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Information Technology, Certificate of Achievement

Banner Code: 3_CN_INFOT

Control Number: 20379

Financial Aid Eligible


This Certificate of Achievement in Information Technology (IT) provides students a comprehensive foundation in the field of information technology, focusing on operating systems, networking, and cloud architecture. This program prepares students for entry-level IT roles, including Network Administrator, IT Support Specialist, Cloud Administration Specialist, and Computer Systems Analyst. Key topics include computer networking fundamentals, network and system security, introductory programming, server administration, cloud architecture, and security policies and procedures. Through hands-on exercises and technical writing assignments, students develop practical, in-demand skills essential for success in the IT workforce. 

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the ability to locate technical resources to solve problems with networking, systems, and cloud solutions.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency with various software packages to solve common networking, system, and cloud problems.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to design and implement solutions for networking, system, and cloud operations.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course Title Units
Required Courses
Complete the following:
IT C104IT Fundamentals (Tech+)4
or IT C110 Computer Hardware and Software (A+ Essentials)
CYBR C101Introduction to Cybersecurity3
IT C128Computer Networking Principles (Network+)3
or IT C201 Introduction to Networking (Cisco CCNA 1)
IT C158Contemporary Operating Systems (Server+)3
CIS C157Introduction to Python Programming3
IT C198Cloud Foundations3
Program Electives9
Select three courses from the following:
Linux Operating System Principles (Linux+)
Introduction to Networking (Cisco CCNA 1) 1
Essentials of Routing, Switching, and Wireless (Cisco CCNA 2)
Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (Cisco CCNA 3)
Wireless Networking
AI Integration: Local and Cloud Solutions
Cloud Architecture and Networking
Total Units28
1

This course can only be applied once, as either a required course or as an elective.