Your Options: An Overview
Careers in IT
Is the market still hot for careers in IT? In a word, yes. Not only do Information Technology professionals continue to be in high demand, but the field is growing far beyond traditional computing in a world that demands faster, bigger, and better data management. Mobile devices, wifi-connected cities, blogging, e-commerce and gaming have exploded into the mainstream.
Fueled by innovation in both software and hardware, the computer field is evolving at such high speed, tech skills will be necessary in nearly every market sector. From programming cell phone applications to providing support to a web-enabled database for Fortune-500 companies, if you have the right training, there is a place for you in IT.
PCC’s Computer Education Program offers three main avenues to success in IT:
- Continuing Education courses
- For the current IT professional, earning CEU credits keep your skills sharp, and your training relevant with advances in specific specialty areas.
- Noncredit classes
- What if you just want to brush up on a certain software program like Word or Excel, or take a computer class for your own personal enrichment at your own pace? Our noncredit classes give you a low-cost, low-pressure option.
- Certification programs
- If you want to earn credentials that immediately demonstrate your professional expertise, our certification programs are the way to go. We provide industry-recognized training using authorized course materials developed by our academic partners such as Microsoft, Cisco and Oracle.
Getting Started
Looking for specific training courses?
- Not sure which courses are right for you? Start with classes by topic.
- Search for specific course offerings in the online schedule.
- Or, speak to a training/certification representative.
PCC offers many choices for computer training – including credit classes and majors that lead to degrees. For an overview of your options at PCC, visit the computer education options page.