Certifications

Obtaining certifications can be beneficial for university students who are pursuing a career in the technology field.

These certifications can demonstrate to potential employers that the student has acquired a certain level of knowledge, skills, and expertise in a specific area. This can enhance their professional credibility and increase their chances of landing internships, co-op placements, or full-time job offers. Additionally, certifications can help students stay competitive in a constantly evolving technology landscape and show their commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. By obtaining technology certifications while still in university, students can set themselves apart from their peers and position themselves for success in their future careers.

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner offers a foundational understanding of AWS Cloud concepts, services, and terminology. This is a good starting point for individuals in non-technical roles with no prior IT or cloud experience or for those with on-premises IT experience looking for basic AWS Cloud fluency. This certification can give candidates the confidence to tackle role-based AWS Certifications.

Cloud Computing Fundimentals (ITEC 230)

 

CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.

Introduction to Information Security (ITEC 345)

CompTIA Network+ helps develop a career in IT infrastructure covering troubleshooting, configuring, and managing networks.

Introduction to Computer Networking (ITEC 350)

The CAPM certification is an essential first step in building a career as a project manager. It can also aid you in pursuing many of our major certifications including the gold standard PM certification, the Project Management Professional (PMP)

Information Technology Project Management (ITEC 395)

Cisco Networking Academy courses are designed to prepare you for Cisco Certification and other industry recognized certification exams. Cisco Certifications are highly valued by employers globally, as they demonstrate your exceptional skills, relevant to many industries, including health care, manufacturing, retail, financial, education, and more.

Introduction to Computer Networking (ITEC350), Network Design and Analysis (ITEC451), and Distributed Computing (ITEC452)