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IT Fundamentals Certificate

Degree

Certificate (Federal aid eligible if certificate is combined with Associate of Science degree. Not eligible for federal aid as a stand-alone certificate.)

Overview

Any job in Information Technology is going to require a solid foundation of core knowledge. This certificate is designed to provide a foundation of the following technologies:

  • Networking fundamentals
  • Databases and how to query information
  • Windows Server basics, including Active Directory, Power Shell, etc.
  • Linux Administration
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Career Opportunities

Companies are eager to hire people with understanding and skills necessary to manage their corporate IT infrastructure.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the certificate, successful graduates will be able to:

  • Design, configure, and query a relational database
  • Configure a peer-to-peer network
  • Demonstrate cybersecurity techniques including configuring proper security policies
  • Demonstrate how to install and configure a Domain Controller and Active Directory objects
  • Prepare and pass several industry certification exams

Degree Requirements

Students are responsible to examine the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.

Certificate Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
IT 143Database Design and Analysis

3 credits
IT 160Cloud Computing Essentials

3 credits
IT 210Linux Fundamentals

3 credits
IT 280Python Programming

3 credits
IT 312Cybersecurity Foundations

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:15

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Depending upon the number of preparatory courses required, additional semesters may be required to complete the program.

First Semester

IT 143, Database Design and Analysis, 3 credits
IT 160, Cloud Computing Essentials, 3 credits
IT 210, Linux Fundamentals, 3 credits

Total Minimum Semester Hours 9

Second Semester

IT 280, Python Programming, 3 credits
IT 312, Cybersecurity Foundations, 3 credits

Total Minimum Semester Hours 6

Total IT Fundamentals Certificate Minimum Credit Hours 15

Graduation Requirements

1. Minimum of 15 total semester credit hours as outlined
2. Grade of C or higher in all IT core courses
3. Cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher