Computer Training / IT Certification in Houston, TX

Milestone Technical Institute, Houston TX & Online:
Located in Southwest Houston TX, Milestone Technical Institute (MTI) is a licensed career school and computer training provider offering a wide range of in-class and online IT training courses, from Microsoft certification training, Cisco, CompTIA, and SAP, to computer basics. Most courses can be completed in 1 to 12 months, and we provide day, evening and weekend classes. In addition, our programs can be studied online from any location in the U.S. and worldwide. We are fully dedicated to helping you achieve your educational and career goals. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

IT Training & Certification Programs:

- A+ Certification
Study Options: In-Class & Online. Course Duration: 12 weeks
This short-term program provides in-depth knowledge of both computer hardware and software and prepares you to take the A+ certification exams.

You will gain practical hands-on experience in trouble shooting computer problems and assembling a computer. You will be prepared for the following exams: 220 – 801: Comp TIA A+ Essentials and 220 – 802: Comp TIA A+ Practical Application. 

Successful students may choose to progress to advanced qualifications such as MCSA, MCSE which are in high demand.

- Network+ Program
Study Options: In-Class & Online. Course Duration: 4 weeks
This course provides a general introduction to computer networking including local and wide area network technology. It aims to prepares you for the CompTIA Network+ Certification Examination.

It covers the areas of network architecture, network installation, network operating systems, topologies, protocols especially TCP/IP, upgrading, network securities, managing user accounts and passwords, remote access and administration, troubleshooting, and fault tolerance and disaster recovery.

- Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator (MCSA)
Study Options: In-Class & Online. Course Duration: 8 weeks
This is a mid-level certification that equips you with the skills required to manage Windows Server 2012 operating system and network environment.

After you have completed the required exams, you will also become an MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration.

- Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator (MCSE)
Study Options: In-Class & Online. Course Duration: 12 weeks
Responsible for the overall IT environment and architecture, the position of Enterprise Administrator involves designing mid-range to long-term strategies and translating business goals into technology decisions.

- CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Certification Course
Study Options: In-Class & Online. Course Duration: 8 weeks 
This course aims to equip you with the knowledge and the hands-on experience you need to configure and maintain Cisco routers in the real world.

You will learn how to install, configure, operate and troubleshoot simple-routed LAN, routed WAN and switched LAN and LAN networks on Cisco Routers.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, discussions, exercises and labs.

- IT Administrator Program
Study Options: In-Class & Online. Course Duration: 12 weeks
The CIT1 - IT Administrator program covers A+ and MCSA topics. In this program, you learn a wide range of operating systems, hardware, and networking skills needed to support and administer both computer systems and Microsoft Windows 2012 client/server based networks. You gain practical hands-on experience in fully-equipped labs as well as the theoretical knowledge to prepare to pass the A+ and MCSA certification exams.

- IT Engineer Program
Study Options: In-Class & Online. Course Duration: 12 weeks
The CIT2 - IT Engineer program is an advanced training course which covers CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification topics and MCSE topics.

On completion of this course, you will be able to implement, manage and troubleshoot medium to large size computer networks based on Microsoft Windows Server 2012 platform and Cisco routers and switches.

This course provides many hands-on lab exercises. Utilizing Microsoft Virtual PC and Virtual Server (Hyper-V), you learn to manipulate multiple servers and clients simultaneously.

- IT Specialist Program
Study Options: In-Class or Online. Course Duration: 32 weeks
This program allows you to take three in-demand job skill IT certifications within one year.

You gain practical hands-on experience in fully equipped labs as well as the theoretical knowledge to prepare to pass the Network+, A+, and MCSA certification exams.

This provides the fastest and most economical way for you to build your skills and stay current in the IT field.

- IT Security Analyst Program
Study Options: In-Class or Online. Course Duration: 24 weeks

Designed to prepare students for a professional career in the network security field, this course trains students in how to create a quality Risk Management strategy in order to secure a network environment.

Students gain practical hands-on experience in fully equipped labs as well as the theoretical knowledge to prepare for key exams including Network+, Security+ and CyberSec.

