Internet Specialist: Diploma Program Summary

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An Internet specialist diploma qualifies you for an entry-level job as a computer support technician, web site designer, or similar job. Courses for this diploma include program design and development, web site design, Java basics, and networking. Read on to find out more.
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Why Get an Internet Specialist Diploma?

As one of the largest industries in terms of growth, the information technology field will produce a bevy of jobs in the coming years. Because of the technical nature of the industry, the best positions will go to those with the most training, education and experience. An Internet specialist diploma is an excellent way to get all three, and will show to employers that you are qualified to be an Internet specialist professional.

Career Opportunities

Those who graduate with an Internet specialist diploma go on to hold positions at a wide variety of organizations. Any business or organization that has an Internet component needs people who are versed in the ways of the Internet and can provide support. Internet specialists work at schools, government organizations, businesses, and many more organizations.

Job Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), www.bls.gov, the employment of computer support technicians and similar occupations will increase faster than the national average until at least the year 2014, as businesses and organizations continue to move their operations to the online world.

Salary Information

The median annual income for computer support technicians in May of 2004 was around $40,000, according to the BLS.

Diploma Specifics

Courses

Coursework for an Internet specialist diploma typically contains the following:

  • Introduction to Computing
  • Operating Systems
  • Programming Design Fundamentals
  • Networking Basics
  • HTML Programming
  • Web Site Design

Skills You Will Learn

While studying for an Internet specialist diploma, you will learn such skills as programming in HTML and Java, designing and creating web sites, writing basic programs to be embedded in web sites, installing and maintaining a computer network, and other skills.

Popular Schools

  • Online Programs Available
    1. Grand Canyon University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • Bridge to the M.S. in Information Technology Management
      • M.S. in Instructional Technology
      • M.S. in Computer Science
      • M.S. in Information Technology
      • M.S. in Computer Science (Bridge)
      • M.S. in Artificial Intelligence
    Bachelor's
      • B.S. in Information Technology
      • B.S. in Applied Technology
      • B.S. in Applied Cybersecurity Management
      • B.S. in Cybersecurity Management
      • B.S. in Game Development
  • Online Programs Available
    2. Bryant & Stratton College

    Program Options

    Associate's
      • AS - IT Networking
  • Online Programs Available
    3. Wake Forest University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • Master of Information Technology Management
      • Master of AI Strategy and Innovation
      • Master of Cybersecurity Leadership
  • Online Programs Available
    4. Liberty University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • DBA: Information Systems
    Master's
      • MS: Information Technology: Network Design & Security
      • MS: Information Systems: Technology Management
      • MAT: Computer Science Education 6-12 (36 Hours)
      • MAT: Computer Science Education 6-12 (45 Hours)
      • MS: Cyber Security
      • MS: Information Systems: Information Assurance
    Bachelor's
      • BS: Information Systems: Data Networking
      • BS: Information Technology: Data Networking & Security
      • BS: Information Systems
      • BS: Information Technology: Application & Database Development
      • BS: Information Systems: Database
      • BS: Computational Mathematics
    Associate's
      • AA: Information Systems
    Certificate
      • CERT: Data Networking
      • CERT: Database
      • CERT: Information Assurance
      • CERT: Application Development
      • CERT: Web Development
  • Western Governors University

  • Campus and Online Programs
    6. Full Sail University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • Computer Science Masters Campus
      • Game Design Masters - Campus
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      • Game Design Masters - Online
      • Mobile Gaming Masters - Online
    Bachelor's
      • Cybersecurity Bachelors - Campus
      • Game Business and Esports Bachelors - Campus
      • Interactive Technology Bachelors with Game Design Concentration - Campus
      • Computer Science Bachelors - Online
      • Information Technology Bachelors - Online
      • Cybersecurity Bachelors - Online
    Certificate
      • Computer Science Bachelors with AI Concentration - Online
      • User Experience Bachelors - Online
  • University of Maryland Global Campus

  • Rochester, NY

    Rochester Institute of Technology

Featured Schools

Grand Canyon University

  • Bridge to the M.S. in Information Technology Management
  • M.S. in Instructional Technology
  • B.S. in Information Technology
  • B.S. in Applied Technology

What is your highest level of education?

Bryant & Stratton College

  • AS - IT Networking

Which subject are you interested in?

Wake Forest University

  • Master of Information Technology Management
  • Master of AI Strategy and Innovation
  • Master of Cybersecurity Leadership

Which subject are you interested in?

Liberty University

  • DBA: Information Systems
  • MS: Information Technology: Network Design & Security
  • BS: Information Systems: Data Networking
  • AA: Information Systems
  • CERT: Data Networking

What is your highest level of education?

Full Sail University

  • Computer Science Masters Campus
  • Cybersecurity Bachelors - Campus
  • Computer Science Bachelors with AI Concentration - Online

What is your highest level of education?

University of Maryland Global Campus