IT Fast Track, Short-Term Technical Certificate

Curriculum Code #6005

(Not offered 2023-2024)

Division of Engineering, Business and Information Technologies

The short-term technical certificate along with NCIS 249 Network+ and Microsoft certified technical specialist training in non-credit, continuing education provides the certificate holder a foundation in IT Support. The certificate plus aforementioned non-credit courses demonstrates that the student has developed an understanding of basic hardware, software, operating systems and networking. Students who have completed the certificate can apply coursework toward various LCCC associate degrees. Successful completion of the certificate and non-credit coursework will assist in the preparation to take A+, Network+ and Microsoft certified technical specialist certifications. Contact the Business division’s continuing education representative for admission into the program. Lorain County Community College has articulation agreements with colleges and universities including programs offered by Lorain County Community College’s University Partnership.

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Indicates that this course has a prerequisite.

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A student must register for the orientation course when enrolling for more than six credit hours per semester OR any course that would result in an accumulation of 13 or more credit hours.

While completion of this certificate may aid in obtaining employment, recommend the minimum completion of a degree program to gain employment in a business-related field.

For information about admissions, enrollment, transfer, graduation and other general questions, please contact your advising team.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Identify, maintain, and troubleshoot current operating systems of a computer.
2. Demonstrate Information Technology infrastructure knowledge, techniques, and fundamental skills utilizing operating systems and networks.