Brookdale Community College

The College was founded in 1967, and is supported by the people of Monmouth County, through the Board of Chosen Freeholders. The College practices equal opportunity for all, and does not discriminate in educational or employment practices. Policy setting, tuition and fee establishment, and continual education program monitoring are the tasks which the appointed Board of Trustees engage in, maintaining the College's standing as an equal opportunity educational resource.

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The highest fall term headcount in enrollment, in the history of Brookdale, in 2006, was 13,745 full and part time students.

There are many forms of Financial Aid administered through Brookdale, including federal, state, and private programs that students are qualified for.

There are many activities, including athletics, clubs, and guest lectures that are available through the office of Student Life & Activities which students are encourage to take part in. Student Services at Brookdale are wide-ranging, and include Cooperative Education, Experiential and Service-Learning, Graduate Placement, Work-Study, Paid and Unpaid Internships, as well as services for persons with disabilities.

MICROSOFT CERTIFICATIONS

The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows 2003 is a certification that enables candidates to support, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and system environments based on the Microsoft Windows 2003 and Windows .NET Server platforms.

MCSA Gained Skill Set

MCSA certification will give you credibility in the IT industry anywhere in the world. The certification enables an individual to possess the capacity to administer a medium to large Microsoft Active Directory environment, and administer both the Windows 2003 Server and Professional workstation platforms.

MCSA Job Titles

Graduates of Brookdale's MCSA program are well-prepared for a number of careers in the IT industry including:

• Internet Security Specialist
• Systems Administrator
• Network Administrator
• Network Operations Analyst
• Network Technician
• Technical Support Specialist

Brookdale's MCSA Program Prerequisites

Students need to have a high school diploma or equivalent, as well as a basic understanding of the Windows operating system: Windows 95, 98 NT 3.51, 4.0, 2000 or XP. Experience with network components would be helpful but is not required.

Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD).NET

Learn to design custom business solutions with the latest Microsoft development tools, platforms, and technologies. Advanced developers who want to obtain the highest certification will need to obtain the Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD).NET credential. Students on the Visual C# track will learn to build web-based, Windows-based, XML Service applications by using Visual C# in conjunction with Microsoft products.

MCSD Gained Skill Set

Graduates of our MCSD.NET certification program will be able to:

• Design and code MS Windows applications
• Design Microsoft Web applications
• Designing and coding Microsoft XML Web Services
• Create architecture for application solutions

MCSD Job Titles

The MCSD.NET program will give you the skills for careers including:

• Software developer
• Software engineer
• Technical consultant
• Visual basic programmer

Brookdale MCSD.NET Program Prerequisites

A high school diploma or equivalent is needed and a basic knowledge of the Windows operating system and the Microsoft Office suite, which contains MS Excel and MS Access. Experience in creating macros or another programming language is desired but not needed. Mathematical talent is needed and students must have logical and critical thinking skills.

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

This certification shows the skills and ability to lead organizations through the process of design, implementation, and administration of MS Windows platform and Microsoft server products. The paramount credential held by professionals in analyzing business requirements and designing and implementing key elements in the Microsoft Windows 2003 platform and Microsoft.NET Enterprise Servers is the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE) certification.

MCSE Gained Skill Set

After acquiring Brookdale's MCSE certificate, a graduate will demonstrate the job knowledge to:

• Install Microsoft network systems
• Configure Microsoft network systems
• Troubleshoot Microsoft network systems

Job Titles

Brookdale's MCSE curriculum gives the knowledge to succeed in many job positions in the IT industry including

• Systems Analyst
• Network Analyst
• Technical Support Engineer
• Technical Consultant

Brookdale's MCSE Program Prerequisites A student should have a high school diploma or the equivalent and a year's job experience in implementing and administering a network operating system. Prior to taking this course of study, it is strongly suggested that the student have the Network + certification.

CISCO CERTIFICATIONS

Cisco Certified Network Associate

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) credential is the certification of choice for professionals who install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain LANs, WANs, and their components for businesses.

Gain Skill Set

In the entire global IT industry, skill sets gained provide you with the credibility an employer seeks and the ability to install, administer, and troubleshoot computer networks in a wide range of environments.

