Pittsburgh Technical Institute

PTI is a career college devoted to getting students ready for work and career development. We design associate degree and certificate programs in order to meet employers' needs; this means combining general education with specialized technical skills, and professional know-how.

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The employers are what drives our curriculum; all instruction is hands-on and oriented towards projects.

Housing Options

Off-campus student apartments

Individuals attend PTI from various areas, states and time zones and move into PTI's student accommodations. In the beginning, some students find it difficult to leave home for the first time. After a time, though, students will adjust - getting to know their roommates, their neighbors across the hall, and their classmates. So the option of going into student housing isn't such a bad idea, is it? Actually, it can be quite exhilarating to be on one's own, having an apartment and forming new friendships.

The Curriculum of a program is formulated to provide graduates the desired tools, the power and the confidence to succeed in the job market, and in addition to this, other facilities such as off-campus student apartments are located just a few minutes away from the North Fayette Campus. They can be obtained in an assortment of bedroom and bathroom arrangements, which includes utilities and local telephone service. Some include amenities like an exercise room and transportation to the North Fayette Campus.

• Apartments capable of accommodating 2, 3 or 4 students
• Private and shared bedrooms
• Smoking and smoke free units
• Units configured in a variety of bedroom and bathroom combination's
• Units equipped with utilities
• Game and exercise rooms
• On site free parking space
• Near shopping centers, dining and transportation.

Career Services

Career Services is committed to helping you achieve a successful career.

• Discovering career opportunities
• Going over resumes and scheduling interviews
• Setting up on-campus interviews and hosting job fairs
• Helping you with your interviewing and negotiating skills
• Planning brush-up courses to keep your skills honed

There are three main categories of financial aid.

• Grants - money that does not require repayment. In essence, a grant is tax money being put to work for your benefit.
• Scholarships - gifts of money that will not have to be reimbursed. Scholarships are usually rewarded to people who contribute to social causes or personal clubs or make incredible achievements.
• Loans - awards of money that will have to be paid back. A loan is a monetary amount that is provided by a lending institution or organization to assist people with the financial costs of higher education.

Your questions will be answered by PTI's Financial Planners who will work on your behalf to optimize your financial aid assistance.

Cisco Certifications

CISCO offers Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) training from its CCAL School of Technology, which is a six week course that is provided as a part of the complete Microsoft Network Professional program. Should you possess a history of networking industry experience, the course can be taken independently. An entry-level career in the information technology field is attainable with CompTIA A+ certification.

What will I be taught?

• OSI Models and Industry Standards
• Network Topologies
• IP Addressing
• Networking Components and their Functions
• Network Design
• LAN Switching Theory
• Novell IPX
• WAN Technology
• Frame Relay Jobs

What can I do with a Cisco CCNA certification?

The techniques that a person can gain in network performance, security and troubleshooting will be beneficial when competing for jobs in the area of Information Technology.

When is it that I will be attending class?

• It takes only six weeks to earn a certificate as a Cisco Networking Associate.
• Night classes permit you to get ready for certification at your convenience.

Network Security Specialists

Network Administrators are responsible for managing a business's computer operations, and must provide support and repair as needed.

The Network Security Specialists mainly focus on guarding confidential information stored on computer networks.

Network Security and Computer Forensics

Network Administrators are responsible for managing a business's computer operations, and must provide support and repair as needed.

The Network Security Specialists mainly focus on guarding confidential information stored on computer networks.

What will you teach me?

• Database Development
• Desktop Operating Systems
• Hardware Technology
• Networking
• Network Operating Systems

Network Security and Computer Forensics Concentration

• Digital Forensics
• Ethical Hacking
• Information Security
• Information Systems Auditing
• Regulatory Compliance

Jobs

Once I have a degree in Information Technology, what can I do with it?

AS the field of technology grows, so does the IT field.

• Computer systems design companies
• Corporations
• Education facilities
• Financial institutions
• Government agencies
• Healthcare organizations
• Software publishers
• Telecommunications industry.

What are some of the reasons that I should attend PTI for Information Technology?

• The emphasis of our curriculum is on the "hard" or technical skills that you gain by participating in hands-on activities.
• A FRED (Forensic Recovery of Evidence Device) lab is available on campus.
• Faculty with current or past experience in the field who have a more fully formed idea of what it takes to be successful.
• You learn needed skills because an advisory board of IT professionals oversees the curriculum that is taught.
• Completing an industry internship will give you hands-on experience and the needed confidence to be successful after you graduate.
• A field trip to an actual operating information technology facility will provide real time exposure to how IT works on a day-to-day basis.
• Comprehensive Career Services offer opportunities for internships and career placement in areas within PA, OH, WV and various other states within the US. We have awesome ties to the industry.

What will I need to do in order to be admitted?

Students who seek to pursue the Network Security and Computer Forensics concentration are required to meet certain academic, attendance, and background standards.

When are classes held?

• Only 2 years to obtain your associate in science degree in Information Technology - which includes a 3-month internship within the industry.
• Flexible scheduling allows you to be a student at any time of day; morning, noon or night. It is dependent on when you want to begin.