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There are more than one billion personal computers in use worldwide today. That’s a lot of computers to program and maintain, and a lot of technology networks to support. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, information technology workers who earn an associate’s degree in computers are paid an average of $3,760 a month. Workers with a vocational certificate in engineering can earn even higher pay. If the virtual world of information technology is second nature to you, upgrade your skills for collecting into a marketable resume. Choose from IT degrees in communications, digital graphics, networks and databases, programming, and operating systems. Or, apply your technology expertise to a specialization in business, healthcare, security, or project management. CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, and Linux all offer certifications.

Source: Gartner, Inc., 6/23/2008

Communications

Computer technology has allowed for world wide communication to be as simple as the click of a button. With a degree program in Communications, you can improve career opportunities for yourself in the computer technology field. CourseAdvisor offers the following Communications programs: Internet, Telecommunications and Wireless Technology.

Computer Science & Information Technology

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Databases

Managing information is a highly valued skill in this ever-changing technical world. You can get a certificate, associate degree, bachelor’s degree or even a master’s degree in Databases and get the career training you need to give you those skills.

Digital Graphics & Drafting Technology

Combine your passion for computer technology and art with a degree in Digital Graphics Technology. CourseAdvisor offers Digital Graphics Technology programs including Animation, Digital Arts, Game Art & Design, Graphics for Multimedia, Web Design and Web Development. You can get a certificate, associate degree or bachelor degree in Digital Graphics Technology.

Electronics & Computer Technician

Electronics and Computer Technician programs are generally offered at the certificate, diploma, associate degree, and bachelor degree level, with management programs at the master’s degree level. These programs train techie students for careers in a wide range of electronics and electronic-systems applications and as computer service technicians, computer repair technicians, and PC Help Desk experts. Computers and technology are actually a subset of Electronics rather than the other way around, and it can be confusing sometimes to determine whether a program is an electronics program or a computer technology program. In many cases, especially in the case of technician certificate, diploma, or associate degree programs, it’s both.

IT Specializations

IT Specializations programs provide narrowly-focused training in specialties that have evolved over the last ten years to meet the technology requirements of emerging or growing industries. Examples of technology specializations include IT for Business, Homeland Security IT, and Healthcare Management IT.

Networks

Keep your company’s computer systems up and running with your knowledge of networks. You can choose from either a Networks or Network Support/Repair degree program at CourseAdvisor. Networks degrees are usually offered at the certificate, diploma or associate degree level.

Operating Systems

An Operating Systems certificate can place you in an indispensable role in your company since you will have the highly valued skill set necessary to manage the company computer system. Browse the Operating Systems programs CourseAdvisor offers including Linux, Microsoft and Oracle.

Programming

A Programming degree will give you a competitive edge in the Information Technology field. CourseAdvisor’s Programming degree programs are: Java, Programming, and Software Development. Find the certificate, diploma, associate degree or even bachelor’s degree in Programming that works for you.