The Information Technology Certificate of Achievement is one of several certificate options available in the Information Technology and Information Systems (ITIS) program. The core competencies for this certificate include foundational skills in Information technology (ITIS 104-Information Technology, ITIS 107-Network Technology, and ITIS 115-Computer Information Systems) as well as foundational skills in computer programming (ITIS 141-Programming Fundamentals). These four foundational courses are also required in the other ITIS certificates. Students will advance from the core competencies to develop those skills sought after by IT employers. These include networking, security, IP communications, project management, software support, device integration, and ethics. The certificate prepares the student for an entry-level position in information technology such as Computer User Support Specialist (SOC Code: 15-1151), Computer Network Specialist (SOC Code: 15-1152), and Computer Operations (SOC Code: 15-1199). During the program, students will also have an opportunity to complete industry certifications from CompTIA, including A+, Network+, Server+, and Security+.