DALLAS(972) 600-2818

LAS VEGAS(702) 323-0853

SACRAMENTO(916) 900-2850

IT DEGREE PROGRAMS

WHY CHOOSE ASHER?ACCELERATED DEGREES• Earn a Degree in 18 Months• Industry Certification Included• Increased Earning Potential

NATIONALLY ACCREDITED• Accredited by ACCET• Licensed to Operate in CA, NV, TX• Title IV Approved

EMPLOYABLE GRADUATES• Industry Recognized Certification• Hands-On Experience• Industry Networking

PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE• Interview Readiness• Resume Development• Employment Search

SUCCESS SINCE 1998• Large Alumni Network• Community Partnerships• Market-Driven Education

FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION• Federal Pell Grants & Loans• Veteran’s Education Benefits• Private Loans & State Partnerships *available to those who qualify

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES Morning, afternoon, evening & Saturday classes available

IN-DEMAND CAREERS For details visit www.asher.edu

Computer & Networking TechnologyThe Computer and Network Technician certification program helps our graduates begin or advance their careers by showing employers that they have gained exposure to implementing, managing and troubleshooting network and security issues. This course teaches basic PC Repair, Networking and Security, Operating Systems and an introduction to VMWare, Microsoft Office and keyboarding skills.

ASHER COURSES CERTIFICATIONS• PC Support Level 1 & 2• Introduction to Networking• Windows OS• Intro to VMWare• Microsoft Office Essentials• Typing Fundamentals • Career Success• Advanced Career Development • Elective: Network & Operational Security or Introduction to Coding**

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAMS

CORE PROGRAM

INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMComputer Information

For those with prior IT experience, the Computer Information Specialist certification program shows employers that our graduates have the skills to build and repair computers. Then they move in to configuring and managing, troubleshooting and security on networks and operating systems. This program has 2 elective tracks. One focuses on Linux Operating Systems and the second on Cisco Networking.

Elective Track 1 builds keyboarding skills and teaches the basics of VMWare, Cloud computing with Microsoft Office 365 and the Linux operating system that can result in the Linux + Certificate from CompTIA and the LPIC 1 from the Linux Professional Institute.

Elective Track 2 adds additional networking skills with learning how to Interconnect Cisco Networking Devices and Cisco Routing and Switching. These 2 courses can result in the Cisco Certified Entry Level Network Technician (CCENT) and the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certifications.

ASHER COURSES CERTIFICATIONS• PC Support Level 1 & 2• Introduction to Networking• Windows OS• Career Success• Advanced Career Development• Elective: Network & Operational Security or Introduction to Coding**

TRACK 1 ELECTIVE COURSES ADDITIONAL TRACK 1 CERTIFICATIONS• Introduction to VMWare• Cloud Fundamentals• Typing Fundamentals• Administering Linux Level 1 & 2

TRACK 2 ELECTIVE COURSES ADDITIONAL TRACK 2 CERTIFICATIONS• Advanced Networking Level 1 • Advanced Networking Level 2

Gainful Employment Disclosures: www.asher.edu/gainful-employment-info/

**Certification is not offered for Intro to Coding

**Certification is not offered for Intro to Coding

The Value of an Associate’s Degree This portion of the program prepares our graduates for a career that not only requires a specialized IT skill-set and also essential business management skills, which lead to increased earning potential. Adding the six classes below will allow our students to earn an Associate’s of Applied Science degree in the certificate program they complete.

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES• American Government• Business Communication• Business Math• Critical Thinking • Introduction to Business• Principles of Management

ADVANCED PROGRAMS

Sources: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm www.bls.gov/emp/ep_table_education_summary.htm(Lastmodified1/30/18)

IT Network Engineering The IT Network Engineer certification program teaches the skills needed to run a highly efficient and modern data center with expertise in cloud technologies, identity management, systems management, virtualization, storage and networking in Microsoft and Cisco.

ASHER COURSES CERTIFICATIONS• Windows OS• Server Basics• Server Administration• Server Design• Advanced Networking Level 1• Advanced Networking Level 2• Career Success• Advanced Career Development• Server Design and Infrastructure

IT Server Administration The IT Server Administrator program validates that our graduates have the skills in both Microsoft and Linux Operating Systems as well as the knowledge necessary for designing, deploying, and maintaining services and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012 environment.

ASHER COURSES CERTIFICATIONS• Windows OS• Server Basics• Server Administration• Server Design• Introduction to VMWare• Cloud Fundamentals• Administering Linux Level 1 & 2• Career Success• Advanced Career Development• Elective: Network & Operational Security or Introduction to Coding**

*Pre-Reqs are required for this program

*Pre-Reqs are required for this program**Certification is not offered for Intro to Coding

REV. 3/1/18

$51,270

$35,540

$22,410

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAMS

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Computers and Information Technology (IT) touch nearly every aspect of modern life. IT enables seamless integration and communication between businesses anywhere in the world. To keep IT systems running, a large workforce is needed to maintain the networks, create new software, and ensure information security.

CAREER OUTLOOK FOR ITWhy Information Technology is a Great Career Choice

Computer User Support SpecialistComputer Support SpecialistComputer Network Support SpecialistNetwork & Computer Systems AdministratorsComputer Occupations

PROJECTED NATIONAL IT CAREER GROWTH

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK • Demand for information technology workers is high and should continue to grow as firms invest in newer, faster

technology and mobile networks.

• An increase in the popularity of cloud computing may result in firms outsourcing services from on-premise IT departments to cloud-computing companies.

• Employment growth may also come from increasing regulations and demand for IT support services from the healthcare industry.

WHY ARE CERTIFICATIONS IMPORTANT?

Certification validates the knowledge of and best practices required by computer support specialists. Companies may require their computer support specialists to hold certifications in the products the companies use.

Computer Occupations

Network & Computer Systems Administrators

Computer Network Support Specialist

Computer Support Specialist

Computer User Support Specialist

MEDIAN WAGES MAY 2016

13%

$82,860

Sources:www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-support-specialists.htm#tab-6www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/network-and-computer-systems-administrators.htm#tab-6www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-support-specialists.htm#tab-5www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/network-and-computer-systems-administrators.htm#tab-5

PC SUPPORT SPECIALIST

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SHORT PROGRAMS

TECH SUPPORT SPECIALIST

NETWORK SUPPORT SPECIALIST

COURSE NAMES•PCSupportLevel1•PCSupportLevel2•IntroductiontoNetworking•MSOfficeEssentials•CareerSuccess•AdvancedCareerDevelopment

COURSE NAMES•IntroductiontoNetworking•WindowsOS•NetworkandOperationalSecurity•AdministeringLinuxLevel1•AdministeringLinuxLevel2•CareerSuccess•AdvancedCareerDevelopment

COURSE NAMES•IntroductiontoNetworking•NetworkandOperationalSecurity•AdvancedNetworkingLevel1•AdvancedNetworkingLevel2•CareerSuccess•AdvancedCareerDevelopment

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS

PC TECHNICIANCOURSE NAMES•PCSupportLevel1•PCSupportLevel2

CERTIFICATIONS

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DALLAS CAMPUS: (972) 600-2818 LAS VEGAS CAMPUS: (702) 323-0853 SACRAMENTO CAMPUS: (916) 900-2850

*Pre-Reqs are required for this program

*Pre-Reqs are required for this program

Gainful Employment Disclosures: www.asher.edu/gainful-employment-info/