Technology Courses

Information technology, commonly referred to as IT, is the use of computer and telecommunications systems to collect, store, process and communicate information. IT specialists design, build, operate, maintain and manage the software, hardware, networks and data that power modern organizations. IT specialists may also serve as the primary resource for technology management within an organization.

Want to know more? Learn more about the importance of IT, core concepts, degrees, job titles and more in our What is Information Technology? blog post.

Online technology courses can be a great way to advance your tech skills. Through our Tech Core curriculum, you’ll be exposed to a variety of topics across the broader field of tech. Then, as you advance in your program, you’ll complete specialized courses specific to your chosen area of study. For instance, a software engineering course will help teach you how to design and code software programs. Alternatively, a database management course will help teach you how to oversee the storage, organization and retrieval of large amounts of information in digital repositories.

Some common skills you can learn from online technology courses include:

• Troubleshooting
• Coding
• Data analysis
• Data mining
• Project management
• Computer logic
• Operating systems proficiency
• Hardware design and construction
• Equipment maintenance and repair
• Electrical engineering
• System setup and management
• An understanding of Internet of Things (IoT)

At DeVry, our programs are billed by the credit hour. Your total tuition costs may be reduced if you have transfer credits, military experience or other relevant prior learning experience, or if you qualify for scholarships or grants. Our teams can help review your individual situation and determine your overall costs. To learn more about our current cost per credit hour, visit our Tuition page.

To enroll in an online technology program at DeVry, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Some courses within your degree program may have additional prerequisites, such as completing lower-level courses earlier in your curriculum. Learn more about our admissions requirements.

Our programs can help provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to properly prepare for certain industry certifications. Our course CEIS 299 – Careers and Technology, for example, is infused with exam prep for relevant industry certifications.

DeVry University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. This accreditation signifies that we meet the standards of quality required by the HLC. Select technology programs are also accredited by the ABET Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission.

Regardless of the field you are in, completing a few select courses may not be enough to pursue the career opportunities you are aspiring to. To better expand your job opportunities, consider pursuing an undergraduate certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree in technology.

Depending on your area of focus, education and skills, there are a variety of technology career paths you might consider pursuing. These may include:

• IT specialist
• Database administrator
• Computer engineering technologist
• Software developer
• Coder
• UX designer
• Programmer
• Systems administrator
• IoT specialist
• Networking specialist

At DeVry, you can earn an undergraduate certificate in as little as 1 year¹. The length of time it takes to earn a degree varies based on the program you choose and how many courses you complete per session.