Information Technology Career Pathways | ¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú /career-pathways/information-technology/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:46:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-Lackawanna_Icon_Navy-L-32x32.png Information Technology Career Pathways | ¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú /career-pathways/information-technology/ 32 32 Robotics & Automation /degree/robotics-automation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=robotics-automation Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:05:44 +0000 /?post_type=degree&p=21061 At A Glance Two-year program built in collaboration with ABB, the 2nd largest robot manufacturer worldwide. Roughly 400,000 new robots enter the market every year. The value of the robotics industry is $43.8 billion. Program curriculum aligns with the mission of the ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute. Built on a hands-on approach with 60% […]

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At A Glance

Two-year program built in collaboration with ABB, the 2nd largest robot manufacturer worldwide.

Roughly 400,000 new robots enter the market every year. The value of the robotics industry is $43.8 billion.

Program curriculum aligns with the mission of the ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute.

Built on a hands-on approach with 60% of student’s time working in a robotics lab.

1 of 7 programs nationwide to train students on ABB robots; the only one in the northeast.

Welcome To Robotics & Automation

The ¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú Robotics Program offers exceptional technical and innovative instruction for all students, consumers, and industry partners, while adhering to the highest ethical standards upheld by the institution and community at large. The program, which acknowledges that technology advancement is the greatest asset to customers in the field, delivers this knowledge to the College’s student body, helping them achieve technological competence and expertise.

Your Career Starts Here

Our program is built on a hands on/lab approach, with a 60% ratio in lab verses theory/classroom being our goal.

  • Critical Thinking techniques
  • Risk Assessment methods and techniques
  • Robotics programming
  • Robotics troubleshooting skills
  • Robotics integration and automation
  • Robotics services
  • Robotics simulation and graphics (Robot Studio), ABB, Kawasaki, Yaskawa, Fanuc, etc.
  • AC and DC basic theory and understanding
  • Electrical motor controls and relay logic, installation and start up
  • Electrical motor controls and relay logic troubleshooting skills
  • Panel building and Blueprint reading
  • PLC programming
  • PLC integration and installation
  • PLC troubleshooting skills
  • HMI programming
  • HMI integration and installation

Program Goals

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  • The program will offer an exceptional educational experience for robotics.
  • The program and program staff will remain contemporary with current and future technologies.
  • The program will collaborate with community and relevant partners to provide opportunities for educational, professional, and personal growth.
  • The program will align with the mission of the ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute.
  • The program will maintain high percent retention and graduation rates.
  • Students and graduates will correctly apply coursework and knowledge to work competently in the field of robotics.

Program Objectives

The ¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú Robotics Program is designed to prepare graduates who:

  • Apply basic concepts of electricity of robotics.
  • Utilize critical-thinking skills to solve field-related problems.
  • Develop robust knowledge of Robotic troubleshooting, programming, and innovation/integration.
  • Utilize appropriate and effective written, oral- and non-verbal communication with fellow students, customers, colleagues, and the public.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to safe, ethical, and legal work habits.

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]]> Electric Vehicle & Advanced Automotive Technologies /degree/electric-vehicle-advanced-automotive-technologies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=electric-vehicle-advanced-automotive-technologies Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:05:23 +0000 /?post_type=degree&p=21062 At A Glance Ìý Two-year program geared towards problem-solving and critical thinking to understandÌý Ìý and diagnose today and tomorrow’s complex automobiles. Students remain on the forefront of the automotive industry through theory and hands-on application with hybrid and electric vehicles. Battery-powered electric vehicles will amount to 20% of global sales by 2025 and 59% […]

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At A Glance

Ìý Two-year program geared towards problem-solving and critical thinking to understandÌý Ìý and diagnose today and tomorrow’s complex automobiles.

Students remain on the forefront of the automotive industry through theory and hands-on application with hybrid and electric vehicles.

Battery-powered electric vehicles will amount to 20% of global sales by 2025 and 59% in 2035.

The medium annual salary for an automotive service technician is $42,090.

Students will have the opportunity to earn advanced certifications through a partnership with SnapOn Tools, the only one in the region.

