Information Technology (IT) Support is the discipline of assisting individuals and organizations with computers, mobile devices and the networks and other devices that support technology. IT Support can also include the setup, installation, and configuration of equipment, and optimizing network performance.
Earn This Certificate for Less
For a limited time, Peirce is offering special, discounted tuition of $350 per credit for new students who enroll in an undergraduate certificate. This is more than 40% less than our regular undergraduate tuition. Tuition for the IT Support certificate is $5,600 (does not include fees or books).
The Ideal Entry-Level Certificate
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics identifies the Computer Support Specialist as the only occupation with an entry-level education requirement less than a bachelor’s degree.
Peirce College’s stackable Certificate of Proficiency in IT Support prepares students, including those with no prior IT experience, to enter the IT field as a Computer Support Specialist. Students can also embed key IT certifications, including CompTIA ITF+ and A+, into the certificate.
Job Forecast for IT Support
According to the PA Department of Labor and Industry High-Priority Occupation list, the need for Computer User Support Specialists in Philadelphia is expected to grow by 9% through 2030, and the average salary is more than $64,000.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for Computer User Support Specialists nationally is also expected to grow by 9% through 2030, and the median salary is $55,000.
IT Support positions enable many career changers with little or no IT experience gain the expertise they need to grow their technology career in fields such as network administration, cloud computing and cybersecurity.
What You Can ExpectCredits:
16
Format:
100% online & stackable
Transfer Credits:
Apply up to 6 transfer credits to this certificate
Time to Complete:
6-9 months; transfer credits can reduce completion time
Tuition:
$5,600*
($350 per credit x 16 credits)
*Based on special, limited-time tuition for new students of $350 per credit (does not include fees or books).
| PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: | Min. Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| PRC** | PRC 100 or PRC 101** | 1 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| BIS 111 | Application Software Fundamentals | 3 |
| ITN 120 | PC Fundamentals | 3 |
| ITN 130 | Network Fundamentals | 3 |
| ITN 220* OR ITN 144* | Helpdesk & Customer Service Concepts* Introduction to Network Security* | 3 |
*Students who select ITN 220 complete the IT User Support track; students who complete ITN 144 complete the IT Network Support track. Students in either track will be prepared to earn CompTIA ITF+ and A+ certification.
**Students who place into developmental education courses and/or who have completed fewer than 15 credits are required to enroll in the Student Success Seminar, PRC 100.
To enroll in this certificate program, students must be eligible for placement in college-level English. In addition, students are encouraged to complete ENG 103 to support their learning experience.
Emergency Student Aid grants are available for Peirce students. Grants can be used to pay off balances, cover tuition, buy books, and for all costs of attendance, including food, rent, childcare, and transportation. Learn more.
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