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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.
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