As an Information Technology (IT) Administrator, you can combine your passion for technology with a rewarding, skills-based career that offers countless opportunities for managing and supporting critical business systems.
IT Administration has revolutionized the way organizations operate. In our digital age, IT professionals are the backbone of business technology, ensuring that computer systems, networks, and user technologies run smoothly and efficiently.
Across industries and organizations, IT Administrators ensure that businesses can leverage technology to communicate, collaborate, and operate effectively. They apply technical skills to solve critical infrastructure problems, maintain system reliability, and support organizational productivity.
Take advantage of the evolving IT Administration field and its endless opportunities by launching or advancing your career. A career in IT Administration can offer:
With CIAT, you can discover ways to maximize the opportunities available within IT Administration. We'll partner with you to help you earn the technical expertise and industry certifications needed to launch or advance a thriving IT career.
At CIAT, we are here for you on your journey to success, and it starts with answering your questions. Let us connect you with the information you need to navigate your next steps.
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There’s no single career path within IT–the options for career growth are exponential. The role you find yourself in today could look very different a year from now.
IT professionals command high annual wages, with the median for some data occupations coming in at well over the average for all occupations.
The IT field is constantly evolving, offering new career possibilities every year across industries. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be on average about 377,500 job openings each year in the entire IT field over the next decade.
Certificate Program
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Program Length: 10 Weeks
Courses: 2
Credits: 8
Certificate Program
Certificate as Computer Technician
Program Length: 20 Weeks
Courses: 4
Credits: 16
Certificate Program
Certificate as Network Technician
Program Length: 20 Weeks
Courses: 4
Credits: 16
Certificate Program
Certificate in Cloud Administration
Program Length: 20 Weeks
Courses: 4
Credits: 16
Certificate Program
Certificate in Cloud Infrastructure
Program Length: 20 Weeks
Courses: 4
Credits: 16
Certificate Program
Certificate in Database Administration
Program Length: 20 Weeks
Courses: 4
Credits: 16
Certificate Program
Certificate in Workflow Deployment
Program Length: 20 Weeks
Courses: 4
Credits: 16
Certificate Program
Certificate in IT Project Management
Program Length: 30 Weeks
Courses: 6
Credits: 24
Certificate Program
Certificate in Cybersecurity
Program Length: 40 Weeks
Courses: 8
Credits: 32
Certificate Program
Certificate In Computer Information Systems
Program Length: 45 Weeks
Courses: 9
Credits: 36
Associate's Program
AAS in Computer Information Systems
Program Length: 1 - 2 Years
Courses: 17
Credits: 64
Bachelor's Program
Applied Bachelor’s Degree In Computer Information Systems
Program Length: 3 - 4 Years
Courses: 35
Credits: 130
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Request InfoIT Administrators can work across diverse environments – from managing infrastructure in hospitals to supporting systems in high-tech startups. You'll have opportunities to specialize in network security, system management, and critical infrastructure support.
One constant of the IT field is change. The field is constantly growing and evolving, offering new possibilities for job roles and career paths each year. While there’s a wide variety of jobs across sectors, some of the more common IT & Cloud positions include:
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Many common IT occupations offer competitive salaries and median annual wages that are well above the national average. That demand is reflected by the competitive salaries and earning potential within the field. In fact, the median annual wage of all Computer Information Technology occupations in 2023 was $104,420, which is more than double the median annual wage for all occupations ($48,060).
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