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Abco College of Technology School Catalog2021‐202211222 S LA CIENEGA BLVD SUITE 588 INGLEWOOD, CA 90304 www.abcotechnology.edu 310-216-3067 Ph: 310-216-3067Page 1
Abco College of Technology School Catalog2021‐2022TABLE OF CONTENTSSCHOOL DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE . 4QUESTIONS . 4STATEMENT OF APPROVAL . 5ACCREDITED BY ACCSC . 6ABCO TECHNOLOGY’S MISSION STATEMENT . 7RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STUDENTS . 7OUR SCHOOL’S OBJECTIVES . 8STATEMENT OF OUR SCHOOL’S HISTORY . 8ABCO TECHNOLOGY’S FINANCIAL STANDING . 9INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATION VENDORS . 9CORPORATE TRAINING SOLUTIONS & ETP . 10ABCO FACULTY MEMBERS & INSTRUCTORS . 11OUR ORGANIZATION & ADMINISTRATION. 13DISTANCE EDUCATION LEARNING . 13ADDRESS . 13METHOD OF INSTRUCTION . 13STATE LICENSURE REQUIREMENT FOR EACH PROGRAM . 13FACILITY, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, & EQUIPMENT . 14ABCO TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS . 15CLASSES SCHEDULES & TIMES . 16ACADEMIC CALENDAR . 16ABCO TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND COURSES . 17PROGRAM ‐ A CERTIFICATION .18PROGRAM ‐ CERTIFIED INTERNET WEBMASTER .20PROGRAM– CISCO CERTIFIEDNETWORK ASSOCIATE . 25PROGRAM– LINUX PROFESSIONAL . 28PROGRAM ‐ MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SOLUTIONS EXPERT . 30PROGRAM‐ MICROSOFT OFFICE USERSPECIALIST . 34PROGRAM – ORACLE DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR . 38PROGRAM– PROGRAMMER . 41ACADEMIC POLICIES . 47STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS . 47ADMISSIONSREQUIREMENTS . 48 Ph: 310-216-3067Page 2
Abco College of Technology School Catalog2021‐2022ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS . 53DISCLOSURESFOR ALL STUDENTS . 53TRANSFER OF CREDIT TO OTHER INSTITUTIONS . 54TRANSFER OF CREDIT FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS . 54ATTENDANCEREQUIREMENTSAND POLICIES . 55ASSESSMENT EXAM BEFORE ADMISSIONS . 56SATISFACTORY ACADEMICPROGRESSPOLICY . 57GENERAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS . 62STUDENT GRIEVANCE POLICY & PROCEDURE . 70STUDENT SERVICES . 78FINANCIAL INFORMATION . 85 Ph: 310-216-3067Page 3
Abco College of Technology School Catalog2021‐2022SCHOOL DIRECTOR’S MESSAGEWelcome to AABCO Technology, a College of Technology. We congratulate youupon your decision to take these first steps into the dynamic world of informationtechnology. From the moment you enroll to the day you graduate from your programof study, you will become a part of a close and committed team whose primary goalis to educate and train you to join the next generation of technology professionals.Since our school’s inception in 2000, our institution has been dedicated to providinghigh quality training and education that prepares students to perform the real-worldtasks demanded by an ever-growing and changing technology job market. Whetheryou’re here to refresh your skill sets, or to take that initial leap into this high-demandjob market, we’re here to help you succeed.This catalog will provide you with information about our programs, courses, prerequisites, admissions and academic policies, student services, and t h e jobplacement assistance we offer at our college.Welcome to our Abco family!Arif SayedPresident / School DirectorAbco Technology Inc.QUESTIONSFor any questions regarding the material contained in this catalog, please feelfree to contact:Abco Technology11222 S. La Cienega Blvd Suite 588Inglewood Ca 90304Phone number: (310) 216‐3067Fax number: (310) 216‐4311Email: asayed@Abcotechnology.edu Ph: 310-216-3067Page 4
Abco College of Technology School Catalog2021‐2022STATEMENT OF APPROVALAbco Technology has been granted institutional approval to operate by theState of California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.Abco Technology is a private for-profit institution. The Bureau’s approval means that this institution and itsoperation are in compliance with the standards established under law for occupational instruction by privatepostsecondary education institutions This approval does not imply any endorsement or recommendation by the Stateof California. Institutional approval must be reapproved every five years and is subject to continuing review.California statutes require that a student who successfully completes a course of study be awarded an appropriatediploma or certificate verifying this fact.Approval Disclosure StatementThe following programs are approved:Program NameHoursAwardA Certification78DIPLOMACertified Internet Webmaster234DIPLOMACisco Certified Network Associate72DIPLOMALinux Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert120354DIPLOMADIPLOMAMicrosoft Office User Specialist192DIPLOMAOracle Database Administrator234DIPLOMAProgrammer690DIPLOMAOther approvals and memberships include: Approved Training Provider under Workforce Investment Act (WIA). www.i-train.org Approved to train Veterans eligible to receive VA benefits — Department of VeteransAffairs. www.va.gov Authorized Education Training Center – CompTIA. www.comptia.org Approved Oracle Education Center — Oracle Corporation. www.oracle.com Authorized Microsoft Registered Partner — Microsoft. www.microsoft.com/training Accredited Training Center — EC Council. www.eccouncil.org Member of Los Angeles Better Business Bureau. www.bbb.org Members of Certified Internet Webmaster – CIW Academy. Ph: 310-216-3067Page 5
