Information Technology

Students entering into the Information Technology program will have the opportunity to receive industry recognized certifications through CompTIA, Cisco, and NOCTI in the general areas of Computer Servicing and Networking. In the sophomore year, students enter into the A+ IT Technician/Computer Repair Program. This program teaches students the basic skills to gain entry-level positions in the IT industry as well as prepares them to take the NOCTI and CompTIA certification exams.

In their junior year, students enroll into our authorized Cisco Networking Academy. Keefe Regional Technical School, through its affiliation with Bunker Hill Community College, utilizes the Cisco Networking Academy Discovery curriculum which is a four- semester program. CCENT Part 1 certification exam is covered during their junior year where students will enter into semester 1, “Networking for Home and Small Businesses” and semester 2 “Working at a Small to Medium Business or ISP” from the Cisco curriculum. After completing both semesters, a student can choose to complete the CCENT certification (CISCO Certified Entry Network Technician) certification exam.

In their senior year, students continue on with CCNA Part 2 of the certification exam which covers semester 3, “Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise” and semester 4 “Designing and Supporting Computer Networks” from the Cisco curriculum. After completing each semester, a student can choose to complete the CCNA certification exam. Graduates from the Information Technology Program are prepared for entry-level positions in the field and to continue their education at the postsecondary level.