Information technology specialists work at the forefront of the world’s technological innovation. They plan, coordinate and direct the imple

Location:

Sparks, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Associate

Specialty:

Information Technology

Program Overview

Program Description:

Information technology specialists work at the forefront of the world’s technological innovation. They plan, coordinate and direct the implementation and support of the IT systems that drive modern enterprise. Jobs in the computer networking and technology field are expected to grow by 12 percent between 2012 and 2022, according the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Graduates of CCNN’s Information Technology Specialist program will have the skills needed to maximize the potential of modern businesses, with an emphasis in Virtualization, iPhone, iPad and tablet integration, and Cloud Computing technologies.

At CCNN, you’ll learn both basic and advanced functions of IT specialists, which include:
Assembling, repairing and upgrading computers and network hardware
Installing and maintaining complex networks, including fiber-optics, Wi-Fi, enterprise class routers, gateways and switches
Integrating mobile devices such as iPhones, iPads, Kindles, Android-based tablets and Cloud-based technologies
Providing front- and back-end IT support, including server administration, remote systems administration and resource management

Within the program, you’ll take 99 credit hours of Information Technology Specialist coursework, including:
Introduction to Computers
Introduction to Business Intelligence
SQL Databases
Computer Architecture A+ Preparation
Following completion of the program, you’ll be prepared to sit for IT certification exams, such as A+, CISCO, VMware and EMC2. And since CCNN is a PearsonVue certified testing center, you won’t have to go out of your way to take the tests.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges