Information Technology Operations
Program Overview: Pathway courses are Principles of Computing, Information Technology Fundamentals, and Networking & Cybersecurity Operations.
Students will gain an understanding of building computer networks and protecting them against cyber threats. They will learn to assemble components and configure and maintain devices and software. Students will develop the skills to resolve common hardware and software issues.
Certifications: As a requirement of this program, students will take the CompTIA A+ certification exam.
IT Support Capstone: Students interested in pursuing a capstone experience could continue their training through more advanced course work through one of our partner colleges or completing a work experience through one of our partner organizations.
Dual Credit - This pathway has the potential to earn dual credit with Ivy Tech depending including the following coures: SDEV 120, INFM 109, ITSP 132, ITSP 134, ITSP 136, NETI 104, and CSIA 105. Additional courses are completed as part of the capstone that could lead to a technical certificate.
Connection to future career path (this list is not exhaustive): IT Support, Help Desk, IT Security Engineer, Computer Network Architect, Software Developer, Computer Programmer
Post-Secondary Options (this list is not exhaustive): Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree
Cybersecurity Operations: gain credentials in CT Cyber Security and Network Operations, TC Cyber Security and Information Assurances
IT Support: gain credentials in CT Information Technology: Help Desk, TC Information Technology Support
Cloud and Server Operations: gain credentials in CT Informatics
See https://www.onetonline.org/find/quick?s=information+technology+operations for more information.