Computer Training
Grant Funding available for underemployed and/or unemployed for CompTIA Fundamentals,
Google IT Support Professional Certificate, MS Excel Certificate, and Business Computer
Applications Certificate. For more information e-mail career_training@middlesex.mass.edu
CompTIA Fundamentals (ITF+) Certification Training – Hybrid
The CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) program is an entry-level certification for individuals
who are new to the field of Information Technology (IT) and are uncertain if an IT
career is the right fit for them. This course will provide students with a comprehensive
understanding of basic IT concepts and terminology, including hardware, software,
security, and infrastructure. The course will feature hands-on activities and practical
exercises to reinforce the concepts learned in class. Students will also have access
to practice assessments and study materials to help them prepare for the ITF+ certification
exam. Upon completion of this course, students will be well-equipped to sit for the
CompTIA ITF+ certification exam. They will have a solid understanding of basic IT
concepts and be prepared to pursue more advanced training, such as the CompTIA A+
or Google IT Support certificate.
The course consists of approximately 10-12 hours per week of self-paced online work,
including labs, reading material, and practice, supplemented with an additional 2
hours of virtual instruction or in person instruction with an IT professional. Weekly
office hours are offered for additional support out of class to ensure student success.
Comp TIA ITF+ exam fee and software are included in the tuition. (100 hours) $1,380.
Not eligible for waivers.
Pre-requisite: A general understanding of Windows client operating systems and experience
with Microsoft products and technologies is recommended. Access to a Microsoft based
(MS Windows or MS Edge) computer is required.
03/02 - 05/11 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays
Note: Combination of online and on campus sessions. Tentative on campus sessions will
be in Bedford on 3/9, 3/23, 4/6, and 4/20.
Course Number: TEC 700 33 CRN: 20321
Professor: BOWEN JR
Google IT Support Professional Certificate/ Comp TIA A+ Exam - Hybrid
In this class we pair the Google IT Support Professional Certificate with the CompTIA
A+ Exam Prep to give students a well-rounded experience and learning tools to assist
them on their Career Path in IT. Through a dynamic mix of video lectures, quizzes,
and hands-on labs and widgets, the Google IT Support Professional Certificate introduces
learners to troubleshooting, customer service, networking, operating systems, system
administration, and security. The self-study, self-paced curriculum includes motivating
personal stories from Google employees, with unique backgrounds and perspectives,
who started their careers in IT support. Mentorship and Exam prep readies students
to sit for the A+ certification exams as well as preparing them to become gainfully
employed in the IT sector.
Upon completion of the Google IT Support Professional Certificate training learners
receive a badge they can display on their LinkedIn profiles. Class will be 10-12 hours
per week of self-paced online study through a license by Quiklabs and 2 hours of in-class
instruction with an IT professional. Weekly office hours will be included for additional
support. Comp TIA A+ exam fee is included in the tuition. (180 hours) $2,000
Pre-requisite: A general understanding of Windows client operating systems and experience
with Microsoft products and technologies is recommended. Regular access to a Microsoft
based PC (MS Windows or MS Edge) computer is required.
02/24 - 06/26 5:00pm - 7:00pm Wednesday
Note; Combination of online and on campus sessions. Tentative on campus sessions will
be in Bedford on 1/31, 2/14, 2/28, 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, 4/24, 5/8, 5/22, 6/5, 6/19.
Course Number: TEC 780 33 CRN: 20320
Professor: BOWEN JR
MS Excel Certificate
From beginning to advanced functions, this course is designed to teach you the features
of MS Excel. Upon successful completion you will be able to: create and format a worksheet;
create formulas; manipulate and calculate data with advanced formulas, create and
modify tables, present data with charts, analyze data using PivotTables, customize
data, work with multiple workbooks, import and export data. Pre-Req: -Students must
be proficient with MS Windows & keyboarding in a PC environment.
24 hours $330
February 28 - April 24 6p - 9p Wednesday
No class March 20
Bedford Campus, Building Academic Resources, AR 101
Course Number: TEC 759 30 CRN 20120
Professor: TROCHE
Google Sheets
Are you or your organization new to Google Sheets? This course is for people new to
Sheets or for those who have been learning Sheets on the fly and would like to fill
in the gaps. Throughout the course participants will explore beginning to advanced
features in the spreadsheet application, Google Sheets, that is free with a personal
or organization’s Google account. Upon successful completion of this 6-week course,
participants will be able to: navigate Google Sheets, create and save workbooks to
the Google Drive, create and format data in worksheets, manipulate and calculate data
using custom formulas or pre-formatted functions, present data using charts, apply
conditional formatting to data sets, and create and analyze data using PivotTables.
This course will also review tips & tricks for organizing file in your Google Drive.
Go to https://troche-course-resources.blogspot.com
for a more comprehensive list of skills that will be taught in the course and a 7-question
questionnaire to use to determine if this course is for you. Pre-Req: While this
course is for students new to Google Sheets, students must have a proficient knowledge
of computers (e.g. left/right mouse click, basic keyboarding, creating folders, saving
files, and using email). $255
Next session dates TBA - Fall 2024
Business Computer Applications Certificate
This certificate course will prepare you for a position in offices where proficiency
in software such as Microsoft Office suite is used. These positions include administrative
assistant, customer service or data entry. Students will become proficient in computer
skills such as file & folder management, system backup, device/printer setup, internet
basics, password management along with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation,
and calendar software packages. These tools are commonly used in most work environments
today. (24 hours) $330
2/29 – 4/18 5:00pm - 8:00pm Thursday Bedford Campus, Building Academic Resource
room 102
Instructor KELLEY
Course Number TEC 748 31 CRN 20122
3/8 – 4/26 9:00am - 12:00pm Friday
Bedford Campus, Building Academic Resource
room 102
Instructor KILROY
Course Number TEC 748 30 CRN: 18161
Practical Computers - An Intro to PC’s and Windows
This course is an introduction to the computer and computer applications via lecture
and hands-on activities. We start with an overview of computer hardware, software,
and networks that include the use of Microsoft Windows for running programs, the creation
of folders, and file management. We continue with a focus on Microsoft Word, Microsoft
Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Email, and the Internet. (12 hours) $219
2/2 – 2/23 9:00am - 12:00pm Friday
Bedford Campus, Building: Academic Resource,
Room 107
Course Number TEC 602 30 CRN 12252
Instructor KILROY
4/25 – 5/16 5:00pm - 8:00pm Thursday
Bedford Campus, Building: Academic Resource,
Room 107 Instructor KELLEY
Course Number TEC 602 31 CRN 20121