IT Specialist
Prepare yourself for a career working as a computer software engineer, systems analyst, computer programmer or customer computer support in as little as 2 semesters. Students who successfully complete the program earn a short-term certificate from Northwest State Community College, which can be applied toward an associate degree Students may choose to take the program from either the Toledo (Scott Park) location or Archbold campus.
Below is a brief description of the courses included in the I.T. Specialist program. Complete descriptions are available in the Course Catalog.
- ICDL: Computer hardware/software, windows OS, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Data Management, email & Internet.
- IT Service & Communication: Focus on communication skills within a group and professionalism in the workplace.
- Programming I: Utilizing Visual Basic, the base foundations that underlay programming in the majority of programming languages including requirement gathering, use case and event planning documentation.
- Programming II: Object oriented programming using C# language
- Network Fundamentals: Basic network concepts and terminology, both theoretical and practical are introduced. Learning objectives tested in the CompTIA Network+ exam are covered.
- Database Fundamentals: Moves beyond PC based databases by utilizing SQLite and SQLExpress. Covers relational database concepts and utilizes Structured Query Language (SQL).
- Database Reporting: SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) will be utilized to effectively pull information from a variety of database systems.
- Discrete Structures & Logic: Programming language foundations (Boolean logic, recurrence relations & functions) along with algorithms (sorting, binary search & flowcharting).
- SDLC and HTML: Learn the process of planning, creating, testing and deployment of an information system as well as HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) code used to structure web pages.
Students also have the opportunity to earn the following industry certifications:
- International Computer Drivers License (ICDL)
- Microsoft Technical Associate Database Administration
- Microsoft Technical Associate Software Development
- TestOut Network Pro
Classes begin Fall (August 22nd) and Spring (January 14th) semesters. For more information contact:
Debra Fortney, Training Coordinator 419-267-1318 dfortney@northweststate.edu
Directions to our new Advanced Manufacturing Training Center can be found here
