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Enter the Field of Cloud and Computer Security with Asher College

Enter the Field of Cloud and Computer Security with Asher College

Asher College’s Cloud and Computer Security Specialist Program Features Amazon Web Services (AWS) Training and Certification 

 

At Asher College, our Information Technology (IT) programs have been designed to prepare students to enter the growing IT field with the skills and confidence to succeed. Asher’s IT training programs provide the hands-on training, practical experience, and industry support students need to enter the job market and pursue their IT careers. Asher’s IT programs provide students with the latest, most relevant training, and the Cloud and Computer Security Specialist program features training for multiple CompTIA certifications and two Amazon Web Services (AWS) certifications! Cloud Computing is the future of IT, and AWS represents a large share of the Cloud Computing market. With training from Asher College, you can gain the cloud and computer security skills and relevant industry certifications you need to enter the IT job market with confidence. 

What is Cloud Computing, and what is Amazon Web Services (AWS)? If you are currently working in the IT industry, you may already be familiar with AWS and the importance of cloud computing. Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides servers, storage, networking, remote computing, email, mobile development, and security to the worldwide market. AWS is a leading cloud computing platform, controlling more than one-third of the cloud market – significantly more than its next closest competitor (www.crn.com). According to LinkedIn 2020 data**, cloud computing is the second most requested hard skill companies need, and many large multinational companies use AWS, including Netflix, Reddit, Quora, Airbnb, Foursquare, and even NASA! With an industry presence this significant, obtaining AWS certifications is a great way to position yourself to land the IT job you desire. 

Asher College’s Cloud and Computer Security Specialist program offers students the training they need to obtain these valued AWS certifications! The Cloud and Computer Security Specialist program is a great fit for students who already have some IT experience, and are ready to take the next step in their IT career by obtaining multiple IT certifications. The Cloud and Computer Security Specialist program teaches students important skills in PC repair, operating systems, networking, and security, plus students learn to implement a small switched network, implement an IP addressing service, and configure and troubleshoot basic operation on AWS Platform. 

In the Cloud and Computer Security Specialist program, students receive the training needed to test for important IT certifications including:

  • CompTIA A+ 
  • CompTIA Network+ 
  • Microsoft Window Client (Operating System)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Amazon – AWS Cloud Practitioner
  • Amazon – AWS Solutions Architect

Students may also earn the following credentials by stacking multiple CompTIA certifications:

  • CompTIA IT Operations Specialist; CIOS  from the Infrastructure Specialist pathway (By combining A+ and Network+ certifications)
  • CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist; CSIS from the Cybersecurity Specialist pathway (By combining: A+ and Network+ and Security+)

Upon completion of the 16 month Cloud and Computer Security Specialist certificate program, students will be prepared to test for all of these certifications! And at Asher, our certification testing is done right here on campus!

Earning these professional certifications allows graduates to showcase their knowledge and skills for potential employers. Equipped with these relevant industry certifications, including the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification and the AWS Solutions Architect certification, graduates of Asher’s Cloud and Computer Security Specialist program enter the IT job market with confidence, prepared for positions including Help Desk Technician, PC Support Specialist, Repair Technician, IT and Data Coordinator, Cloud Support Technician and Configuration Technician.

Students who are interested in extending their education even further may choose to go beyond the 16-month Cloud and Computer Security Specialists certificate program and complete additional courses in order to earn their Associate of Applied Science Degree. Earning an Associate Degree demonstrates to potential employers that you are ready for more responsibilities. By completing courses including Introduction to Business, Business Math, Business Communication, and American Government, students can earn their AAS Cloud and Computer Security Degree in as few as 22 months!

With Asher’s Cloud and Computer Security Specialist program featuring AWS certifications, you will be prepared with the skills you need for a career in the growing field of cloud computing security. Gain the professional training, industry certifications, and career support services you need to enter the job market with confidence. Asher College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), and has three convenient locations in Sacramento, California, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Dallas, Texas. If you are ready to take the next step towards advancing your IT career, Asher’s Cloud and Computer Security Specialist program with AWS certifications can help you make it happen. Classes start soon – Contact us today! 

You can make it happen – with career training from Asher!

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