The Information Technology undergraduate certificate at Full Sail University introduces students to technology and its use in the information technology industry, providing a foundation for understanding how to design, build, and troubleshoot the systems that support everyday technology-rich experiences. Students will gain familiarity with essential concepts such as Windows and Linux operating systems, networking, server virtualization, and information security practices. They will collaborate with industry-leading cloud computing platforms and tools such as ProxMox and will be encouraged to investigate and implement trusted AI-assisted tools widely utilized in business. The curriculum demonstrates how technology concepts are applied to systems in the workplace through immersive projects designed to enhance students’ technical skills and substantiate their working knowledge of integrated cloud systems. As the field increasingly adopts AI-assisted tools, students will learn to apply them as a support to their critical-thinking skills. Students will complete the certificate with a portfolio of projects that present their ability to design and deploy virtualized systems, manage networked environments, and produce technical documentation.
The Information Technology undergraduate certificate program provides students with a foundational knowledge of the information technology industry. Across the curriculum, students will develop core technical skills like networking, systems administration, and virtualization, applied through hands-on project work. Students will be equipped with basic skills in troubleshooting technical problems as well as understanding operating systems and information security. The knowledge and training gained via this curriculum will enhance students' craft and marketability as information technology professionals. Students will also build experience with current information technology tools and workflows, including AI-assisted tools applied as professional aids that support, not replace, their critical-thinking and problem-solving ability.
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