Electric Vehicle & Advanced Automotive Technologies

The ¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú Electric Vehicle & Advanced Automotive Technologies Program will teach the essential skills needed for automotive technicians working in today’s transportation industry.Ìý The Program is different than a traditional automotive program in that it is focused on the important skills needed to maintain not only todays vehicles but also on the vehicles of the future.Ìý

Our program will train technicians to perform the 10 most common vehicle repairs required, as identified in research conducted by IMR Inc., a leader in automotive research. 8 of those 10 repairs apply to both internal combustion engines and hybrid vehicles.Ìý

Your Career Starts Here

Unique to our program will be the opportunity for our students to earn in demand credentials and certifications that can be used to display competence in the following areas:

  • Pennsylvania Vehicle Safety Inspection
  • Lifting It Right (vehicle lifting certification)
  • ShopKey Pro (Service Information Retrieval)
  • Wheel Service and Alignment
  • Multimeters
  • Brake Rotor Matching
  • Scanner Diagnostics
  • Battery, Starting and Charging

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More About the Program

Our training also focuses on preparing our students for the booming electric vehicle industry. As the credentials and certifications for the electric vehicle space become available, we will incorporate them into the program.

The Electric Vehicle & Advanced Automotive Technologies Program covers advanced operating theories of fuel, hybrid, and electric automotive systems and components. Students will learn to apply automotive operating principles and to diagnose malfunctions in automotive systems. The course work emphasizes the development of skills in safety, service, repair, testing and maintaining automobiles. The curriculum aligns with the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automobile Certification Tests.

  • A4 Suspension and Steering
  • A5 Braking Systems
  • A6 Electrical Systems
  • A8 Engine Performance

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]]> Workforce Specialist with QuickBooks Certification /certificates/workforce-specialist-with-quickbooks-certification/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=workforce-specialist-with-quickbooks-certification Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:48:29 +0000 /?post_type=degree&p=19404 At A Glance Enter the workforce with knowledge in Quickbooks and a certification as a Microsoft Office Associate. Start your career earning $37,000 per year and grow to earn over $50,000. Enter a diverse job field with many opportunities to work for different companies. Earn your certificate over the course of 26 weeks with hybrid […]

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At A Glance

Enter the workforce with knowledge in Quickbooks and a certification as a Microsoft Office Associate.

Start your career earning $37,000 per year and grow to earn over $50,000.
Enter a diverse job field with many opportunities to work for different companies.
Earn your certificate over the course of 26 weeks with hybrid learning.

Welcome to Workforce Specialist with Quickbooks-Certificate Program

You’ve always been good with numbers and want to elevate your education to work in a more secure job network. ¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú’s workforce specialist with Quickbooks certification can help take the skills you already have to a professional level.

At ¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú you’ll gain the skills you need to enter the business world with confidence.

Your Career Starts Here

Employment of individuals with a workforce specialist with Quickbooks certification remains steady, with around 170,200 job openings each year through now to 2030.

The median average wage for an individual with a workforce specialist with Quickbooks certification was $45,560 per year in May 2021.

Earning your workforce specialist with Quickbooks certification at ¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú will open many doors in the business world.

You’ll find employment in:

  • Hospitals
  • Home Owners Associations
  • Accounting Firms
  • Marketing Firms
  • State, Local, and Federal Governments
  • Travel Agencies
  • And other business settings

Jobs you can begin after earning your certificate include:

  • Bookkeepers
  • Accounting Clerk
  • Audit Clerk
  • Budget Analyst
  • And many more

More About the Program

The workforce specialist with Quickbooks certification certificate prepares students to enter the business world with basic skills in QuickBooks while certifying them as Microsoft Office Associates.

Knowing accounting basics while being proficient in Microsoft Office products are in-demand skills, making certificate holders more marketable and valuable to employers.

To become certified as Microsoft Office associates, students will need to demonstrate proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. The suite includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Workforce development specialists across the whole spectrum of employment have good reason to use the Microsoft Office Suite in their day-to-day operations. Candidates able to enter into a role and use these various Microsoft products make themselves more attractive for job opportunities.

The 500-hour workforce management training program costs $8,500 and runs for 23 weeks.

