AIM Foundations of Tech

Description

This course is funded by the Omaha Community Foundation. Therefore, participants can register at no cost to themselves. MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY are CLASS DAYS.

In this program, students will learn the different facets of IT, including computer hardware, networking, and programming. This course is designed to provide an overview of the fundamental concepts, principles, and ideas related to IT and software development.

Since it is designed for absolute beginners, there are no pre-requisites to take this course apart from basic computer literacy. This course also provides job readiness skills that are critical for securing a entry-level position, although a job is not guaranteed.

This class will take place on Monday and Wednesday, weekly. Thank you to our partners at South Omaha Community Care Council for their support.

Students MUST be 18 years of age or older in order to participate in this program or a senior in high school (a waiver for high school seniors will need to be signed and approved before entry into class).

Module 1: Hardware

In this module, students learn to build a desktop computer from scratch. Throughout the process, students are made acquainted with all the different parts involved in assembling a machine, including cables, connectors, memory, storage devices, motherboard, etc.

Module 2: Networking

This module introduces students to the two models that describe networking systems (OSI Model and TCP/IP Model). Students also learn how the IP addressing system works, how to configure a network, and how to calculate subnetting. Additionally, students also have the chance to analyze network traffic using Wireshark, a real-world tool used by IT professionals.

Module 3: Network Topologies

In Module 3, student learn the different types of network topologies, how they are structured and arranged, and their use cases.

Module 4: Network Security

In this module, students learn the many aspects involved in securing network systems, such as network access and authentication, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, common threat and vulnerabilities, among others.