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If you’re interested in technology and ready to get ahead in a promising IT career (without spending years in school), you’re in the right place. At IntelliTec College, our Computer Systems Technician programs provide the technical skills, expert guidance, and industry-recognized certification it takes to build your IT career in just 12-18 months.

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Computer Systems Technician

Three Specialized Paths, One Foundational Program

Whether you are looking to get into IT and work in tech or have a specific goal like cybersecurity, the computer systems technician program is designed to serve both a strong IT foundation with opportunity to branch into high-demand IT specializations.

The Cybersecurity Gateway

The rising threat of cyber attacks makes skilled professionals more important than ever. We prepare you for the CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist stack (A+, Network+, and Security+), which is the industry-recognized starting point for entry-level cybersecurity roles.

CompTIA Stackable IT Certification Pathways

Certifications are trusted by employers worldwide to identify qualified candidates. Our program prepares you to sit for:

  • CompTIA A+: The foundational industry-standard for IT support careers
  • CompTIA Network+ & Security+: Essential for networking and cybersecurity
  • Specialized Certs: Including Server+, Linux+, and Cloud+ (Degree program)

The Career Changer’s IT Foundation

If you have no prior experience, this program turns your interest in technology into professional expertise. You will learn to build and maintain hardware, design network infrastructure, monitor security, and manage systems running on Microsoft Windows and Linux.

Transform your analytical and creative problem-solving skills into a rewarding IT career.

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Specialized IT Training

The computer industry continues to demand educated IT professionals with marketable skills. As a student in this program you’ll learn specialized IT skills including, how to:

  • Build & Maintain Computer Hardware & Software
  • Design & Manage Network Infrastructure
  • Resolve Computer Operating System Issues
  • Solve Systems and Network Connectivity Issues
  • Implement Security Practices
  • Install & Manage Server Systems
  • Administer Computer Systems running on Microsoft Windows and Linux Platforms (Including Writing Scripts in a Shell Environment)
  • Understand Network Security Fundamentals
  • Develop End-User Support Knowledge and Processes

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Hands-On Training Lab

Our lab environment utilizes CompTIA virtual machines to simulate server networks, providing hands-on experience in various IT domains such as computer and network security, networking, server and cloud infrastructure, operating systems, and more.

These activities aim to prepare you for real-world IT challenges and CompTIA’s globally recognized certifications.

Computer Systems Technician Certificate & Degree Programs:

CN-100 Introduction to IT Fundamentals
Prerequisite(s): NA

The student will learn the necessary information to identify and explain basic computer components, set up a basic workstation, conduct basic software installation, establish basic network connectivity, identify compatibility issues, and identify/prevent basic security risks.

Credit Hours: 7.5
CN-101 Computer Systems Hardware
Prerequisite(s): NA

This course will provide the student with the knowledge to identify hardware compatibility, install, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair, and maintain personal computer systems. Students will develop their ability to understand computer architecture, diagnose faults, install operating systems, network, and maintain PC level security. This course is designed to begin preparing the student for the CompTIA A+ Hardware examination.

Credit Hours: 7.5
CN-102 Computer Systems Software
Prerequisite(s): NA

This course will provide skills required to install, configure, upgrade, and maintain PC workstations, various operating systems, and SOHO networks. Students will utilize troubleshooting techniques and tools to effectively and efficiently resolve PC, OS, and network connectivity issues and implement security practices. Students will also learn the concepts of good customer service and help center documentation, the course is designed to begin preparing the student for the CompTIA A+ Software examination.

Credit Hours: 7.5
CN-110 Networking Principles
Prerequisite(s): CN-101 and CN-102, or current CompTIA A+ Certification

After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to troubleshoot, configure, and manage common network wireless and wired devices, establish basic network design and connectivity, understand and maintain network documentation, identify network limitations and weaknesses, and implement network security, standards, and protocols. The student should have a basic understanding of emerging technologies including unified communications, mobile, cloud, and virtualization technologies.

Credit Hours: 7.5
CN-115 Server Administration
Prerequisite(s): CN-110 or current CompTIA Network+ Certification

This course will provide the student with the knowledge to install, manage, and troubleshoot servers. The student will be exposed to proper server security controls, troubleshooting common server problems, and key disaster recovery, high availability, and backup concepts. This course is designed to begin preparing the student for the CompTIA Server+ examination.

Credit Hours: 7.5
CN-120
Prerequisite(s): CN-110 or current CompTIA Network+ Certification

This course will provide the student with the foundational knowledge of the Linux operating system environment. The student will be exposed to file operations, shell script programming, as well as installation of different Linux operating systems, packages, and applications. The course is designed to begin preparing the student for the LPI Linux Essentials examination.

