Enhance Your IT Expertise with Industry-Recognized Certifications
The Information Technology program at Youngstown State University offers students the opportunity to enhance their skills and career prospects by earning industry-recognized certifications as part of their curriculum. These certifications are designed to complement your IT degree by providing specialized knowledge and practical experience in high-demand areas such as networking, cybersecurity, system maintenance, and database management. Available exclusively to current students, these certifications validate your expertise and prepare you for competitive roles in the ever-evolving tech industry. Explore the certifications below to see how they can expand your professional opportunities.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (200-301 CCNA) Certification
Through a series of courses—CSIS 3782: Cisco Networking Academy 1, CSIS 3783: Cisco Networking Academy 2, and CSIS 3784: Cisco Networking Academy 3—students gain hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge in networking concepts. This certification equips students with the skills to install, configure, and manage medium-sized routed and switched networks, troubleshoot network issues, and ensure the smooth operation of essential network protocols. Students also build foundational knowledge in security, automation, and programmability, preparing them for diverse roles in network administration.
Courses:
- CSIS 3782: Cisco Networking Academy 1
- CSIS 3783: Cisco Networking Academy 2
- CSIS 3784: Cisco Networking Academy 3
CompTIA A+ (220-1101/220-1102) Certification
Students who complete CSIS 2620: System Configuration and Maintenance are prepared to earn the CompTIA A+ certification, the industry standard for IT support roles. This coursework focuses on essential hardware and software troubleshooting, configuring operating systems, and managing mobile devices and cloud-based technologies. Students gain the skills needed to provide technical support, ensure operational efficiency, and work effectively in IT service environments.
Course:
- CSIS 2620: System Configuration and Maintenance
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Certification
The combination of CSIS 3755: Information Assurance and CSIS 3756: Security Design equips students with the knowledge and skills to achieve the CompTIA Security+ certification. This program covers critical aspects of cybersecurity, including threat analysis, risk management, network security, and compliance. Students learn to design and implement security solutions, identify and mitigate potential threats, and apply best practices to safeguard data and systems in both enterprise and cloud environments.
Courses:
- CSIS 3755: Information Assurance
- CSIS 3756: Security Design
Oracle Database Foundations (1Z0-006) Certification
By completing CSIS 3722: Development of Databases, students are prepared for the Oracle Database Foundations certification. This course introduces the principles of database design, management, and administration. Students gain hands-on experience with SQL and Oracle tools, enabling them to create and maintain efficient database systems. These skills are essential for roles in database development, analysis, and management.
Course:
- CSIS 3722: Development of Databases