Successful CCNAs

CCNAs will have knowledge of:

• Internetworking basics, starting with the seven layers of the OSI model, and progressing into the structures of Local Area Networks (LAN's) and Wide Area Networks (WAN's);
• Cisco router Command Line Interface (CLI), Cisco router configuration, and major routing protocols such as link state, distance vector, and hybrid protocols;
• TCP/IP protocol that includes the use of hostnames, network and subnet addresses;
• Major WAN technologies such as ISDN, HDLC, and PPP, including Frame relay;
• The ability to improve network performance segmenting LAN's with bridges, routes and switches.

CCNA Job Titles

The CCNA program prepares a person for many careers in the IT industry that include:

• Level 1 System Engineer;
• Help Desk Engineer;
• Level 1 System Integrator;
• Field Technician.

Brookdale CCNA Program Prerequisites

As well as a high school diploma or equivalent, students aiming for the CCNA certification should possess an understanding of the Microsoft Windows operating system which may be Windows 95, 98, NT 3.51, 4.0 or 2000. Previous experience with network elements such as LAN's and WAN's is preferred but not necessary.

Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP) Certification

CCVP certification is the gold standard for voice professionals in the IT industry. The IT professionals responsible for integrating voice technology into new and existing networks are increasingly important in today's workplace.

Students who earn the CCVP certification will be able to create telephony solutions that are invisible to the end users as well as manageable, and scalable. Mastery of the advanced collection of skills is needed to implement and manage a converged IP network. The focus of the CCVP Program is the use and management of Cisco Systems and their equipment.

When this course is completed you will have the following abilities:

• Implement, administer, and manage Cisco QOS Solutions, including the design and implementation of solutions to successfully manage network traffic;
• Implement, administer, and manage Cisco Voice over IP Solutions, including the design and implementation of packet telephony networks, signaling, call control, and fax/modem traffic control;
• Troubleshoot common configuration and operation issues and problems in an IP network with a focus on integration;
• Administer Cisco Call Manager with an focus on security and support;
• Install, administer, configure and execute trouble shooting issues;
• Install and manage Gateways and Gatekeepers with a focus on security, reliability and availability.

ORACLE CERTIFICATIONS

Oracle Certified Professional Database Administrator (OCP-DBA)

We offer the Oracle Certified Professional Database Administrator certification, which is the gold standard in the industry for workers who design, maintain, operate and troubleshoot Oracle databases. Acquire your proficiency as an Oracle Certified Professional to in the industry's most advanced database technology and tools.

Oracel 0i DBA Gained Skill Set

Oracle 0i DBA certification training provides premiere skills in managing Oracle databases, which include:

• Database design, creation and implementation;
• Database backup, recovery and security abilities;
• Trouble shooting solutions;
• Enhancement of performance and optimizing techniques;
• Basics of Oracle products, architecture and programming languages.

OCP-DBA Job Titles

The Oracle 9i DBA course of study gives you the job skills to function in many positions in the IT industry to include:

• Oracle Database Administrator;
• Database Administrator.

Brookdale OCP-DBA Program Prerequisites

Students must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a basic understanding of Windows 95, 98, NT 3.51, 4.0 or 2000. A working knowledge of network components is of benefit but not needed.

CompTIA Certifications

Brookdale Community College's certifications programs enable an individual to add chosen certifications to their resume. IT Health Services certification programs offered by Brookdale Community College are convenient and provide comprehensive education in the field of health care services.

Once you possess the highly in demand networking certification and skill toolbox, you can step right into the IT field. Network+ Certification is an ideal credential for professionals who perform basic networking and installation; configuring, troubleshooting, and performing of preventative maintenance on core hardware and operating systems.

Network + Gained Skill Set

Network + certification allows you to gain the techniques required to install, administer and troubleshoot computer networks and their components in a variety of computing environments.

You will possess all-inclusive knowledge as well as hands-on training along with practical experience in these important sectors:

• Logical and physical topologies like bus, mesh, ring, and star;
• Characteristics found in each of the Ethernet (802.3) standards include speed, length, topology, cabling, and connectors;
• Operation of assorted hardware parts including hubs, switches, routers, gateways, network boards and modems;
• Network standards, including addressing, interoperability, naming conventions, OSI model, and protocols;
• TCP/IP Suite: including subnetting and default subnet masks and IP addressing;
• WAN Technologies: Frame-Relay, ISDN, FDDI, T1/E1, T3/E3, and ATM;
• Remote Access: involving protocols, services and current security protocols;
• Network Implementation, including shared services under Netware, Unix, and Windows operating systems;
• Security including use of firewalls and proxies and methods of authentication;
• Fault tolerance and recovering from disasters;
• Troubleshooing scripts, identifying causes of and actions to correct network problems.

