Information Technology is one of the most dynamic careerareas involving the multi-faceted IT industry. Students have the opportunity to gain both knowledge and hands-on experience with computers, networks, cybersecurity, and programming. Students acquire the necessary skills to build, repair, and troubleshoot computers and networks as well as object-oriented programming and database design. Students can leave the program with multiple industry certifications.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Information Technology: Develop a working knowledge of computer concepts and essential skills necessary for work and communication in today’s society. Learn about input/output systems, computer hardware and operating systems, and office applications.

Web Design: Learn the dynamics of the Web environment while pursuing an in-depth study of both Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Create a website with tag text elements, special characters, lines, graphics, hypertext links, and graphical tables.

Object-Oriented Programming: Represent programming concepts as“objects” that have data fields and methods. Implement classes such as support static, instance method, inheritance, polymorphism, exception handling, and object serialization.

Computer Software: Apply knowledge and skills of commercial and open source operating systems in portable, stand alone, and networked devices. Install a variety of operating systems manually and using remote assistance. Learn to configure, modify, and troubleshoot operating systems.

WHAT YOU CAN EARN

CTAG College Credit: 9 semester hours
CompTIA IT Fundamentals Certification (6 points)
CompTIA A+ Certification (6 points)
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (4 points)
Microsoft Office Specialist (3 points; each up to 24 points)
CPR/First Aid (1 point)
Ohio Preapprenticeship Program Certificate of Completion (12 Points)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Immediate Employment

PC Technician-Entry Level • Network Technician-Entry Leve l •

Help Desk Specialist • Programmer-Entry Level

With Additional Training & Education

Senior Networking Technician • Software Developer • Systems Analyst •

IT Manager • Network Engineer