IT Infrastructure Certificate
The Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure Undergraduate Certificate will help you develop the knowledge and skills to design, implement, and maintain the IT infrastructure that organizations need to manage daily business practices. Designed and taught by industry professionals, the curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning and application as well as theory, allowing you to apply what you've learned right away.
The ITI major and certificate are now WIA (Workforce Investment Act) certified! Please contact your local Minnesota WorkForce Center to find out if you are eligible to receive WIA funding for your studies.
Career Outlook
There continues to be a growing demand for IT professionals with relevant training and education. The U.S. economy remains highly dependent on leading-edge IT infrastructure, business applications, and talent. Between 2008 and 2010, business demand for IT-driven growth will outstrip the supply of qualified people, according to the Gartner Group, an information technology research and advisory company.
What You'll Learn
You'll learn about IT best practices and understand IT initiatives and operations from the perspective of business. The curriculum is aligned with the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in IT Infrastructure and focuses on three areas:
- Network administration
- Data management
- System administration
Certificate Benefits
Real-world knowledge for professional success – that's what credit certificates at the University offer you. Enhance your capabilities, learn new skills, or begin working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree. These accredited credit certificate programs are:
- Designed for working professionals
- Shorter than degree programs
- Transferable as an area of study in a degree program
- Flexible and offered at varying times
- Taught by University faculty
- Approved by the University of Minnesota Board of Regents
