students get real-time perspective on what jobs are in demand. They learn the skills needed for contemporary careers. And they cultivate relationships with forward-looking companies for after graduation.
Finally, it’s up to us tech people to do a better job correcting outdated stereotypes of software engineering as tedious, mechanical work. Engineering done right is a highly creative pursuit—one that rewards inventiveness, playfulness and experimentation. Developers and engineers are as much a part of today’s creative class as artists, musicians and writers. Not to mention that tech is sexier and more visible than ever–Smartphones, tablets and social media have brought computing into the limelight. It shouldn’t be hard to sell people on careers that shape one of the most central aspects of our lives.
I’ll admit that I do have a vested interest in all of this. I want to make my city Vancouver into a real Silicon Valley North. The new Facebook office that opened up here this year will have come and gone in a year’s time, but I’m here for the long haul. My colleagues and I want to grow our social media platform, HootSuite, into a billion-dollar company right here in Vancouver, then go on to fund a whole new generation of tech ventures in the city. We’ll have the capital and the experience to make a real run at turning Vancouver into a legitimate high-tech center.
But without homegrown talent, it’s never going to happen—neither here or anywhere else in North America. High schools and colleges need to funnel students into engineering programs now and send the message that the jobs of tomorrow are in tech. Rewarding, creative jobs with great compensation and long-term prospects are waiting to be filled. Isn’t it time we nurtured some of the talent in our own backyard and steered the next generation to tech?
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Monday, August 19, 2013
Reminder : Tech Night at the Ball Park Tomorrow, August 20th @ 5:30 PM
Reminder for Tomorrow's Tech Night Event, tickets must be purchased today. Participants will be entered into a drawing for a free CCNA Boot Camp. If you are interested in attending the Networking Event plus the Marlins game, please click on the link below:
Florida's Information Technology Industry Cluster
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Sunday, August 18, 2013
Florida's Information Technology Profile
2013 Florida's Information Technology Profile
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Friday, August 16, 2013
Veteran IT Civilian Credential Programs at The IT Academy Miami - Next start September 16.
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Tech Workers gain confidence as employment prospects lift - NetWorkWorld
IT workers more optimistic in Q2, job hunters feeling confident
Network World - Confidence levels among IT workers improved in the second quarter, buoyed by reports of employment gains in the U.S. tech sector.
The IT Employee Confidence Index, created by technology talent and solutions provider Randstad Technologies, increased five points from the previous quarter to 53.6 points. Tech workers’ overall confidence had dipped to a 12-month low in the first quarter, hitting 48.6 on Randstad’s scale. Tech workers are particularly optimistic about their employability. Forty-seven percent of IT workers said they feel confident in their ability to find a new job -- a gain of nine percentage points compared to 38% in Q1.
[[HIRING: 10 reasons for IT job-hunters to be optimistic]]
[[2013 JOB WATCH: Top 11 metro areas for tech jobs]]
When asked about the economy, 30% of IT workers said they believe the economy is getting stronger (up from 27% last quarter), while 39% said the economy is getting weaker (down from 46% in Q1).
“Given the demand for IT talent, we are not surprised to see an increase in confidence numbers. Information technology teams continue to support organizations in unprecedented ways, and leadership is scrambling to find talent to address important priorities,” said Bob Dickey, executive vice president of technologies at Randstad US, in a statement.
Among the in-demand tech skills Dickey singled out are: Java, data architecture, SOA, and experience with SuccessFactors, Microsoft Dynamics, SQL Server, SAP HANA and Workday.
Yet despite greater signs of optimism about the workplace and the economy, IT workers’ confidence trails the national index, which measures U.S. workers’ attitudes across a range of industries. The national Randstad index hit 56.3 in July.
Some IT employees remain leery about the security of their current position; 25% say it’s likely they'll lose their current job in the next 12 months (58% say it’s not likely).
“While we are seeing some improvement in confidence and in the desire to find a new job, IT workers are often in precarious situations within organizations, working on temporary projects or jumping in to fix problems,” Dickey said. “As a result, employees may be feeling a level of insecurity around that.”
Meanwhile, Foote Partners’ analysis of July's employment numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals a net gain of 18,400 jobs across four IT-related job segments. In a single category -- Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services” -- 3,600 jobs were created in the month of July, marking the single best month of job growth in this category since June 1998.
In the big picture, the rate of growth of IT employment continues to accelerate, says TechServe Alliance, a collaboration of IT and engineering businesses. On a year-over-year basis, IT employment has grown by 5.71% since June 2012, adding almost 241,700 IT workers, the alliance reports.
