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Become a sought-after IT professional in our digital world by gaining a working knowledge of all things technology and computers.
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CSU-Global’s Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology Operations* is a nationally and professionally recognized, transcribable certificate that gives you the skills you need to secure a job in this fast-growing industry.
As part of the IT operations program, you will…
Take your career to the next level with a certificate employers will recognize and respect. Stand out and earn the career you deserve in this rapidly growing, highly lucrative industry.
* This certificate is pending final approval from the Department of Education and is not yet eligible for Title IV funding from the Department of Education.
CSU-Global is committed to ensuring that our students remain knowledgeable and competitive in the information technologies professions. In doing so, we’ve aligned our course curriculum with the following IT certification exams:
CSU-Global students are also eligible to purchase discounted test vouchers for these exams. Contact your academic advisor to take advantage of these discount opportunities.
We firmly believe in the value of earning professional certification as a way to show off your skills and knowledge in your specific IT area of interest. Take advantage of what you learn in your coursework to earn a job promotion, new position, or if you’re just starting your IT career.
Similar to most information technology fields, IT operations is growing fast. Not only are the jobs available, but with the right credentials, you can earn a salary you’ll be proud of. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an IT operations career can earn you an average of $131,600 annually or $63.27 hourly.
CSU-Global’s Undergraduate Certificate in IT Operations can help you land a variety of job titles including, but not limited to the following:
In addition to having a variety of job titles available to you, you can also work in a variety of industries as an IT operations professional. The top industries include...
Program Description
The Undergraduate Certificate in IT Operations provides students with the skills necessary to secure employment in the highly dynamic and fast-growing technology industry.
Students are prepared to apply broad problem-solving solutions to information technology issues with an emphasis on service, operations, and maintenance.
Additionally, students completing this certificate program are equipped to enter a variety of IT operations positions such as:
Learning Outcomes
This course is an in-depth study of personal computer hardware, peripherals, and interfaces. It prepares students for the Essentials portion of the CompTIA A+ certification exam. Students are prepared to diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain personal computer systems. It also provides a detailed overview of common peripheral devices and discusses how to connect them to personal computers. A simulated lab environment is incorporated into the course.
This course provides an overview of computer networks including operating systems, networks, the internet and information system design, and the roles and responsibilities of technology professionals. Students are prepared for CompTIA Network+ and Testout Network Pro certification exams. Students also learn about wireless network and network security, and develop the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot common networking problem and issues.
This course provides a detailed overview of fundamental programming, design and testing concepts using Microsoft Visual Basic .NET. Students are introduced to object-ori-ented programming, how to plan and create interactive Windows applications, GUI design skills, and common pro-gramming structures such as conditional statements, switches, loops, iteration, and error debugging. An empha-sis on sound programming conventions and constructs is provided. Recommended Prior Course: ITS310. (This course is also offered through CBE. Credits earned using this option will appear on transcripts with an “EX” suffix.)
Education in the need for security, planning, cryptology, and security technologies. Prepares students for CompTIA Security+ certification exam.
This course teaches students to design, implement, and use database management systems. Students gain a working knowledge of available software packages, concepts of query languages, software integration services, and security considerations. Students will also learn fundamentals of structured query language (SQL) in developing common queries and reports. (This course is also offered through CBE. Credits earned using this option will appear on transcripts with an "EX" suffix.)
Addresses practical methods for analyzing business problems and designing large-scale software solutions using object-oriented solutions. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Enterprise Administrator certification exam.
We understand the sacrifice needed to invest in your education. Our promise to you is an affordable, high quality education with low tuition rates, no out-of-state premiums or student fees. Best of all, the CSU-Global Tuition Guarantee ensures that your tuition rates will not increase from enrollment thru graduation. Invest in your education, career, and future without breaking the bank.
With 100% online classes that start monthly, you complete your coursework when it’s most convenient for you. No set class times or locations lets you continue to work full-time, take care of your family, travel the world, or whatever else you want while you invest in your education.
Learn more about the Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology Operations.