The certificate’s days and hours are:

  • Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Remote
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. – On Campus

The Course Work

On top of Microsoft training, students learn various business and accounting subjects that include:

  • Business Communications with Certification
  • Accounting 1
  • Quickbooks Certification
  • Spanish Fundamentals for the Workplace

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]]> IT Level 1 Helpdesk Career Prep with Certifications /certificates/it-level-1-help-desk-career-prep-with-certifications/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=it-level-1-help-desk-career-prep-with-certifications Mon, 22 Aug 2022 14:17:04 +0000 /?post_type=degree&p=594 At A Glance Gain practical skills in the online classroom, while preparing for the CompTIA A+ and HDI Customer Service exams all at ¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú. Start your career earning $34,000 and grow to earn $80,000. Enter a steadily growing field with companies always looking for dedicated employees. Earn your certificate online through Lackawanna over the […]

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At A Glance

Gain practical skills in the online classroom, while preparing for the CompTIA A+ and HDI Customer Service exams all at ¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú.

Start your career earning $34,000 and grow to earn $80,000.
Enter a steadily growing field with companies always looking for dedicated employees.
Earn your certificate online through Lackawanna over the course of 275 hours.

Welcome to IT Level 1 Help Desk Career Prep with Certification-Certificate Program

You’ve always been a tech savvy individual, always the one people go to when they need computer help. Now you’re ready to turn the skills you have into a professional career through education!

At Lackawanna you’ll gain the practical skills you need, while preparing yourself for the CompTIA A+ and HDI Customer Service exams and a professional certificate for your new role.

Your Career Starts Here

Employment of computer support specialists is projected to grow 9% through now and 2030, which is about as fast as other occupations. Over 70,000 jobs are projected to open every year through now and 2030, due to demand of new workers.

The median average wage for computer support specialists was $57,910 in May 2021.

Earning your IT level 1 help desk certificate opens many doors in the tech world. You can find employment in:

  • Tech Companies
  • Banks
  • Customer Support Centers
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Government Agencies
  • Hospitals
  • Entrepreneurial Work
  • And other IT settings

Jobs you can expect to begin after earning your certificate include:

  • Computer Support Specialist
  • IT Help Desk Associate
  • IT Support Specialist
  • Technical Support Specialist
  • Computer Repair Agent
  • And other IT support related jobs

More About the Program

The level 1 IT help desk training course prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ and HDI Customer Service Representative Certification exams, which are essential in securing a Level 1 help desk position.

Some of the skills students will learn through this process include

  • Call handling skills
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting Skills
  • Proper Documentation
  • Conflict Solution

The training and certification program is completely online and students can learn at their own pace. With a tuition of $4,500, students will complete 275 hours of online education in the comfort of their own home. This tuition covers all certification exams, as well course-essential e-books and other materials.

For best results, it is recommended that students enrolling in the major, make sure their home computer systems meet the recommended minimum requirements.

System hardware minimum requirements for optimal learning:

  • CPU: 1 GHz or higher
  • RAM: 2 GB or higher
  • Resolution: 1280 x 720 or higher
  • Speakers / Headphones
  • Microphone (for Webinar / Live Online sessions)

Operating System minimum requirements:

  • Microsoft Windows 7 or 10 (Home, Pro)
  • Mac OSX 10 or higher
  • Latest Chrome OS
  • Latest Linux Distributions

Included with the program is 12 months of free access to a cloud-based lab platform designed to help students develop the practical information technology skills necessary to succeed in high in-demand IT jobs. This cloud-based lab solution uses real equipment that enables our students to execute each practical task in a safe environment, while also being accessible from anywhere without requiring students to buy their own hardware or risk damage to their own system.

Along with having access to the necessary hardware in this virtual environment, students in the level 1 help desk course gain access to high-quality practical exercises that cover many of the same topics they will encounter on their certifying exams, giving them the experience they need to receive a professional certification.

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]]> Information Management with PMP Certification /certificates/information-management-with-pmp-certification/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=information-management-with-pmp-certification Mon, 22 Aug 2022 10:13:57 +0000 /?post_type=degree&p=592 At A Glance Earn your certificate in information management with PMP Certification to pursue a career in business information management or project management. Start your career earning $39,000 per year and grow to earn over $100,000 per year. Enter a rapidly growing field with the opportunity to manage different kinds of projects and information across […]

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At A Glance

Earn your certificate in information management with PMP Certification to pursue a career in business information management or project management.

Start your career earning $39,000 per year and grow to earn over $100,000 per year.
Enter a rapidly growing field with the opportunity to manage different kinds of projects and information across different companies.
Earn your certificate at ¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú’s Scranton Campus over the course of 68 weeks, preparing students for the world of business with confidence.

