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Accreditation
PC AGE is an accredited (by Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)) and Federal Title IV eligible institute
Location(s)
New Jersey - NJ (Edison | Jersey City | Parsippany)
Delivery Format
Online and Campus Education
Financial Support
PC AGE Career Institute is eligible for title IV Financial aid programs
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The PC AGE Career Institute was established by Zafar Khizer and Arifa Khizer in 1991. Zafar Khizer bears the honor of holding Master’s degree in Computer and Information Science from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). He is also an author of 17 computer books. Arifa Khizer holds the degrees of BS in Electrical Engineering and an MS in Biomedical Engineering from NJIT.
PC AGE Career Institute was one of the first institutions in New Jersey to offer training in IT certification to the working adults. The foundation of the institution includes excellent team of employees, excellent reputation, training curriculum, technical expertise and a copyrighted scientifically validated computer aptitude test.
In 2005, the American Council on Education (ACE) gave recommendation of 43 semester credit hours for Internetwork Engineering program of PC AGE Career Institute. Later in 2008, the Program Review Team from Thomas Edison State College (TESC) also recommended 43 semester credits for Internetwork Engineering courses. Owing to an articulation agreement, 39 credits earned at PC AGE can be transferred from TESC for an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
Accreditation is reckoned as a standard against which the schools, colleges and universities are evaluated in context of the quality of education, and the operating practices.
In order to confirm the high standards of educational excellence, the accreditation agencies continuously evaluate the integrity, continuous improvement, accountability and open communication of the institutions which reside on their rosters.
The accreditation instills confidence in the educational community and institutions' constituencies. In order to evaluate the transfers of credit and applications for postgraduate study, the colleges and universities also rely on the accreditation status.
The PC AGE Career Institute savors the honor of being majorly accredited by the following.
Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)
PC AGE Career Institute is also a Federal Title IV eligible institute that confers career education in the field of Information Technology (IT).
The PC AGE Career Institute provides high quality career services to graduates and assists them in attaining jobs in IT fields. The staff members support the graduates to hone confidence, prepare professional resumes and enhance interview skills.
The graduates of PC AGE Career Institute are working in organizations such as: Bristol Meyers Squibb, ADP, FedEx, UPS, Lucent, IBM, Siemens and AT&T.
Students are prepared for interviews by asking and explaining many technical interview questions. Career services staff and instructors work with the students in order to provide following services.
Following are the consumer disclosures of PC AGE Career Institute for the Reporting year: 2010-2011.
Through online learning initiatives of PC AGE Career Institute, the students can prepare for industry certifications- CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+; Microsoft MCITP; Cisco CCNA and Introduction to Linux.
The PC AGE Career Institute provides state of the art innovation in distance learning. Through online facilities, the students can get access to electronic whiteboard, streaming video via webcam, interactive features, simulated hands-on labs and Live Online classroom training experience.
Reviews / Comments on PC AGE Career Institute
Certificate Programs
Online and Campus Certificate Programs- CompTIA A+
- Network+
- Security+
- Microsoft MCITP Certifications
- Microsoft MCSE Certification
- Cisco CCNA Certification
Why PC AGE
- Serving since 1991
- Accredited by ACICS
- PC AGE has won New Jersey Finest Award and Inc. Magazine, Inc. 500 award.
- Smaller Class Sizes of 16-24 students
- Hands-On Training by Certified Instructors
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Rewarding IT Career in Less Than a Year
- IT careers include CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco certified Internetwork professional - Job Placement Assistance
- Financial Aid - PC AGE is a Title IV eligible institute
- Computer Aptitude Test to identify if the computer / IT career fits you.
- Synchronous (live) - scheduled classes at set times
- High student & faculty interaction
- Low drop-out rate
- Uses multimedia: webinar, group chat, video conferencing, phone-in
- Works for students who prefer classroom style interaction
Financial Aid
- Federal Financial Aid is available to PC AGE
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Loans
- Stafford Loans
- Subsidized Stafford Loans
- Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
- Federal PLUS Loans
- Monthly Payments
About
Mission
The PC AGE Career Institute is dedicated to the mission of providing quality career education in Information Technology (IT) within a shorter time period by keeping in context the desire to assist people in improving their lives through education.Introduction/Institutional History
Currently PC AGE Career Institute is providing education to the students through its 3 locations in Jersey City, Parsippany and Edison.The PC AGE Career Institute was established by Zafar Khizer and Arifa Khizer in 1991. Zafar Khizer bears the honor of holding Master’s degree in Computer and Information Science from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). He is also an author of 17 computer books. Arifa Khizer holds the degrees of BS in Electrical Engineering and an MS in Biomedical Engineering from NJIT.
PC AGE Career Institute was one of the first institutions in New Jersey to offer training in IT certification to the working adults. The foundation of the institution includes excellent team of employees, excellent reputation, training curriculum, technical expertise and a copyrighted scientifically validated computer aptitude test.
In 2005, the American Council on Education (ACE) gave recommendation of 43 semester credit hours for Internetwork Engineering program of PC AGE Career Institute. Later in 2008, the Program Review Team from Thomas Edison State College (TESC) also recommended 43 semester credits for Internetwork Engineering courses. Owing to an articulation agreement, 39 credits earned at PC AGE can be transferred from TESC for an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
Accreditation
Accreditation is reckoned as a standard against which the schools, colleges and universities are evaluated in context of the quality of education, and the operating practices.In order to confirm the high standards of educational excellence, the accreditation agencies continuously evaluate the integrity, continuous improvement, accountability and open communication of the institutions which reside on their rosters.
The accreditation instills confidence in the educational community and institutions' constituencies. In order to evaluate the transfers of credit and applications for postgraduate study, the colleges and universities also rely on the accreditation status.
The PC AGE Career Institute savors the honor of being majorly accredited by the following.
Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)
PC AGE Career Institute is also a Federal Title IV eligible institute that confers career education in the field of Information Technology (IT).
Career Services
The PC AGE Career Institute provides high quality career services to graduates and assists them in attaining jobs in IT fields. The staff members support the graduates to hone confidence, prepare professional resumes and enhance interview skills.The graduates of PC AGE Career Institute are working in organizations such as: Bristol Meyers Squibb, ADP, FedEx, UPS, Lucent, IBM, Siemens and AT&T.
Students are prepared for interviews by asking and explaining many technical interview questions. Career services staff and instructors work with the students in order to provide following services.
- Resume and Cover Letter Development
- Job Search Technique
- Personal and Technical Interview Preparation
Disclosures
Following are the consumer disclosures of PC AGE Career Institute for the Reporting year: 2010-2011.| Internetwork Engineering 960 hours | Internetwork Engineering II 1200 hours | |
| On-time completion rate for students completing the program | Jersey City - 88% Edison - 90% | Jersey City - 70% |
| Tuition and fees for completing the program within normal time | $20,690 | $21,600 |
| Typical cost of books and supplies (room and board not applicable) | Included in tuition | Included in tuition |
| Job Placement rate based on accrediting agency (ACICS) guidelines | Jersey City - 74% Edison - 66% | Jersey City - 40% |
| US Department of Education (DOE) Gainful Employment (GE) program eligibility | GE Program: Program is approved by DOE and prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation | GE Program: Program is approved by DOE and prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation |
Online learning
Through online learning initiatives of PC AGE Career Institute, the students can prepare for industry certifications- CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+; Microsoft MCITP; Cisco CCNA and Introduction to Linux.The PC AGE Career Institute provides state of the art innovation in distance learning. Through online facilities, the students can get access to electronic whiteboard, streaming video via webcam, interactive features, simulated hands-on labs and Live Online classroom training experience.
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