IT@Penn
IT@Penn is a new non-credit program designed to serve both new entrants into information technology careers and seasoned IT professionals. There will be an IT@Penn Information Session/Open House on January 31 from noon-1:30 p.m. at the ISC Training Room, Suite 306, Sansom West. To register contact Luise Moskowitz at CGS, (215) 898-3524 or by e-mail at lmoskowi@sas.upenn.edu.
IT@Penn offers foundation courses which prepare students for more advanced curriculum and Professional Tracks. An IT@Penn student may take individual courses or choose to complete an entire Professional Track to prepare for the relevant certification exam. A student may earn Penn certification by completing a full track, taking an additional course in Project Management and passing a final Practicum class.
All computing courses are taught by certified technical instructors who are trained in Adult Learning Theories and have had practical professional experience in the IT field. IT@Penn courses are offered on weekdays as well as evenings and Saturdays at several locations.
IT@Penn will offer its full roster of courses beginning this month. The Foundation Courses include the following tracks:
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer--Windows 2000 (MCSE)
- Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
- Web Application Developer
- Web Designer Mastery
- Relational Database management Systems Designer (Oracle)
To register for IT@Penn classes, complete the on-line form or download the PDF version and mail it in. Penn degree students and full-time Penn staff members are eligible for a 20% discount. For more information, contact the program at LearnIT@sas.upenn.edu or call Colleen Gasiorowski at (215) 898-1684.
Almanac, Vol. 47, No. 18, January 16, 2001