Abco College of Technology School Catalog2021‐2022ACCREDITED BY ACCSCSince June 2014, Abco Technology has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schoolsand Colleges – a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.Through the accreditation process, ACCSC assesses the effectiveness of an institution's educational programsby evaluating the infrastructure that supports the program delivery as well as the educational outcomes, whichinclude rates of student achievement such as student graduation and graduate employment. Each of thesefactors are evaluated within the context of an institution's stated mission.For more information, you may visit the ACCSC website at eDescriptionA rtified Internet Web Master2340Diploma 1565InformationTechnologyCisco Certified NetworkAssociate720Diploma 1550InformationTechnologyLinux 1200Diploma 1540InformationTechnologyMicrosoft Certified SystemsEngineer3540Diploma 1545InformationTechnologyMicrosoft Office User Specialist1920Diploma 1545InformationTechnologyProgrammer6900Diploma 1599InformationTechnologyOracle Database Administrator2340Diploma 1599InformationTechnology Ph: 310-216-3067Page 6
Abco College of Technology School Catalog2021‐2022ABCO TECHNOLOGY’S MISSION STATEMENTAbco Technology is an accredited college of information technology that offers diploma programs for individualstudents, working professionals, and companies. Our school has been serving Southern California since 2000.Our programs empower students by helping to prepare them for certifications exams issued by Microsoft, Cisco,Oracle, CompTIA and other leading vendors in the IT industry.Our programs are strategically designed to train students from beginners to advanced IT professionals –whether they’re breaking into a new career, or advancing their current skill sets. Our graduates have gone onto accept positions as network administrators, computer repair technicians, web designers, web developers,database administrators and developers, IT security specialists, programmers, and mobile app developers forboth Android and IOS.As a computer training academy, we work with key players in the local job market to better understand whatemployers need from their IT professionals. Our goal is to produce students who possess and exhibit the skillsand qualities that employers agree are in high-demand. We also continuously study and evaluate studentoutcomes to fully understand how we can better help our students meet the demands they’ll encounter on thejob.RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STUDENTSWe encourage students to contact us to discuss their career options, review our catalog and studentperformance fact sheet, and visit our campus to view our classrooms and training methods. Prior toenrollment, please take time to review the following documents:1. School Catalog2. School Performance Fact Sheet3. Enrollment AgreementWe are here to help you with any questions you might have pertaining to any of these documents. Ph: 310-216-3067Page 7
Abco College of Technology School Catalog2021‐2022OUR SCHOOL’S OBJECTIVES Providing our students with a high quality education that covers the latest in technological advancement andcurrent trends in the job market.Establishing an engaging educational experience by teaching students within a simulated workenvironment.Having the most qualified administrative staff and educational instructors who haveworked within the IT industry.Encouraging external projects so that students can build a work portfolio and demonstratetheir skills to potential employers.STATEMENT OF OUR SCHOOL’S HISTORYAbco Technology joined the Information Technology vocational training community in 2000 when it openedunder the name Compurep Associates. In 2003, Compurep Associates changed its name to Abco Technology.Following the name change, Abco Technology became a Prometric testing center. In 2004, the school receivedapproval to operate in the State of California through a certificate of approval by California’s BPPVE. In 2005,Abco Technology was granted approval by the California Employment Development Department as anauthorized training provider. In 2008, the school received authorization to enroll veterans who are eligible forbenefits from the Department of Veterans Administration.Our vocational school is an approved Oracle Training Partner, CompTIA authorized training school, and anauthorized training center for the Certified Ethical Hacker program. Over the past 13 years, our school hasconsistently grown its student body and number of graduates. In 2003 Abco Technology trained approximately60 students, and by 2012, the annual student enrollment increased to 180 students.At this time, Abco Technology is an approved vendor f or California’s Department of VocationalRehabilitation, EDD, and California’s Employment Training Panel.We place a strong emphasis on job placement and have established a student placement assistance programwhich helps school graduates to seek gainful employment. Ph: 310-216-3067Page 8