Credit Hours: 7.5
CN-125 Network Security
Prerequisite(s): CN-101, CN-102 and CN-110 or CompTIA Network + and A+ Certifications

This course will provide the student with the foundational knowledge to understand, design, implement, and maintain security within a network infrastructure. This course teaches the principles of network security through the study of the concepts of confidentiality, integrity, and availability as the foundation for analyzing threats, devising countermeasures, and protecting resources against attack. The course is designed to begin preparing the student for the CompTIA Security+ examination.

Credit Hours: 7.5
CCR-100 College and Career Readiness
Prerequisite(s): NA

College and Career Readiness is the first six-week course designed to prepare students for Career Training Success. Classes meet 20 hours per week, Monday through Thursday. Class times available are either 9:00am – 2:00pm for day time students and 5:00pm – 10:00pm for night time students.

Credit Hours: 8
ACD-150 Advanced Career Development
Prerequisite(s): NA

Advanced Career Development is offered toward the end of your program and is designed to prepare students for Career Success. Classes meet for a total of 15 hours during the scheduled term.

Credit Hours: 1

AOS Degree Courses

CCR-100 College and Career Readiness
Prerequisite(s): NA

This course is designed to prepare students for Career Training Success. It will introduce skills to prepare students for personal growth and success in their career. Emphasis will be placed on aiding students in the development of a variety of soft skills necessary for success in their career field and classroom interactions to include Stress Management, Effective Study Skills, Time Management, Leadership Development, Team Building, Financial Literacy, Effective Communication Skills, Diversity and Conflict Resolution, Career Readiness and Overcoming Road Blocks to Success. Students will also participate in activities to help develop the necessary skills to cope with and manage common obstacles that may arise in the workplace. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be ready to begin their educational journey in their chosen program feeling prepared to engage in the classroom and lab setting.

Credit Hours: 8
CN-100 Introduction to IT Fundamentals
Prerequisite(s): CCR-100

The student will learn the necessary information to identify and explain basic computer components, set up a basic workstation, conduct basic software installation, establish basic network connectivity, identify compatibility issues, and identify/prevent basic security risks.

Credit Hours: 7.5
CN-101 Computer Systems Hardware
Prerequisite(s): CCR-100

This course will provide the student with the knowledge to identify hardware compatibility, install, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair, and maintain personal computer systems. Students will develop their ability to understand computer architecture, diagnose faults, install operating systems, networks, and maintain PC level security. This course is designed to begin preparing the student for the CompTIA A+ Hardware examination.

Credit Hours: 7.5
CNT-102 Computer Systems Software
Prerequisite(s): CCR-100

This course will provide skills required to install, configure, upgrade, and maintain PC workstations, various operating systems, and SOHO networks. Students will utilize troubleshooting techniques and tools to effectively and efficiently resolve PC, OS, and network connectivity issues and implement security practices. Students will also learn the concepts of good customer service and help center documentation, the course is designed to begin preparing the student for the CompTIA A+ Software examination.

Credit Hours: 7.5
CN-110 Networking Principles
Prerequisite(s): CN-101 and CN-102, or current CompTIA A+ Certification

After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to troubleshoot, configure, and manage common network wireless and wired devices, establish basic network design and connectivity, understand and maintain network documentation, identify network limitations and weaknesses, and implement network security, standards, and protocols. The student should have a basic understanding of emerging technologies including unified communications, mobile, cloud, and virtualization technologies.

Credit Hours: 7.5
CN-115 Server Administration
Prerequisite(s): CN-110 or current CompTIA Network+ Certification

This course will provide the student with the knowledge to install, manage, and troubleshoot servers. The student will be exposed to proper server security controls, troubleshooting common server problems, and key disaster recovery, high availability, and backup concepts. This course is designed to begin preparing the student for the CompTIA Server+ examination.

Credit Hours: 7.5
CN-120 Linux System Fundamentals
Prerequisite(s): CN-110 or current CompTIA Network+ Certification

This course will provide the student with the foundational knowledge of the Linux operating system environment. The student will be exposed to file operations, shell script programming, as well as installation of different Linux operating systems, packages, and applications. The course is designed to begin preparing the student for the LPI Linux Essentials examination.

Credit Hours: 7.5
CN-125 Network Security
Prerequisite(s): CN-101, CN-102 and CN-110 or CompTIA Net- work + and A+ Certifications

This course will provide the student with the foundational knowledge to understand, design, implement, and maintain security within a network infrastructure. This course teaches the principles of network security through the study of the concepts of confidentiality, integrity, and availability as the foundation for analyzing threats, devising countermeasures, and protecting resources against attack. The course is designed to begin preparing the student for the CompTIA Security+ examination.

