By Janice Phelan,
February 17, 2020

The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ will offer two popular information technology courses
this spring. The eight-week courses, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+, include
face-to-face instruction as well as online lessons in an instructor-led environment.
will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, March 26 through May 14, at the Missouri Innovation
Campus in Lee’s Summit. Cost is $2,449 including text and exam fees.
will be offered from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, March 25 through May 13, also at the
Missouri Innovation Campus. Cost is $2,499 and includes the text and certification
exam.
The U.S. Department of Labor forecasts that computer security and related computer-support
specialities will be among the fastest growing careers through 2026. The CompTIA Security+
and CompTIA Network+ certificates are globally recognized as the certifications trusted
to validate foundational, IT security knowledge and skills.
The two ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ hybrid courses include a mix of face-to-face classes as well as flexible
online instruction with students well-prepared to take the industry-recognized certifications.
The price for each course covers both the text and certificate exam fees.
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s Workforce Development and Professional Education offers a variety of career certificate programs, tailored to fit the schedule of
busy adults. Programs are offered in high-demand areas such as healthcare, technology,
business and manufacturing. Some courses can be completed in as little as six weeks
with both face-to-face and online classes.
Financial aid is available to qualifying adults. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ partners with the Full Employment
Council to offer monthly open house events to help individuals learn if they are eligible for the debt-free assistance. Open
houses are scheduled from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month at the
Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee’s Summit.