Information Technology

• Learn to identify fiber types; recognize various connectors used in fiber installation; and install, terminate, splice, and properly test installed fiber cable to existing standards. (CFOT)
• Learn the variety of testing standards, equipment and technological approaches used in fiber network testing and splicing and how to choose among them. (CFOS/T)
• Learn the importance of high-performance splicing and the points necessary to achieve these splices. (CFOS/S)
• Learn how to properly identify OSP fiber cabling types, recognize various outside plant closures used in OSP fiber installation, install, prepare, terminate, splice, and properly test and troubleshoot installed OSP fiber cable to existing standards. (CFOS/O)

Types of Jobs: Fiber Optic Technician, Fiber Splicing Technician

Estimated Pay Range: $23-$30 per hour

Prerequisite: Able to see, identify and manipulate small items and be able to read and speak the English language. The CFOT is the prerequisite for all other courses, and it must be successfully completed first prior to attending any of the other specialist courses.

Time Requirement to Complete Credential: 72 hours of classroom instruction

Cost: $3,490

Location of Credential Training: Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24

Leading Industry Employers: Google and CenturyLink

Overview: Prepares students to take the Certified Fiber Optic Technician test. Presents industry standards governing FTTD (Fiber To The Desk), FTTH (Fiber To The Home) and Distribution Cabling. Students learn to identify fiber types, recognize various connectors used in fiber installation; and install, terminate, splice and properly test installed fiber cable to existing standards.

Prerequisites: High School diploma/GED; ability to read, speak and write English; no felonies on background; valid driver’s license and clean driving record; ability to climb ladders; prior construction or cabling experience preferred but not required.

Dates: Offered three times per year in February, July and November

Location: Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24

Funding Options: Available upon application

Overview: Introduces students to industry standards governing the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of outside plant fiber optic cable. Combines lecture sessions and 85 percent hands-on activities. Students learn how to identify fiber cabling types, recognize various outside plant closures used in fiber installation, install, prepare, terminate, splice, and properly test and troubleshoot installed fiber cable to existing standards.

Prerequisites: High School diploma/GED; ability to read, speak and write English; no felonies on background; valid driver’s license and clean driving record; ability to climb ladders; prior construction or cabling experience preferred but not required.

Dates: Offered three times per year in February, July and November

Location: Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24

Funding Options: Available upon application

Overview: Introduces students to high performance splicing and the points necessary to achieve these splices. Classroom activities offer training in both fusion and mechanical splicing of either single or multimode fiber optic cables. Student are responsible for successfully making and testing both mechanical and fusion splices as well as correctly and efficiently installing spliced fibers into splice trays and enclosures.

Prerequisites: High School diploma/GED; ability to read, speak and write English; no felonies on background; valid driver’s license and clean driving record; ability to climb ladders; prior construction or cabling experience preferred but not required.

Dates: Offered three times per year in February, July and November

Location: Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24

Funding Options: Available upon application

Overview: Introduces students to the testing and maintenance of fiber optic networks and offers a general, easy-to-understand approach to fiber optic testing standards with little theory and considerable hands-on activities. Students learn the range of testing standards, equipment and technological approaches used in fiber network testing and splicing and how to choose among these.

Prerequisites: High School diploma/GED; ability to read, speak and write English; no felonies on background; valid driver’s license and clean driving record; ability to climb ladders; prior construction or cabling experience preferred but not required.

Dates: Offered three times per year in February, July and November

Location: Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24

Funding Options: Available upon application

Overview: Learn the skills needed to be successful in a cloud network engineering role Prepare for the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer certification exam. Learn about implementing VPCs, hybrid connectivity, network services, and security for established network architectures on Google Cloud Understand the purpose and intent of the Professional Cloud Network Engineer certification and its relationship to other Google Cloud certifications.

