Jobs in the IT field has exploded in recent years thanks to greater emphasis on cloud computing, the collection and storage of big data, and demand for mobile computing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 12 percent from 2014 to 2024, adding over 4 million new jobs.
IT PROGRAMS
Vantage College offers four programs in the information technology field.
NETWORK AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
Network and Computer Systems Administrators organize, install, and support an organization’s computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems. In our program, students gain the knowledge and skills needed by an entry level network and computer systems technician in a small Enterprise environment.
Certifications:
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CompTIA's A+
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CompTIA's NETWORK+
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CompTIA's SECURITY+
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Cisco CCENT - Cisco Certified Entry-Level Network Technician
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Microsoft MTA (Windows, Windows Server, Windows Server Security)
Sample Job Titles: Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist), Local Area Network Administrator (LAN Administrator), Information Technology Manager (IT Manager), Systems Engineer, Network Manager, Network Specialist
Duration: This program takes approximately 8.5 months to complete.
COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Computer Support Specialists usually work in an IT department helping staff analyze, troubleshoot, and evaluate computer problems. Our program covers the diagnosis and repair of computer hardware and software problems. Students will learn to to install, upgrade, and support personal computers and associated peripheral devices in a network environment.
Certifications:
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CompTIA's A+
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Microsoft's MTA: Windows Operating Systems Fundamentals (optional)
Sample Job Titles: Technical Support Specialist, Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist), Support Specialist, Computer Technician, Computer Support Specialist, Help Desk Analyst, Technical Support Specialist, Network Support Specialist, Network Technician, Computer Specialist, Computer Repair Technician, Customer Service Engineer, Field Service Technician.
Duration: This program takes approximately 10 weeks to complete.
COMPUTER SECURITY SPECIALIST
Computer Security Specialists plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. Our program prepares students to identify risk, participate in risk mitigation activities, provide infrastructure, application, operational and information security, apply security controls to maintain confidentiality, integrity and availability, and identify appropriate technologies and products.
Certifications:
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CompTIA's SECURITY+
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Microsoft's MTA: Windows Server Security (optional)
Sample Job Titles: Computer Security Specialist, Information Technology Specialist, Data Security Administrator, Information Security Analyst, Computer Specialist, Information Security Specialist, Information Systems Security Analyst, Computer Security Specialist, Information Security Manager, IT Security Analyst, Network Support Specialist, Computer Technician, Computer Support Specialist, Computer Specialist
Duration: This program takes approximately 10 weeks to complete.
NETWORK SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Computer network support specialists usually work in their organization’s IT department, typically under a network and computer systems administrator. Students of this program learn to analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system.
Certifications:
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CompTIA's NETWORK+
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Microsoft's MTA: Windows Server Fundamentals (optional)
Sample Job Titles: Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist), Network Support Specialist, Computer Technician, Computer Support Specialist, Help Desk Analyst, Technical Support Specialist, Network Support Technician, Computer Specialist, Computer Repair Technician, Customer Service Engineer, Field Service Technician
Duration: This program takes approximately 10 weeks to complete.
