IT Professional Certificate

There are many reasons why IT may be your next best move. Our IT Professional Certification is designed to give you the knowledge you need for success in today’s competitive job market.

With growth opportunities on the horizon and possibilities for high wages combined with great benefits that offer more than most other careers out there right now,. Students who pass this exam will be able to leverage their skills across various platforms and industries, making them valuable employees any company would want on staff!

The IT industry is growing, and there are many opportunities waiting for those who have the right education. In our certification program, you will learn how to navigate today’s competitive IT workforce as well as gain practical skills that can be applied across multiple platforms or industries.

Students will learn how to navigate today’s competitive IT workforce as well as gain practical skills that can be applied across multiple platforms or industries, making you a valuable asset to that future employer you’ve been dreaming of!

Prepare yourself for this ever-growing profession with confidence, and make yourself a valuable asset to your dream employer.

Effective workplace skills are one of the greatest assets for new graduates or people who have decided to change their career path. The technical knowledge and skills obtained throughout this course are important for future employment, but the ability to transition the knowledge into a new working environment is invaluable.

Within this portion of the IT Professional course, our Career Services Team will facilitate the workshops that will prepare students for successful participation in the job search and help students increase confidence in communications with potential employers, succeed in marketing their skill set, and land the job.

Through scheduled individual and group sessions with Career Services, students will have the opportunity to share their job-seeking experiences with their peers and gain valuable insights from others. Our employment specialists will be accessible to provide continuous support and guidance towards achieving short- and long-term employment goals.

Our Career Services Team will consist of seasoned career practitioners who will help with the following tasks during the course:

• Build professional branding from creating a dynamic resume, a stand-out LinkedIn profile and
  powerful cover letters, as well as writing professional thank-you notes

• Develop strategies in job search to obtain an interview

• Educate about interview process

• Advise on negotiating offers of employment

Lesson 1

• Labor Market Information

• Employers’ expectations

• Self-marketing

• Hard and Soft Skills

Lesson 2

• Resume writing

• Resume formats

• Resume as a Marketing Tool

• Applicant Tracking Systems

Lesson 3

• Organizing and Conducting Your Job Search

• The Hidden Job Market

• Research

Lesson 4

• Effective Communication Skills

• Employment Letter

• Elevator Pitch

• Job Interview Types

• Preparation for Job interview

Lesson 5

• Job Interview Practice

• Elevator Pitch Practice

• Resume Review

• Career Management

• Job Overview

• Q & A