St. Gregory's University to provide Microsoft certification

Journal Record, The (Oklahoma City), Mar 20, 2002 by staff

St. Gregory's University in Shawnee has an agreement to offer computer-training courses for Microsoft certification in computer repair, network administration and network engineering beginning April 29.

Offered in conjunction with New Horizons Computer Learning Center, an Oklahoma City-based software training firm, the courses include training for Comptia A certification, Network certification and MCSA-Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator certification on Windows 2000. The program is structured to meet the educational needs of transitioning military personnel and individuals seeking a second career, said Rev. Charles Buckley, SGU vice president for academic affairs.

MCP magazine reported in its 2001 salary survey that the average income of Microsoft certified systems engineers in Oklahoma is $59,700 and the Oklahoma Employment Security commission projects that computer engineer occupations will grow by 137 percent by 2008, said Jerry McGinnis, career training and programs coordinator for New Horizons.

"We want this program to enable military personnel to fully utilize their tuition assistance funds," McGinnis said.

"Even with the economic downturn, here is still a lot of opportunity in the information technology market for individuals with necessary skills. Certification training offers them an opportunity to gain those skills."

Courses will begin April 29 at the New Horizons campus at 50 Penn Place. For information, call 516-3652.