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IT Systems Specialist

Dual Enrollment Academy | 24-credit Program

The information technology industry employs over six million individuals in manufacturing, banking, retail, construction, finance, transportation, healthcare and education. This field is projected to continue to be one of the fastest growing sectors in the world economy and the lack of skilled individuals is increasing annually. 

Are you interested in better understanding the many aspects of IT, such as cybersecurity, networking or application development, but not sure which discipline is right for you? Earning this IT Systems Specialist certificate is a great way to better understand the different types of work performed by IT professionals.

About Dual Enrollment Academy

WCTC's Dual Enrollment Academy (DEA) is designed to give high school students a jump start in high-demand occupations, awarding participants with a WCTC credential upon successful completion along with earning high school credits.

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DEA - IT Systems Specialist Courses

Upon completing this program, you'll earn the IT Systems Specialist Certificate and have an opportunity to earn the CompTIA A+ and ITF+ Certifications.

Fall Semester

Course Credits
631-183 IT Essentials A+ 3
150-121 Enterprise Clients 3
150-117 Intro to Cisco Network 3
152-112 Introduction to Programming C# 3

Spring Semester

Course Credits
152-101 Python Programming 1
156-108 Intro to Databases and Reporting 1
151-106 Security 1 3
107-102 IT Support 2
156-109 Intro to SQL 2
156-114 Business Applications of AI 3

IT Systems Specialist Pathway

Earned while enrolled in Dual Enrollment Academy:
IT Systems Specialist Certificate (23-credit Certificate)