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Information Technology

Build skills in programming, data analysis and cybersecurity. Learn how to work with computer systems, solve problems and explore careers in information technology.

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Information Technology Pathways

The table shows an at-a-glance view of Central Piedmont’s offerings in this field. Find the option that matches your timeline, goals and interests, then select the pathway title to learn more.

Student Goals Education Prerequisite Campus Timeline to Completion Learning Format
Information Technology – Data Analysis Associate in Applied Science High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus, Cato Campus, Harris Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online Two Years Hybrid
Information Technology - Google Data Analytics & Project Management Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Harris Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online One year Hybrid
Information Technology Fundamentals Certificate
Data Analysis Fundamentals Certificate
Accelerated Career Training (ACT) Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate No Requirement Cato Campus, Central Campus, Harper Campus, Harris Campus, Merancas Campus 16 weeks or less Hybrid, In Person
Information Technology - Short-Term Training Courses Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate No Requirement Online 16 weeks or less Online
Dual Enrollment Certificate No Requirement Multiple Two or More Academic Years Hybrid
  • Information Technology – Data Analysis
    Student Goals: Associate Degree
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus, Cato Campus, Harris Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Two Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Information Technology - Google Data Analytics & Project Management
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Harris Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: One year
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Information Technology Fundamentals
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite:
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    Timeline to Completion:
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  • Data Analysis Fundamentals
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite:
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  • Accelerated Career Training (ACT)
    Student Goals: Short-Term Training or Professional Certificates
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Harper Campus, Harris Campus, Merancas Campus
    Timeline to Completion: 16 weeks or less
    Learning Format: Hybrid, In Person
  • Information Technology - Short-Term Training Courses
    Student Goals: Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Online
    Timeline to Completion: 16 weeks or less
    Learning Format: Online
  • Dual Enrollment
    Student Goals:
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Multiple
    Timeline to Completion: Two or More Academic Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
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