Overview
The Information Technology Tech Support Certificate Program consists of courses which provide students with core IT knowledge and technical support skills used in business and industry. Students will take courses in hardware/software, networking, database, Linux, Cloud Services and Windows Server. Students will also learn how to apply these skills in a tech support environment. Extensive hands-on training is provided in our computer and networking labs.
This program is available days and evenings.
The certificate culminates with students performing an internship which an lead to employment.
This program is financial aid eligible.
To be eligible for federal financial aid, students must submit an official, final high school transcript, or the equivalent documentation that demonstrates high school completion, to the NHTI Admissions Office.
Information Technology Tech Support Certificate
| Course Number | Course Title | CL | LAB | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST 102C | PC Applications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| IST 103C | Programming with Raspberry Pi | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| IST 104C | PC/Mobile Hardware & Networking | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| IST 109C | PC OS Security & Cloud Fundamentals | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| IST 140C | Database Design and Management | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| IST 154C | Introduction to Networks | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| IST 170C | Introduction to Linux | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| IST 180C | Cloud Services and Windows Server | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| IST 290C | IT Career Development | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| IST 291C | IT Internship Search & Approval | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| IST 294C | Senior IT Internship | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| XX xxxC | Elective approved by Department Chair | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 33 | |||
| CL – Number of lecture/classroom hours per week for the course LAB – Number of simulation laboratory, laboratory or clinical hours per week for the course CR – Number of credit hours for the course | ||||
STEM and Advanced Manufacturing26 Credits Required
of students qualify for financial aid
