Cert in Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians

This one-year certificate at Springfield Technical Community College trains students in the technology that runs modern computer systems. Instruction emphasizes networking, protecting systems, and administering them, with attention to cloud computing and virtualization. The credential awarded is a completion certificate in computer systems engineering technology. Students may start in either the spring or the fall term, which gives working adults more flexibility in planning. The college takes part in several industry academic programs, including those run by Cisco, Dell and EMC, and VMware. These partnerships connect classroom work to tools and platforms that employers use, so learners practice on systems similar to those they will meet in a job. The certificate fits people who want to enter an IT support or administration role quickly. Those who decide to continue can pursue the associate degree in the same subject. The program page includes the curriculum checklist, personnel, and salary and job trend resources.