Separately, Dice.com surveyed 1,000 hiring managers and recruiters, and 73% said they plan to hire more technology pros during the second half of 2013 than they did during the year’s first six months. The IT careers specialist also notes the number of job postings on its site that mention the word “cloud” hit an all-time high this month, topping 5,000 -- which is up 32% compared to a year ago.
“There’s an upswing in cloud services and cloud technology-related job opportunities,” says Shravan Goli, president of Dice.
Randstad’s study, which was conducted online by Harris Interactive in April, May and June, polled 203 technology industry employees.
Ann Bednarz covers IT careers, outsourcing and Internet culture for Network World. Follow Ann on Twitter at @annbednarz and reach her via email at abednarz@nww.com.
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Thursday, August 15, 2013
Cisco CCNA Voice Boot Camp on August 19 - Last minute special
Enroll now here: https://www.itacademymiami.com/courses/9-cisco-ccna-voice-accelerated-boot-camp
Description
Duration: 5 Days
The Academy offers the finest accelerated CCNA® certification training in Florida. The Academy’s CCNA Voice - This certification confirms a candidate's skills for job roles such as voice administrator, voice engineer and voice manager. It also validates skills in voice over IP (VoIP) technologies such as IP PBX, IP telephony, handset, call control and voicemail solutions. Candidates also get exposure to the Cisco Unified Communications architecture and design for mobility, presence and TelePresence applications. This 3-day accelerated course provides the student with Unified Communications concepts, component definition and high level designs.This is also the core technology course in the certification path to achieve the CCNA Voice designation. Students will be able implement and configure small to medium sized IP Telephony solutions. UC products covered during labs include the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express / Cisco Unity Express and the UC500 Smart Business Communications System.
Benefits:
The complete Cisco® Press courseware
Subject Matter Experts for instructors. Our instructors are unequaled among training providers, and hold the most prestigious certifications and cutting-edge expertise. They are available to you throughout the day for the length of the course for group instruction, lab exercise leadership and individual coaching.
We teach to accommodate every student's learning needs, including instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, question and answer drills, and friendly competitions between concurrently running classes.
Lab manuals, guidebooks, and Measure Up self-testing software are utilized to augment your courseware and instruction. And the instructors are with you every step of the way.
State-of-the-art educational facilities. The school has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs, and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are unsurpassed!
Course Objectives:
Describe the components of a Cisco Unified Communications solution and identify call signaling and media stream flows.
Understand call flows in Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express.
Perform endpoint and end-user administration tasks in Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express.
Administer users in Cisco Unity Connection and Cisco Unified Presence, and enable the most commonly used features for both applications.
Describe how to maintain a Cisco Unified Communications solution
Exam:
640-461 ICOMM v8.0 Introducing Cisco Voice and Unified Communications Administration v8.0 ICOMM
Tuition includes the following:
Books and materials
Breakfast & Daily Snacks
Exam vouchers
Registration Fees
Your training may also be partially tax-deductible.
Please note – Tuition does not include airfare, hotel or transportation to the Boot Ca
On-site testing
Five (5) full days of intensive instruction, labs, and review
Hands-on practice and skills development on real Cisco Equipment
Custom Courseware
Unlimited Practice Tests
The exam is delivered at the training center, which is an authorized VUE Testing Center. We will provide a large number of testing stations dedicated to the boot camp. A test administrator will be available throughout the day, and in the evening, to register you for the tests.
The Academy offers the finest accelerated CCNA® certification training in Florida. The Academy’s CCNA Voice - This certification confirms a candidate's skills for job roles such as voice administrator, voice engineer and voice manager. It also validates skills in voice over IP (VoIP) technologies such as IP PBX, IP telephony, handset, call control and voicemail solutions. Candidates also get exposure to the Cisco Unified Communications architecture and design for mobility, presence and TelePresence applications. This 3-day accelerated course provides the student with Unified Communications concepts, component definition and high level designs.This is also the core technology course in the certification path to achieve the CCNA Voice designation. Students will be able implement and configure small to medium sized IP Telephony solutions. UC products covered during labs include the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express / Cisco Unity Express and the UC500 Smart Business Communications System.
Benefits:
The complete Cisco® Press courseware
Subject Matter Experts for instructors. Our instructors are unequaled among training providers, and hold the most prestigious certifications and cutting-edge expertise. They are available to you throughout the day for the length of the course for group instruction, lab exercise leadership and individual coaching.
