Information Technology Program

A certificate, in addition to certifying that someone has passed a test or reached a specific standard of knowledge may also be the name of an actual award.

In many countries, certificate is a qualification attained in secondary education. For instance students in the Republic of Ireland sit the Junior Certificate and follow it with the Leaving Certificate. Similarly other countries have awards, for instance, in Australia the Higher School Certificate (HSC) in New South Wales, the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) in Victoria, etc., is the examination taken on completion of secondary education.

In many countries, certificates are qualifications in higher education. For example, in Ireland, the National Certificate, which is soon to be replaced by the "Higher Certificate". In Australia, a certificate is a qualification offered by a university or other higher education provider which is shorter than a degree or diploma. These have the titles Certificate (at an undergraduate level), Graduate Certificate (at an undergraduate level, but requiring the completion of a prior undergraduate degree for admission) and Postgraduate Certificate (at a postgraduate level). In Hong Kong, form five students take the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination. Certificate is below the standard of the associate degree and higher diploma, which are below the bachelor degree. Postgraduate certificate are taken after the bachelor degree and are more vocational oriented than master's degree.

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CISSP Advanced Security Management

Villanova University Cryptographic attacks and other computer crimes are real threats to an organization's security processes. This 8-week course analyzes advanced facets of security management and practices and prepares the security professional for taking the CISSP� or SSCP� certification exam. This course covers the 10 domains for both the CISSP certification exam and the seven domains for the SSCP...

Essentials of Information Systems Security

Villanova University Essentials of IS Security is an 8-week course designed for the IS security professional, and those interested in learning more about the IS security profession. Drawing from current methods and from top experts, this course expands general knowledge of IS security and addresses topics critical to achieving success in today's security conscious environment. This course prepares professionals to...

Information Technology Pathway Certificate

Kaplan University The online Information Technology Pathway Certificate program is an important first step if you are looking to build a new career in IT. Our program provides you with foundational knowledge of key information technology areas, including computer hardware, the Internet, databases, computer programming, and networking.

Who Should Take This Program?

If you seek entry-level employment in IT or...

Internet and Website Development Certificate

Kaplan University If you are interested in beginning a career in information technology or advancing your current position by increasing your knowledge of website development, the online Internet and Website Development Certificate program is for you.

Our program introduces you to the computer field and progresses to Web page creation in HTML. You will gain specialized knowledge of Web development using...

Introduction to Computer Programming Language Certificate

Kaplan University The online Introduction to Computer Programming Language Certificate program will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to begin a successful career in information technology.

Our comprehensive curriculum provides you with the foundational knowledge you will need to pursue further study in advanced programming and adapt to the future changes in technology. As a student in this...

Computer Information Systems, Information Technology (actually Computer Technology Educator Graduate Certificate)

Southern New Hampshire University offers a Computer Technology Educator Graduate Certificate that is open to any individuals who meet the program’s pre-requisite criteria. If you’ve earned at least a bachelor’s degree from a fully-accredited institution of higher learning and have completed the other required courses (see SNHU catalog/website), then certification for advancement, both...

Graphic Design

By focusing on all the basics of design, the Sessions.edu Graphic Design certificate program equips students with all the tools they'll need to create powerful, intelligent visual communication. Program participants will learn professional applications for Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and by approaching design from all angles (critique, illustration, retouching) and in numerous formats...