Welcome to Information Management with PMP Certification-Certificate Program

You’re a natural born leader and prefer to take command of projects or assignments given to you at work or in school. With the help of ¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú’s information management with PMP Certification certificate, you can take your leaderships skills to the next level to manage projects in the world of business and beyond.

At ¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú, you’ll gain the skills and education you need for the ever changing and fast paced world of business with the information management with PMP Certification certificate.

Your Career Starts Here

Employment of individuals who hold an information management with PMP Certification certificate is projected to grow 33% through now and 2027, which is much faster than other occupations.

The median average wage of those holding this certificate is $94,500 per year.

Certification in information management with PMP Certification opens many doors in the world of business and beyond. You can find employment in:

  • Hospitals
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Construction
  • Management Companies
  • Freelance Work
  • Start Up Companies
  • Manufacturing
  • And other management related industries

Jobs you can begin after earning your information management with PMP Certification certificate include:

  • Project Manager
  • Executive Assistant
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Project Coordinator
  • Research Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • And Many More

More About the Program

¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú’s information management with PMP Certification certificate prepares students to pursue a career in information management or project management.

Students will also be prepared to take a MOS Certification exam for each program application, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more.

Additionally, the course will provide project management training so students are fully equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully complete the Project Management Institute’s nationally recognized Project Management Professional (PMP) exam.Ìý

The PMP information management certificate is considered the standard of excellence in the field of project management and is often a required credential for anyone looking to pursue this career path.

¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú’s comprehensive project management training course uses online learning activities, practice exams and assignments to help students prepare for the PMP exam. Upon successful completion of this comprehensive program, the student will have all the skills necessary to obtain a position in a variety of office settings.

Tuition for the information management with PMP Certification certificate costs $25,110. For this amount, students will receive 1,255 hours of instruction over the course of 68 weeks.

The course schedule is as follows:

  • Weeks 1-20: Introductory & Advanced Computer Applications
  • Weeks 21-26: Math of Finance
  • Weeks 27-36: College Accounting & QuickBooks
  • Weeks 37-40: Business Communications
  • Weeks 41-43 Introduction to Management
  • Weeks 44-46 Human Resource Management
  • Weeks 47-48 Workplace Readiness (Resume Prep, Interview Skills & Job Search)

Weeks 49-68 comprise the PMP project management certificate exam prep portion of the course and be entirely online so students can learn at their own pace.

The Course Work

¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú’s information management with PMP Certification certificate covers every aspect of project management training.

Areas of instruction for this course include the following:

  • Introduction to Project Management and the PMBOK Guide
  • Organizational Influences and Project Life Cycle
  • Project Management Processes
  • Project Integration Management
  • Project Scope Management
  • Project Time Management
  • Project Cost Management
  • Project Quality Management
  • Project Human Resource Management
  • Project Communications Management
  • Project Risk Management
  • Project Procurement Management

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]]> CIW Database Design Specialist with SQL, Java & C-Sharp /certificates/ciw-database-design-specialist-with-sql-java-and-c-sharp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ciw-database-design-specialist-with-sql-java-and-c-sharp Mon, 22 Aug 2022 14:10:17 +0000 /?post_type=degree&p=590 At A Glance Learn the world of tech, programming, and database optimization through ¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú’s CIW database design specialist with SQL, Java and C-Sharp certificate. Start your career earning $73,000 per year and grow in your field to earn $88,000 per year. Enter a steadily growing field with high job security, due to the need […]

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At A Glance

Learn the world of tech, programming, and database optimization through ¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú’s CIW database design specialist with SQL, Java and C-Sharp certificate.

Start your career earning $73,000 per year and grow in your field to earn $88,000 per year.
Enter a steadily growing field with high job security, due to the need of certified workers.
Earn your certificate online over the course of 15 weeks ready to take your CIW certificate exam.

Welcome to CIW Database Design Specialist with SQL, Java & C-Sharp-Certificate Program

You’ve always been tech savvy but always wanted to learn more or you have a job in IT already and are ready to take the next step in your professional career! ¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú’s CIW database design specialist with SQL, Java & C-Sharp certificate can help you achieve this next step in your life and prepare you for the CIW certificate exam.

At ¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú you’ll gain the skills and knowledge you need for the current digital age and beyond!

Your Career Starts Here

Employment of database design specialists is projected to grow 9% through now and 2030, which is about average for all occupations.

The median average wage for a database design specialist is $79,990 per year.

Earning your certificate in CIW Database Design Specialist with SQL, Java & C-Sharp can help you find employment in:

  • Educational Institutes
  • Insurance Companies
  • State, Local, and Federal Government Agencies
  • Investment Agencies
  • Consulting Firms
  • IT Agencies
  • Hospitals
  • And other IT settings

Jobs you can begin after passing your CIW certificate exam include:

  • Database Designer
  • Database Analyst
  • Database Design Specialist
  • Database Administrator
  • Database Developer
  • And many more

More About the Program

The CIW database design specialist certification course at ¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ús provides introductory vendor-neutral training for individuals planning to pursue a career in product-focused database specialization.

This course introduces you to DB2, Oracle Database 11g, MS SQL, and mySQL. You will also learn about Structured Query Language (SQL) and database optimization through normalization.

¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú’s CIW database design specialist certification is designed to prepare students for the CIW certification exam though a 15-week online course with necessary learning materials provided.

Tuition for the CIW Database Design Specialist Certification program is $3,500.

A cable or DSL internet connection is recommended for best results. It is also recommended that students have at least a basic knowledge of the purpose and function of a database before taking the course.

For best results, student’s home computers should meet the following system requirements.

Hardware minimum requirements:

  • CPU: 1 GHz or higher
  • RAM: 2 GB or higher
  • Resolution: 1280 x 720 or higher
  • Speakers / Headphones
  • Microphone (for Webinar / Live Online sessions)

Operating system minimum requirements:

  • Microsoft Windows 7 or 10
  • Mac OSX 10 or higher
  • Latest Chrome OS
  • Latest Linux Distributions

The Course Work

The goal of ¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú’s CIW database design specialist certificate is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of database design and a practical skill set to find gainful employment.

Areas of study include:

  • Relational database fundamentals
  • Database planning
  • Database design methodology
  • Optimization and normalization
  • Structured Query Language (SQL)
  • Relational algebra transactions
  • Database security

Additionally, students will learn how to perform the following tasks with C#:

  • Write a C# application using labels, text fields, and buttons on a form
  • Write C# code using numeric and string data in variables
  • Write a C# application using conditional statements and loops
  • Write C# code including methods and event handlers
  • Write C# code handling exceptions and validates data
  • Write a C# application using date and string variables
  • Add standard controls to their C# projects and create a multiform application

Students will learn how to perform the following tasks with Java:

  • Write Java code using data types such as numeric, string, and date time values
  • Illustrate the knowledge of variables, types, values, definitions, and objects
  • Write Java code handling common errors and exceptions
  • Write Java code using your own methods and modules
  • Write Java code using arrays, collections, maps, and lists
  • Write Java applications using conditional statements and loops

Students will learn how to perform the following tasks with SQL:

  • Write queries to retrieve data from one table
  • Write queries to retrieve data from more than one table
  • Write queries summarizing data
  • Write queries containing subqueries

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]]> Cybersecurity /degree/cyber-security-associate-degree/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cyber-security-associate-degree Mon, 22 Aug 2022 10:06:57 +0000 /?post_type=degree&p=589 At A Glance Exclusively online two-year degree for college-ready students. Graduates will enter their field prepared with experience in the current digital age. Careers in the cybersecurity field are expected to increase by 33% between 2020 and 2030. Demand for cyber jobs is growing from 2019 through 2029 at a rate of 31%, the highest […]

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At A Glance

Exclusively online two-year degree for college-ready students.

Graduates will enter their field prepared with experience in the current digital age.

Careers in the cybersecurity field are expected to increase by 33% between 2020 and 2030.

Demand for cyber jobs is growing from 2019 through 2029 at a rate of 31%, the highest of any industry during that period of time.

Receive hands-on experience through internships and clubs in the cybersecurity field.

Welcome to Cybersecurity-Associate Degree

You’ve always kept up with the latest in technology and now you want to grow a career out of that passion. With ¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú’s Associate Degree in Cybersecurity, you can be in that world, solving and preventing complex cyber security issues that can affect all of us.