We teach to accommodate every student's learning needs, including instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, question and answer drills, and friendly competitions between concurrently running classes.
Lab manuals, guidebooks, and Measure Up self-testing software are utilized to augment your courseware and instruction. And the instructors are with you every step of the way.
State-of-the-art educational facilities. The school has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs, and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are unsurpassed!
Course Objectives:
Describe the components of a Cisco Unified Communications solution and identify call signaling and media stream flows.
Understand call flows in Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express.
Perform endpoint and end-user administration tasks in Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express.
Administer users in Cisco Unity Connection and Cisco Unified Presence, and enable the most commonly used features for both applications.
Describe how to maintain a Cisco Unified Communications solution
Exam:
640-461 ICOMM v8.0 Introducing Cisco Voice and Unified Communications Administration v8.0 ICOMM
Tuition includes the following:
Books and materials
Breakfast & Daily Snacks
Exam vouchers
Registration Fees
Your training may also be partially tax-deductible.
Please note – Tuition does not include airfare, hotel or transportation to the Boot Ca
On-site testing
Five (5) full days of intensive instruction, labs, and review
Hands-on practice and skills development on real Cisco Equipment
Custom Courseware
Unlimited Practice Tests
The exam is delivered at the training center, which is an authorized VUE Testing Center. We will provide a large number of testing stations dedicated to the boot camp. A test administrator will be available throughout the day, and in the evening, to register you for the tests.
Prerequisites
The Boot Camp is designed for existing and aspiring network professionals (PC technicians/ Systems Administrators / Network Administrators / Systems Engineers). Students need to have basic computer skills before attending this class, as well as a basic understanding of networking. Students must have a fundamental knowledge and experience base with TCP/IP, including configuration of client systems and basic routing knowledge. While not required, if you have any of the following certifications, you are most likely ready to take the Boot Camp: A+, Network + or MCP Certification. A learner must have skills and knowledge equivalent to those learned in Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1). Students must also posess a working knowledge of the Windows operating system.
More women finding jobs in Tech Sector
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- In the early 1980s, Tammy Hawes was one of only two women in her college graduating class to receive a computer science degree.
But recently the Virsys12 president and managing partner, who started the cloud computing/software-as-a-service technologies company in 2011, has had a lot of company in the tech industry.
Of the seven employees working at the Virsys12 offices in Brentwood, a Nashville suburb, five are women. And although gender isn't a factor in the hiring process, the demographics at this tech company showcase an employment shift as women increasingly take on jobs that deal with technology.
"I think when computers made their way into homes, that changed significantly," Hawes said. "Most kids — girls included — are involved in computers now to communicate with their friends and play video games. There's just not that mental block or stigma that women in my generation held in what we were supposed to do."
Even with advances, a gender gap still exists. An executive summary prepared for Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce notes that women represent 23% of the workers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professions. But women make up 48% of workers in all occupations across the board.
A recent nationwide survey released by Dice, a job search website for technology professionals, found that men out-earn women in the tech industry sectors.
On average, of the 15,000 employers contacted through an online poll, the survey found that male tech workers made $95,900 compared with $87,500 for women in these industry jobs. However, the compensation gender gap has narrowed, with average salaries equal for male and female tech pros with comparable levels of experience and education and parallel job titles.
According to the survey, the top tech positions for women — in order — were project manager, business analyst, other IT, quality assurance tester and technical recruiter, while men tended to hold job titles such as software engineer, systems administrator, project manager, IT manager and applications developer.
Education is key
"Being in technology is a great career path for women. It is still a male-dominated industry, but that's changing. And it's an exciting time to be in technology. Schools are specifically targeting those career paths, and the programs are out there," said Connie McGee, who has been involved in technology for 28 years and is CEO of Evolve Women, a women's entrepreneurial center.
To her, education is the key to encouraging more female interest and participation in these types of careers, especially in engineering jobs. Male and female students are enrolled at Vanderbilt University in about equal numbers, but 31% of undergrads in the School of Engineering are women, according to Cindy Funk, director of the college's Center for Student Professional Development.
Evolve Women has recently partnered with a local high school to pilot a youth entrepreneurship initiative in which students shadow mentors and have an opportunity to participate in a business plan competition.
"Technology can be a natural fit for either gender as long as they are passionate and enjoy what they are doing," McGee said. "It gives them opportunities to develop role models in the industry. I know some might think that all an engineer does is sit behind a desk, but that's not the case. If we bring these students in as interns, we allow them to see that it really is interesting work."
