Delivery System

 

Our distance education programs are delivered in synchronous and asynchronous learning technologies. Synchronous learning occurs when the instructor and the students are both learning at the same time, allowing for real-time engagement. It can happen both online and offline. Depending on the learning objectives, PTC may utilize synchronous applications including, Gotomeeting®, Google Meet®, and/or Zoom®. Asynchronous learning occurs when the instructor and the students are not both learning at the same time. The content is developed and made available for consumption later; there is no real-time engagement. PTC will utilize a Learning Management System (LMS) to provide asynchronous activities. The LMS includes:

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• Electronic presentations converted into videos

• Microsoft PowerPoint or Prezi presentations converted and uploaded to the LMS

• Content Lessons

• Distribution of lessons on a weekly basis that may include text, diagrams, and/or pictures

• Forums (LMS)

• Guided assignments (LMS)

• Questions, virtual labs, and /or projects

• Closing Course activity

• Email communication system

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Prerequisites

 

To be successful in our online programs, students will be required to:

 

• TIME MANAGEMENT, SELF-DISCIPLINE, AND SELF-MOTIVATION

Success in online learning requires the ability to be self-directed and independent in your learning while also managing your time wisely.

• SELF-MOTIVATION and SELF-DISCIPLINE

To be successful, you will need self-discipline and motivation to log in to the course regularly, keep track of deadlines, and finish your coursework on time.

• MANAGEMENT OF TIME

Have you given yourself enough time to prepare? Consider the following: Regarding both in-person and online classes, the general rule for class time and assignments is the same. For every hour of class time, you should plan on spending at least another 2-3 hours. As a result, you should budget at least 6-9 hours per week to complete readings, assignments, and participate in class discussion in a 3-credit hour course.

• ROOM TO STUDY

Make a quiet study environment for yourself where you may read course materials, complete class tasks, and participate in class discussions. You should use this time to study course content, perform a learning exercise, participate in class discussions, or submit an evaluation by logging on to your course site.

• ASK FOR ASSISTANCE

If you require assistance, do not hesitate to ask!

Be willing to seek assistance from your educator.

Seek help from classmates or coworkers.

 

The PTC Student Experience office can assist you with technological issues.

Get in touch with PTC’s student services and resources and set reminders to log in regularly. Setting up a daily plan, noting critical due dates for learning tasks and assessments, and setting off time to read course content and complete course obligations are all important.

 

Expected learning outcomes

 

Student Learning Outcomes for Computer and Networking Specialist Program

 

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

 

Computer Hardware

​Networking

​​Mobile Devices

​​Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

​​​Windows Operating Systems
​Other Operating Systems technologies

​​​Security

​​​Software Troubleshooting

​​Operational Procedures

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​Student Learning Outcomes for IT Security: Professional White Hat Hacker Program

 

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

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1. Understand the fundamental goals, benefits, challenges, and available countermeasures for network defense.

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2. Analyze cryptography algorithms and design implementation strategies for privacy and security of information.

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3. Understand the role of the Intrusion Detection and Prevention System in defending the networks.

 

4. Understand Linux and Windows security concerns and hardening techniques such as password management, security baseline configurations, etc.

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5. Identify risks associated with IoT and mobile devices and select appropriate countermeasures, including policies, guidelines, and tools.

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6. Implement application whitelisting and blacklisting, sandboxing, patch management, web application firewall, encryption techniques, and secure design strategies for data loss prevention.

 

Pentesting

 

 1. Assess ethical and legal requirements of security assessment and penetration testing, and determine a strategy to comply with these requirements.

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2. Analyze different phases of hacking and recommend a strategy to use ethical hacking for assessing the security of various components of the information system.

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3. Compare and contrast different hacking techniques and analyze the legal implications of hacking.

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4. Examine different vulnerabilities, threats, and attacks to information systems and recommend countermeasures.

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5. Analyze cryptography algorithms and encryption techniques, and design implementation strategies for securing information.

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6. Compare and contrast various network security assessments and hacking tools.

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7. Assess various network security techniques and tools and implement an appropriate level of information security controls based on evidence, information, and research.

 

Student Learning Outcomes for Digital Marketing Program

 

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

 

1. Students will be able to define marketing and digital marketing and identify trends in the digital marketing industry.

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2. Students will understand the role and importance of content creation and distribution in digital marketing. Students will be able to explain the three types of digital content: paid, owned, and earned.

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3. Students will understand the data and measures as they refer to digital marketing. Students will explore data measurement, analysis, and key performance indicators used by digital marketers.

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4. Students will understand that online advertising and digital marketing have rapidly become the main market form for businesses. Students will understand current forms of online advertising. Students will learn how digital marketing works with the promotion part of the marketing
mix.

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5. Students will understand the uses of social media platforms in marketing and how it is integrated with digital marketing and traditional offline marketing.

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6.  Students will understand the basic elements of the app economics, both the device application and the web-based application.

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7. Students will understand the careers available in the digital marketing industry.

        

Graduation Requirements

 

Any student who understands that are about to complete the academic requirements of their online program of study should visit the Office of Student Services before their last term and apply for a Diploma or Certificate of Graduation. The Office of Student Services will evaluate the student's transcript to verify that, indeed, all requirements except those that are scheduled for the last term are satisfied.
Graduate students are those who met the following criteria:

1. Completed all required courses in their curriculum.
2. Paid off all debts to the institution.
3. Had a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of not less than 2.00

 

Student Services

 

Password Technical College can provide support to students on the online programs in real-time and/or through passive methods of communication. The following are the tools PTC uses to support online students:

 

Real-time support:

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1. Telephone

2. Instant messaging

3. Web conferencing

4. Virtual meeting rooms

5. Online chats

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Passive support:

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1. Online forms

2. Email

3. Forums and discussion boards

4. Social media

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The services provided:

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1. Financial Aid

2. Academic Advising

3. Academic support

4. Technical Support

5. Library

6. Military Services

7. Personal Support

8. Internship, apprenticeships

9. Career Services

10. Alumni Support

 

Technology and equipment requirements

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Hardware and peripheral devices:

• Computer with a 2GHz processor or higher speed

• 8GB RAM or higher

• Hard disk of 80 GB or greater capacity

• High-speed Internet connection and service (DSL, Cable)

• Video card with a minimum resolution of 1024x768

• USB ports

• Sound card and speakers

• Microphone (built-in or peripheral)

• Webcam (integrated or peripheral)

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Programmed (Software) and applications:

• Operating system (Windows 10 or higher) or (Mac OS 10.6 or higher)

• Microsoft® Word 365 or newer version or Google Docs

• Microsoft PowerPoint or scheduled presentations or Google Presentations

• Microsoft Excel or computer programming or Google Sheets

• Acrobat® Reader or newer version or any PDF application (i.e., Foxit Reader, etc.)