Here at Lackawanna, you will use the latest in cutting-edge technology to prepare yourself for the current digital age of cybersecurity.

Your Career Starts Here

Careers in Cybersecurity are expected to grow 33% between now and 2030, making it one of the fastest growing fields. The median average wage for those in the cybersecurity field in Pennsylvania was $95,000 per year in 2022.

After completing this two-year online major, you can find employment in the following fields:

  • Network Administration
  • Domain System Administration
  • Security Operations
  • Cryptography
  • Risk Management and Compliance

Jobs you can begin right after receiving your degree include:

  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • SOC Analyst
  • Help Desk Engineer
  • Software Developer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • And many more!

More About the Program

Our Cybersecurity Associate Degree will cover various computer science topics within the field of cybersecurity, allowing student to learn how to prevent major cyber security threats and attacks. The cybersecurity major can be considered a computer science degree with an emphasis on security.

Cybersecurity is a fast-paced field, and our students receive an education preparing them to tackle the problems our online world faces every day.

With new technology emerging daily, cybersecurity is a highly sought out talent that is enhanced at ¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú. Students can expect to find high quality job opportunities in both private and public sectors after graduation.

¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú teaches a cybersecurity curriculum that ensures our graduates obtain the necessary skills to meet current workforce demand.

Cybersecurity students will learn how to:

  • Interpret the fundamental concepts and techniques of cybersecurity.
  • Analyze cyber security measures for all the major computer science components including operating systems, networks, databases, programming, and information assurance.
  • Apply coursework concepts to hands-on laboratory exercises to demonstrate cybersecurity skills.
  • Recognize the ethical and moral responsibilities of cybersecurity in the modern age.

The Course Work

The cybersecurity major consists of a combination of mathematics, software development and other areas of study in the following courses:

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • Operating System Fundamentals
  • Networking Fundamentals
  • Scripting & Programming Essentials
  • Operating System Administration
  • Introduction to Cryptography
  • Cybersecurity Design Principles
  • Network Design and Protocols
  • Network Security Automation
  • Virtualization/Cloud Computing
  • Cybersecurity Internship

Certifications

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]]> Information Management Technician Certificate /certificates/information-management-technician-professional-certification/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=information-management-technician-professional-certification Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:53:57 +0000 /?post_type=degree&p=521 At A Glance One-year certificate program that teaches a full understanding and knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Introduction to Computers and Advanced Computers. Graduates can work as executive assistants, administrative assistants, project coordinators or research analysts. Students will be prepared to take the Microsoft Office Certification exam for Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. Offered […]

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At A Glance

One-year certificate program that teaches a full understanding and knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Introduction to Computers and Advanced Computers.

Graduates can work as executive assistants, administrative assistants, project coordinators or research analysts.
Students will be prepared to take the Microsoft Office Certification exam for Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Offered at the Scranton campus.

Welcome to Information Management Technician Certificate-Certificate Program

If you want a full understanding of the Microsoft Office suite, consider enrolling in ¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú’s Information Management Technician certificate program. The program prepares students to enter the workforce prepared for an office setting.

Your Career Starts Here

Information asset management is critical to a well-run office and business. The Information Management Technician professional certificate program gives students comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office as well as business communications, introduction to management, business ethics, customer service skills, and more.

More About the Program

Lackawanna’s Information Management Technician professional certification program instills in students the necessary knowledge to prepare for Microsoft Office certification exams in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

The program will also prepare students for the QuickBooks certification exam, which is held on-site or can be offered remotely.

The Course Work

¾Ã¾Ã¸£Àû¹ú²ú’s Information Management Technician professional certification program is affordable and trains students to enter the workforce prepared for an office setting. The 1,200-hour program costs $21,420 and runs for 48 weeks. after which a one-year certificate is rewarded.

The program’s course schedule is as follows:

  • Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • Weeks 1 – 20: Introductory & Advanced Computer Applications
  • Weeks 21 – 26: Math of Finance
  • Weeks 27 – 36: College Accounting & QuickBooks
  • Weeks 37 – 40: Business Communications
  • Weeks 41 – 43: Introduction to Management
  • Weeks 44 – 46: Human Resource Management
  • Weeks 47 – 48: Workplace Readiness (Resume Prep, Interview Skills & Job Search)

Prospective students interested in enrolling in Lackawanna’s GED to Credential Program can learn more here.

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