Diversity of thought
Lisa French, who took her marketing background and combined it with new technologies, initially didn't think that she was tech material because she wasn't keen on math. But a love of social media and a new iPhone in her hand as a college graduation gift changed her perspective.
In January, she graduated from the Nashville Software School and landed a new job with Moontoast, a company that empowers brands to reach their target audiences across all major social networks and devices using interactive social rich media.
"I think you get a different perspective. Women use technical products, and diversity of thought is a great thing when you're working with a diverse market," French said.
She also leads a meet-up group — free and open to all — known as Nashville Women Programmers.
"I'm new to it myself. I don't claim to be an expert, and the technology changes all the time. It's easy to feel down on skills because everything is so massive," she said. "But I also feel really passionate about getting new people into programming. With my background, I was interested but didn't think I could do it. But I'm here to say that you can do it."
Lora Stevenson's start in the tech field came by learning mainframe systems and DOS on the family's Radio Shack Tandy computer. When she was barely in her teenage years, she made a little pocket money developing programs for local businesses. Now Stevenson is the 41-year-old CEO of Mothers Digital, an on-demand project staffing, coordination and management business for creative digital projects. She is involved with The Salon, a group of professional women that meets once a month.
"I came into this industry early enough that my expectation was not to see other women," she said.
At one time, she remembers attending an electronics convention that featured a Middle Eastern-themed show complete with live tigers. She looked around the room and noticed the only women who were there — and not belly dancers — were herself and another woman.
"Now that's shifted. I think having more women involved makes better products," Stevenson said. "It's exciting to see that happening, but I do wish it was a little faster."
But recently the Virsys12 president and managing partner, who started the cloud computing/software-as-a-service technologies company in 2011, has had a lot of company in the tech industry.
Of the seven employees working at the Virsys12 offices in Brentwood, a Nashville suburb, five are women. And although gender isn't a factor in the hiring process, the demographics at this tech company showcase an employment shift as women increasingly take on jobs that deal with technology.
"I think when computers made their way into homes, that changed significantly," Hawes said. "Most kids — girls included — are involved in computers now to communicate with their friends and play video games. There's just not that mental block or stigma that women in my generation held in what we were supposed to do."
Even with advances, a gender gap still exists. An executive summary prepared for Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce notes that women represent 23% of the workers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professions. But women make up 48% of workers in all occupations across the board.
A recent nationwide survey released by Dice, a job search website for technology professionals, found that men out-earn women in the tech industry sectors.
On average, of the 15,000 employers contacted through an online poll, the survey found that male tech workers made $95,900 compared with $87,500 for women in these industry jobs. However, the compensation gender gap has narrowed, with average salaries equal for male and female tech pros with comparable levels of experience and education and parallel job titles.
According to the survey, the top tech positions for women — in order — were project manager, business analyst, other IT, quality assurance tester and technical recruiter, while men tended to hold job titles such as software engineer, systems administrator, project manager, IT manager and applications developer.
Education is key
"Being in technology is a great career path for women. It is still a male-dominated industry, but that's changing. And it's an exciting time to be in technology. Schools are specifically targeting those career paths, and the programs are out there," said Connie McGee, who has been involved in technology for 28 years and is CEO of Evolve Women, a women's entrepreneurial center.
To her, education is the key to encouraging more female interest and participation in these types of careers, especially in engineering jobs. Male and female students are enrolled at Vanderbilt University in about equal numbers, but 31% of undergrads in the School of Engineering are women, according to Cindy Funk, director of the college's Center for Student Professional Development.
Evolve Women has recently partnered with a local high school to pilot a youth entrepreneurship initiative in which students shadow mentors and have an opportunity to participate in a business plan competition.
"Technology can be a natural fit for either gender as long as they are passionate and enjoy what they are doing," McGee said. "It gives them opportunities to develop role models in the industry. I know some might think that all an engineer does is sit behind a desk, but that's not the case. If we bring these students in as interns, we allow them to see that it really is interesting work."
Diversity of thought
Lisa French, who took her marketing background and combined it with new technologies, initially didn't think that she was tech material because she wasn't keen on math. But a love of social media and a new iPhone in her hand as a college graduation gift changed her perspective.
In January, she graduated from the Nashville Software School and landed a new job with Moontoast, a company that empowers brands to reach their target audiences across all major social networks and devices using interactive social rich media.
She also leads a meet-up group — free and open to all — known as Nashville Women Programmers.