- Medical Records and Health Information Program
Study Options: In-Class or Online. Course Duration: 24 weeks

This course focuses on the skills and knowledge that IT professionals need to implement, deploy and support healthcare IT systems in clinical settings

It also covers a wide range of medical terminology, health data requirements and standards, clinical classification and coding systems.
 
- SAP Certification Program
Study Options: In-Class or Online. Course Duration: 24 weeks
A sound knowledge of SAP applications will prepare business and technical students for the corporate world. 

This training provides students with knowledge in three SAP Modules, students choose any three modules from BusinessObjects (BO), Business Intelligence (BI), Financial (FI), Controlling (CO), HR-HCM, and Material Management (MM). This course prepares the student for two certification exams.

- SAP Certification Training – Material Management (Procurement)
Study Options: In-Class or Online. Course Duration: 8 weeks 

This course forms the basis for all other modules of SAP Logistics area (SAP MM is a module of the SAP ERP package).

This course covers many tasks within the field of Supply Chain Management, including Purchasing, Inventory Management, Vendor Evaluation, Material Resources Planning (MRP), Consumption Based Planning, and Invoice Verification

- SAP BusinessObjects - Web Intelligence
Study Options: In-Class or Online. Course Duration: 8 weeks
Known as known as BO or BOBJ, SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence is a query, reporting and analysis tool. It enables you to access the data in your corporate databases directly from within Business Objects Enterprise Info View and to present and analyze this information in a Web Intelligence document.

In addition, this course focuses on other BusinessObjects tools such as Excelsius and Universal Designer. This course prepares you for the exam: C_BOWI_40  SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence 4.0.

- SAP Certification Training - Financial Accounting
Study Options: In-Class or Online. Course Duration: 8 weeks
This training proves that you have a good overall understanding within this consultant profile and can implement this knowledge practically in projects under the guidance of an experienced consultant.

It prepares you for exam: C_TFIN52_64 (Certified Application Associate – Financial Accounting. This certificate is the ideal prerequisite for the qualification to Financial Accounting Application Professional in any of the specialist areas. 

- SAP Certification Training - Management Accounting
Study Options: In-Class or Online. Course Duration: 8 weeks. Prerequisites: Knowledge of Accounting, Finance and Basic SAP 
This course verifies proven skills and fundamental knowledge in the area of the SAP Management Accounting-Controlling, and prepares you to become a certified SAP Application Associate - Management Accounting (CO).

It proves that you have a good overall understanding within this consultant profile and can implement this knowledge practically in projects under guidance of an experienced consultant. This course prepares you for exam: C_TFIN22_64 (Certified Application Associate - Management Accounting).

- SAP Certification - HR Management & Administration
Study Options: In-Class or Online. Course Duration: 8 weeks
This course is designed for students who are responsible for implementing Personnel Administration with SAP ERP Human Capital Management (SAP ERP HCM), particularly in the areas of time management, master data, and reporting to become SAP Certified.

This course prepares you for the exam: C_THR12_05 (SAP Certified Solution Consultant Human Resources - Management & Administration).

- SAP Certification - Technical
Study Options: In-Class or Online. Course Duration: 8 weeks
This certificate course prepares you to become a Certified SAP Technology Specialist.

It proves that the candidate has a basic understanding within this consultant profile, and can implement this knowledge practically in projects. It verifies the knowledge in the area of the SAP NetWeaver for the consultant profile Security.

This course prepares the student for exam: C_TADMSEC_04 (SAP Certified Technology Consultant).

- Computer Software Systems (Primavera P6) 
Study Options: In-Class or Online. Course Duration: 4 weeks 
This course provides you with hands-on training for software’s client/server-based solution. It will lead you through the entire project life cycle, from planning to execution.

Topics covered include adding activities, assigning resources, and creating a baseline. In addition, you will gain a thorough background in the concepts of planning and scheduling. 

- Software Engineering Program
Study Options: In-Class or Online. Course Duration: 24 weeks
This series of courses teaches you how to develop programs involving the .Net, C# and other development languages. It will help you to learn how to write, test and debug programs which are essentially a series of logical instructions.

