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CISCO Academy

This course teaches students the basics of computer network systems. It prepares them to sit for the Cisco Certification Exam for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). Courses also include Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and CompTIA A+.

Chemical Operators Program: Chemical Operators need a wide range of chemical, process and safety knowledge.  This new collaborative, on-line program provides the training new operators need and advances skills for current operators.

CompTIA Security+: This course teaches material prepares you for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. Skills covered include identifying access control and authentication methods, identifying services provided by encryption and managing a Public Key Infrastructure.

• Network Security 1
• Network Security 2

Fundamentals of Voice and Data Cabling: This course is designed to align with a certficate that is coming soon from Panduit. Students learn to install copper cable and fiber optic cable.

International Computer Driving License (ICDL)

The ICDL is a basic computer skills training and certification program. The certification shows candidates have show proficiency in 7 areas:

• Concepts of Information Technology
• Using the Computer and Managing Files
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheets and Databases
• Presentations
• Information and Communication

Pharmacy Technician Training Program
The purpose of this non-credit course is to prepare the student to enter the pharmacy field in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and mail-order pharmacies, working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Serv-Safe Certification
This certificate trains you in health and safety procedures for the food, lodging and health care industries. Topics include control of bacteria, materials handling and other safety practices. Please note that this program satisfies Ohio House Bill 223.

TIPS Alcohol Server Certification (TMT-104)
Aimed at restaurant and bar workers, This program trains servers to recognize signs of intoxication and maintain control of the environment.

See also: These certificates are offered without college credit, with the exception of the Training & Development Certificate. Columbus State’s Career and Technical Division offers certificates that qualify for college credit.

Online instructor-facilitated non-credit courses and select online certificate programs are also available through Ed2Go, our partner in providing online courses. Courses covering various topics including computer basics, software programs, IT certification prep, business management, and hobbies to name a few are available. To view the full online course catalog and pricing please visit www.ed2go.com/cpe.