Highland Tech Centers
Highland Tech has three main arms
Under the arms are the following courses
Module and course descriptions by Centre
| MODULES | COURSE ALIAS |
DESCRIPTION |
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (NID) |
CSE |
Software Engineering is designed to produce skilled software technicians who should be able to solve a wide range of problems by the systematic development and evaluation of large, high quality software systems. |
NETWORKING & SYSTEM SECURITY (NID) |
NSS |
Networking & System Security is designed to produce technically competent manpower to meet the National requirements in the areas of designing, installation, maintenance and management of local, wide area and wireless area network. |
MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY |
MMP |
Multimedia Technology programme is designed to equip the students with creative and designing skills which would give them an opportunity to move in the various fields of digital media. Students will develop and produce impressive motion graphics for possible inclusion in a final portfolio with articulated written plans, which would lead to their own unique portfolio. |
COMPUTER HARDWARE TECHNOLOGY (NID) |
CHT |
Computer Hardware Technology is designed to impart the necessary skills leading to the acquisition of skilled, enterprising and self-reliant personnel. |
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT (NVC) |
HTM |
Hospitality and Tourism Certificate course has been prepared by experts in the industry to give aspiring tourism industry workers the grounding they need in the workings of the travel business. You’ll learn the essential day-to-day communication, clerical and customer service skills on which every hospitality business depends. |
ACCOUNTING TECHNIQUES |
ATQ |
Accounting Techniques is an accounting course ideal for anyone needing solid operating knowledge in financials. If you’re in a business executive or finance position, or need to learn more for a small business operation, this course provides an excellent start. |
A+ (Certification) |
APLUS |
A+ Certification by CompTIA covers the basics of computer hardware and operating systems. Designed to make individuals proficient in tasks generally performed by an entry-level service technician. These tasks include installing, configuring, repairing, and securing a basic network. It also focuses on imparting knowledge on diagnosing and troubleshooting networking problems. |
COMMUNICATION SKILLS |
COMSKILLS |
Communication skills are an essential element every employee and manager must have as part of their standard tool set. In this course, through interactive workshops, self-assessments, role-playing activities and video simulations, you gain practical experience initiating and responding to various forms of communication. |
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION |
BUSADMIN |
Business Administration course is designed to give students proficiency in the day-to-day, hands-on workings of business. You’ll learn the effective use of technologies like word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software. The course is will assist aspirants to advance through the administrative ranks at work, and for those needing practical guidance in the running of a small business operation how to make appropriate use of initiative in business environments. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER DRIVERS’ LICENSE |
ICDL |
The International Computer Driving License (ICDL) is a competency standard endorsed by the Australian Computer Society. The ICDL is the standard for computer literacy in over 140 countries. The ICDL is designed for a person to 'drive' a computer with the same ease as they might drive a car. Increase your confidence to participate in the global digital society, improve the quality of your life by gaining a better working knowledge of computers, increase your value in the workplace by possessing a valuable credential, establish a solid range of basic computer skills on which to increase your computer literacy. |
INFORMATIONAL AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY I |
ICT1 |
Informational And Computer Technology level I certificate provides students with the skills and knowledge to be able to function as an effective Information and Communications Technology user. The qualification has fundamental Information and Communications Technology knowledge and skills base which is pivotal for all other qualifications within the Information Technology Training Package. |
INFORMATION AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY II |
ICT2 |
Informational And Computer Technology level II certificate provides students with qualification in advanced Information and Communications Technology knowledge and skills base. |
ORACLE_SQL |
OCA/OCP |
Oracle 11g is designed to handle the ever-increasing data needs of modern organizations. Effective management of Oracle 11g capabilities can help organizations ensure the integrity and security of data. In this hands-on course, you maximize the features of Oracle 11g to build and maintain databases, configure memory and storage for optimal performance, and manage large amounts of data. |
MCDBA |
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator certification teacher essentials of Windows network rollout and administration. You’ll learn to organize user accounts, manage data storage, remotely administer shared folders and monitor event logs as well as backup and restore data. |
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PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING |
NETWORK+ |
Network + Certification is the worldwide standard of competency for professionals with nine months experience in network support or administration. It demonstrates critical understanding of media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation and network support. |
CCNA |
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification has been the foundation of many a career with the world’s most popular networking platform. Through extensive hands-on exercises, you gain the fundamental knowledge and skills you need to install, configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers, how to install, configure and operate LAN, WAN and dial-up access services for small networks. |
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MCSE |
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Platinum Library course gives professionals the wherewithal to analyze business requirements for a system architecture, then design solutions, teaches how to deploy, install and configure components and troubleshoot system problems. |
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PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMING |
MCSD |
Microsoft Certified Software Developer |
JAVA |
Java's unique architecture enables programmers to develop a single application that can run across multiple platforms seamlessly and reliably. In this hands-on course, you gain extensive experience with Java and its object-oriented features. You learn to create robust console and GUI applications and store and retrieve data from relational databases. |
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C++ |
C# is a modern, object-oriented programming language intended to create simple yet robust programs. Designed specifically to take advantage of CLI features, C# is one of the core languages of the Microsoft .NET framework. In this course, you gain the skills to exploit the capabilities of C# and of the .NET Framework to develop programs useful for a broad range of desktop and Web applications. |
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Visual Basic |
Visual Basic 2005 enables programmers to effectively and more fully exploit the .NET runtime environment. This course provides the knowledge and techniques needed to build distributed Visual Basic applications. You develop the skills required to take advantage of a combination of component- and object-oriented syntax in VB to achieve increased reusability. |
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IT Infrastructure Library |
ITIL |
ITIL (the IT Infrastructure Library) is the most widely accepted approach to IT service management in the world, ITIL provides a comprehensive and consistent set of best practices for IT service management, promoting a quality approach to achieving business effectiveness and efficiency in the use of information systems |
PROJECT MANAGEMENT |
PRINCE 2 |
PRINCE (PRojects IN Controlled Environments) is a structured method for effective project management. It is a de facto standard used extensively by the UK Government and is widely recognized and used in the private sector, both in the UK and internationally. PRINCE, the method, is in the public domain, offering non-proprietorial best-practice guidance on project |