Information Technology (Certificate)

Study information technology at JCC

The certificate in Information Technology from Jamestown Community College prepares you for careers in IT support such as help desk assistance, information processing support, and computer sales.

JCC’s program builds strong computer user skills and an understanding of fundamental IT concepts. You can also use the Information Technology certificate to begin training for CompTIA’s A+ and 3Network+ certifications.

JCC's Information Technology certificate received the 2021 Best IT Certifications Online award from Best Value Schools.

Badge awarding JCC's Information Technology certificate the 2021 Best IT Certifications Online award from Best Value Schools

2022 median pay for computer and information technology occupations: $100,530/year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Where to study at JCC

Information technology skills

After you complete the program, you will be able to:

  • Understand the basic syntax of a programming language so that they will be able to use that language to solve a programming problem.
  • Understand basic concepts of Local Area Networks.
  • Solve a basic business problem using an office software package.

Semester 1

  SUNY
  JCC
Course
Credits
Requirements Met

CSC 1570: Programming Concepts and Applications

3

CSC 2510: Introduction to Networks

3

ENG 1510: English Composition I

3

Mathematics Elective

Recommended:

MAT 1500: Problem Solving with Mathematics (or higher)

3

Social Sciences Elective

Recommended:

SOC 1510: Introduction to Sociology

3

Semester 2

  SUNY
  JCC
Course
Credits
Requirements Met

CSC 1520: Intro to Cybersecurity

3

CSC 1580: Computer Hardware & System Software

3

CSC 1530: Introduction to HTML & CSS

3

Program Core Elective

Choose from non-required CSC courses above 1510 or BUS 1500

3

Elective

3