Information Technology Careers
Essential Computer Skills
Learn how to use a computer for work or fun.
Our Program
Learn basic computer and internet skills, how to use email, features of Windows computers, and how to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Offered 3 times yearly: Fall (September-January), Winter/Spring (January-June). Shortened class (July)
All classes are FREE!
Content offered:
- Computer Basics: where students learn fundamental computer skills, like identifying hardware and software.
- Internet Basics: where students learn how to get around the internet safely and gain skills to perform searches
- Using Email: where students learn how to use email clients to compose emails using proper etiquette
- Windows OS: where students learn about one of the most popular operating systems currently used.
- Microsoft Word: Where students learn the basics about creating documents.
- Microsoft Excel: Where students learn the basics about creating and editing spreadsheets.
- Microsoft PowerPoint: Where students learn the basics about presentations.
Location: Mounds View
Schedule: 1:00-3:30 pm Monday-Thursday
For more information or to register, call 651-621-6250 or email adult.education@
Microsoft Office Specialist
A Microsoft Office Specialist may work in many different industries performing essential business functions such as word processing, data entry, presentation, and spreadsheet preparation.
Our Program
This program focuses on preparing students to take & pass a timed, proctored exam to earn a Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate. A Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certificate can be earned for Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Students who complete this course will possess high level skills in using the Microsoft applications.
Location: Online via Zoom
Class Format: Independent Study requiring a minimum of 10 hours/week including a one-hour Zoom meeting
Course Requirements:
- Commit at least 10 hours/week to studying independently
- Attend a weekly one hour Zoom meeting
- Read at the 6th grade level in English
- Be comfortable with computers, internet & online tools like Zoom
- Have some previous experience with Microsoft
- Have access to high-speed, reliable internet
- Have access to a fully-featured computer (PC or Mac). A smart phone is not sufficient for this course.
Tier One Helpdesk Support Professional
Helpdesk support professionals provide technical support and assistance related to computer systems, hardware, and software.
Our Program
This class focuses on earning the CompTIA A+ certificate. The curriculum includes operating system installation and upgrading, installing and imaging virtual machines, data storage, peripheral devices, safety and maintenance, assembly and disassembly of hardware, computer networks, internet security, and troubleshooting.
Location: Mounds View
Schedule: 9:00 am-12:30 pm Monday-Friday
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Comp TIA Network+
Network Administrators design, install, modify, and maintain a number of computer networks within a company.
Our Program
This class features:
- FREE testing!
- Learning to manage networks
- Troubleshooting networks
- Learning to segment traffic on networks
- Supporting virtual network creation
- And more!
Careers that use these certifications:
- Junior Network
- Administrator
- Computer Technician
- Network Field Technician
- Help Desk Technician
- Junior System Engineer
- System Engineer
- IS Consultant
- Network Support
- Specialist
- Network Field Engineer
- Network Analyst
Two Yearly Cohorts:
- Fall (September-December) In-Person
- Spring (March-June) In-Person
To learn more email adult.education@
CompTIA Security+
Security or Systems Administrators ensure a computer network's hardware, software and data are secure and protected from attacks, threats and vulnerabilities.
Our Program
This class focuses on earning the CompTIA Security+ certificate. Testing is FREE and classes are FREE.
The class curriculum includes:
- Learn how to install & upgrade an operating system
- Install & image virtual machines
- Manage data storage
- Learn about & manage peripheral devices
- Learn about safety & maintenance
- Learn about assembly & disassembly of hardware
- Learn about computer networks
- Learnabout internet security
- Learn to troubleshoot
Location: Mounds View
One yearly cohort runs December - March IN PERSON
To learn more email adult.education@moundsviewschools.org or call 651.621.6250
CompTIA A+
Administrators learn how to manage and install an operating system, manage data storage and learn to troubleshoot.
Our Program
This class focuses on earning the CompTIA A+ certificate. In this course you will:
- Learn how ot install & upgrade an operating system
- Install & image virtual machines
- Manage data storage
- Learn about peripheral devices
- Learn about safety & maintenance
- Learn about assembly & disassembly of software
- Learn about comuter networks
- Learn about internet security
- Learn to troubleshoot
Location: Mounds View
Two yearly cohorts:
- Fall (Sept - Dec) IN PERSON
- Spring (March - June) IN PERSON
To learn more email adult.education@moundsviewschools.org or call 651.621.6250
CompTIA Server+
This program prepares you to pass the CompTIA Server+ certification exam.
Our Program
Prepare for the CompTIA Server+ certification exam by learning to install, manage, and troubleshoot both physical and virtual servers. Topics include hardware maintenance, operating system configurations, storage solutions, and security. This class is paired with CompTIA
Location: Mounds View
To learn more email adult.education@moundsviewschools.org or call 651.621.6250
CompTIA Cloud+
This program prepares you to pass the CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam.
Our Program
Cloud+ validates technical and hands-on skills needed for secure cloud operations across all platforms. You’ll learn cloud architecture, design concepts, implementation, and maintenance of secure cloud storage environments. Completion includes a free exam voucher.
Location: Mounds View
One yearly winter cohort IN PERSON
Monday - Friday, 12p - 3:30p
To learn more email adult.education@moundsviewschools.org or call 651.621.6250