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Introduction to Information Technology

Description

The Introduction to Information Technology industry certification exam assesses learners' understanding of various aspects of the information technology field. It evaluates their ability to complete assignments and projects in IT careers, digital media, hardware and operating systems, communications and networks, software development, databases, and new and emerging technologies.

Certifying Organization

YouScience

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Avaya Certified Expert

Certifying Organization

Avaya Learning Centre

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

Certified Biometrics Professional

Certifying Organization

IEEE Computer Society

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Counterintelligence Threat Analyst

Certifying Organization

McAfee Institute

Type

B - Advanced

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$103,044

Projected Job Growth

+11 %

Career Cluster(s)

Digital Technology

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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Database Architects

Median Annual Income

$133,872

Projected Job Growth

+11 %

Career Cluster(s)

Digital Technology

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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Computer Programmers

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$101,644

Projected Job Growth

-10 %

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Digital Technology

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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Projected Job Growth

+18 %

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Digital Technology

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

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$112,753

Projected Job Growth

+11 %

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Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.

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$84,228

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

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Master's degree

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Operations Research Analysts

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$87,178

Projected Job Growth

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Bachelor's degree

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Data Scientists

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$105,473

Projected Job Growth

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Bachelor's degree

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Bioinformatics Technicians

Median Annual Income

$71,490

Projected Job Growth

+7 %

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Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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Bioinformatics Scientists

Median Annual Income

$91,514

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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Computer and Information Research Scientists

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Projected Job Growth

+26 %

Career Cluster(s)

Digital Technology

Most Common Education Level

Master's degree

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Computer Network Support Specialists

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+7 %

Career Cluster(s)

Digital Technology

Most Common Education Level

Associate's degree

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Computer User Support Specialists

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Some college, no degree

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Computer Network Architects

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+13 %

Career Cluster(s)

Digital Technology

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.

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Information Technology Project Managers

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+11 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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