Technology drives our everyday lives―from downloading music and playing games to communicating, steering vehicles and personal banking. At DeVry, our technology degree programs are anchored with Tech Core: strategically designed curriculum, with a hands-on approach built for today’s skills you’ll need for today’s Internet of Things (IoT) economy.
Like the industry itself, our technology programs are versatile and diverse. Start with a certificate program or choose an associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree track that matches your educational needs and interests. From Python, SQL, Networking, CompTIA, to Linux - at DeVry, technology is our backbone and we will help you prepare for your future in technology.
Our online IT Essentials Certificate Program is an answer to the dynamic tech industry, and continues to evolve as technology advances. Today you can educate yourself on these changes by having the foundational understanding of IT essentials. This Certificate Program will expose you to concepts across the broad field of IT. DeVry graduates who focus on our IT Essentials Certificate Program may be prepared for positions such as: entry-level positions such as Computer Network Specialist, IT Helpdesk Support, Network System Administrator and Computer Systems Analyst.
Get the knowledge support to prepare you for a career in the exciting world of technology by growing your IT knowledge within these DeVry core areas:
As you continue your education journey with us, you can choose a more specialized program that best fits your future goals. This Information Technology Essentials Certificate can help you get there. It was designed with a curriculum that helps prepare you for industry certification opportunities like various Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) certifications and the Microsoft Technology Associate – Python programming Certification.
Upon successful completion of your IT Essentials Certificate, you may be eligible for the $2,400 Tech Essentials Grant. Connect with an advisor to learn more3
As you grow in your career, you can apply qualifying credits from the IT Essentials Certificate Program toward relevant associate and/or bachelor’s degree programs at DeVry University.
For example, this IT Essentials certificate can stack into your Associate Degree in Information Technology & Networking. Continue stacking into a bachelor’s degree in such tracks as Engineering Technology – Electronics (BETE), Information Technology & Networking (BITN), Software Development (BSD) or Computer Information Systems (BCIS).
As technology continues to change, cybercriminals are keeping pace to take advantage of vulnerable systems. You can prepare to help organizations secure their networks, protect their sensitive data and come to the rescue by aiding the prevention of data breaches with our Cyber Security Certificate Program. You’ll learn the fundamental skills to help combat cybercrime in as few as 18 months. This Certificate Program covers strategies to safeguard networks and systems, cryptography as a method of protecting data, information assurance policies and more. Graduates of this Certificate Program may consider entry-level opportunities in such positions as Network System Administration, Information Security Analyst, Cybersecurity Technician or Computer User Support Specialist.
The Cyber Security Certificate Program features a curriculum that helps students prepare for industry certification opportunities like various Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) certifications, the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC Council) Certified Network Defender certification and the EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker certification.
After receiving your Cyber Security Certificate from DeVry, continue to build your expertise in this critical field by applying every course from the certificate to cybersecurity programs at the bachelor’s degree level at DeVry University.
For example, this Cyber Security Certificate Program can stack into a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems (BCIS) or a Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Networking (BITN) with specializations in Cyber Security.
Our Tech programs are designed with industry-recognized certifications in mind. Qualified students in certain programs may receive up to a $300 reimbursement for the cost of one exam attempt across a wide range of certifications:
Others may be applicable as well. Speak with an admissions representative about your options.
As a new student, you’ll get a complimentary laptop that is compatible with the engineering and networking software used in your courses.2 It’s our way of investing in your education—and you.
It’s portable so you can take it anywhere, powerful enough to run robust applications, and best of all, you can use it for all your DeVry classes.
Simulate the Internet of Things (IoT) wherever you are with your Portable IoT Kit, designed to give you hands-on experience and confidence working with real IoT technologies.
With the full complement of microprocessors and sensors in your kit, you’ll build elementary IoT devices, integrate them into cloud-based server systems and develop skills needed for today’s IoT economy.
We're proud to offer Engineering Technology programs that are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, abet.org.
This is a global mark of excellence, recognized and valued by employers and professional associations within the Engineering Technology field. ETAC of ABET only awards accreditation to institutions that exhibit technical education excellence, so you can be confident in the quality of your engineering technology degree.
Whether you choose to take courses online or on campus, you'll have powerful learning tools you can take with you everywhere.
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