Includes Medical Office Assistant, 3D Modeling and Animation, Advanced Hotel and Restaurant Management, Cybersecurity Specialist

The District Governing Board approved four new programs at its Februay meeting.  They included 3D Modeling and Animation, Advanced Hotel and Restaurant Management, Medical Office Assistant and Cybersecurity Specialist.

The Cybersecurity Specialist certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in cybersecurity and network administration. Students learn to install, support, secure, and troubleshoot network devices such as routers, switches, and servers. In addition, students learn how to configure virtual private networks, firewalls, and intrusion prevention systems. This program helps prepare students for the CompTIA Security+ and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security certifications and provides a strong knowledge base to pursue advanced cybersecurity certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).

The cyber-security program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in small and medium-sized businesses in Yavapai County. 

The Advanced Hotel and Restaurant Certificate aims to prepare students to work in the  Hotel and Restaurant industry and commercial food service management. The College says the curriculum is designed to provide a program that is well rounded in the Hospitality business. 

The Medical Office Assistant (MOA) program prepares students to perform administrative skills in a physician’s office. The MOA qualifies students to sit for the Nationally Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) exam. The MOA program allows students to complete a certificate and seek employment.

The 3D Modeling and Animation Certificate prepares students to design and develop models and animations for use in video games and animated films. Prepares students for the Autodesk Maya Certification.

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