Information Technology Specialist
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Credit Hours
 
Location

Newark

Format

On campus

 
 
 
Admission

Open enrollment

Financial Aid Eligible

Yes

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Information Technology Specialist

Short-Term Certificate
One-Year Certificate

Degrees & Certificates
This program gives you the foundational skills to obtain an entry-level position in the growing field of information technology.

Overview

This program gives you the foundational skills to obtain an entry-level position in the growing field of information technology (IT). Whether you are looking for a quick entry into the workforce or opportunities to upskill within your current field, these certificates provide the skills employers are looking for.

Career opportunities include:

  • help desk specialist
  • IT support specialist
  • technical support specialist
  • software testing specialist
  • facilities maintenance

The Information Technology Specialist Short-Term Certificate is just six classes and is the quickest way to begin a career in IT.

The Information Technology Specialist One-Year Certificate can be completed in one calendar year (three semesters) and continues your education to expand your job opportunities.


Future Start Dates

Summer 2025

May 19

Apply by: May 12

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Autumn 2025

August 25

Apply by: Aug. 18

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Spring 2026

January 5

Apply by: Dec. 29

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Admission Requirements

This is an open enrollment program. To be admitted, students must submit a free application for admission and complete the standard steps to enroll

Plan of Study

Program Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

  • Perform end user support including identifying and implementing solutions to user requests.
  • Analyze technical requirements to determine resource requirements and the impact the solution will have on an organization.
  • Design, plan, budget and propose an IT project for an identified need within a specific scope.
  • Install technical hardware and software including network, database and security components.
  • Perform routine maintenance to maintain the currency of an operating system, network, database and security needs.
  • Identify and resolve technical problems using troubleshooting and research techniques 

Continue Your Education

Credits earned for the information technology specialists certificates count toward COTC’s Associate of Applied Business in Information Technology.

AAB Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions