Options in Information Technology

Learn technical troubleshooting, programming, networking and development as well as business, customer service and sales skills for careers in this challenging, rapidly changing field through the following Madison College programs. Certificates help meet continuing education requirements for IT careers as new software and operating systems are introduced.

Programs

Computer Systems Administration Specialist

Learn the skills to obtain key industry certifications such as the A+ and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) while working towards a degree as a Computer Systems Administration Specialist.

Help Desk Support Specialist

Prepare to interact with PC users providing first-line technical support resolving software, hardware and system problems. Train to install, support, and maintain hardware and software and to ensure that all calls and problems are dealt with quickly and effectively.

Network Security Specialist

Learn those aspects of computing systems and networks that have an important impact on data confidentiality and assurance. Emphasis is placed on vigilant security awareness and responding appropriately to computer network threats including defenses, countermeasures and computer forensics.

Network Specialist

Prepare to prepare to install, maintain, manage and enhance computer networks. Develop a working knowledge of Local Area Networks (LANs), their application within Wide Area Networks as well as Wide Area Networks and their interconnectivity to nodes, servers and other end-user devices.

Programmer/Analyst

Prepare for an entry-level career working on mainframe computers in conjunction with web and server applications. Training blends general educational development with required IT technical skills for programmer/analysts in government, insurance, manufacturing, service, wholesale and retail sales, utilities, banking and accounting.

Web Analyst/Programmer

Gain the skills and knowledge needed for a position as a web analyst/programmer. Prepare for entry-level jobs in government, insurance, manufacturing, service, software development, wholesale and retail sales, utilities, banking and accounting.

Certificates

Android Applications Development Certificate

Designed to prepare information systems professionals to develop Android applications. Students use the Android SDK environment for development.

Bioinformatics Certificate

Designed for those with a college background in the life sciences, this certificate prepares you for careers in the emerging field of bioinformatics. Bioinformatics is the application of information technology to the management and analysis of biological data.

Cisco Certified Networking Associate Certificate

Prepare for a career in network management. Learn design, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of both Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs).

CompTiA A+ Certificate

Learn CompTIA A+ computer essentials for computer hardware and software. Topics covered include installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of personal computer hardware, operating systems and software.

Digital Forensics Certificate

For individuals interested in pursuing careers in digital forensics for law enforcement agencies or private companies. Digital forensics is the application of forensic science techniques to the acquisition and analysis of evidence that exists in digital form (e.g. evidence found in files on hard drives, in emails, in network activity, etc).

EHR (Electronic Health Records) Implementation and Support Specialist Certificate

Provides training for on-site user support for the period of time before and during implementation of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems in clinical and public health settings.

EHR (Electronic Health Records) Technical/Software Support Staff Certificate

Provides training for on-site user support for the period of time after the initial implementation of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems in clinical and public health settings. This training prepares the students to support on an ongoing basis the EHR technology deployed in clinical and public health settings.

Information Security Certificate

Acquire skills in networking security. Explore issues in IT security awareness, data confidentiality, network security, and legal and ethical issues associated with computer system security. Get hands-on training in designing, planning and executing a vulnerability assessment on a computer network.

Internet Developer Certificate

Take a sequence of connected courses exploring Internet software development, including Javascript, PHP/MySQL, Java, XML & Ajax and Flash development. This certificate is open to graduates of a computing program or anyone with equivalent field experience.

iPhone Application Development Certificate

Prepare for a career as an information systems developer of iPhone applications. Students use the SDK environment on Apple computers for development.

Java Professional Programming Certificate

Designed to prepare information systems professionals to use the Java programming language for web development, the certificate includes training in successful Java web development.

LAMP Open Source Developer Certificate

Build or expand your skills in open source development. Learn to develop web applications using open source development tools including the PHP and Ruby programming languages, Rails web development framework, MySQL database management system, Apache Web server and Linux operating system.

Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional

Designed for with a degree or significant industry experience in computer information systems or information technology, this certificate provides the training required to earn the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP): Windows Server designation.  

Microsoft Visual Studio.Net Certificate

Designed to prepare IT professionals to use Microsoft’s Visual Studio.NET applications development suite, this certificate includes programming courses in ASP.NET and in ActiveX Data Objects (ADO.NET) providing training in database access.

PHP Professional Web Developer Certificate

Information systems professionals can learn to use the PHP programming language for web development with this certificate. Classes include advanced web application features such as shopping carts, content management system using Drupal, web forums and connecting to web services.

VMware Certified Professional Certificate

Designed for IT professionals to gain the knowledge required to earn the VMware Certified Professional designation. The certificate provides students with the skills required to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot VMware server virtualization infrastructures such as WMware vSphere.

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