The Business and Industry Services Division of Harry S Truman College is committed to designing and delivering state of the art Information Technology and Computer Applications training and consulting programs. For that reason, our college conducted a survey of local businesses in Chicago; 46% of the respondents indicated that they needed general computer training for their employees as it is applied to their companies and industries.

In the US Department of Commerce article, America's New Deficit: The Shortage of Information Technology Workers, it is concluded that "The sweep of digital technologies and the transformation to a knowledge-based economy have created robust demand for workers highly skilled in the use of Information Technology."

In response to these demands, we, at the Business and Industry Services Division, design and deliver customized computer training and consulting services in the following areas:

Computer Applications:

• Word
• Excel
• Access
• PowerPoint
• Introduction to Windows
• Introduction to Microcomputers
• E-mail & Internet Navigation

These training programs can be delivered in introductory, intermediate, or advanced formats.

Information Technology Training and Certification Preparation

• A+ Computer Technician
• Network+ Certification Program
• INet+ Certification Program
• MOUS Microsoft Office User Specialist
• MCP Microsoft Certified Product Specialist
• MCSE Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
• MCSD Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer
• MCDBA Microsoft Certified Database Administrator
• CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate
• CCNP Cisco Certified Network Professional
• CNA Certified Novell Administrator
• CNE Certified Novell Engineer
• CIW Certified Internet Webmaster -Designer
• OCAD Oracle Certified Application Developer
• OCDBA Oracle Certified Database Administrator
• Unix
• AutoCAD
• Cetrix

Programming Languages:

• Java
• JavaScript
• Visual Basic
• Visual C++
• COBOL

Our Information Technology services are delivered in the following formats:
- Trainer-Led                     - Web-Based (e-learning)
- Distance Learning             - Satellite-Based         - CD ROM

As part of the Business and Industry Services Division's commitment to providing IT and computer applications training, the following training resources are made available to our clients:

• Several laboratories with the latest software and IT equipment
  
  
• A fleet of portable computers with wireless Internet connection.
  
  
• A Network of subject-matter trained and business experienced instructors and consultants to design and deliver customized training and consulting at your facility or our campus.

"Developing the job skills for today's economy
through customized training"

For more information contact:
The Business and Industry Services Division
Harry S Truman College at:
Phone: (773) 907 - 4367 Fax: (773) 907 - 4715
E-mail: trcustomtraining@ccc.edu