"I'm new to it myself. I don't claim to be an expert, and the technology changes all the time. It's easy to feel down on skills because everything is so massive," she said. "But I also feel really passionate about getting new people into programming. With my background, I was interested but didn't think I could do it. But I'm here to say that you can do it."
Lora Stevenson's start in the tech field came by learning mainframe systems and DOS on the family's Radio Shack Tandy computer. When she was barely in her teenage years, she made a little pocket money developing programs for local businesses. Now Stevenson is the 41-year-old CEO of Mothers Digital, an on-demand project staffing, coordination and management business for creative digital projects. She is involved with The Salon, a group of professional women that meets once a month.
"I came into this industry early enough that my expectation was not to see other women," she said.
At one time, she remembers attending an electronics convention that featured a Middle Eastern-themed show complete with live tigers. She looked around the room and noticed the only women who were there — and not belly dancers — were herself and another woman.
"Now that's shifted. I think having more women involved makes better products," Stevenson said. "It's exciting to see that happening, but I do wish it was a little faster."
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Miami Dade Public Schools NAF Academies recognize Frank Martinez, DOE for his outstanding and dedicated service for it's Public School teachers!
Miami Dade Public Schools NAF Academies recognize Frank Martinez, DOE for his outstanding and dedicated service for it's Public School teachers today during their STEM Board meeting.
The IT Academy Miami team is proud of Frank's service to Miami Dade Public Schools' Teachers and the future of our children within the NAF Academies.
If you would like more information on what The IT Academy Miami is doing within Miami Dade Public Schools and it's NAF Academies, visit our website at www.ITACADEMYMIAMI.com.
The IT Academy Miami team is proud of Frank's service to Miami Dade Public Schools' Teachers and the future of our children within the NAF Academies.
If you would like more information on what The IT Academy Miami is doing within Miami Dade Public Schools and it's NAF Academies, visit our website at www.ITACADEMYMIAMI.com.
WASHINGTON: Security concerns jeopardize October opening of health insurance marketplaces - Nation - MiamiHerald.com
WASHINGTON: Security concerns jeopardize October opening of health insurance marketplaces - Nation - MiamiHerald.com
There is true evidence of increasing job opportunities for Technology pros with a good understanding of Cyber Security. If you are interested in becoming a Cyber Warrior or what we like to call InfoSec Warrior, call our campus now 305-648-2000 and inquire about the InfoSec Warrior Program or visit our website here:
There is true evidence of increasing job opportunities for Technology pros with a good understanding of Cyber Security. If you are interested in becoming a Cyber Warrior or what we like to call InfoSec Warrior, call our campus now 305-648-2000 and inquire about the InfoSec Warrior Program or visit our website here:
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Special Pricing on our MCSE: Business Intelligence SQL 2012 Boot Camp on September 9
Description
Whether you want to learn new technology, gain your MCSE SQL 2012 BI certification, or simply improve your marketability, The Academy can help you achieve your training goals. Upon successful completion of this course, you will walk away with official Microsoft certification and the ability to successfully implement data models and reports, and design BI solutions with SQL Server 2012.
The Academy's MCSE SQL 2012 BI training program will distinguish you as an expert Business Intelligence developer and architect. It is designed to assist you in gaining a level of proficiency that can only be taught through hands-on labs, simulations, and the real-world application of skills. Our intensive, instructor-led course equips students with valuable knowledge and skills that directly transfer from the classroom to the workplace.
Price includes Tuition, Books and Exam Vouchers
Prerequisites
Students must have achieved the MCSA: SQL Server 2012 certification in order to acheive the MCSE Business Intelligence SQL Server 2012 certification. The MCSA: SQL Server 2012 certification is not required, however, to attend this course.
Curriculum
Learning Objectives Include:
-Build an Analysis Services Database
-Manage, Maintain, and Troubleshoot an SSAS Database
-Build a Tabular Data Model
-Build a Report with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
-Plan Business Intelligence (BI) Infrastructure
-Design BI Infrastructure
-Design a Reporting Solution
-Design BI Data Models
-Design an ETL Solution
This Course Includes the Following Microsoft Exams:
-70-466: Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server 2012
-70-467: Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Walk Away with the Following Certification:
-MCSE: Business Intelligence SQL Server 2012 Certification
Call 305-648-2000 for our special pricing offer for this course on September 9
Whether you want to learn new technology, gain your MCSE SQL 2012 BI certification, or simply improve your marketability, The Academy can help you achieve your training goals. Upon successful completion of this course, you will walk away with official Microsoft certification and the ability to successfully implement data models and reports, and design BI solutions with SQL Server 2012.
