DALLAS16301 Quorum 140-B

972.248.9000www.Asher.edu

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULESMorning, afternoon, evening & Saturday classes available

FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID**for those who qualify WIOA/TAA Approved Pell Grants*

LAS VEGAS6029 W Charleston Blvd

702.836.9900

SACRAMENTO1215 Howe Ave916.649.9600

I.T. DEGREE PROGRAMSComputers and Information Technology (IT) touch nearly every aspect of modern life. IT enables seamless integration and communication between businesses anywhere in the world. To keep IT systems running, a large workforce is needed to maintain the networks, create new software, and ensure information security.

CAREER OUTLOOK FOR I.T.Why Information Technology is a Great Career Choice

ASHER IS HELPING EMPLOYERS FILL POSITIONS IN ROLES SUCH AS:• Help Desk or PC Technicians• Computer & Network Technicians• Computer or Technical Support Specialists• Computer & Information System Managers

• Network and Server System Administrators• Database Administration & Management• IT Network Engineers• IT or Network Support Specialist

Computer Systems Analysis

Database Administrators

Network & Computer System Administrators

Computer & Information System Managers

Computer Support Specialists

PROJECTED NATIONAL IT CAREER GROWTH (2012 - 2022)

Source: United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

25%

15%

17%

15%

17%

IT Specialists provide technical assistance to businesses and computer system users using a wide range of tools and technology in their work maintaining equipment on personal and enterprise computers. These troubleshooters help clients use computer hardware and software including printing, word processing, and e-mail by using automated diagnostic programs to analyze problems, and resolve recurrent difficulties. In addition, they use a host of software for functions, such as installing, backup or archival, desktop communications, operating systems, configuration management, internet directory services, database user interface and queries; file systems, and transaction security and virus protection. These issues are resolved in person, via telephone, or electronically.

86% of hiring managers consider IT certifications a medium to high priority when hiring for IT.

IT Professional certification and license holders earned an average of 15% more than associate degree and 21% more than high school degree holders.

Source: CompTIA, Employer Perceptions of IT Training and Certification, Jan 2011 WHY CHOOSE ASHER?

IN-DEMAND CAREERS• Information Technology• Health Services• Business Administration

SUCCESS SINCE 1998• Large Alumni Network• Community Partnerships• Market-Driven Education

ACCELERATED DEGREES• Earn a Degree in 18 Months• Industry Certification Included• Increased Earning Potential

NATIONALLY ACCREDITED• Accredited by ACCET• CA, NV, TX Approved• US Dept of Ed Approved

EMPLOYABLE GRADUATES• Industry Recognized Certification• Hands-On Experience• Industry Networking

PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE• Interview Readiness• Resume Development• Employment Search

Computer & Network TechnologyThis program helps our students advance their careers by showing employers & clients that our graduates have the certified skills to successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot network environments running on the Windows client/server platform. The program also includes Microsoft Office Essentials in Word, Excel and Outlook, typing fundamentals and an Introduction to VMWare.

ASHER COURSES CERTIFICATIONS• PC Support Level 1 & 2• Introduction to Networking*• Windows OS• Network and Operational Security • Microsoft Office Essentials & Typing Fundamentals• Intro to VMWare • Career Success & Advanced Career Development

Why Should I Get My Associates Degree?This portion of the program prepares our graduates for a career that not only requires a specialized IT skill set, but also essential business management skills which will lead to increased earning potential.

Adding the six business courses listed on the right will allow our students to earn an Associate of Applied Science in the certificate program they complete.“

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES• American Government• Business Communication• Business Math• Critical Thinking • Introduction to Business• Introduction to Management

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAMS

CORE PROGRAM ADVANCED PROGRAMS

INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM

IT Engineering In this program our graduates learn how to install, configure, and maintain the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2012 operating systems in a standalone, workgroup, and domain environment. Graduates of this program can earn several MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) certifications, their MCSA in Server 2012, their MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) in Server Infrastructure 2012, and one additional certification with their elective option.

ASHER COURSES CERTIFICATIONS• Windows OS • Server Basics • Server Administration • Server Design • Server Intermediate • Server Advanced • Career Success & Advanced Career Development• One Elective (four options)

IT Server Administration This program validates that our graduates have the skills needed to run a highly efficient and modern data center, with expertise and identity management, systems management, virtualization, storage, and networking. Graduates of this program can earn their MCP in Windows 7, an MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate) in Server 2008 and an MCSA in Server 2012 as well as their MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) in Server Infrastructure 2012.

ASHER COURSES CERTIFICATIONS• Windows OS • Server Basics 08 • Server Intermediate 08• Server Advanced 08• Server Upgrade to MCSA 2012• Server Intermediate 12• Server Advanced 12 • Career Success & Advanced Career Development

Database Administration This program demonstrates that our graduates can manage enterprise business solutions 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They install and configure Microsoft SQL Server; and maintain relational databases, user accounts, database availability, recovery, and reporting. They also design and implement security and server automation, as well as monitor and troubleshoot SQL Server activity. Graduates of this program can earn their MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate) in SQL Server 2012.

ASHER COURSES CERTIFICATIONS• Windows OS• Server Basics 08 • SQL Server 1• SQL Server 2• SQL Server 3• Career Success & Advanced Career Development

Computer Specialist & Networking TechnologyThis program helps our students advance their careers by showing employers & clients that our graduates have the certified skills to successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot network environments running on the Windows client/server as well as a Linux platform.

ASHER COURSES CERTIFICATIONS• PC Support Level 1 & 2• Introduction to Networking* • Windows OS• Network and Operational Security• Administering Linux Level 1 & Level 2• Career Success & Advanced Career Development

Windows 7Configuration

70-680

Windows 7Configuration

70-680

Windows 7Configuration

70-680

Windows 7Configuration

70-680

Windows 7Configuration

70-680

640 - Active Directory642 - Network Infrastructure646 - Server Administrator

417- Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012

413 - Designing and Implementing414 - Implementing and Advanced

461 - Querying462 - Administering Databases463 - Implementing a Data Warehouse

Windows Server 2012Installing & Configuring

70-410

410 - Installing and Configuring411 - Administering Server 2012412 - Configuring Advanced Services

413 - Designing and Implementing414 - Implementing and Advanced

According to the Commerce Department and a recently published article in the Wall Street Journal those with

an Associate’s Degree earn nearly $9,500 more per year than someone with just a High School Diploma.

Asher may accept credit from other institutions. For details, see College Catalog under www.asher.edu/Career-College/disclosures.

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