Information Technology (Non-Credit)

While each of the following courses may stand alone for Continuing Education Unit (CEU) completion certificates, all are required to earn the AutoCAD Certificate.

CAD 7006 Basic Blueprint Reading for CAD

Achieve competence in reading and interpreting industrial drawings. Learn the basic principles, concepts, ANSI and SI Metric drafting symbols and standards, terminology, and other related technical information contained on a CAD drawing. 

Central Piedmont login and early registration required. Textbook provided.

Hours: 12

CAD 7012 AutoCAD Basic

AutoCAD is a computer-aided design software program used in many industries, including architecture, engineering, construction, and interior design. Increase your marketability and productivity in manufacturing and design, replacing the need for manual drawings. Create 2D drawings using visualization and technical documentation.

Central Piedmont login and early registration required. Textbook provided. Required: CAD 7006 or equivalent knowledge.

Hours: 40

CAD 7103 AutoCAD Advanced

Learn advanced techniques and greater proficiency in your use of AutoCAD software. Recognize the best tool for the task, the best way to use that tool and how to create new tools to accomplish tasks more efficiently. 

Central Piedmont login and early registration required. Textbook provided. Required: CAD 7012 or equivalent knowledge.

Hours: 24

CAD 7104 AutoCAD 3D Drawing and Modeling

This course is designed for users who have a good working skill level in the AutoCAD software and proficient with the 2D commands. Expand your knowledge in the fundamentals of 3D and explore the main features of the advanced 3D modeling work space. 

Central Piedmont login and early registration required. Textbook provided. Required: CAD 7103 or equivalent knowledge.

Hours: 24

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Are you ready to reenter the job market and need to update your skills? Employers consider this an ideal course for new employees or employees interested in gaining new skills for promotion. You will create documents with Word, spreadsheets with Excel, and presentations with PowerPoint using MS Office 2016/365 in this hands-on class.

Central Piedmont login required. 

Hours: 36

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DAT 7500 Excel Specialist Certificate (Online Instructor-Led and Online Self-Paced Options Available)

Learn the power of Excel as you begin your career in data analytics and become a master of the tool. This course teaches you the necessary tricks, traps, and tips to increase your productivity and helps you prepare for the Microsoft Office Excel Specialist industry certification. The certification demonstrates to employees your competency in the fundamentals of creating and managing worksheets and workbooks, creating cells and ranges, creating tables, applying formulas and functions, and creating charts and objects. Upon completing the certificate, you will be prepared to sit for the Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel) exam. 

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Central Piedmont login required.

Hours: 96

DAT 7503 Data Analysis Fundamentals with Excel

The main purpose of the course is to give you the ability to add analysis capabilities to Excel spreadsheets and to provide you with a foundation to learn about more advanced data analytics with Excel.

Central Piedmont login required.

Hours: 24

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While each of the following courses stands alone for Continuing Education (CEU) completion certificates, all are required to earn the Business Data Analytics Certificate. Note pre-requisite knowledge or experience. 

DAT 7711 Database Fundamentals 

Understanding how relational databases are designed for maximum data manipulation is the first step in the field of data management and analytics. You will learn core database concepts, and how to create database objects and manipulate data. Maps to Microsoft Technology Associate exam #98-364.

Central Piedmont login required.

Hours: 24

DAT 7723 Querying SQL  

Prerequisite DAT7711. Learning SQL can be one of the greatest career decisions you make. SQL (Structured Query Language) will enable you to do much more in less time because you no longer have to rely on others to give you information, and you could ask any question about your business. SQL is the language used to interact with a structured database and is the most sought after skill in analysis, developing, reporting, and visualization. 

Central Piedmont login required. Prerequisite DAT 7711.

Hours: 30

DAT 7735 Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI 

Recommended advanced level of Excel. This course is designed for professionals in a variety of job roles. This course is for you, if you are: 

• currently using desktop or web-based data-management tools such as Excel or SQL Server to perform numerical or general data analysis.
• responsible for connecting to, combining and then shaping data for the purpose of analysis. 
• looking for alternative ways to analyze business data, visualize insights, and share them with peers across the enterprise.

Central Piedmont login required. Recommended advanced level of Excel.

Hours: 36

DAT 7729 Agile Data Integration

Business analytics depend on integrated data to meet business requirements for management and decision-making. In this class you will learn how to identify and understand data sources, requirements, methods, roles, apply integration techniques, and design and deliver integrated databases in an Agile environment. Agile development methods allow data management professionals to deploy data solutions into business use sooner, and aligned with quickly evolving business goals.

