​Computer Information Systems
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Cyber Skills - Intro to Cybersecurity
CIS-825 - Section #40407 (Online)
Jan 2 - Feb 8, 2024

Basic computer, operating system, and network skills. Description: The Cyber Skills - Introduction to Cybersecurity is designed for students who are considering IT as career with specialization in cybersecurity. This exploratory course provides the students an introduction to cybersecurity. The course will explore ways to be safe online. Students will learn the different types of malware and attacks and measures used by organizations to mitigate the attacks. Students will research their career opportunities.​ The above section requires a computer with internet access as Canvas and other technologies will be required to complete coursework.

Cyber Skills - Into to Virtualizations
CIS-826 - Section #40408 (Online)
Jan 2 - Feb 8, 2024

Basic computer, operating system, and network skills. Description: The Cyber Skills - Introduction to Virtualization is designed for students who are considering IT as career with specialization in cybersecurity. Virtualization skills are necessary to the cybersecurity professional due to its ubiquitous use in the IT field. Cybersecurity professionals need to understand how virtualization works to analyze the threats within the virtual environment as well as use virtualization for isolating systems formal ware analysis and testing. This exploratory course provides the students an introduction to virtualization. The curriculum will explore ways to be safe online, learn the different types of malware and attacks, measures used by organizations to mitigate the attacks, and research their career opportunities.​The above section requires a computer with internet access as Canvas and other technologies will be required to complete coursework.

Cyber Skills - Intro to Protocol Analysis
CIS-827 - Section #40409 (Online)
Jan 2 - Feb 8, 2024

Basic computer, operating system, and network skills. Description: The Cyber Skills - Introduction to Protocol Analysis is designed for students who are considering IT as career with specialization in cybersecurity. Within the cybersecurity career path, protocol analysis is used to perform ongoing attacks as well as post attack analysis of network logs and data. This exploratory course provides the students an introduction to protocol analysis. The course will explore ways that protocol analysis can be used to detect and investigate different types of malware and attacks within an organizations network for incident response. ​The above section requires a computer with internet access as Canvas and other technologies will be required to complete coursework.

Introducation to Python Programming: Part 1
CIS-830 - Section #40410 (Online)
Jan 2 - Feb 8, 2024

Know the fundamental computer concepts and terminology used for input, processing, output, and storage. Know the basic features of software such as operating systems, and basic applications programs. Description: Introduction to the Python programming language by covering the basics of programming in Python to develop business, gaming, scientific and mathematical applications. ​The above non-credit section requires a computer with internet access as Canvas and other technologies will be required to complete coursework.

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​Professional Development Studies

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making
PDS-808 - Section #40440 (Online)
Jan 16 - 27, 2024​

In today's workplace, it is everyone's job to solve problems and make decisions. Analytical thinking, decision making and problem-solving involve breaking things down into their component parts, applying deductive reasoning and then applying judgment and insight. Learn hands-on techniques to generate breakthrough ideas, make decisions, and solve your most pressing problems. All by asking the right questions, challenging assumptions, and seeing others' viewpoints with clarity.​ The above section requires a computer with internet access as Canvas and other technologies will be required to complete coursework.

Business Writing in a Technological World​
PDS-809 - Section #40441 (Online)
Jan 16 - 27, 2024​

Participants will develop effective and professional business writing skills using business tone, organization and formatting, word choice and persuasion. Matching the delivery channel (email, letter, memo, or text) to the message type and situation will be covered, as well as the best methods to deliver bad news. ​The above section requires a computer with internet access as Canvas and other technologies will be required to complete coursework.

Time Management
PDS-810 - Section #40442 (Online)
Jan 30 - Feb 8, 2024​

Participants explore time management strategies and tools for effectively managing expanding workloads, shifting priorities, and increasing demands. Practice prioritizing "important" versus "urgent" activities. Emphasis on analyzing current use of time; identifying organizational goals, roles, and priorities; discovering gaps to achieving goals; and applying time management tools to the gaps to complete important priorities first. ​​The above section requires a computer with internet access as Canvas and other technologies will be required to complete coursework.

Workplace Communication Strategies​
PDS-812 - Section #40440 (Online)
Jan 30 - Feb 8, 2024​

Participants assess and optimize current workplace communication skills. Differentiate content, emotions, perceptions, and intentions in a communication exchange. Build an advanced communication toolkit to forward your career. Illustrate clear and congruent verbal and nonverbal messages tailored to the personalities involved, the desired outcomes, and the context. ​The above section requires a computer with internet access as Canvas and other technologies will be required to complete coursework.

Personal Finance​
PDS-816 - Section #40444 (Online)
Jan 2 - 24, 2024​

Overview of personal financial management skills, positive banking relations, and achieving financial security. Topics include Personal budgeting; saving; credit; appropriate use of credit cards; banking services; consumer installment loans; and buying real estate. ​​The above section is a non-credit online class. Online classes are distance education classes with no scheduled meeting days. Canvas and other technologies will be required to complete coursework.

Financial Future​
PDS-817 - Section #40445 (Online)
Jan 2 - Feb 8, 2024​

Students will learn to review an individual financial situation, develop financial goals for retirement and identify appropriate means to achieve these goals. Topics will include financial goal setting; life insurance; different types of retirement accounts; and investment options. ​The above section is a non-credit online class. Online classes are distance education classes with no scheduled meeting days. Canvas and other technologies will be required to complete coursework.​

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