The Academy's MCSE SQL 2012 BI training program will distinguish you as an expert Business Intelligence developer and architect. It is designed to assist you in gaining a level of proficiency that can only be taught through hands-on labs, simulations, and the real-world application of skills. Our intensive, instructor-led course equips students with valuable knowledge and skills that directly transfer from the classroom to the workplace.
Price includes Tuition, Books and Exam Vouchers
Prerequisites
Students must have achieved the MCSA: SQL Server 2012 certification in order to acheive the MCSE Business Intelligence SQL Server 2012 certification. The MCSA: SQL Server 2012 certification is not required, however, to attend this course.
Curriculum
Learning Objectives Include:
-Build an Analysis Services Database
-Manage, Maintain, and Troubleshoot an SSAS Database
-Build a Tabular Data Model
-Build a Report with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
-Plan Business Intelligence (BI) Infrastructure
-Design BI Infrastructure
-Design a Reporting Solution
-Design BI Data Models
-Design an ETL Solution
This Course Includes the Following Microsoft Exams:
-70-466: Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server 2012
-70-467: Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Walk Away with the Following Certification:
-MCSE: Business Intelligence SQL Server 2012 Certification
Call 305-648-2000 for our special pricing offer for this course on September 9
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Next Start for our Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, Cyber Security Training Career Programs is on September 16
The IT Academy Miami prides itself in aiding “career changers," recent high school/ college graduates, and prospects seeking betterment within their profession. We provide a wide array of different packaged programs to guide students into the right certifications for their introduction into the IT industry. These premier certifications offered by our vendors will take you one step closer to placing you within the right company and the right salary. Our Next Start is on September 16.
Call 305-648-2000 or visit our website: www.ITACADEMYMIAMI.com for more information.
The Academy offers the following career tracks for prospective students:
- NAP (The Network Associates program) – includes CompTIA A+,N+, MTA, MCSA
- NEP (The Network Engineers program) – includes CompTIA A+, N+, MCSA/MCSE 2012 & CCNA
- NEXP (The Network Expert program) - includes A+, N+, MCSA, MCSE 2012, CCNA, EXCHANGE, SHAREPOINT
- ITP (Information Technology Professional program) – includes MCSA/MCSE 2012, CCNA
- AAP (Application Architect program) – includes SQL 2012, .Net with MVC4, HTML5 and JavaScript
- ISW (InfoSec Warrior Program) - Includes CISSP/Sec+, CEH, ENSA
Information Technology Pro and Application Architect programs are also delivered on an E-learning format via The Academy Cloud!
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify:
We make every effort to provide all information available to our students regarding financial aid. We offer advisement and assistance on the application process. Students are encouraged to check with organizations in their areas to assess the availability of scholarships. At times, organizations, businesses, churches and professional associations, service clubs, companies and unions may offer help for the prospective student. Various types of aid for the eligible student may include the following:
We make every effort to provide all information available to our students regarding financial aid. We offer advisement and assistance on the application process. Students are encouraged to check with organizations in their areas to assess the availability of scholarships. At times, organizations, businesses, churches and professional associations, service clubs, companies and unions may offer help for the prospective student. Various types of aid for the eligible student may include the following:
- Inhouse Training Loan
- UGA Loans
- OVR Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Workforce Investment Act
- Department of Veterans Affairs
The Academy proudly provides it's vocational students with:
- Microsoft Approved Curriculum
- Training by Microsoft Certified Trainers
- Microsoft Certified Technical Education Center
- CompTIA Training Center
- Learn for Life Program
- Hands-On Training Lab
- Unlimited Practice Exams (TPG - see below)
- Authorized Prometric Testing Center
- Authorized Pearson Vue Testing Center
- Job Placement Assistance
- Books and Materials Included with Class
- Instructor Always on Campus
- Personalized Assistance
- Computer-Based Training Available
Test Pass Guarantee (TPG):
The Test Pass Guarantee is our way of making sure you pass your certification exams. By passing a TPG, you earn yourself a second chance to pass the actual certification exam, meaning that The Academy will provide you with one extra testing voucher if you do not pass the first time. Qualifications which must be met:
- Must have at least 80% attendance in the specific class associated with the exam
- Must receive an 80% or above in the specific class associated with the exam
- Must receive an 85% or above in the practice exam
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