Abco College of Technology School Catalog2021‐2022ABCO TECHNOLOGY’S FINANCIAL STANDINGAbco Technology is in good financial standing and is not in any financial discrepancies. This institution hasno pending petition in bankruptcy, is not operating as a debtor in possession, has never filed a petition withinthe preceding five years, nor has it had a petition in bankruptcy filed against the school within the precedingfive years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C.Sec. 1101 et seq.).INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATION VENDORSAbco Technology maintains partnerships with major information technology certification vendors.Our programs’ goals and objectives are to help prepare students for the tasks that will be requiredof them while working in the IT field, and to help prepare them for certification exams o f f e r e dt h r o u g h the following vendors: CompTIAMicrosoftCiscoOracleCertified Internet WebmasterLinux Professional InstituteAmong others Ph: 310-216-3067Page 9
Abco College of Technology School Catalog2021‐2022CORPORATE TRAINING SOLUTIONS & ETPCORPORATE TRAINING SOLUTION PROVIDER(Our accreditation does not extend to our corporate training solutions.)Abco Technology provides training for external companies and organizations. We offer customized trainingsolutions to companies according to their individual needs and requirements, including curriculums for highlyspecialized software used within an organization. Abco Technology is an approved trainer by the State ofCalifornia Employment Training Panel. This type of education funding only serves employers andcorporations.What is ETP? The Employment Training Panel (ETP) provides funding to qualified employers to assist inupgrading the skills of their workers through training that leads to well paid, long-term jobs. The ETP wascreated by the California State Legislature and is funded entirely by California employers through a specialpayroll tax. ETP is a business and labor-supported state agency that funds the costs of vocational training.How It Works? Abco Technology staff is available to assist employers in discovering available funds fortraining, applying for funds, as well as assisting with other aspects of program participation. Businessesdetermine their own training needs and Abco Technology will provide training to their employees. ETP isfunded by a tax on employers which is collected alongside the Unemployment Insurance Tax. The program isfunded by the Employment Training Tax paid by California employers and targets firms threatened by out-ofstate competition or those who compete in the global economy. The program is performance-based. AbcoTechnology will track the proof that full training hours for the participating employers have been completed andthat trainees have been retrained in well-paying jobs for a specific period of time.Eligibility Requirements for ETP Participation Your company must have a valid State Tax ID number or CEAN number.Your company must pay Employment Training Tax (ETT) to the State of California. Most companiespay this tax automatically.Your company must provide an in-kind training contribution (all employees must get paid their regularhourly wages while in training).Employees must be employed for at least 90 days before the start of training.Employees must stay employed 90 days after the last day of training is complete.Employees must earn at least 16/hour. (Per hour earning requirement varies in different counties ofCalifornia.Employees must work an average of 35 hours or more per week.Employees must complete at least 24 hours of training for Advanced Technology programs or courses, and aminimum 8 hours of training for Basic Computer Skills Courses (i.e. Microsoft Office). This is required to becompleted within a 120-day period.Employees must be paid regular wages while in training. Ph: 310-216-3067Page 10
