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This program prepares students for entry-level positions as a data communications specialist in the information technology profession. Common career titles include PC support technician, IT technician, help desk support specialist, Network administrator, Network support specialist, Network engineer and many others. The program prepares students for rewarding careers at the forefront of the information technological revolution.

The program also helps students prepare for CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ and Cisco CCNA certifications. Graduates of this program possess a wide range of product knowledge as well as hands-on experience in hardware and software installation and support.

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New technologies and increased computer use will continue to stimulate the demand for such workers, and many will find employment in private and public industries.

This program trains students for careers in computer support, maintenance and repair. Students will learn about hardware, operating systems and application software, preparing them for roles like PC support technician, help desk specialist or configuration specialist.

The Computer Support Associate Certificate at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in about one semester.

This program prepares students to work in career fields of computer support, maintenance and repair. Students will receive training in computer hardware, software and support. Students will learn about computer hardware components, system operating systems and application software. Jobs in computer maintenance can be found in such career fields as PC support technician, computer help desk and computer configuration specialist.

Potential careers in Network Administration

Moraine Valley鈥檚 Computer Support Associate Certificate Program can prepare you for a rewarding career as a data communications specialist in the information technology profession.

Network Support Specialist
IT Support Technician
Technical Support Analyst
Help Desk Technician
Junior Network Administrator
Network Operations Center (NOC) Technician

Employment Outlook

About 5,500 openings for computer programmers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.

Employment of computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 15% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. These occupations are projected to add about 682,800 new jobs. Demand for these workers will stem from greater emphasis on cloud computing, the collection and storage of big data and information security.

$46.54

Median Hourly Pay with Bachelor’s

$96,800

Median Annual Salary with Bachelor’s

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This program prepares students for employment as a Cisco network technician. Graduates will be able to administer, install, maintain and troubleshoot Cisco systems. In the program, students are introduced to routers, LAN/WAN design and the integration of the Internet in the corporate enterprise network. Students also use this program as an introduction to courses required for the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate). Students can benefit from this program if they are just beginning to train for a career in Cisco network management, or if they already work in the industry and need to upgrade their job skills. Common job titles for recipients of this certificate include help desk technician, LAN technician, Cisco service representative, technical support specialist, and network system administrator.

This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of cloud technologies, virtualization, and how to manage and secure them. This program is ideal for individuals who want to develop the skills needed to work with Microsoft Azure and virtualization technologies as a cloud or virtualization administrator. Students will have an opportunity to earn professional certification while taking courses in this program.

This program trains students for careers in computer support, maintenance, and repair. Students will learn about hardware, operating systems, and application software, preparing them for roles like PC support technician, help desk specialist, or configuration specialist.

Jobs in computer maintenance can be found in career fields such as:

  • PC support technician
  • Computer help desk
  • Computer configuration specialist.

This program is designed for information technology professionals pursuing Microsoft training and industry certification.
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The Network Technician Certificate  trains you for entry-level roles as a data communications specialist with strong hardware and software knowledge. As technology advances, your skills will be in high demand for supporting and maintaining LAN systems.

Common career titles include:

  • Network technician
  • IT Support Specialist
  • Help desk technician
  • Network Administrator (entry-level)

Not only will students examine the installation, maintenance, repair, and design of local area networks but they will also receive hands-on training in network operating systems, user administration, network security, and LAN switching and bridging design. This program also helps students prepare for N+, CCENT, Security Plus, and CCNA certification. 

This program provides students with entry-level skills for a profession in network security. Managing network security includes preserving information confidentiality, availability and integrity. Network security professionals are tasked with performing network risk assessments, implementing safeguards that protect data and system integrity, implementing and maintaining system authentication systems and perimeter protection systems. This program prepares graduates to become employed as network security technicians, network firewall technicians, VPN administrators and remote security communication support specialists.

This program is designed to provide a comprehensive program to develop a skilled workforce in the emerging field of information technology security. Managing information security programs consists of preserving information confidentiality and protection, risk management, data and system integrity, availability, authenticity, and utility. The program is based on information security concepts, principles, methods, techniques, practices, and procedures that guide today鈥檚 IT security professionals. This program prepares graduates to become employed as IT security specialists, firewall and VPN specialists, and data assurance specialists. Additionally, the program concentrates on industry-specific requirements in the health care and financial areas, as well as other institutions that currently use electronic commerce.

The certificate is designed for professionals returning to upgrade skills or students who are interested in obtaining employment skills in IT security professions. The certificate can be completed as a student progresses through the degree program.

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