Full Time Programs The UP ITTCs full-time Certificate Programs offer concentrated and in-depth lessons on both technical

and soft skills needed in the IT industry today. The IT Fundamentals Track prepares students for the Philippine National I.T. Standards (PhilNITS) Fundamental Engineer (FE) examinations held bi-annually (April and October). In this track, students with little or no IT background will be equipped with the skills necessary in the other programming-intensive tracks. Students will be taught introductory computer science courses including algorithm design and programming in a first language. The Applications Development Track trains students to become the IT industrys leading software engineers, web developers, system analysts, and database developers. The main objective of this track is to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills in designing and developing software systems and applications. Students will learn how to develop software projects that highly conform to the IT industrys software engineering best practices. The Network and Systems Administration Track covers the design, implementation, and maintenance of computer networks and includes courses such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA Exploration 1-4), Linux Professional Institute (LPI 101, 102, 201, 202), and Microsoft Windows Server Administration. In this track, students use and configure network equipment such as routers, switches, wireless access points, firewalls, VPN concentrators, voice gateways, and IP phones, to name a few. Graduates of this track are employed as IT support engineers, network administrators, system administrators, and IT managers. The Mobile and Embedded Software Development Track trains students to develop software for mobile and embedded computers. In this track, students are also trained to program and handle projects for Android phones and devices, iOS devices such as iPhones and iPads, devices running Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango), and other embedded systems. Considering that 99% of the worlds computers nowadays are softwar ized embedded systems, mobile and embedded software developers are highly in demand locally and internationally. The Game Design and Development Track focuses on the foundational knowledge of creating 2D and 3D Video Games. In this track, students will understand fundamental key components and programming paradigms to create their own games from the ground up using C++, OpenGL, and OpenAL. The track will also give students a glimpse of rapid video game development using Unity3D. Aside from Business and Communication Skills courses, UP ITTC full-time students may also take the Japanese Language course as an elective. The course will serve as a preparation for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Levels N5 and N4. The full-time Certificate Programs run for four quarters (10 weeks/quarter). Classes are held from Monday to Friday, 8 am- 5 pm. Short Courses The UP ITDC also offers short course programs for IT professionals and students who wish to augment or upgrade their skill set. Please visit UP ITDC Short Courses for more details.

The University of the Philippines Information Technology Center (UP ITTC) was established on February 26, 2004. Upon the recommendation of then UP President Francisco Nemenzo, the UP Board of Regents (BOR) approved the creation of the ITTC Program under the Office of the Vice President for Development. The Center was created as a key component of the project funded by the Japan International Coop eration Agency (JICA). This project was dubbed as the Japan-Philippines Technical Cooperation Project on Philippine IT Human Resources Development (ITHRD). The primary goal of the project was to conduct high-level and practical IT training

in cooperation with universities and companies and consequently fill in the gap in the local IT industry. The UP ITTC started its operation on July 20, 2004, and throughout the four-year duration of the project, the Center has relentlessly implemented a host of programs and activities that are geared toward the achievement of the programs goals and objectives. Due to the successful implementation of its mandate, the UP ITTCs ties with JICA lasted for close to seven years.

The UP Information Technology Training Center (UP ITTC) announces the opening of admissions for its fulltime Certificate in Information Technology training program. The fulltime course is open to college degree holders. To register, accomplish the application form (available for download at http://ittc.up.edu.ph), with 2 pieces 2x2 ID pictures, an original Transcript of Records or True Copy of Grades, and PhP 150.00 (exam fee). These must be submitted at least three days before the exam on April 25, 2009(Saturday, 8am) to be held at the UP Engineering Library II (download map). There are also schedules for the provinces: March 7, 2009 (Sat.) at 8am in Butuan at the Fr. Saturnino Urios University March 9, 2009 (Mon.) at 8am in Cagayan de Oro at the Capitol University March 12, 2009 (Thurs.) at 8am in Capiz at the Capiz State University March 25, 2009 (Wed.) at 1pm in La Union at the Lorma Colleges March 28, 2009 (Sat.) at 8am in UP Baguio at the Bulwagang Juan Luna rm. 202 April 4, 2009 (Sat.) at 8am in Naga City at the Ateneo de Naga University April 4, 2009 (Sat.) at 1pm in UP Visayas - Cebu College (CAS Bldg., rm. 302) April 5, 2009 (Sun.) at 8am in Isabela at the University of La Salette April 5, 2009 (Sun.) at 1pm in Legazpi City at Bicol University (Main) Auditorium April 6, 2009 (Mon.) at 1pm at the Camarines Norte State College (Main) April 7, 2009 (Tue.) at 1pm in UP Visayas - Miagao Campus (CAS Bldg.) The program has four levels, ascending per quarter: Level 1 for the First Quarter (June August), Level 2 during the Second Quarter (August October), Level 3 for the Third Quarter (November January), and Level 4 during the Fourth Quarter (February April). UP ITTC industry partners offer full scholarships and employment opportunities after completion of the training program. Fulltime UP ITTC students generally take Japanese language lessons everyday and prepare themselves for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test Levels 3 and 4. For further inquiries and reservations, interested parties may call UP ITTC at telephone numbers (+632) 920-2080 (direct line), 436-2217 (Marketing Team), or (+632) 981-8500 (trunk line) local 4468/4469. You can also reach them by fax at (+632) 920-2036, e-mail at info@ittc.up.edu.ph, or log onto their website at http://ittc.up.edu.ph. You can also visit their facilities at 2/F Vidal A. Tan Hall, Quirino Ave. cor. Velasquez St., UP Diliman, Quezon City. The Certificate in IT Level 1 introduces trainees to the following core topics: Computer Systems, Computer Programming 1 (C Programming), Computer Science Fundamentals, Database Systems, Network Systems, Systems Development and Operation, Computer Security, Current IT Topics, Business Skills for IT Professionals 1, and the Japanese Language.