Central Piedmont login required. Prerequisite DAT 7711.

Hours: 30

DAT 7737 Data Analytics and Reporting 

Companies have long been involved in the analysis of how they performed in the past by analyzing the available data, which is called descriptive analytics. With more data readily available we are now able to do predictive analytics, which focuses on answering the question: "what is probably going to happen in the future?" What companies strive for now is to take real advantage of analytics and reach the final stage: prescriptive analytics. This type of analytics tries to give a recommendation for key decisions based on future outcomes. In this class you will learn about the different types of analytics and what tools are available to create reports both private and in the cloud as well as the governance framework.

Central Piedmont login required. Prerequisite DAT 7711 and recommend Excel knowledge.

Hours: 30

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While each of the following courses stands alone for Continuing Education (CEU) completion certificates, all are required to earn the CompTIA Core for IT Support Certificate. Note pre-requisite knowledge or experience.

All classes include CompTIA CertMaster Learn, CertMaster Practice, and exam vouchers. 

ITS 7511 CompTIA A+

CompTIA A+ is a powerful credential that helps professionals ignite their IT career. In this class, you will learn the hardware, operating systems, virtualization, mobile device management and hardware troubleshooting skills that support technicians should know. This course is taught in a blended format: 50% of the time self-directed online theory, and 50 percent live instructor-led coaching. You will need to plan for additional 30 hours of outside homework assignments.

Central Piedmont login required.

Hours: 70

ITS 7512 CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Network+ is an entry level vendor neutral certification that validates the essential knowledge and skills needed to confidently design, configure, manage, and troubleshoot any wired and wireless network. This class covers all the topics that map to the skills and knowledge required to take the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.

Central Piedmont login required. Prerequisite ITS 7511.

Hours: 54

ITS 7522 CompTIA Security+

Security is one of the highest demand job categories, which has grown in importance as the frequency and severity of security threats continue to be a major concern for organizations around the world. In this class, you will learn the basics of system security, network infrastructure, access control, and organizational security; the topics that map to the skills and knowledge required to take the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.

Central Piedmont login required. Prerequisite ITS 7512.  

Hours: 54

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20-Week Part-Time Java Developer Boot Camp and Apprenticeship

Visit Full Stack Java Developer Boot Camp to learn about our 20-week boot camp, certificate, and apprenticeship opportunity. 

While each of the following courses may stand alone for Continuing Education (CEU) completion certificates, all are required to earn a Full Stack Java Developer certificate. These classes are online, instructor-led.

PRG 7925 Web Development Fundamentals

The Web Development course is taught in a blended format, where 50 percent of the course time will be self-directed online theory with the remaining hours being instructor led coaching. Participants will need to plan for an additional 30 hours of outside homework assignments. This is your first step in learning front-end basic Web development. You will learn how a website is composed of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and how to use each one.

Central Piedmont login required.

Hours: 60

DAT 7711 Database Fundamentals 

Understanding how relational databases are designed for maximum data manipulation is the first step in the field of data management and analytics. You will learn core database concepts, and how to create database objects and manipulate data. 

Central Piedmont login required.

Hours: 24

DAT 7723 Querying SQL  

Prerequisite DAT7711. Learning SQL can be one of the greatest career decisions you make. SQL (Structured Query Language) will enable you to do much more in less time because you no longer have to rely on others to give you information, and you could ask any question about your business. SQL is the language used to interact with a structured database and is the most sought after skill in analysis, developing, reporting, and visualization. 

Central Piedmont login required. Prerequisite DAT 7711.

Hours: 30

PRG 7926 JavaScript Front-End Foundations 

The JavaScript Front-end Foundations course is an extension of the Web Development module, further exploring advanced concepts. This course is taught in a blended format. Where 50 percent of the course time will be self-directed online theory with the remaining hours instructor-led coaching. Participants need to plan for an additional 30 hours of outside homework assignments. In this class you will create a modern and robust Web application without leveraging any advanced frameworks; plus strengthen their foundational knowledge of how Web applications and client-side coding works. Additionally, they will explore Web animations, transitions, transformations and how to structure and organize code for a large Web project.

Central Piedmont login required. Prerequisite: PRG 7925 or equivalent knowledge.

Hours: 60

PRG 7923 Java Programming Foundations

Central Piedmont Community College login required. The Java Programming Foundations course is taught in a blended format where 50% of the course time will be self-directed online theory with the remaining hours being instructor-led coaching. Participants need to plan for an additional 30 hours of outside homework assignments.

This course is an introduction to basic programming concepts, algorithms, design patterns and theory.

