Information Technology

Technology permeates all businesses and there is a real need for IT professionals for implementation and support. With the exponential growth in technology hardware and services, including the growing investment in cloud and mobile networks, IT professionals will see a continuous increase in demand. This translates into real opportunities for anyone interested in entering the IT industry. If taking advantage of these opportunities has seemed out of your reach, this intensive 38-week program can help you get a foot in the door.

This program is fast-paced and challenging. Most students spend an average of 3 hours daily studying outside of class. Students should have prior experience with Windows-based computers.

What sets the AVTEC Information Technology program apart from other IT programs is the amount of hands-on experience a student receives using real network and server equipment. Students have their own pod of routers and switches to configure local area networks, which they then connect to form wide area networks. Students also have their own servers to build peer-to-peer and domain environments.

The small class sizes at AVTEC provide students with the opportunity to experience extensive hands-on training. The Information Technology program prepares students for entry-level employment in a variety of positions, including technical support, server administration, and network administration.

Program Details

  • Program Offered In: August
  • Training Times: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday
  • Clock Hours: 1260
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Requirements

Information Technology Requirements

Students will need a Windows-based laptop computer with Windows 11 for this training program, have basic keyboarding skills, and be able to demonstrate the ability to navigate computer systems such as the use of the control panel, system updates, file systems, and basic command-line commands.

Employment Requirements

  • Good eyesight and finger coordination
  • Demonstrate the ability to show up on time, rested, and dressed for work

Program-Specific Requirements

  • Students must arrive on time and attend training daily (Mon-Fri 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Industry Certification

University of Alaska Transcript
Information Technology graduates may earn up to 33 credits on their University of Alaska transcript while in attendance at AVTEC. These credits may be directly applied to an advanced IT degree at the UAF campus. The cost for any credit is in addition to the cost of the IT program.

In addition to the Information Technology program certificates, students may also prepare for and earn industry certifications. The industry certifications are not offered through AVTEC, and the cost for any industry certification is in addition to the cost of the IT program.

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