Get Your CompTIA Network+ Certification in Milwaukee

by | Mar 17, 2017 | Associate Degree Program, COMPTIA certifications, computer education, Get hired for your first IT Job, MATC Certificate, MATC Information Technology Certificates, MATC information technology programs, Network, Networking, Project Management, Student articles, Tips and Tricks

Professional certifications have obvious benefits in real world applications. This is a guide to becoming certified in CompTIA Net+ in Milwaukee, WI. There is more than one way accomplish this. Here, I will outline the long route. One can essentially do the minimum and possibly ace the exam by accident with few resources used or time dedicated. That plan is not logical. Follow this plan for best results. Stakeholders: You are the most important person in this project. Some may claim their peers or parents are stakeholders. Countless movies and television shows exist only to explain the drawbacks of this. Consider Cameron in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Don’t be like Cameron. Do things for yourself. Objective: “Either you’re slingin’ crack rock or you got a wicked jump shot” -Notorious BIG. This Net+ certification should help you in your career as an IT professional. This can be the wicked jump shot on your resume. Cost: Expect to fork out about $900 using this plan. The bulk of this expense is the class at MATC. There may be financial aid to be utilized. One could also get creative and put together a crowd fund. Tasks:  Find your motivation and commit to the plan. A wise man once said, “There is no try. Only do or do not”.  Register for CompTIA Net+ class at MATC. This will aid in gaining the required knowledge and confidence to  pass the CompTIA Net+ exam. See link below.  Obtain the required resources. The comprehensive online resource Testout for the Net+ class is an important  resource here. It is required for the class and has practice exams...
New IT Computer Support Apple OSX iMac Lab at MATC Oak Creek Campus

New IT Computer Support Apple OSX iMac Lab at MATC Oak Creek Campus

by | Oct 25, 2015 | Announcements, Apple ACSP Certification, Associate Degree Program, COMPTIA certifications, MATC Certificate

IT Computer Support Specialist program had recently expanded to MATC Oak Creek campus. We have purchased latest generation iMacs, iPads and started using ServiceNow Incident management software, preparing students for Apple ACSP, COMPTIA A+, Network+, Mobility+, HDI SCA and other certifications. Installed workstations support latest version of Apple OSX and run latest version of Windows in Virtual environment.   New MATC IT Computer Support Specialist Lab at Oak Creek Campus. Click on the image to learn more....
How to jump start your Information Technology Career and achieve excellence in IT Computer Support field

How to jump start your Information Technology Career and achieve excellence in IT Computer Support field

by | Oct 1, 2015 | Apple ACSP Certification, Associate Degree Program, COMPTIA certifications, HDI - Help Desk Institute Certifications, HDI DST, HDI SCA, MATC Certificate, Technical Diploma

IT Computer Support is an exciting field of Information Technology which provides different opportunities to achieve excellence and grow in your career. There are many jobs in IT Computer Support and some of them come with the different titles: Help Desk Specialist, IT support technician, IT support specialist, Field Support Technician, Technical support specialist, Service Center Technician etc. Currently available job openings for IT Computer Support Specialists in Milwaukee Area. Despite many different job titles there are a lot of similarities between different IT Support jobs. Typical Computer support specialists duties of a Support Specialist include : Diagnose and resolve unique, nonrecurring problems and issues associated with application software and operating systems; Determine the source of problems and classify their level, priority and nature. Use incident management system to document the issue by creating a ticket and capturing resolution Configure, deploy, maintain, troubleshoot and support mobile devices, tablets, phones, computer workstations, desktops, laptops, printers, mobile devices, phones and other computer and telecommunications equipment. Install and support Tablets, phones, PCs, laptop, tablet and mobile hardware and software (certifications from CompTIA, Microsoft or HDI are a plus). Work on the projects for software rollouts, infrastructure upgrades and application implementations Continuous improvement: create alternative methods of completing tasks, correcting user errors and system inconsistencies to improve the desktop team function. Participate in hardware and software reviews and recommend purchases. Maintain inventory of installed software, manage software licensing and create policies and procedures for upgrades. Work with hardware and software vendors to verify timely product delivery and ensure that new equipment is installed and ready to operate on schedule. Analyze and make recommendations for hardware and software standardization. Ensure desktop...