Information Technology Certifications Available
- A+
- N+
- CIW Advanced HTML5 & CSS3 Specialist
- CIW Site Development Associate
- Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - Java
- Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - JavaScript
- Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - Python
- Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - HTML 5
- Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - Networking Fundamentals
- Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) (Photoshop)
Pathways
Networking
Networking utilizes a project-oriented approach to provide learners with the skills to design, setup, maintain, and troubleshoot physical and virtual networks. Students will explore the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, wired and wireless devices, media, infrastructures, and topologies to develop a conceptual understanding of network structures and function. They will then apply their understanding to design, configure, secure, and troubleshoot computer networks that satisfy a variety of client needs – utilizing necessary hardware and open source and proprietary operating systems. Students will manage file systems and resources, network protocols, and system utilities to efficiently run software applications—including establishing user and network security and permissions. In addition to designing, configuring, and securing networks, students will use object-oriented languages to interact with and control cyber bots and physical computing devices like micro:bits, raspberry pis, and programmable drones. Students will have the opportunity to earn three hardware, networking, and security industry certifications throughout the three-year program that will also earn them college credit.
Game Programming
Game Programming provides learners with the computer programming and visual design skills to develop, test, debug, and modify games and mobile applications through the use of object-oriented programming (OOP) languages and visual design applications. During the software development process, students will be exposed to system analysis and design, and instruction will include the use of common OOP language features like encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. Throughout the program, learners will build on their OOP and game development skills, as they work with advanced data handling (pointers, arrays, strings, and files), and recursive, searching, and sorting algorithms. In addition to developing games and mobile applications, students will apply their programming skills to interact with and control robots and physical computing devices like micro:bits, raspberry pis, and programmable drones. Students will have the opportunity to earn three design and programming industry certifications throughout the three-year program that will also earn them college credit.
Programming
Programming provides learners with the computer programming skills to develop, test, debug, and modify applications through the use of object-oriented programming (OOP) languages. During the software development process, students will be exposed to system analysis and design, and instruction will include the use of common OOP language features like encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. Throughout the program, learners will build on their OOP skills, as they work with advanced data handling (pointers, arrays, strings, and files), and recursive, searching, and sorting algorithms.
In addition to engaging in the software development process, students will apply their programming skills to interact with and control robots and physical computing devices like micro:bits, raspberry pis, and programmable drones. Students will have the opportunity to earn two programming industry certifications throughout the three-year program - that will also earn them college credit.
Web Development and Design
Web Development and Design utilizes a project-oriented approach to provide learners with the skills to plan, design, develop, and maintain web pages, sites, and mobile applications – using programming and visual design applications, integrated development environments, and front-end web development frameworks. Additional tools will be utilized to capture, create, and edit audio and video clips. In addition to developing web sites, pages, and mobile applications, students will apply their programming skills to interact with and control robots and physical computing devices like micro:bits, raspberry pis, and programmable drones. Students will have the opportunity to earn three design and programming industry certifications throughout the three-year program that will also earn them college credit.
Schools with Information Technology Programs
Networking Program
- EPIC HS 773-535-7930 8255 S HOUSTON Ave Chicago, Illinois 60617
- LINDBLOM HS 773-535-9300 6130 S WOLCOTT Ave Chicago, Illinois 60636
- ROOSEVELT HS 773-534-5000 3436 W WILSON Ave Chicago, Illinois 60625
Game Programming Program
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- AMUNDSEN HS 773-534-2320 5110 N DAMEN Ave Chicago, Illinois 60625
- CHICAGO TECH HS 773-534-7755 1301 W 14TH St Chicago, Illinois 60608
- CURIE HS 773-535-2100 4959 S ARCHER Ave Chicago, Illinois 60632
- ENGLEWOOD STEM HS 773-535-3685 6835 S NORMAL Chicago, Illinois 60621-2535
- HUBBARD HS 773-535-2200 6200 S HAMLIN Ave Chicago, Illinois 60629
- JUAREZ HS 773-534-7030 1450 W CERMAK Rd Chicago, Illinois 60608-4408
- JULIAN HS 773-535-5170 10330 S ELIZABETH St Chicago, Illinois 60643
- LINDBLOM HS 773-535-9300 6130 S WOLCOTT Ave Chicago, Illinois 60636
- MATHER HS 773-534-2350 5835 N LINCOLN Ave Chicago, Illinois 60659
- MORGAN PARK HS 773-535-2550 1744 W PRYOR Ave Chicago, Illinois 60643
Programming Program
- BROOKS HS 773-535-9930 250 E 111TH St Chicago, Illinois 60628
- NORTHSIDE PREP HS 773-534-3954 5501 N KEDZIE Ave Chicago, Illinois 60625
- PERSPECTIVES - MATH & SCI HS 773-358-6800 3663 S WABASH Ave Chicago, Illinois 60653
Web Development & Design Program
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- AMUNDSEN HS 773-534-2320 5110 N DAMEN Ave Chicago, Illinois 60625
- COLLINS STEAM HS 773-534-1840 1313 S SACRAMENTO Dr Chicago, Illinois 60623
- CURIE HS 773-535-2100 4959 S ARCHER Ave Chicago, Illinois 60632
- DISNEY II HS 773-534-5010 3900 N LAWNDALE Ave Chicago, Illinois 60618
- GRAHAM HS 773-534-9257 2347 S WABASH Ave Chicago, Illinois 60616
- HUBBARD HS 773-535-2200 6200 S HAMLIN Ave Chicago, Illinois 60629
- INFINITY HS 773-535-4225 3120 S KOSTNER Ave Chicago, Illinois 60623
- JUAREZ HS 773-534-7030 1450 W CERMAK Rd Chicago, Illinois 60608-4408
- LAKE VIEW HS 773-534-5440 4015 N ASHLAND Ave Chicago, Illinois 60613
- LINDBLOM HS 773-535-9300 6130 S WOLCOTT Ave Chicago, Illinois 60636
Learn More
Contact Cluster Manager Troy Meinders at tjmeinders@cps.edu for more information.