CompTIA Network + Job Titles

This program teaches you the skills and makes you prepared for many careers in the IT industry which include:

• Level 2 or 3 Network Administrator
• Help Desk
• Programming
• Network Assistant
• Level 1 Network Engineer

Brookdale CompTIA Network+ Program Prerequisites

In addition to having a high school diploma or the equivalent, candidates for the Network+ certification track should have a basic understanding of the Windows operating system - Either Windows 2000, ME 98, 95, NT 4.0, or NT 3.51. Although previous experience with networking components is useful, it is not required.

It does not matter if you are new to the IT industry or have been employed in it for a short period of time and wish to upgrade your skills, the institution's IT certifications are be beneficial to IT certified professionals.

Owning a certification means credibility, knowledge, and continuous promotion in the workplace, in addition to validation of your abilities and education in a particular technology.

People with skill and experience in the area of IT are always going to be needed by companies searching for employees in this area. The SCOPE Center, at Brookdale Community College, acknowledges the ability of their students to advance and succeed in spite of their earlier experience. When you receive your certification from Brookdale Community College, your experience, knowledge, and marketability will all get a big boost.

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Certifications

Brookdale Community College's certifications programs enable an individual to add chosen certifications to their resume. IT Health Services certification programs offered by Brookdale Community College are convenient and provide comprehensive education in the field of health care services.

Once you possess the highly in demand networking certification and skill toolbox, you can step right into the IT field. Network+ Certification is an ideal credential for professionals who perform basic networking and installation; configuring, troubleshooting, and performing of preventative maintenance on core hardware and operating systems.

Network + Gained Skill Set

Network + certification allows you to gain the techniques required to install, administer and troubleshoot computer networks and their components in a variety of computing environments.

You will possess all-inclusive knowledge as well as hands-on training along with practical experience in these important sectors:

• Logical and physical topologies like bus, mesh, ring, and star;
• Characteristics found in each of the Ethernet (802.3) standards include speed, length, topology, cabling, and connectors;
• Operation of assorted hardware parts including hubs, switches, routers, gateways, network boards and modems;
• Network standards, including addressing, interoperability, naming conventions, OSI model, and protocols;
• TCP/IP Suite: including subnetting and default subnet masks and IP addressing;
• WAN Technologies: Frame-Relay, ISDN, FDDI, T1/E1, T3/E3, and ATM;
• Remote Access: involving protocols, services and current security protocols;
• Network Implementation, including shared services under Netware, Unix, and Windows operating systems;
• Security including use of firewalls and proxies and methods of authentication;
• Fault tolerance and recovering from disasters;
• Troubleshooing scripts, identifying causes of and actions to correct network problems.

CompTIA Network + Job Titles

This program teaches you the skills and makes you prepared for many careers in the IT industry which include:

• Level 2 or 3 Network Administrator
• Help Desk
• Programming
• Network Assistant
• Level 1 Network Engineer

Brookdale CompTIA Network+ Program Prerequisites

In addition to having a high school diploma or the equivalent, candidates for the Network+ certification track should have a basic understanding of the Windows operating system - Either Windows 2000, ME 98, 95, NT 4.0, or NT 3.51. Although previous experience with networking components is useful, it is not required.

It does not matter if you are new to the IT industry or have been employed in it for a short period of time and wish to upgrade your skills, the institution's IT certifications are be beneficial to IT certified professionals.

Owning a certification means credibility, knowledge, and continuous promotion in the workplace, in addition to validation of your abilities and education in a particular technology.

People with skill and experience in the area of IT are always going to be needed by companies searching for employees in this area. The SCOPE Center, at Brookdale Community College, acknowledges the ability of their students to advance and succeed in spite of their earlier experience. When you receive your certification from Brookdale Community College, your experience, knowledge, and marketability will all get a big boost.

Cisco

CISCO CERTIFICATIONS

Cisco Certified Network Associate

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) credential is the certification of choice for professionals who install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain LANs, WANs, and their components for businesses.

Gain Skill Set

In the entire global IT industry, skill sets gained provide you with the credibility an employer seeks and the ability to install, administer, and troubleshoot computer networks in a wide range of environments.