The Level 2 of ITTCs Certificate in IT tackles Computer Systems 2, Computer Programming 2 (JAVA), Data Structures, Web Programming, Operating Systems, Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance, PhilNITS Review, Business Skills for IT Professionals 2, and the Japanese Language. Certificate in IT Levels 3 and 4 offer three specialist tracks: in Applications Development, Mobile Computing and Embedded Systems, and Network Systems. The Applications Development Track focuses on application software development. Students will learn how to develop software projects that conform to the best practices of IT industrys software engineering. Students will be trained on different programming languages such as Java (including Java 2 Enterprise Edition or J2EE, and Java 2 Micro Edition or J2ME), PHP, C/C++, and PL-SQL, among others. They will also learn how to use database engines such as Oracle, MySQL, MS Access and PostgreSQL. Web development is another aspect of this track where students will be exposed to different web technologies like HTML, XML, JavaScript, and CSS. They will undergo training on application security to hone their skills in designing and implementing secure software. After graduating, they will be capable software engineers, web developers, and database administrators. This track covers: Advanced Programming 1, Database Design and Development, Advanced Web Programming, Computer Programming 3, Application Security, Advanced Programming 2, Applications Development Workshop, Business Skills for IT Professionals 3 and 4, and the Japanese Language. The Mobile Computing and Embedded Systems Track focuses on development for embedded systems. Students will learn the fundamentals of electronics as well as computer organization and architecture. Low-level programming for embedded systems such as C and Assembly are necessary, but high-level programming like J2ME (Java 2 Micro Edition) is also essential. The students will also get to work with real-time operating systems, particularly the ITRON 4.0 specification and embedded Linux. Students will also be taught different technologies on microprocessor-based systems, HDL-based digital design and Linux device drivers. One of the privileges of taking this track is that they get to work on different hardware platforms namely ZILOG, M16C (motorolla) with Study I/O board, and the ARM11 board. After graduating, they will be capable embedded systems engineers, embedded systems analysts, and device driver specialists. This track covers: Basic Electronics, Computer Organization and Architecture, Microprocessor-Based Systems, Embedded Systems Programming, Real-Time Operating Systems, Programming for Mobile Devices, HDL-Based Digital Design, Embedded Linux, Linux Device Drivers, Embedded Systems Project Workshop, Business Skills for IT Professionals 3 and 4, and Japanese Language 3 and 4. The Network Systems Track focuses on network design and management. Students will learn how to design and implement local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) not only by simulation but also through actual implementation. The students will be able to use our network systems facilities, with equipment costing PhP20M. They will learn how to configure network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls and VOIP phones, among others. Students for this track will have hands-on practice on deploying internet services such as DNS, web, mail, DHCP and other such services. In addition, students will be exposed to network management tools like Nessus and MRTG. Network security is another key aspect of this track where students will understand the importance of

securing a network against known vulnerability attacks. Network programming is also an integral part for it lets the students understand network protocols such as UDP and TCP better. After graduating, they will be capable systems administrators, network administrators, network engineers, and network programmers. This track covers: Network Fundamentals, Network Design and Integration, Network Management, Network Programming, Network Security, Network Systems Workshop, Business Skills for IT Professionals 3 and 4, and Japanese Language.