Elements of the curriculum will also help you prepare to pursue industry IT certifications like:
Undergraduate Certificates
Hands-On Information Technology Experience
Elements of the curriculum will also help you prepare to pursue industry IT certifications like:
Better yet, you can earn your Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology Essentials in as little as 8 months1—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
100% Online Information Technology Essentials Certificate classes start every 8 weeks.
You don’t have to wait four years to show a credential on your resume. At DeVry, several programs are designed to stack.5 You can start with a credential that takes less time in order to save money and build towards any future education you choose to pursue. At the same time, a credential like this can immediately be added to your resume should you choose to take a break in your education after earning it.
Certificates at DeVry are earned through flexible online and on-site classes that help you build your professional skills right away.
A certificate in information technology essentials from DeVry can help prepare you for a career by giving you the hands-on experience you need to pursue relevant roles across a variety of industries. By completing our online IT Essentials certificate program, you can also apply your qualifying credits toward these associate degree programs at DeVry:
Every course from your associate degree program then stacks into a qualifying bachelor’s degree program at DeVry:
The importance of having an undergraduate IT certificate will depend on the specific area of IT and the company for which you wish to work. However, a certificate in IT demonstrates your expertise in the discipline to prospective employers.
It's helpful to remember that IT is a cornerstone of any successful business today. Employers have started to implement stricter standards when it comes to the qualifications of those who they hire into this department. A certificate can help you prove to an employer that you're knowledgeable in IT.
Different employers have varying standards when it comes to IT work. In general, a higher level of education, whether that be an undergraduate IT essentials certificate or another technology degree, may help you stand out amongst other applicants. As the IT profession develops more standards and protocols, it's likely that a certificate or degree will become essential for many positions in information technology.
To earn a certificate in IT essentials at DeVry, you will need to complete 8 courses totaling a minimum of 23 credit hours. The program includes classes such as:
Apply here to begin.
Graduates of DeVry’s certificate in information technology essentials program may consider careers such as:
To begin coursework for DeVry’s online IT Essentials certificate program, you must have a high school diploma or GED and must place in MATH062 & ENGL062 or above. If applicable, you must also complete transitional studies courses.3
Please see Academic Catalog for complete admissions requirements.
The benefits of information technology are broad, but include the ability to protect and store information, automate processes, gain remote access to systems and communicate on a global scale. IT professionals are essential to maintain smooth workflow between departments, help reduce frustration and increase cost savings. The best IT professionals anticipate issues before they arise and can build systems that have a degree of futureproofing to protect companies from costly process breakdowns.
1Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
2Restrictions apply. Please see Scholarships and Grants page for complete details.
3Transitional studies coursework may affect program length and cost.
4Data is inclusive of all partner tuition savings, institutional scholarships and grants for the period for July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
5The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied.