The Information Technology Support (IT) program provides students with the basis to become an IT support professional in a help desk environment in just one semester.
The IT Support certificate program builds the broad IT foundation needed to understand the terminology and methodologies of IT specialties in the workplace through instruction that includes hands-on implementation practices using current IT tools.
Affordable & flexible learning options
Hands-on training from industry experts
Career opportunities in virtually any industry
Potential Jobs:
- Computer Help Desk Specialist
- IT Technician
- Computer Support Specialist
- Network Support Specialist
Salary Information:
Median Wage: $31.04 per hour
Top Earners: $44.25 per hour
Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at mn.gov/deed.
About the Program
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Students can choose to complete this program part-time. Part-time students will take longer to complete their program than students who follow the full-time sequence listed on the official program guide.
Because every course may not be offered each semester, it is important for part-time students to reach out to their faculty advisors for help in planning their long-term, part-time course sequence.
First Semester Course Options
Required: TLIT1005 - Technology Fundamentals
Additional to be added until you reach desired credits:
BDAT 1005 - Data Analysis Fundamentals
ITEC 1003 - Networking Fundamentals
ITEC 1011 - Programming Logic & Design
ITEC 1016 - Web Development Technologies
Developmental Courses
Degree students must take MATH 1550 Introduction to Statistics which requires a ACCUPLACER QAS (Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra & Statistics) score of 265. Students who do not meet any of the prerequisites must take the appropriate developmental math course(s) (MATH 0801 Basic Math and/or MATH 0900 Elementary Algebra) as determined by the placement chart before taking MATH 1550.
For detailed questions about your program or to plan your long-term part-time sequence, reach out to your faculty advisor.
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Information Technology Management
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Network Management & Security
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Software Development
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Web Design & Development
AAS degree, diploma
Faculty
Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710
Current Students
Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.
Start Dates:
Fall semester: August
Spring semester: January
Multiple start options each semester.
Upcoming Events:
Important Dates:
Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710
Take the Next Step
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