Abco College of Technology School Catalog2021‐2022ABCO FACULTY MEMBERS & INSTRUCTORSArif Sayed – School Director & Program Instructor:Certified Internet Web Master, Oracle Database Administrator, Programmer and Microsoft Certified SystemEngineer Programs. Mr. Sayed has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the Universityof Houston, Certifications in CompTIA, Oracle Database, CIW and Microsoft. Mr. Sayed has more than 25years of work experience in the Information Technology Industry.Fatima Diaz – Director of Education & Program Instructor:Certified Internet Web Master, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Microsoft Officer User Specialist andCompTIA A Certification Programs. Ms. Diaz has earned Certifications from CompTIA, Microsoft, andseveral other IT vendors. Ms. Diaz has more than 10 years of work experience in the Information Technologyindustry.Charles Pascal – School Counselor & InstructorMr. Pascal is the school counselor for Abco Technology's student body. Pascal has a Master of Arts inCounseling degree from Loyola Marymount University at Los Angeles. Mr. Pascal also teaches a variety ofEcommerce courses including Search Engines, Ecommerce, and the CIW Foundation CertificationFundamentals. Mr. Pascal helps students prepare for a variety of FCC license exams including: GeneralRadio Telephone Commercial Operators License, RADAR, GMDSS, & Morse code. Mr. Pascal acts as theofficial spokesperson for Abco Technology with respect to media and student inquiries, which extend beyondthe range of normal classroom questions.Ralph Behar – Program InstructorMicrosoft Certified Systems Engineer, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator courses, Microsoft CertifiedProgrammer, and Oracle Certified Professional Programs. Mr. Behar has earned an MBA degree fromPepperdine University and a Bachelor in Business Administration from UCLA. Mr. Behar is Microsoft and HPcertified. He has more than 25 years of work experience in the Information Technology industry.Sam Arif – Program Instructor:Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, CompTIA A certification and Cisco Certified Network AssociatePrograms. Mr. Arif is certified in the CompTIA and Microsoft Programs. He has also earned a train-the-trainercertificate as well. He runs an established consultation business and has over 30 years of professional ITexperience.Emmanuel Henshaw – Program Instructor:Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Cisco Certified Network Associate, and Cisco Certified NetworkProfessional certification courses. Mr. Henshaw holds Certifications from Microsoft, Cisco CCNA, CCNP, andCCIE. Mr. Henshaw has more than 20 years of work experience in the Information Technology industry. Ph: 310-216-3067Page 11
Abco College of Technology School Catalog2021‐2022ABCO FACULTY MEMBERS & INSTRUCTORSGreg Capps – Program Instructor:CompTIA A certification, CompTIA Network Certification, CompTIA Security Certification andMicrosoft Certified Systems Engineer Programs. Mr. Capps has over 15 years of experience working in theInformation Technology industry. He is certified in all relevant training areas.Paul Akhigbe – Program Instructor:CompTIA A certification, CompTIA Network Certification, CompTIA Security Certification, and CiscoCertified Network Associate Programs. Mr. Akhigbe has over 20 years of experience working in theInformation Technology industry. He is certified in all relevant training areas. Ph: 310-216-3067Page 12
Abco College of Technology School Catalog2021‐2022OUR ORGANIZATION & ADMINISTRATIONArif SayedFatima DiazCharles PascalAmbreen AhmedSimona GustafsonYesenia RamosHector MartinPresident / School DirectorDirector of EducationSchool CounselorDirector of Student ServicesIT Administrator & Enrollment Rep.Financial Aid RepresentativeAdmissions TANCE EDUCATION LEARNINGAbco Technology does not offer distance educational programs at this time. We specialize in hands-ontraining and provide all instructional hours and classes at our Abco Technology campus.ADDRESSAbco Technology is a vocational training school and has one main campus. It does not have any other branches orsatellite campuses at this time. All class sessions will be held at Abco Technology’s main campus:11222 South La Cienega Blvd Suite 588Inglewood CA 90304For corporate training, Abco Technology may provide an on-site training upon request.METHOD OF INSTRUCTIONThe programs and their modules or courses listed above have an instructor-led, hands-on classroomtraining method of instruction.STATE LICENSURE REQUIREMENT FOR EACH PROGRAMInformation Technology has established an in-private industrial based certification system. Graduatesof Abco Technology DO NOT REQUIRE STATE LICENSURE of any kind. Themanufacturers have chosen through the certification process to dictate the skill set a candidate mayneed for employment in a particular specialty. Ph: 310-216-3067Page 13
