Career Training Opportunities

Projections by the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that the seven fastest-growing occupations this decade will all be in technology. With the Baby Boomer generation retiring and declining enrollments in colleges for technical fields, the demand for IT workers will grow rapidly. Do you want to be part of it?

New Horizons prepares individuals both new to IT as well as professionals for success in the market place. Our vendor designed curriculum covers CURRENT technology using the latest computers and software. Our instructors are all certified by Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA and others to give you focused, relevant and current training to help you get the job you want and allow you to stand out as a certified professional.

More than training, New Horizons will assist your career development assisting you with job placement resources. You will be assigned a Student Services Coordinator who will work with you through enrollment, class scheduling, certification testing, as well as resume and interviewing assistance. One-on-one attention will give you the flexibility and support you need to handle the demands of school while keeping the rest of your life going (work, family, etc).

New Horizons of Knoxville is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission [certificate]. In order to view detailed job placement and graduation information on the programs offered by New Horizons of Knoxville, please visit http://www.state.tn.us/thec/Divisions/LRA/PostsecondaryAuth/segpr/2009/NewHorizonsKnoxville.pdf. Transferability of Credits Disclosure statement.

Learn more about the New Horizons Training Advantage and how we can help you today prepare for an exciting IT career.

Clubs Memberships
If you looking to upgrade your computer skills to improve your effectiveness and value at your current job, Join the Club. A Club is highly flexible and allows you to attend any or all class in your Club. Attend classes from our public schedule anytime it is offered over a 1-year period.

  Personal Productivity Club
Develop your on-the-job relevant computer skills as you choose from over 20 classes covering computer basics and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Internet/Design Club
Whether you’re new to the Web and need to start with the basics, or an expert who needs to learn some advanced features, the Internet/Design Club offers a great collection of courses.

Business Productivity Club
Grow your business computer and professional skills as you choose from over 30 classes covering computer basics, the Microsoft Office Suite, other common business programs and personal business skills.

IT Career Programs
New Horizons offers programs with a variety of job goals, certifications, learning resources, program length and investment amount.

  Network Support Specialist Program
This 12 month all encompassing program prepares you for employment in the growing IT field as a Network Support Specialist. This program includes 355 hours of hands-on instruction. eLearning, labs, exam preparation, exam vouchers, test pass insurance, online resources, resume and interviewing assistance - all included.

Microsoft Certified Solution Developer
The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer program enables professionals to learn the skills and knowledge of Web application technology and data access in Web applications in a Microsoft environment.

 SkillBuilder I - IT Comprehensive Program
This program provides the widest range of training and certification options. Student may take an unlimited number of courses and pursue any Microsoft, CompTIA and Cisco certification over a 12 month period. This program is GI-BILL Approved and designed to fill in gaps in experience and learning and prepare a student to attain job skills in PC hardware and software, networking, routing, and security.

 Cisco CCNA Program
The widely respected Cisco Career Certifications bring valuable, measurable rewards to network professionals, their managers, and the organizations that employ them.

 A+ Certified Technician Program
CompTIA A+ certification is an international industry credential that validates the knowledge of computer service technicians with the equivalent of 500 hours of hands-on experience. The CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Program prepares students with the knowledge and skills for the A+ exams.

 Network+ Certified Technician Program
The CompTIA Network+ certification is an international industry credential that validates the knowledge of networking professionals with at least nine months of experience in network support or administration or adequate academic training. The Network+ Certified Technician Program prepares students with the knowledge and skills for the Network+ exam.

 CompTIA Certified Technician Program
CompTIA is the most widely recognized organization granting entry-level certifications in the IT industry. The CompTIA Certified Technician Program prepares students with the knowledge and skills for the A+ and Network+ exams.

 MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional on Windows Server 2003
The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) credential is for professionals who have the skills to successfully implement a Microsoft product or technology as part of a business solution in an organization.

 MCSA - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator on Windows Server 2003
The Microsoft® Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) credential recognizes IT professionals who implement, manage, and maintain network and system environments based on the Microsoft Windows Server™ operating system. Whether you are new to the IT industry or a seasoned professional, you can pursue a training path and achieve MCSA certification with a focus on the latest technology—Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

 MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer on Windows Server 2003
The Microsoft® Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential is the premier certification for professionals who can successfully design, plan, and implement a network infrastructure, Active Directory®–based infrastructure, and client deployment on the Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 platform. They also perform maintenance at a high level for a medium- to large-sized Windows Server 2003–based environment.

 MCDBA - Microsoft Certified Database Administrator
Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Administrator (MCITP: Database Administrator) is the premier certification for database server administrators. This certification demonstrates that you can keep up with your enterprise business solutions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

*One day of classroom instruction is considered 7 hours and half-day sessions 3.5 hours.

Medical IT Career Programs
Healthcare Information Management is the hot IT job in the medical field.

 Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist
This program prepares you for the latest trend in healthcare: Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS).

 Medical Front Office Assistant and Administration
This program prepares you for in-demand certifications such as: Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) and Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS).