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In today's data driven workplace, rapidly evolving technology can create challenges, but also opportunities. In this 18 credit certificate you'll learn about the basics of PC hardware and software and then select from a list of electives to customize your certificate based on your goals.

Starting course:

• MIS 145 Intro to PC Hardware/Software

200 level (choose one to three classes):

• MIS 113 Intro to Database Systems
• MIS 118 Intro to Programming in C#
• MIS 206 Intro to Management Information Systems
• MIS 251 Networking I
• MIS 255 Health Informatics Concepts & Practices
• MIS 273 Systems Administration I
• MIS 275 Intro to Relational Databases

Advanced courses (choose at least two classes):

• MIS 341 Relational Database Design I (take MIS 118 and 275 first)
• MIS 344 Business Intelligence (take MIS 341 first)
• MIS 351 Enterprise Networking (take MIS 251 first)
• MIS 357 Information & Communication Systems in Health Care (take MIS 255 first)
• MIS 365 Cloud Computing (take MIS 251 and 273 first)

18 credits is required for the certificate. Many of these classes are also required for our online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.

Most students complete the certificate within three terms, about nine months, by enrolling in two classes per term. Many classes do not have set meeting times, so you can complete your coursework during your quiet hours. Assignments and exams still have due dates for completion.

Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech's online tuition is the same rate no matter where you live and each term's bill depends on how many classes you choose to take. Total cost of the program using the 24-25 tuition is about $6,200. Visit here for tuition rates.

The Academic Calendar details important registration dates and withdraw deadlines. The payment schedule, along with the payment plan application, is located on the Cashier’s Office website. 

Financial aid is not offered for this program but a payment plan is available. Follow the steps below to get started:

1. Submit the .
2. Watch for an email from the Admissions Office about registration.
3. Register yourself for classes when registration opens.

Non-degree seeking students do not pay application fees since they are not attending a degree program and are limited to 8 credits per term.

Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech awards formal certificates upon completion of all requirements. The Registrar's Office advises soon-to-be graduates to submit the Application for Degree two terms before completing the certificate. A certificate cannot be awarded without the application found in TechWeb.

Loving what you've learned so far? Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Tech offers a fully-online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology that includes nearly all of these same courses! When you decide to start your degree you'll already have some classes completed.