CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Mar 19, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- American Public University System (APUS) has introduced 10 undergraduate
certificate programs in information technology, designed to improve the
knowledge and skills of professionals engaged in computer networking,
system security, project management, and Web and applications
development. Each of the new IT certificate programs is offered
completely online and includes six courses for a total of 18 semester
hours, which can be applied to an Associate or Bachelor's degree through
its member institutions American
Military University and American
Public University.
The new APUS certificates address in-demand concepts and techniques
appropriate for entry-level and mid-career IT professionals, as well as
students engaged in non-technical careers:
- Computer
Systems and Networks - For entry-level IT professionals seeking
positions in administration, development and integration, courses in
this certificate are aligned with the requirements of A+ and Network+
Certification.
- Cybercrime
Essentials - For students interested in entry to mid-level career
positions to counter the explosive growth in the number and scope of
computer and technology-related crimes.
- Enterprise
Web Applications using .NET - For students seeking entry-level Web
positions such as Web Database Developer, this certificate examines
the principles and concepts of Object Oriented Programming (OOP),
Visual Basic, ASP and C#.
- Information
Systems Security Essentials - For entry-level IT professionals
eager to learn the essential skills in information security domains,
including access control, business continuity and disaster
recovery, planning, cryptology and risk management.
- Internet
Webmaster - For IT professionals seeking a complete understanding
of Web site design, internet concepts, networking and Web development
fundamentals, the courses in this certificate are aligned with the
Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) certifications.
- IT
Project Management Essentials - For those seeking higher-level
career positions such as IT Project Manager, this program focuses on
meeting industry needs including the management of costs, time, scope,
quality, risk and people.
- Microsoft
Office Applications - This certificate is a study of the concepts
and technology trends central to office productivity applications.
- Visual
Basic Application Development - For seekers of entry-level career
positions such as Web Database Developer, Visual Basic Developer, and
.NET Developer, this certificate will enable graduates to apply and
use Object Oriented Programming and Visual Basic.
- Visual
Communications - This certificate introduces students to the
principles and practices of image manipulation, enhancement and
storage, and examines the design, development and deployment of text
and graphics to create dynamic, interactive experiences for web users.
- Web
2.0 - This program provides an overview and introduction to Web
2.0 trends and technologies, including blogs, wikis, social networking
and Web development.
"APUS developed these certificate programs to respond to employers'
expectations that their technical staff stay on top of the sector's
latest developments," said Dan Benjamin, Information Technology
Department Chair at APUS. He noted that in its "2010 U.S. Job Forecast,"
CareerBuilder recently reported that 32% of employers in the IT sector
plan to add full-time, permanent employees this year, while one-third of
employers overall said they planned to hire IT professionals.
APUS is committed to affordable quality education, with an undergraduate
certificate program tuition rate of $250 per credit hour. For more
information on the APUS IT undergraduate certificate programs, call
1-877-777-9081 or visit APUS's
School of Science and Technology on the Web.
About American Public University System
American Public University System offers over 100 online certificate and
degree programs and educates more than 60,000 adult learners worldwide.
APU's relevant curriculum, affordability and flexibility help working
adults pursue degrees in subjects ranging from homeland security to
management and liberal arts. A university book grant provides course
reading materials at no cost to eligible undergraduate students. For
more information, visit www.studyatapu.com.
SOURCE: American Public University System
American Public University System
Christopher Symanoskie
AVP, Corporate Communications
703-334-3880