IT ProgramsColumbus State offers an accelerated, affordable path to a rewarding career
Columbus State offers an accelerated, affordable path to a rewarding career.
Central Ohio is becoming known as the Silicon Heartland, a tech boomtown that’s home to leading employers who need your talent. As the Columbus economy grows, so does the need for IT professionals. Information Technology (IT) connects every corner of industry so you can find an exciting career where your skills and interests align. Columbus State Community College is leading the way in IT education and training, and we can help you prepare for an in-demand career in the region’s thriving tech industry in as little as two years.
Why Build a Career in IT?
Skills and Interests
IT pros run the world. You’ll find IT pros everywhere, in every industry. If you love a challenge, want to develop what’s next, and see yourself as an innovator and puzzle solver, you can help ensure businesses stay connected, safe, and competitive.
Good Pay and Benefits
With professional training at Columbus State, you could start earning anywhere from $22 to $49 an hour. Plus, there’s room to grow and increase your earning potential as you gain experience.
Earn and Learn
Dive into a challenging career while getting the education you need to build your resume. For students enrolled in select computer science A.A.S. programs, the IT Flexible Apprenticeship program combines classroom and lab learning with the opportunity for a paid work-study position.
Career Growth
IT touches every aspect of our daily lives, and the demand for pros who can help manage, fix, and improve our tech, shows no sign of slowing down. Plus, many major employers provide education benefits, so you can continue building your skills.
Find the Right Education and Training
Columbus State prepares you to develop what’s next in the IT industry with an up-to-date curriculum led by instructors who are experts in industry standards and practices. Need help choosing the right program? Request Information
Associate Degrees
Cybersecurity A.A.S.
Threats to businesses’ cyber infrastructure continue to grow and evolve, companies are looking to employee skilled cybersecurity experts to protect them from cyber-attacks. Learn the foundational tools you need to successfully protect any organization from digital threats.
For College Credit | 2-Year Degree
Information Technology Support Technician A.A.S.
The program has a diverse curriculum of computer science courses targeted at providing you with a strong base of technical skills and an understanding of multiple aspects in the computer science field including operating systems, Linux, software, security, hardware, scripting, troubleshooting, databases, networking, and workplace skills.
For College Credit | 2-Year Degree
Game Developer A.A.S.
Learn the skills you need to work in the rapidly growing game industry. This program simulates a real-world game studio environment and introduces you to multiple game engines and programming languages and helps you develop web-based 2-D and 3-D games.
For College Credit | 2-Year Degree
Management Information Systems A.A.S.
This program introduces you to core computer science concepts and provides you with a foundational, working knowledge to plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities.
For College Credit | 2-Year Degree
Network Administrator A.A.S.
You’ll learn aspects of network hardware and software maintenance and monitoring, configuring, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and supporting local area networks (LANs), enterprise-wide area networks (WANs), Internet systems such as Intranets, and Cloud networks.
For College Credit | 2-Year Degree
Software Developer A.A.S.
Central Ohio companies need skilled developers to help create the computer applications and programs necessary for them to grow. This degree program includes training in multiple computer languages, networking, web development fundamentals, and cloud computing.
For College Credit | 2-Year Degree
Web Developer A.A.S.
In this program you will learn the skills needed to design, build, and troubleshoot web applications across multiple programming languages so you can start working for employers looking to develop their web presence.
For College Credit | 2-Year Degree
Mobile App Development A.A.S.
Employers use mobile apps to expand their businesses and connect with customers and are looking for skilled workers to help them design, build, and maintain these apps. In this program you’ll develop mobile apps across popular platforms and learn current design principles.
For College Credit | 2-Year Degree
Certificates
CCNA Certificate
This certificate provides foundational networking knowledge, practical experience, and soft-skills development to prepare you for entry-level careers in IT and networking.
For College Credit | 2-Semester Certificate
IT Security Stackable Certificate
Employers rely on cybersecurity to protect against outside threats to their digital domains. This certificate, CompTIA Security+, is the certification globally trusted to provide foundational, vendor-neutral IT security knowledge and skills. As a benchmark for best practices in IT security, this certification covers the essential principles for network security and risk management, making it an important steppingstone of an IT security career.
For College Credit | 3-Semester Certificate
Linux Stackable Certificate
Many businesses rely on Linux as the platform for to securely host data, applications, and web-based services. This certificate equips you with foundational skills and knowledge to operate the Linux system. Your coursework covers best practices in troubleshooting, operating systems, networks and security across a variety of devices for successful IT careers.
For College Credit | 4-Semester Certificate
Mobile Game Apps Certificate
The use of 2-D games for promotional purposes has received a lot of attention in business web applications and as a result, more businesses are developing and utilizing simple games within their web advertising.
For College Credit | 4-Semester Certificate
Software Developer Certificate
Update your skill sets and make yourself invaluable to employers looking to hire knowledgeable IT professionals. In this program you will learn current programming languages, database programming, and web development fundamentals.
For College Credit | 4-Semester Certificate
Data Analytics Certificate
Today’s data-driven world relies on knowledgeable analysts to manage information and communicate their insights to support standard business operations. Students will learn to source and process data, derive insights from collected data, communicate meaningful stories, and to think critically about data bias, data privacy, and ethical use.
For College Credit | 3-Semester Certificate