This course is designed to provide an overview of modern scripting languages commonly used to build and extend network administration and security tools. The course will introduce the student to scripting on both the Microsoft and Linux platforms. Students will explore the uses of scripting languages and third party modules for accomplishing tasks including scanning, enumeration and automation of network tasks.

Students will learn to resolve hardware and software issues in a multiplatform environment. Students will troubleshoot and repair various systems and applications, as well as desktop issues. NOTE: This course will help prepare students to attain certifications if desired.

In this course, learners explore the role financial reporting has on the decisionmaking process within an organization. Learners explain the structure and content of financial statements, how to analyze financial statements, and explore the role these statements have on an organization. Upon completion of the course, learners will develop financial projections for their proposed business/concept.

Please complete 809-143 Microeconomics or 809-195 Economics. This is for informational purposes only. Once you register for your course, you can delete this block from your timeline.

In this course, students explore the Gateway Technical College community. They examine college resources and services, investigate skills that lead to academic success, and identify strategies for achieving educational and personal goals.

In this course, learners are introduced to fundamental IT concepts and terminology, including security, software development, database fundamentals, infrastructure, applications, and software. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to take the CompTia Tech+ Certification.

This course will provide you with more in depth networking concepts. Topics will include the Internet, OSI model, wireless, security, logical and physical topologies, instant messaging, basic router setup and switch configuration, network connectivity, and hardware and software configurations. You will also learn how to create local area networks and wide area networks. Individuals will learn real-world skills related to employment.

This course covers the aspect of effectively managing the resources of a small business. Covering the topics of managing finances, staff, marketing and technology. The student will work on projects that will be focused on their specific business needs and will assist the student in planning how to handle their day to day operations.

Regardless if you need financing or not, a business plan is essential for the entrepreneur to be successful. This course will take a comprehensive look at your prospective business. Looking at key components that will include evaluating and developing your product/service offering, marketing plan, financial plan and growth plan. At the end of class you will develop a business plan for your proposed business.

This course establishes a foundation for development of employee effectiveness by focusing on the supervisor's role in understanding, communicating, and implementing organizational policies. The organizational topics covered include: employee hiring, training, performance management, contract compliance, employment law, employee assistance programs, and related topics that affect the supervisor's work group.