PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Applied Information Technology program provides quality, up-to-date, competency-based training for students who desire an entry-level position as an Information Systems Technician, Computer Support Technician, or related occupations. The 600 hour program (approximately 20 weeks) includes hardware and software configuration, customer support operations and advanced web applications.

OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION:

IT ADMINISTRATOR: Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. Excludes "Information Security Analysts".

PROGRAM STRUCTURE: 

The following table illustrates the PSAV program structure:

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

AGE:                 16 years or older

DIPLOMA:         N/A

TABE:                MATH 9.0   LANGUAGE 9.0   READING 9.0 or meet other basic skill requirements

Industry Certification:     Microsoft Digital Literacy; TestOut Office Pro - $0.00 (Program Voucher); CompTIA A+- $188.00; TestOut PC Pro - $0.00 (Program Voucher); CIW Database Design Specialist -  $0.00 (Program Voucher)

Advisory Salary Range:             $20,000 - $50,000

Florida Panhandle:                   $33,170 - $75,570

PH Average:                              $46,030                                  

State Average:                          $57,000                                  

National Average:                     $62,500

Program Completion Rate: 75%   -   Program Placement Rate: 100%   -   Program Certification Pass Rate: 100%