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Information Technology Specialist Certification

A new certification program, Information Technology Specialist. The IT Specialist program is a way for students to validate entry level IT skills sought after by employers. 

The Information Technology Specialist program is aimed at candidates who are considering or just beginning a path to a career in information technology. Students can certify their knowledge in a broad range of IT topics. There are 10 technology certifications launching as part of the IT Specialist program:

  • Databases
  • Software Development
  • Networking
  • Network Security
  • JavaScript
  • Java
  • Python
  • HTML and CSS
  • HTML5 Application Development
  • Device Configuration and Management

The Information Technology Specialist program is a way for students to validate entry level IT skills sought after by employers. The IT Specialist program is aimed at candidates who are considering, or just beginning, a path toward a career in information technology. Students can certify their knowledge in a broad range of IT topics, including software development, database administration, networking and security, mobility and device management, and coding.

Learn more at the Certiport website

Training Option Online: Great River Regional Library provides helpful databases free to GRRL cardholders including Lynda.com,

  • Go to www.griver.org
  • Click the "Database" tab on the left
  • Enter the barcode and PIN (MMDD) as promoted
  • Select the appropriate database (Lynda.com)
  • Search for the course of your choice

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