Successful CCNAs

CCNAs will have knowledge of:

• Internetworking basics, starting with the seven layers of the OSI model, and progressing into the structures of Local Area Networks (LAN's) and Wide Area Networks (WAN's);
• Cisco router Command Line Interface (CLI), Cisco router configuration, and major routing protocols such as link state, distance vector, and hybrid protocols;
• TCP/IP protocol that includes the use of hostnames, network and subnet addresses;
• Major WAN technologies such as ISDN, HDLC, and PPP, including Frame relay;
• The ability to improve network performance segmenting LAN's with bridges, routes and switches.

CCNA Job Titles

The CCNA program prepares a person for many careers in the IT industry that include:

• Level 1 System Engineer;
• Help Desk Engineer;
• Level 1 System Integrator;
• Field Technician.

Brookdale CCNA Program Prerequisites

As well as a high school diploma or equivalent, students aiming for the CCNA certification should possess an understanding of the Microsoft Windows operating system which may be Windows 95, 98, NT 3.51, 4.0 or 2000. Previous experience with network elements such as LAN's and WAN's is preferred but not necessary.

Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP) Certification

CCVP certification is the gold standard for voice professionals in the IT industry. The IT professionals responsible for integrating voice technology into new and existing networks are increasingly important in today's workplace.

Students who earn the CCVP certification will be able to create telephony solutions that are invisible to the end users as well as manageable, and scalable. Mastery of the advanced collection of skills is needed to implement and manage a converged IP network. The focus of the CCVP Program is the use and management of Cisco Systems and their equipment.

When this course is completed you will have the following abilities:

• Implement, administer, and manage Cisco QOS Solutions, including the design and implementation of solutions to successfully manage network traffic;
• Implement, administer, and manage Cisco Voice over IP Solutions, including the design and implementation of packet telephony networks, signaling, call control, and fax/modem traffic control;
• Troubleshoot common configuration and operation issues and problems in an IP network with a focus on integration;
• Administer Cisco Call Manager with an focus on security and support;
• Install, administer, configure and execute trouble shooting issues;
• Install and manage Gateways and Gatekeepers with a focus on security, reliability and availability.

Oracle

ORACLE CERTIFICATIONS

Oracle Certified Professional Database Administrator (OCP-DBA)

We offer the Oracle Certified Professional Database Administrator certification, which is the gold standard in the industry for workers who design, maintain, operate and troubleshoot Oracle databases. Acquire your proficiency as an Oracle Certified Professional to in the industry's most advanced database technology and tools.

Oracel 0i DBA Gained Skill Set

Oracle 0i DBA certification training provides premiere skills in managing Oracle databases, which include:

• Database design, creation and implementation;
• Database backup, recovery and security abilities;
• Trouble shooting solutions;
• Enhancement of performance and optimizing techniques;
• Basics of Oracle products, architecture and programming languages.

OCP-DBA Job Titles

The Oracle 9i DBA course of study gives you the job skills to function in many positions in the IT industry to include:

• Oracle Database Administrator;
• Database Administrator.

Brookdale OCP-DBA Program Prerequisites

Students must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a basic understanding of Windows 95, 98, NT 3.51, 4.0 or 2000. A working knowledge of network components is of benefit but not needed.

