About this MicroBachelors
It is forecasted that the need for IT professionals will continue to rapidly grow as technology continues to evolve at such incredible rates. IT jobs are in high demand particularly within non-tech sectors such as professional services, manufacturing, and financial services industries among others, and IT roles in these sectors are more accessible making them high potential career path entry-points.
Advance your information technology (IT) skill set by completing Western Governors University’s (WGU) MicroBachelors Introduction to Information Technology program certificate. Designed for IT practitioners, educators, and business professionals, this program introduces IT infrastructure concepts and services to support the operation and management of an enterprise environment.
Throughout the MicroBachelors program certificate, you will engage in real-world career development opportunities to enhance your understanding of IT as a discipline. You will learn about the many roles and functions of the IT department, fundamentals of networking and security concepts, and programming elements such as variables, data types, flow control, and design concepts.
Earning this MicroBachelors program certificate will equip you with knowledge of highly relevant tools and techniques to prepare you for a variety of career options and opportunities in the field of IT. Then, build on this program certificate and continue your professional development by applying to one of many undergraduate degree programs in IT from Western Governor's University.
If you are enrolled in the verified track (paid track) in any course that is a part of a MicroBachelors program, including this course, you are eligible for
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What you'll learn
- Learn to identify the basic concepts essential to network security
- Learn to examine basic computer programming elements such as describing steps of the software design process
- Learn to identify how technology contributes to the success of today’s businesses
- Learn the knowledge and skills necessary to understand how information technology systems convert data into organizational knowledge to aid in decision-making
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| Hours | 11 |
| Instructors | Gerri Light, Ryan Whisler, Michelle Watt, Gary Dall |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming Business |
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Network and Security Foundations As computer systems become smaller, cheaper, and more readily accessible, it seems everyone is connected at the touch of a button. Organizations struggle to remain efficient as... edX | WGUx, Western Governors University |
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Information Technology Foundations Information technology (IT) can be viewed as a system, a combination of independent parts all working together to accomplish a certain goal. Systems are everywhere. For example,... edX | WGUx, Western Governors University |
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Scripting and Programming Foundations Computer programs are abundant in many people's lives today, carrying out applications on smartphones, tablets, and laptops, powering businesses, helping cars drive and planes... edX | WGUx, Western Governors University |
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| From | WGUx, Western Governors University via edX |
|---|---|
| Hours | 11 |
| Instructors | Gerri Light, Ryan Whisler, Michelle Watt, Gary Dall |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming Business |
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Gifted Certificate Program Coordinator $48k
Instructor, Paralegal Certificate Program $52k
Program Support / Program Coordinator $56k
Instructor and Taskforce Committee Member for Certificate in Fundraising Operations $60k
Certificate Analyst $67k
Program Coordinator Chill Program $68k
Continuing Education Professor/Apparel Certificate Program Advisor $68k
Instructor, Sustainability Leadership Certificate Program $79k
Program Specialist - Program Management $113k
Vice Assistant President Certificate Specialist $120k
Product Manager - SUT Compliance and Certificate Management $131k
Assistant Professor, Bereavement Certificate Program $139k
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