Hours: 60

PRG 7933 Java Back-End Foundations

The Java Back-end Foundations course is taught in a blended format. Where 50 percent of the course time will be self-directed online theory with the remaining hours instructor-led coaching. You will need to plan for an additional 30 hours of outside homework assignments. This course is an introduction to creating server-side web applications and services using Java and REST. You will learn how to create server-side APIs and render websites.

Central Piedmont login required. Prerequisite: PRG-7923. 

Hours: 60

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While each of the following courses may stand alone for Continuing Education (CEU) completion certificates, all are required to earn a professional certificate in Full Stack Development.

PRG 7925 Web Development Fundamentals

The Web Development course is taught in a blended format, where 50 percent of the course time will be self-directed online theory with the remaining hours being instructor led coaching. Participants will need to plan for an additional 30 hours of outside homework assignments. This is your first step in learning front-end basic Web development. You will learn how a website is composed of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and how to use each one.

Central Piedmont login required.

Hours: 60

DAT 7711 Database Fundamentals

The first step in the field of data management and analytics is understanding how relational databases are designed for maximum data manipulation. You will learn core database concepts and how to create database objects, and manipulate data. Maps to Microsoft Technology Associate exam #98-364.

Central Piedmont login required.

Hours: 24

PRG 7926 JavaScript Front-End Foundations 

The JavaScript Front-end Foundations course is an extension of the Web Development module, further exploring advanced concepts. This course is taught in a blended format. Where 50 percent of the course time will be self-directed online theory with the remaining hours instructor-led coaching. Participants need to plan for an additional 30 hours of outside homework assignments. In this class you will create a modern and robust Web application without leveraging any advanced frameworks; plus strengthen their foundational knowledge of how Web applications and client-side coding works. Additionally, they will explore Web animations, transitions, transformations and how to structure and organize code for a large Web project.

Central Piedmont login required. Prerequisite: PRG 7925 or equivalent knowledge.

Hours: 60

PRG 7927 JavaScript Back-End Foundations

The JavaScript Back-end Foundations course is taught in a blended format, where 50 percent of the course time will be self-directed online theory with the remaining hours instructor-led coaching. Participants need to plan for an additional 30 hours of outside homework assignments. This course is an introduction to creating server-side web applications and services in JavaScript. You will learn how to create server-side APIs and render websites.

Central Piedmont login required. Required prerequisite: PRG 7926.

Hours: 60

PRG 7936 React Framework

The React Framework course is taught in a blended format, where 50 percent of the course time will be self-directed online theory with the remaining hours being instructor-led coaching. You will need to plan for an additional 30 hours of outside homework assignments. This course is a comprehensive hands-on deep dive into React, which enables rapid front-end development meeting modern best practices. You will learn how to create Single Page Web Applications (SPA).

Central Piedmont Community College login required. Prerequisite: PRG 7926.

Hours: 60

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The Google IT Support Certificate is a hands-on, online program designed to prepare beginner learners for entry-level jobs in IT support upon completion of the certificate. The program was developed by Google and covers the fundamentals of IT support, including troubleshooting, customer service, networking, operating systems, system administration, and security. 

Central Piedmont email access required. No IT experience needed.

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The Google Data Analytics Certificate is a hands-on, online program designed to prepare beginner learners for entry-level jobs in data analysis upon completion of the certificate. The program was developed by Google and covers the fundamentals of data analysis, including the collection, transformation, and organization of data in order to draw conclusions, make predictions, and drive informed decision making. 

Central Piedmont email access required. No IT experience needed.

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In today’s technologically oriented economy, it’s no surprise that employees with strong computer skills fare better in the job market than their technology challenged counterparts. Digital Literacy is one of the most important skills required in the workforce today. In this class you will be introduced to computer concepts like the web, software and apps, digital media, digital communication, and security and safety. You will learn to use Windows, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. At the end we will discuss aspects of career readiness, resume assistant by LinkedIn, portfolio, and certification. This class covers all the basic technological skills that drastically help increase productivity within the office and school environment.

Hours: 96

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Learn the power of Excel as you begin your career in data analytics and become a master of the tool. This course teaches you the necessary tricks, traps, and tips to increase your productivity and helps you prepare for the Microsoft Office Excel Specialist industry certification. The certification demonstrates to employees your competency in the fundamentals of creating and managing worksheets and workbooks, creating cells and ranges, creating tables, applying formulas and functions, and creating charts and objects. Upon completing the certificate, you will be prepared to sit for the Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel) exam. 

Contact Corporate and Continuing Education for information on the two different online options available.

Central Piedmont login required.

Hours: 96

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