Abco College of Technology School Catalog2021‐2022FACILITY, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, & EQUIPMENTINTRODUCTION TO OUR FACILITYAbco Technology is located at 11222 S. La Cienega Blvd Suite 588 Inglewood CA 90304. Our location is easilyaccessible via public transportation. The facility is equipped with classrooms, labs, and administrative offices forstudent services, all of which are well-lighted and climate controlled. Abco Technology’s total area isapproximately 4800 square feet.INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS & EQUIPMENTAll classrooms are equipped with computers and other equipment required to perform hands-on training for eachstudent’s use during class lecture times, lab hours, and practicum hours.MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN A CLASSROOMClass sizes do not exceed 15 students. This is sufficient as most of our programs use labs which can be conducted onone computer as prescribed by employers and vendors. At Abco Technology,all of our programs are taught following an instructor-led training approach. This is an efficient method forpresenting a large body of materials to large or small groups of students. It is more interactive and personal as itensures that everyone gets the same quality information in a comprehensive manner. This approach is found to bemore efficient towards having successful graduates and proper student placement. An instructor-led trainingapproach makes use of certain standard materials which are used in every class as instructor aids.These common materials include: Computers equipped with high speed internet access for each student in the classroomWhiteboard – This is the most “old-fashioned” method, but it is still found to be effective as instructors usethe whiteboard to highlight major points and draw attention towards main topics and objectives of the lessonsbeing covered.PowerPoint Presentations – Our instructors use PowerPoint presentations in many programs. For manyprograms, course overheads are provided in the form of PowerPoint slides to assist with program delivery.These overhead slides ease delivery by listing major course points.Overhead Projectors – Our classrooms are equipped with overhead projectors to allow instructors to connecttheir computers with the overhead projectors and demonstrate labs that are taught in the classes.Additionally, course materials used in our programs are in the form of courseware books. Exam preparationmaterials directly correspond to learning outcomes laid out for each program by the respective vendors and industrystandards of the subject matter.Program course materials are carefully selected through the course materials suggested by major program vendorssuch as Microsoft, Cisco, and Oracle. While selecting course materials, we keep in mind that these materials not onlycover the theoretical concepts but also cover hands-on labs or guide towards practical concepts and knowledge thatrelate to real world job related skills and tasks.Program specific instructional materials are listed with each program description.ADA COMPLIANCE Abco Technology does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disabilityin its programs, services, or activities. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodationsto students, faculty, and staff with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990(ADA) and corresponding State and Federal laws. Abco Technology is in compliance with ADA physicalaccess requirements, including physical accessibility to building interiors, restroom, and paths of travel. Ph: 310-216-3067Page 14
Abco College of Technology School Catalog2021‐2022ABCO TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSPROGRAM NAMECLOCKHOURSDURATIONIN WEEKSDURATIONIN MONTHSMAXCOMPLETIONTIME**PROGRAMTYPEA Certification784weeks1 month7 weeks(2 months)DiplomaCertified InternetWebmaster23413weeks3 months20 weeks(5 months)DiplomaCisco CertifiedNetwork Associate724weeks1 month6 weeks(1.5months)DiplomaLinux 1206½weeks2 months11 weeks(3 months)DiplomaMicrosoft Office UserSpecialist19210 ½weeks3 months17 weeks(4 months)DiplomaOracle DatabaseAdministrator23413weeks3 months20 weeks(5 months)DiplomaMicrosoft CertifiedSystems Engineer35419 ½weeks5 months30 weeks(7 months)DiplomaProgrammer69029weeks7-9months44-59 weeks(11-14 months)Diploma* All Programs can be offered as full time i.e. 24hrs/week or as part time i.e. 18hrs/week** Maximum completion time is 150% of the entire duration. The exact maximum completion date will becalculated on a student’s enrollment agreement. Ph: 310-216-3067Page 15
AbcoCatalog2019 ‐ 2020CLASSES SCHEDULES & TIMESAt Abco Technology, we understand that students’ demanding schedules can benefit from a flexible trainingschedule, which is why our school offers daytime, evening, and weekend classes, as outlined below:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & ThursdayMorning: 8.00am – 2:00pm, Afternoon: 12:00pm – 6.00pm, Evening: 6.00pm – 10.00pmSaturday, Sunday, & MondaySaturday - Sunday 8.00am – 2.00pm, Monday 6.00pm – 10.00pmSaturday, Sunday, & FridaySaturday - Sunday 2.00pm – 7.00pm, Friday 6.00pm – 10.00pmAdditional Labs/Practicum Friday 9.00am - 10.00pmACADEMIC CALENDARAbco Technology has established an academic calendar of 912 Hours/38 weeks for a regula
A Certification 78 0 Diploma 1535 Information Technology Certified Internet Web Master 234 0 Diploma 1565 Information Technology Cisco Certified Network Associate 72 0 Diploma 1550 Information Technology Linux 120 0 Diploma 1540 Information Technology Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 354 0 Diploma 1545 Information Technology
