Information Technology
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Information Technology program overview
Are you looking for training that leads to job opportunities as an information technology professional in network administration, database management, IT support or software development? Hennepin Tech can help develop the skills you'll need to succeed.
With knowledgeable instructors and the most up-to-date training, Hennepin Tech will prepare you to make the most of career opportunities. If you are currently an IT professional, HTC also offers advanced courses to help you advance your career.
Program information
- Class Time: Day, Evening, and Online
- Semester: Fall or Spring Semester
- Campus: Eden Prairie Campus & Brooklyn Park Campus
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Skills Required
In general, the Information Technology program is designed to accept students at any level of computer familiarity. Initial placement testing will help best identify what courses students coming into the program should start with. Please see your enrollment counselor for assessment exemptions.Job Outlook
According to Minnesota State CAREERwise Education (www.careerwise.minnstate.edu), IT careers that are expected to grow at a fast rate (4%-11% growth) from 2014 to 2024 including Web Developers, Computer Systems Analysts, Computer and Information Systems Managers, Information Security Analysts, Applications Software Developers, Computer User Support Specialists, Computer Network Support Specialists, Computer Network Architects, Network and Computer Systems Administrators, and Systems Software Developers.
Gainful Employment Disclosure:
- SQL Software Developer Certificate
- SQL Software Developer Diploma
- Cisco Networking Certificate
- Cybersecurity Certificate
- Cyber Defense and Network Security Certificate
- IT Service Desk Technician Certificate
- IT Support Specialist Diploma
- Microsoft Database Specialist Certificate
- Microsoft Office Applications Certificate
- Network Support Specialist Diploma
- Windows Networking Certificate
- Workplace Administrative Assistant Certificate
- Workplace Administrative Professional Diploma
Our students are saying:
"I have always been a confident administrator, but your class definitely prepared me for the task at hand. I was always fond of your teaching, as you always asked questions and didn't just give answers."
"Everything is going great! Just wanted to thank you all for a great job instructing me at HTC. I manage about 200 users and get to work with the highest execs."
Awards and Certifications
- Cyber Defense and Network Security (BP/EP) Associate in Applied Science Degree
- Data Analyst (BP/EP) Associate in Applied Science Degree
- Executive Administrative Professional (BP/EP) Associate in Applied Science Degree
- IT Support (BP/EP) Associate in Applied Science Degree
- Network Administrator/Analyst (BP/EP) Associate in Applied Science Degree
- SQL Software Developer (BP/EP) Associate in Applied Science Degree
- IT Support Specialist (BP/EP) Diploma
- Network Support Specialist (BP/EP) Diploma
- SQL Software Developer (BP/EP) Diploma
- Workplace Administrative Professional (BP/EP) Diploma
- Cisco Networking (BP/EP) Advanced Technical Certificate
- Cyber Defense and Network Security (BP/EP) Advanced Technical Certificate
- Cybersecurity (BP/EP) Advanced Technical Certificate
- IT Service Desk Technician (BP/EP) Occupational Certificate
- Linux Networking (BP/EP) Advanced Technical Certificate
- Microsoft Database Specialist (BP/EP) Advanced Technical Certificate
- Microsoft Office Applications (BP/EP) Occupational Certificate
- Microsoft Office Specialist (BP/EP] Occupational Certificate
- Office Generalist (BP/EP) Occupational Certificate
- SQL Software Developer (BP/EP) Advanced Technical Certificate
- Windows Networking (BP/EP) Advanced Technical Certificate
- Workplace Administrative Assistant (BP/EP) Occupational Certificate
Faculty
Joan Bernard (Networking)
Ryan Brovold (Networking)
Abdul Daud (Networking)
Steven Dupay (Programming and Database)
Svetlana Gluhova (Networking)
Frank Kaduk (Networking)
Sam Espana Lopez (Programming)
Don Myhre (IT Support and Workplace)
Linda Paquette (IT Support and Workplace)
Nathen Rennels-Reed (IT Support and Workplace)
Industry partners
The Information Technology program has an advisory committee of professionals working in the fields of programming, database administration, IT support, and network administration. The advisory committee reviews the coursework to ensure that the program is covering material needed to be marketable in your field of study. This allows the faculty to continue to offer current materials and technical skill development in each area.
