Information Technology

Information Technology

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Computer Networking - Certificate - Computer Programming

Bellingham Technical College is a Microsoft IT Academy member and is a member of CompTIA.

Employment Information

Data are provided on a program (not credential) level

84% BTC graduate placement rate1

$102,657 starting annual wage2
$132,300 average annual wage2
$165,749 potential annual wage2

  • Employment and Wage Data Sources

    1Employment data come from the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) and reflect three-year averages among BTC students employed in either Washington or Oregon. Students are included in the employment rate if they left with a credential. Rates are not shown for programs with fewer than 10 students meeting the above criteria.

    2Whatcom County and WA State wage data come from Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates. Wage data represent occupations that BTC faculty have identified as the most relevant career paths for program graduates. Note that these wages reflect employees with varying educational levels/credentials. For cases in which multiple occupations have been identified by faculty, a weighted percentile is calculated using each occupation’s percentile wage and employment size estimate. Wages are not shown for programs for which occupations do not meet the ESD’s minimum thresholds for publishing. If the program has wage data that involves shift work, these ESD wages reflect the same number of hours used in the annual wage calculation. Starting wage = 25th percentile, median wage = 50th percentile, wage potential = 75th percentile.

  • Estimated Program Costs

Tuition Fees and Rates overview page

Entry Information

When Can I Start?

Students should check with a general or faculty advisor to determine when the classes required for this Certificate are available.

What are the Minimum Entry Requirements?

A completed college admissions application and placement in English and math. BTC uses a Guided Self-Placement process to help you choose the best starting point for your English and math courses. Your selections will determine whether you begin with program coursework or complete prerequisites classes first.

To get started or for help determining your English and math placement, contact the Outreach department at Outreach@btc.edu.

What are My Next Steps?

1. Apply to BTC and Financial Aid
2. Assess Your Starting Point
3. Advising & Registration
4. Prepare to Attend

 

Classes

Total Program Credits: 15

  • Current Students: Learn how to use this page to register for classes

  • Program Specialty

  • CS& 131Computer Science I C++5 CR
  • CS 132Computer Science II C++5 CR
  • IT 121Introduction to Programming5 CR

Faculty & Support

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Gregory Rehm
Information Technology
  • Degrees and Credentials

    Certificate, Network+ Certified Professional

    Certificate, A+ Certified Professional

    Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State

    BS, Community Health Ed, Western Washington University

    Certificate, Certified Netware Administrator

    Certificate, Linux+ Certified

    Certificate, Microsoft Certified Professional

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Kevin Burkeland
Information Technology
  • Degrees and Credentials

    AAS, Computer Network Technology, Bellingham Technical College

    Certificate, Professional Technical Education, Washington State

Contacts

If you have questions about this program or want help with the admissions steps to Bellingham Technical College, please email outreach@btc.edu.

Current students wanting academic planning and support, can connect with the program Instructor(s) or email BusinessITNav@btc.edu