The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the demand for computer support technicians will increase by 14 percent through 2018, resulting in the creation of 78,000 jobs. To work as a computer support technician, post-secondary training at a computer training school, community college or traditional university is typically necessary. In Maryland, there are a variety of programs available for individuals wanting to start a career working with computers.
TESST College of Maryland
Owned and operated by the Kaplan Higher Education Corporation, TESST College of Technology is a private, Maryland-based career-training school with branches in Baltimore, Beltsville and Towson. The school offers certificates in computerized business management, network information systems and network information technology. TESST also grants computer support technician training diplomas, associate's of applied science in network information technology and an associate's of applied science degree in electronics, computers and telecommunications technology. Programs last between The length and cost of each program varies from type to type.
TESST College of Technology
1520 Sout Caton Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21227
(410) 644-6400
tesst.com
ASM Educational Center
Located in Rockville, Maryland, ASM Educational Center specializes solely in computer education. The school is holds Microsoft and Cisco Communications certification, allowing the school to teach courses geared specifically to these technologies. Certification courses offered by ASM include the A+/Network+ Combo Training Program, the CompTIA Security+ Certification, the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification, the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Certification and the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert certification programs. The courses are held in the evenings and range in length from 40 to 248 hours of instruction. At the completion of the program, students may take the required certification test for each course in ASM's computer testing center. Textbooks are included in the cost of the course, but the certifications tests require payment of an additional fee.
ASM Educational Center, Inc.
11200 Rockville Pike
Suite 220
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 984-7400
asmed.com
Capitol College
Founded in 1964, Capitol College is a private college located in Laurel, Maryland. The school specializes in computer and technical education with all of its programs culminating in diplomas or certifications in these types of fields. Capitol College offers 10 diploma programs, which consist of four classes taken individually or simultaneously and include offerings like web programming and computer and network security. Courses are offered at the campus in a standard 16-week format or online in an accelerated eight-week form. The school also grants three two-year associate's degrees in computers, electronics and telecommunications and 12 four-year bachelor's programs with majors such as software engineering and management of information technology.
Capitol College
11301 Springfield Road
Laurel, MD 20708
(800) 950-1992
capitol-college.edu
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