Online Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology Essentials
As the technology industry evolves faster and faster, you can join in by expanding on your knowledge in information technology. Develop the core skills you need for an IT role with DeVry's 100% online Information Technology (IT) Essentials Certificate. Our online IT Essentials certificate program will expose you to concepts across the broad field of tech, allowing you to pursue roles in a wide variety of organizations.
Gain hands-on experience with Internet of Things (IoT) projects, networking, digital devices, programming, operating systems and more that can all help jumpstart your IT career with our Information Technology Essentials Certificate program.
Our curriculum will also help you prepare to pursue industry IT certifications like:
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA LINUX+
- CompTIA NETWORK+
- CompTIA Cloud+
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. Want to get started?
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100% Online Information Technology Essentials Certificate classes start August 30, 2021.
Quick Facts
How long is the Information Technology Essentials Certificate Program?
- 8 Courses
- 23 credit hours
- Can be completed in as little as 8 months1—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
Tech Essentials Grant
This program is eligible for our Tech Essentials Grant, which is available to new and readmit undergraduate students and offers $2,400 toward the cost of your IT Essentials Certificate Program upon completion.2 Please see the catalog for complete admissions requirements.
Information Technology (IT) Essentials Certificate Program – What You Can Learn
This program will help you develop the essential skills needed to find your place in the broad field of IT through projects and coursework. DeVry's IT Essentials Certificate covers the following:
Networking
Gain working knowledge of the underlying technology of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and the Internet, including networking media, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP), routing and switching, and small network configuration and troubleshooting.
Problem-Solving and Data Analysis
Apply critical and analytical thinking to identify problems, evaluate options and implement solutions. Learn to draw conclusions by finding patterns and relationships in numerical data.
Digital Devices
Explore digital concepts, devices and connectivity within the realm of the Internet of Things (IoT). Topics include networking, securing and deploying digital devices.
Technology Principles through Programming
Apply knowledge of technology principles through programming to solve well-defined technology problems. Python is the primary programming language used.
Information Technology Essentials Admission Requirements
Students must place in MATH062 & ENGL062 or above. To begin program coursework, students must complete transitional studies courses first, if applicable.3 Please see the catalog for complete admissions requirements.
Information Technology Essentials and Financial Aid – Grant Programs
When considering your IT Essentials Certificate program options, know that we’ve made a strong commitment to making our programs more affordable for you. Throughout the 2019-2020 award year, we awarded $45 Million in student financial assistance4 to our students through partner tuition savings, institutional scholarships and university grants.
Job Opportunities in the Information Technology (IT) Field
At DeVry, we design our classes to help you gain the confidence you need to hit the ground running in the workforce. Graduates with our online IT Essentials Undergraduate Certificate may consider entry level opportunities in positions such as:
- Computer Network Support Specialist
Also called technical support specialists, they analyze, troubleshoot and evaluate computer network problems.
- IT Help Desk Support Specialist
The IT help desk support specialist, also known as user support specialists or technicians, will work directly with individual employees – who generally do not have a background in IT – to assist with computer problems. This role also specializes in avoiding jargon to help diagnose computer problems.
- Entry Level Network System Administrator
The LAN system administrator will deploy and administer wireless infrastructure and supporting network systems.
- Computer Systems Analyst
The computer systems analyst ensures that all of the computer systems impacting organizational goals are supported. This role looks at the strengths and weakness of existing systems to identify areas for improvement.
Program Courses
Mathematics
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
Tech Core
| CEIS101C | Introduction to Technology and Information Systems |
| CEIS106 | Introduction to Operating Systems |
| CEIS110 | Introduction to Programming |
| CEIS114 | Introduction Digital Devices |
| NETW191 | Introduction to Information Technology & Networking |
| NETW211 | Fundamentals of Cloud Computing |
Career Preparation
| CEIS299 | Careers and Technology |
IT Essentials FAQs
What can I do with a certificate in information technology?
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 an Associate Degree in Information Technology and Networking at DeVry, which then stacks into our bachelor’s degrees in:
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Build Skills with Stackable Degrees
Earn a Credential at Every Step
You don’t have to wait four years to show a credential on your resume. At DeVry, several programs are designed to stack.
- Start with a shorter credential that takes less time so it’s more affordable
- Flexible online and on-site classes build your professional skills right away
- Every course counts toward the next degree level5
How Do Credentials Stack?
Here's an example: When you earn an IT Essentials Undergraduate Certificate, every course you completed in the program applies to an Associate Degree in Information Technology and Networking, which then stacks into a bachelor’s degree in:
- Information Technology and Networking
- Computer Information Systems
- Engineering Technology – Electronics
- Software Development
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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 includes all partner tuition savings, institutional scholarships, and grants for the period from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020.
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.