Credit Hours: 7.5
CN-130 Cloud Technology
Prerequisite(s): CN-101, CN-102 and CN-110 or CompTIA Net- work + and A+ Certifications

After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to evaluate and implement standard cloud deployments, implement, maintain, and deliver cloud technologies including network, storage, and virtualization technologies to create cloud solutions. The successful student will manage workload migrations, manage cloud vendors to control costs, use automation and orchestration to bring business value from cloud solutions, and ensure security of cloud implementations through the use of cybersecurity best practices. The course is designed to help prepare the student for the CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-002) examination.

Credit Hours: 7.5
ACD-150 Advanced Career Development
Prerequisite(s): NA

During this course students will learn and develop their skills in various aspects that will contribute to career success. They will learn how to empower themselves for their career through preparation and proper goal setting. Students will learn how to properly develop an effective resume and cover letter, how to appropriately prepare for the interview process, what to expect during an interview, and how to follow up once the interview is completed. They will specifically focus on developing understanding of the hiring process, the role of social media and networking play, how to search for jobs, what their worth is and what the job market is like. Students will also have the opportunity to perform a mock interview, focusing on how to answer common questions, as well as gain, develop their professionalism as it relates to the interview process and ultimately their career.

Credit Hours: 1
LE-150 Leadership
Prerequisite(s): CCR-100

Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of leadership as it relates to working for an organization and leading a team. This course has an emphasis on preparing students to focus on their leadership qualities and characteristics in an effort to be a contributing member of their organization.

Credit Hours: 8.5
CT-201 Critical Thinking
Prerequisite(s): CCR-100

This introductory level course presents a variety of topics essential to a student’s development in critical thinking. Students are introduced to concepts essential to the comprehension, analysis, and creation of arguments: induction, deduction, informal fallacies, Aristotelian and symbolic logic, modes of persuasion, perspective and bias, language and meaning, culminating in the development of reasonable strategies for belief formation.

Credit Hours: 3.5
BC-201 Business Communication
Prerequisite(s): CCR-100

This course provides the foundations of all types of business communication including letters, memos, electronic communication, written reports, oral presentations, and interpersonal communication. The course also includes topics of resumes, application letters, interviewing tips, and employment follow-up documents

Credit Hours: 3.5
IB-215 Introduction to Business
Prerequisite(s): CCR-100

This course provides students with an overview of business in an increasingly global society serving as an introduction to business terminology, concepts, environments, systems, strategies, and current issues. Topics include an overview of the business environment, business ethics, entrepreneurship and global business, management, marketing, production, information systems, and financial elements of business. This course provides a solid business foundation for more detailed and higher-level study in subsequent courses.

Credit Hours: 3.5
AG-255 American Government
Prerequisite(s): CCR-100

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of American government and politics focusing on the historical evolution of government and policies, the major institutions, and the major processes.

Credit Hours: 3.5

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“I graduated from the CST program and what I really liked about the program is that it allowed someone like me, who doesn’t really have a background in that field to not only grasp the information but really retain it with the added training and lectures and the community of classmates.  I really appreciate IntelliTec for allowing me to start my career.  I work for the Bernalillo County’s IT department.”

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Christian Lebughe – CST Graduate

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Whether you’ve been out of school for a while, have a full house and a job, we’re here to help you navigate your next move toward a rewarding career.  Our admissions advisors can help you:

  • Match your interests to a new career
  • Find flexible scheduling that fits real life
  • See how others like you made the leap into a new career
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Flexible Hybrid Learning

The Computer Systems Technician programs are offered in a convenient and flexible blend of on-campus and online remote learning. As a student, you’ll complete the initial 6-week College & Career Readiness portion of the program on campus in your choice of day or evening classes.

You’ll have the option to complete your remaining courses in the school computer labs or online from home. Whether on-campus or online you’ll have dedicated support from industry-experienced instructors that want to see you succeed.

Personal Support Every Step of the Way

As an IntelliTec College student you’ll feel fully supported throughout your program and beyond. You’ll have access to flexible day and evening schedules and a variety of support services such as:

Financial Aid
Our expert advisors help you find the best financial solution to fit your needs; Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Military Benefits
We are proud to be a military-friendly school supporting veteran students as they transition into civilian careers. The team at IntelliTec can help you explore what military benefits are available to you and examine the career path that best fits your goals.

Career Services
From perfecting your resume to mastering the interview, our team walks with you every step of the way until you land the role that’s right for you.

This personalized partnership approach is how IntelliTec has helped thousands of students achieve rewarding careers.

Is IT Career Training Right for You?

To learn more about IT career training and to explore whether one of the Computer Systems Technician training programs is right for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.

A helpful IntelliTec Admissions Advisor will assist with everything from career questions to financial aid and help you discover the perfect career path for you.

For immediate questions, give us a call at:

Albuquerque: 505-508-5225
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IntelliTec College has 4 accredited campus locations in Colorado Springs, CO, Grand Junction, CO, Pueblo, CO, and Albuquerque, NM. Each of our campuses provides a unique learning experience, helping you become a career-ready professional. Explore your career options today!

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