Microsoft

MICROSOFT CERTIFICATIONS The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows 2003 is a certification that enables candidates to support, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and system environments based on the Microsoft Windows 2003 and Windows .NET Server platforms. MCSA Gained Skill Set MCSA certification will give you credibility in the IT industry anywhere in the world. The certification enables an individual to possess the capacity to administer a medium to large Microsoft Active Directory environment, and administer both the Windows 2003 Server and Professional workstation platforms. MCSA Job Titles Graduates of Brookdale's MCSA program are well-prepared for a number of careers in the IT industry including: Internet Security Specialist; Systems Administrator; Network Administrator; Network Operations Analyst; Network Technician; Technical Support Specialist. Brookdale's MCSA Program Prerequisites Students need to have a high school diploma or equivalent, as well as a basic understanding of the Windows operating system: Windows 95, 98 NT 3.51, 4.0, 2000 or XP. Experience with network components would be helpful but is not required. Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD).NET Learn to design custom business solutions with the latest Microsoft development tools, platforms, and technologies. Advanced developers who want to obtain the highest certification will need to obtain the Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD).NET credential. Students on the Visual C# track will learn to build web-based, Windows-based, XML Service applications by using Visual C# in conjunction with Microsoft products. MCSD Gained Skill Set Graduates of our MCSD.NET certification program will be able to: Design and code MS Windows applications; Design Microsoft Web applications; Designing and coding Microsoft XML Web Services; Create architecture for application solutions. MCSD Job Titles The MCSD.NET program will give you the skills for careers including; Software developer; Software engineer; Technical consultant; Visual basic programmer. Brookdale MCSD.NET Program Prerequisites A high school diploma or equivalent is needed and a basic knowledge of the Windows operating system and the Microsoft Office suite, which contains MS Excel and MS Access. Experience in creating macros or another programming language is desired but not needed. Mathematical talent is needed and students must have logical and critical thinking skills. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) This certification shows the skills and ability to lead organizations through the process of design, implementation, and administration of MS Windows platform and Microsoft server products. The paramount credential held by professionals in analyzing business requirements and designing and implementing key elements in the Microsoft Windows 2003 platform and Microsoft.NET Enterprise Servers is the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE) certification. MCSE Gained Skill Set After acquiring Brookdale's MCSE certificate, a graduate will demonstrate the job knowledge to: Install Microsoft network systems; Configure Microsoft network systems; Troubleshoot Microsoft network systems. Job Titles Brookdale's MCSE curriculum gives the knowledge to succeed in many job positions in the IT industry including: Systems Analyst; Network Analyst; Technical Support Engineer; Technical Consultant. Brookdale's MCSE Program Prerequisites A student should have a high school diploma or the equivalent and a year's job experience in implementing and administering a network operating system. Prior to taking this course of study, it is strongly suggested that the student have the Network + certification.

CompTIA Certifications

Brookdale Community College's certifications programs enable an individual to add chosen certifications to their resume. IT Health Services certification programs offered by Brookdale Community College are convenient and provide comprehensive education in the field of health care services.

Once you possess the highly in demand networking certification and skill toolbox, you can step right into the IT field. Network+ Certification is an ideal credential for professionals who perform basic networking and installation; configuring, troubleshooting, and performing of preventative maintenance on core hardware and operating systems.

Network + Gained Skill Set

Network + certification allows you to gain the techniques required to install, administer and troubleshoot computer networks and their components in a variety of computing environments.

You will possess all-inclusive knowledge as well as hands-on training along with practical experience in these important sectors:

• Logical and physical topologies like bus, mesh, ring, and star;
• Characteristics found in each of the Ethernet (802.3) standards include speed, length, topology, cabling, and connectors;
• Operation of assorted hardware parts including hubs, switches, routers, gateways, network boards and modems;
• Network standards, including addressing, interoperability, naming conventions, OSI model, and protocols;
• TCP/IP Suite: including subnetting and default subnet masks and IP addressing;
• WAN Technologies: Frame-Relay, ISDN, FDDI, T1/E1, T3/E3, and ATM;
• Remote Access: involving protocols, services and current security protocols;
• Network Implementation, including shared services under Netware, Unix, and Windows operating systems;
• Security including use of firewalls and proxies and methods of authentication;
• Fault tolerance and recovering from disasters;
• Troubleshooing scripts, identifying causes of and actions to correct network problems.

CompTIA Network + Job Titles

This program teaches you the skills and makes you prepared for many careers in the IT industry which include:

• Level 2 or 3 Network Administrator
• Help Desk
• Programming
• Network Assistant
• Level 1 Network Engineer

Brookdale CompTIA Network+ Program Prerequisites

In addition to having a high school diploma or the equivalent, candidates for the Network+ certification track should have a basic understanding of the Windows operating system - Either Windows 2000, ME 98, 95, NT 4.0, or NT 3.51. Although previous experience with networking components is useful, it is not required.

It does not matter if you are new to the IT industry or have been employed in it for a short period of time and wish to upgrade your skills, the institution's IT certifications are be beneficial to IT certified professionals.

Owning a certification means credibility, knowledge, and continuous promotion in the workplace, in addition to validation of your abilities and education in a particular technology.

People with skill and experience in the area of IT are always going to be needed by companies searching for employees in this area. The SCOPE Center, at Brookdale Community College, acknowledges the ability of their students to advance and succeed in spite of their earlier experience. When you receive your certification from Brookdale Community College, your experience, knowledge, and marketability will all get a big boost.

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