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.

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    1. Grand Canyon University

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      • D.B.A. with an Emphasis in Data Analytics - Qualitative Research
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    Master's
      • Bridge to the M.S. in Information Technology Management
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      • Master of Science in Cyber Security
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      • B.S. in Information Technology
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    2. National University

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    Doctorate
      • DBA - Information Technology
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      • MSIT - Network Risk Management and Control
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    3. Full Sail University

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      • Computer Science Bachelors with AI Concentration - Online
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    4. Liberty University

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    Certificate
      • CERT: Data Networking
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    Williston State College

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    Wilkes Community College

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    Pellissippi State Technical Community College

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    8. Universal Technical Institute

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    Certificate
      • Robotics and Automation Technology
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    Waubonsee Community College

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    University of Charleston

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Grand Canyon University

  • D.B.A. with an Emphasis in Data Analytics - Qualitative Research
  • Bridge to the M.S. in Information Technology Management
  • B.S. in Information Technology

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National University

  • DBA - Information Technology
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
  • MSIT - Network Risk Management and Control
  • MSTM - Information Technology Management

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Full Sail University

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

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Liberty University

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  • CERT: Database
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Universal Technical Institute

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