IT Workforce Certificates
Columbus State offers non-credit IT workforce certificates in data analytics, cybersecurity, software development, and infrastructure automation. Each certificate program is designed to prepare individuals for in-demand jobs by helping them build relevant, employer-desired skills.
Most certificate programs include multiple courses delivered through a mix of online coursework and virtual, real-time instruction. Our certificate programs are designed for working adults with some background in technology. Individuals looking to reskill or upskill in IT-related fields can also enroll in the certificate programs.
These programs are offered as non-credit training programs. They build job-ready skills but do not grant college credit.
Scholarship opportunity
Columbus State offers a number of short-term programs designed to quickly prepare you to thrive in one of Central Ohio’s most in-demand career areas. Columbus State is pleased to offer a scholarship to support students enrolled in a Short Term Certificate Program. Learn More
Apply for the scholarship here. Deadline is October 14th.
Upcoming Sessions
Data Analytics (31 weeks) - REGISTRATION CLOSEDSeptember 14, 2023 - May 30, 2024
Thursdays 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Cybersecurity (31 weeks)- Registration Deadline: October 3rd
Oct 17, 2023 - June 25, 2024
Tuesdays 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Explore Our Programs
Employers: Employers who are interested in offering these certificates as a professional development opportunity for their workforce should contact workforce@cscc.edu.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity professionals are the first line of defense in ensuring the confidentiality,
integrity, and availability of digital information. Columbus State offers two unique
cybersecurity programs:
Cybersecurity: The traditional 31-week Cybersecurity Certificate is designed to provide a broad introduction to the field of cybersecurity. This program expands upon the content covered in the Network Intensive Cybersecurity Certificate with additional coursework in database, Linux, and Python fundamentals.
Network Intensive Cybersecurity Program: Network Intensive Cybersecurity Certificate is an accelerated 8-week program that meets two days per week and is designed to prepare students for the SSCP Certification Exam. This program is recommended for individuals with prior IT experience.
Data Analytics
Data analytics professionals combine qualitative and quantitative data and critical
thinking techniques to organize and collect data, describe behaviors and processes,
prescribe objective decision-making, and predict trends and outcomes.
This 31-week program begins with essentials in computer science, followed by coursework with a specific focus on data analytics in relevant business scenarios. This program equips students with practical, foundation-level skills in data analytics through a hands-on approach.
Infrastructure Automation
Today’s IT systems management and software development professionals must work to
build, manage, and improve the use of cloud technologies.
This 12-week course is designed for current IT professionals looking to learn how to build and manage cloud technology pipelines and containers. Core concepts covered in the course include Docker, Kubernetes, HELM, and CI/CD.
Software Development
Today’s businesses count on highly trained software developers who can keep pace with
the company's needs.
This 56-week certificate program is designed to help you become a Java developer. Students begin by learning the fundamentals of programming logic and advance to building complex programs with Java and cloud technologies.
AWS Academy
In addition to the IT Workforce Certificate, Columbus State’s also offers additional
non-credit AWS Academy courses