IT support Professional Certificate

Companies rely on technology everyday, but sometimes that technology fails us. Computers break, systems fail, phones die; and when that happens, we need experts to fix them. IT support is all about troubleshooting and problem solving when the tech fails, and providing great customer service along the way.

Google has long faced an issue that many other companies also contend with -- had open IT Support roles, and not enough qualified candidates to fill them. So, a few years ago Google began working with a non-profit organization to build out trainings and pathways to roles in technical support at Google. This way we  learned that not only is IT support a highly teachable field, but that we could teach someone completely new to the industry the IT fundamentals in under six months. So, Google built an IT training program on Coursera, created entirely by Googlers who are expert in IT support, so that this training could be available to everyone.

There is no background knowledge necessary!

Bootcamp Overview

Technical Support Fundamentals

What is IT support? Companies rely on technology everyday, but sometimes that technology fails us. Computers break, systems fail, phones die; and when that happens, we need experts to fix them. IT support is all about troubleshooting and problem solving when the tech fails, and providing great customer service along the way.

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IT: The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

This course is the second of a series that aims to prepare you for a role as an entry-level IT Support Specialist

This course is designed to provide a full overview of computer networking. We’ll cover everything from the fundamentals of modern networking technologies and protocols to an overview of the cloud to practical applications and network troubleshooting.

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Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Powerful User

 it's time to navigate the Windows and Linux Operating Systems or OSs. Learning Linux doesn't have to be scary. It's not impossible to use Windows commands and it's certainly not difficult to get started. 

While this course will have some conceptual learning, we will focus more on the practical aspects of the operating system. Not only when you learn how to use the Windows and Linux OSs, we'll also teach you how to interact with these operating systems through the command line.

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System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services

 IT infrastructure encompasses the software, the hardware, network, and services required for an organization to operate in an enterprise IT environment.

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IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

This course covers a wide variety of IT security concepts, tools, and best practices. It introduces threats and attacks and the many ways they can show up. We’ll give you some background of encryption algorithms and how they’re used to safeguard data. Then, we’ll dive into the three As of information security: authentication, authorization, and accounting.

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Fast Track Web Development Bootcamp

OpenHub's Fast Track Web Dev Bootcamp is the only webdev boot camp in the Hudson Valley. The curriculum focuses on essential, in-demand skills and is based on industry best practices to stay current and relevant to today’s job market. These include such essential skills as front-end responsive design with HTML5, CSS, and JS, as well as full stack CMS development using xAMP (LAMP, WAMP, MAMP)

Bootcamp Overview

Website Planning: Objectives, Information Architecture, UX

Business Objectives, User Experience and Information Architecture. 

This course will teach how to define and distinguish Business Objectives and Website Goals, User Case and User Story, Wireframes and Information Architecture. In this course, students will learn how to define and plan their website for the optimal conversion to the business goals. This course covers: Conversions and Call to Actions, Content structure, website building blocks and Information Architecture, User centric web development, User Case, User Story, User Journey. Why and when you need to set up your Online marketing strategy, what is the difference between mockups and wireframes, and where to start with your process > how to improve it.

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Website Development - Part I

Students are provided with a hands-on introduction to the universal architecture of the web. This course covers website construction with HTML5 and CSS, design and usability concepts, website hosting and administration. Students will learn how to build a simple, professional-class website.

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Website Development - Part II

In this course, students will extend their knowledge of HTML5 & CSS in building multipage websites.Students will explore CSS strategies for managing multi-column layout, responsive design principles, CSS drop-down menus, tables, forms, multimedia. 

Prerequisite 

Website Development - Part I or equivalent knowledge (instructor-approved).

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Website Development - Part III

Building Blocks of Dynamic Websites

Students will discover the power of dynamic website coding with an introductory examination of PHP and MySQL. In this course, students will implement basic dynamic functions with PHP, and will hand-code a simple PHP-MySQL application to produce a dynamically-generated blog page. Students will examine similarities between their application and open source Content Management Systems like WordPress, and use what they learned to migrate an existing WordPress website.

Prerequisite 

Learn to Build a Website – Part II or equivalent knowledge (instructor-approved)

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Intro to JavaScript / jQuery

This course is designed for JavaScript novices who have little or no experience with the language. Students will learn the structure of JavaScript - variables, scope, control flow, functions. Students will create code that interacts with DOM and adds interactive behavior to a website. The course will discuss best practices and introduce jQuery – a widely used JavaScript library.

Prerequisite 

Knowledge of HTML and CSS or Website Development - Part I. In order to work with jQuery, you should be aware of the basics of JavaScript, HTML and CSS.

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SEO and Website Optimization - Google Certified

This course examines the interplay between clear business messaging and search engine optimization. Principles covered include: Niche Service, Location, Speed, Proper Website Structure, Blogs, Target Keywords, Tags, Metadata, Google Analytics basics, Google Search Console basics, AdWords basics, Tips and Tricks.

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The Customer Journey: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Map It

Learn how to create delightful experiences by diving into the world of customer journey maps. If you want the software you build to provide a great customer experience, you have to understand what customers need – and this changes according to where they are in their customer journey. By learning the stages of the customer journey, realizing why they matter, and understanding how to map them, you’ll have the insights to turn everyday software into delightful and meaningful solutions.

Unveiling Design Thinking: An Insider’s Perspective on Digital Product Design

Discover the intriguing realm of digital product design for websites, apps, VR, and beyond, transforming ideas into real solutions. Explore design’s diverse facets, grasp the role of a product designer, and understand the key principles elevating digital products with user-friendly appeal. This workshop provides insights into how innovation and functionality unite to create outstanding products.

How-to Design Website Content that Turns Visitors into Customers

Messaging Magic - How to Design Website Content that Turns Visitors into Customers
Saturday, Sept 23 @ 9:30 to 11:30am
In this session, you will discover dope techniques for how to craft website wording to maximize positive connection with the target audience and by so doing, optimize conversions (sales, newsletter signups, any action the website owner is looking to have website visitors accomplish)