The Information Technology Infrastructure graduate certificate will focus on the practices and skills currently being used in support of the IT infrastructure. Students will gain valued knowledge and experience working with Windows and Linux operating systems, Windows server administration, virtualization technologies and network and security devices. Students will also have the opportunity to develop communication, interpersonal, project management and business skills to work effectively in the corporate world.
The program will include hands-on applications and simulations to provide students with marketable skills in operating systems, networks, and security and will contribute to preparing the graduate to write a variety of professional certification exams.
Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze and resolve enterprise information technology infrastructure (EITI) problems through the application of systematic approaches and diagnostic tools;
- Determine business and stakeholder requirements for EITI solutions;
- Participate as a member of a team, in the design, delivery, expansion and continual improvement of EITI solutions;
- Use industry best practices, principles in project management and lifecycle management to successfully administer EITI solutions;
- Automate routine tasks, baseline systems performance, and assess resource utilization using a variety of tools;
- Participate as member of a team to ensure the availability and integrity of information in enterprise data storage solutions;
- Participate as member of a team in the design and implementation of security by applying security protocols and knowledge of industry conformance practices;
- Appraise existing security solutions in light of on-going maintenance, conformance practices, and continual improvement of organizational security;
- Articulate, defend, and conform to service delivery expectations found in information technology environments;
- Implement personal and professional development strategies to improve job performance and promote professional growth.