You will learn to develop programs or ‘software’ for a wide variety of applications such as the internet and for a wide range of organizations.

- C# Programming using Microsoft .NET Training
Study Options: In-Class or Online. Course Duration: 8 weeks
Learn the fundamental skills needed to design and develop object-oriented applications for Microsoft Windows and the Web by using Microsoft Visual C# .NET and the Microsoft Visual Studio .NET development environment.

This course prepares you for the exam: 70-483: Programming in C#. 

- .NET Software Training
Study Options: In-Class or Online. Course Duration: 4 weeks
.NET 4.0 introduces new features to the VB and C# programming languages, many of which are specifically used to simplify interoperability with unmanaged code.

Delta .NET 4.0 will examine these new language features, followed by an overview of the major new additions to the core base class libraries. You will also examine the new features found with WCF, WPF, and WF APIs, including the new Visual Studio 2010 designers.

- Medical Records and Health Information Technician:
Study Options: In-Class or Online. Course Duration: 12 weeks 

This course focuses on the skills and knowledge that IT professionals need to implement, deploy and support healthcare IT systems. Graduates can work in clinical settings that range from individual practices to healthcare facilities, such as hospitals and clinics of all sizes.

- Computer Security Specialist Program:
Study Options: In-Class or Online. Course Duration: 8 weeks 

This program is designed to prepare students for a professional career in the network security field. In addition to practical, hands-on experience, students also learn theoretical knowledge to prepare for the Security+ and CyberSec certification exams.

- Information Systems Auditor Training
Study Options: In-Class or Online. Course Duration: 4 weeks
In this course, you will learn how to collect and analyze data to detect duplicated effort, deficient controls, fraud, extravagance, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.

You will learn how to supervise the auditing of establishments, how to determine the scope of investigation required and how to prepare detailed reports on audit findings. You can produce up-to-the-minute information, using internal computer systems, to allow management to base decisions on actual, not historical, data. 

- Web Design Training
Study Options: In-Class or Online. Course Duration: 16 weeks
In this hands-on course, you will start with basic HTML and CSS skills for web site design including: folder management, creating web pages, hyperlinks, images, graphical buttons, thumbnails, text formatting with CSS, table gallery layouts, slide shows, CSS driven layout, multi-column liquid CSS layouts, CSS driven navigation bars using styled HTML lists, uploading, and more.

While this course emphasizes standards-based hand coding, some of the automated features in Dreamweaver including JavaScript rollovers, site management etc. will be covered. In addition, you will cover some automated Flash-based photo gallery scripts and related Photoshop CS5.

- Office Automation Systems (Microsoft Office Specialist)
Study Options: In-Class or Online. Course Duration: 12 weeks
This course provides you with opportunities to acquire and apply the knowledge of office skills to meet the demands of today's business world.

Graduates perform routine administrative and clerical functions such as scheduling appointments, drafting correspondence, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.


Further IT Training:
- IT Boot Camps
- Customized Training

Corporate Training:
Technology, Leadership and Management training taught on-site at your business premises, at our training center or online.

We offer over 100 professional development courses that can be entirely customized to meet the unique needs of your company. Subject areas include:

- Business Functions
- Project Management
- Customer Service
- Human Resources and Training
- Leadership
- Office Administration and Support
- Information Technology and Security

Courses for International Students:
- Computer & Network Engineering
- Project Management
- SAP Modules: Financial & Controlling, Human Resources, Technical
- IT Auditor Training
- IT Administrator Training

Summer Computer Camps for Kids & Teens:
MTI provides tech summer camps for elementary school, middle school & high school students (ages 9-17).

Programs include Cyber Literacy, Build Your Own Computer, Robotics Engineering and Video & Photography, with other STEM-related summer programs available.

Student Testimonial:
"Ms. Kim was an excellent teacher who cares about her students and encouraged us to succeed and be prepared for any type of clerical work. I am very satisfied with the services provided."
- Ojeda

“I was very pleased with the service and important information skills that had been taught to me for learning experience.”
- Kawana

“The class was very conductive; the teacher took time to explain things better.”
- Masud