Earning an IT degree or certificate in Florida presents many advantages and avenues for advancement to students and early-career individuals aspiring to enter the IT field. According to the State of the Tech Workforce report by CompTIA and CyberStates in 2022, Florida has emerged as a prominent technology hub in the United States, boasting infrastructure comparable to states such as California and Texas. The report ranks Florida 4th in terms of net technology-based employment and 2nd in net new tech job creation, further solidifying its status in the tech industry.
Florida’s dynamic and technology-oriented economy presents several employment prospects and avenues for expansion to IT experts. With an impressive median wage of $79,397 (which surpasses the state median by 113%), coupled with a relatively affordable cost of living, and the continuous development of cutting-edge technological infrastructure, the state creates an atmosphere that nurtures both personal and professional advancement.
A few of the job opportunities for IT degree and certificate programs in Florida are:
- IT Associate
- Helpdesk Analyst
- Network Administrator
- System Administrator
- Cloud Engineer
- Information Security Analyst
Your interests will influence your suitable role, the educational path you decide to pursue through a degree or certification program, and the industry-specific qualifications you acquire.
ICOHS College offers you a range of IT degree and certificate programs tailored to make you industry-ready with hands-on experience of the skills necessary to build a thriving IT career.
Let’s take a closer look at the programs we offer:
Associate of Science Degree in Information Technology
This 18-month bachelor’s degree course allows you to build specialized skills for installing and managing network operating systems, installing and troubleshooting client and server hardware and software, managing directory services, and monitoring network event logs for troubleshooting.
The Associate of Science Degree in Information Technology comprises a set of five general education courses – covering areas like skill, business, and career development – across 94 credits of coursework. This degree can also prepare you for four industry certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Server+, and Cisco CCNA.
You have online-only enrollment for this degree program. The online program can be attended from anywhere.
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Cyber Security Specialist
This 12-month IT certificate program equips students with advanced skills and training in cyber threats, digital crime investigation, and information assurance. This in-depth understanding of network and cyber security can be a great asset to build a career in any technological field.
The Cyber Security Specialist certificate program covers the basics of hardware, software, computer infrastructure, and networking. This certificate also prepares students to attain various industry certifications, including CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA Security+, and CompTIA PenTest+.
You have online-only enrollment for this certificate program.
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IT Network Specialist
This 12-month IT certificate program equips students with fundamental to advanced skills in troubleshooting, configuring, and repairing different network devices like laptops, PCs, printers, cellphones, and tablets.
The IT Network Specialist certificate program is available only online and covers the four most popular IT certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and Cisco CCNA.
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IT Systems Administrator
This 12-month IT certificate program equips students with technical and professional skills to install, manage, and troubleshoot software systems in modern organizations. Completing this course qualifies students as system administrators – without prior experience or network technology certification – and opens up the opportunity to grow as computer network architects.
The IT System Administrator certificate program is available only online. It covers four of the most popular IT certifications – CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Server+, and CompTIA Security+.
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IT Bootcamp Programs
ICOHS College also offers students various IT Bootcamps to get certified quickly and kickstart their IT careers in a matter of weeks. The IT Bootcamp Programs options include CompTIA A+ Bootcamp, CompTIA Net+ Bootcamp, CompTIA Sec+ Bootcamp, CompTIA Server+ Bootcamp, and Cisco CCNA Certification.
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