Prerequisites: None

Dates: Open enrollment

Location: Fort Omaha Campus, Room 204

Funding Options: Available upon application

Description: Kick off a career in the high-growth field of data analytics. In the Google Data Analytics Certificate program, you’ll learn about R programming, SQL, Python, Tableau and more. Learn to perform day-to-day IT support tasks like wireless networking, program installation, and computer assembly

• Learn core processes, data organizations, and key analytical tools
• Practice R programming, SQL, Python, and Tableau and more

Types of Jobs: Data analyst, operations analyst, business systems analyst, and more.

Estimated Pay Range: Varies

Prerequisite: No previous experience is required

Time Requirement to Complete Credential: 3 -6 months online self-study

Cost: Tuition assistance is available. See your navigator for details

Location of Credential Training: Online

Description: Take your IT skills further with an advanced certificate in IT Automation with Python. This program builds on the foundations of the Google IT Support Certificate and shows you how to program with Python and use Python to automate common system administration tasks.

• Learn how to program with Python and use Python to automate common system administration tasks
• Use Git and GitHub for version control
• Manage IT resources for physical machines and virtual machines in the cloud

Types of Jobs: Advanced IT technician, senior IT support technician, systems administrator, and more.

Estimated Pay Range: Varies

Prerequisite: The course builds from knowledge gained from Google IT Support Certificate

Time Requirement to Complete Credential: Online, 3-6 months self-study

Cost: Tuition assistance is available. See your navigator for details

Location of Credential Training: Online

Description: Kick off a career in the high-growth field of IT support. In the Google IT Support Certificate program, you’ll learn how to configure hardware and software, manage Cloud resources, troubleshoot real technical problems on Windows and Linux machines, and more.

• Learn to perform day-to-day IT support tasks like wireless networking, program installation, and computer assembly
• Learn how to provide end-to-end customer support, troubleshooting, and debugging
• Use Linux, domain name systems, command-line interface, and binary code

Types of Jobs: IT support technician, help desk technician, IT specialist, and more.

Estimated Pay Range: Varies

Location: Fort Omaha Campus, Room 204

Prerequisite: The course builds from knowledge gained from Google IT Support Certificate

Time Requirement to Complete Credential: 3 -6 months online self-study

Cost: Tuition assistance is available. See your navigator for details

Location of Credential Training: Online

Description: Kick off a career in the high-growth field of user experience (UX) design. In the Google UX Design Certificate program, you’ll learn the foundations of UX design, including empathizing with users, building wireframes and prototypes, and conducting research to test your designs.

• Follow the design process
• Learn the basics of UX research
• Apply concepts of user-centered design, accessibility, and equity-focused design

Types of Jobs: User experience designer, UI designer, interaction designer, and more.

Estimated Pay Range: Varies

Prerequisite: No previous experience is required

Time Requirement to Complete Credential: 3 -6 months online self-study

Cost: Tuition assistance is available. See your navigator for details

Location of Credential Training: Online

At the conclusion of the Bootcamp and Internship students will be able to:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot smartphone hardware and software issues, including network and operating system maintenance, using industry-standard tools and knowledge of radio frequency technology and component functionality.
• Perform repairs with industry-standard safety protocols, handling Lithium-Ion batteries, and applying cosmetic grading standards.
• Assemble and disassemble device components, document repair processes, and maintain privacy standards.
• Apply customer service best practices and complete basic repairs in both retail and remote technician environments.
• One-week bootcamp is held in person at the Digital Express. 100-hour Internship hours are scheduled over 8 weeks, 10-15 hours per week, at Reboot Central or other iFixOmaha location.

Types of Jobs: Mobile Device Repair Technician, Entrepreneur, IT (Information Technology) Staff

Estimated Pay Range: $15 - $20 per hour

Prerequisite: Good Visual Acuity and Manual Dexterity, 16 years old

Time Requirement to Complete Credential: 35 hours of classroom instruction and 100 hours of internship: 8 weeks, 10-15 hours per week at Reboot Central or other iFixOmaha locations.

Cost: Tuition assistance is available. See your navigator for details

Location of Credential Training: Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, room 129 or 125

Leading Industry Employers: iFixOmaha