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Information Technology

Step into the world of tech with our comprehensive IT program. Gain hands-on experience and industry-standard skills to launch your career.

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Open the doors to your future with Southwest Technical College’s Information Technology (IT) Program. Increase your knowledge of computer equipment as you learn how to store, retrieve, transmit, and manipulate data. This program explores hardware, networking, and computer programming through a flexible and self-directed schedule.

Program Investment

$2,917.00

Cost includes tuition, books, fees, and supplies. Click here for scholarship and financial aid resources.

Next Start Date

March 3, 2026

Multiple opportunities to enroll throughout the year. Call 435.586.2899 for more information. Click here to get started.

Program Length

20 Credit Hours

(Completed in approx. 10 months, based on 15 hours per week. Students encouraged to enroll in more hours to graduate faster.)

Location

Main Campus – Automotive & Tech Building

Enrollment Requirement

CASAS Assessment or equivalent. Click here for more information. To schedule your assessment, click here.

Program Outcome

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Southwest Technical College Technical Certificate

Professional Certification Available

Upon successful completion, students may be eligible to obtain the following certifications:

CompTIA A+
CompTIA Linux+
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) include the following tests (3): 1) Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016; 2) Networking with Windows Server 2016; 3) Identity with Windows Server 2016.

Utah Job Outlook and Work Requirements

Transfer Agreements & Policies

High School Transfer Agreements (High school classes transferring to Southwest Tech)
SUU Dual Enrollment/Course Equivalency (Southwest Tech courses transferring to SUU)
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Credits are transferable to major state universities. Connect with an advisor to learn more about specific pathway programs for your career goals.

Jared Esplin

Jared Esplin

Computer Science Student of the Year, 2023

“I appreciated how available my instructors were. Anytime I had questions, they’d help me make it all make sense and it was so satisfying to have that little lightbulb turn on in my head.”

70%

Total Completion Rate (2025)

75%

Total Placement Rate (2025)

Highlight Videos

Video 1

Instructor: Nicole Shamblin

Video 2

Student Perspective: Jered Leslie

Occupational Advisory Committee

Each Southwest Tech Certificate Program has an Occupational Advisory Committee that consists of industry professionals from the regions we serve. These committee members ensure that desirable, relevant, and current practices of each occupation are being taught. This program has committee members from the following organizations:

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Contact Us

Southwest Technical College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Information regarding accreditation may be obtained at:

COUNCIL ON OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION

7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350

Telephone (local): 770-396-3898

Fax: 770-396-3790

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