Information Technology

Become the Backbone of the Digital Age

Adult Costs

$1,900

Program Length

11 months

Next Start Date

3/9/2026

Enroll by

February 26th

Location

Main Campus

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From Tech-Savvy to Tech-Pro: Your Future Starts Here

Step into a career that keeps the modern world running. From support to security, you will learn critical skills for keeping technology operational and secure. Prepare for an exciting career in a crucial and ever-expanding field, all in one powerful program.

Avg. Salary

$50k

for OTECH Grads

Career Growth

2.10%

by 2032 in Utah

Day in the Life

Your mornings begin with checking system operations and alerts, followed by troubleshooting software issues, managing security updates, and keeping systems running smoothly. Whether you’re working in IT support or cybersecurity, you are the go-to problem solver within your organization. You keep people and systems connected, protected, and productive. It’s equal parts technical know-how, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Career Skills You'll Learn:

Help Desk Skills

Learn advanced IT help desk skills and gain experience with real help tickets that simulate a service desk environment.

Systems Administration

Learn about local and domain group policy and understand server hardware and software, including setup and maintenance.

Linux

Train in Linux distributions, management, hardware and software, and servers.

Networking

Receive hands-on experience setting up networks and working with routers, switches, cable management, and access points.

Security

Understand business data safety, including safeguarding vulnerable IT data, PowerShell scripting, and Cloud.

Cybersecurity

Learn security basics and prepare to defend data from hackers.

Potential Career Paths

Help Desk Technician/IT Support Specialist/Computer Technician

Provide technical assistance to users, troubleshooting hardware and software issues.

Network Support Technician

Manage and maintain computer systems and servers within an organization.

Desktop Support

User support, troubleshooting, and hardware maintenance to ensure an organization functions well.

OTECH Partners who hire our Information Technology graduates

Program Overview

The Information Technology program at OTECH combines classroom education with hands-on training to prepare students for entry-level employment. Throughout the program, students learn classroom theory on computer hardware and software, mobile devices, operating systems, networking, security, cloud technology, and other technologies relevant to the industry. Simulations, labs, and hands-on experiences provide the opportunity to apply techniques for technology development, support, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

OTECH offers several options for training in Information Technology, including help desk, system administration, networking, security, and cybersecurity. Careers are usually focused on one or two areas, but can overlap several for broader skill sets and opportunities for employment. 

The Information Technology program can be used as a step to gain valuable industry-recognized certifications, which may include CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST), Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Linux, and more.

Classroom Hours
Day: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Day: M-F 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Eve: M-Th 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Enrollment open to
Adults, High school students

Credit transfer options
Available to view here

Tuition & Cost

Estimated Adult Tuition and Fees
$1,945.00

Estimated Materials Cost
$788.40

Estimated High School Student Cost
$70.00

Financial Aid Eligibility
Scholarship: Yes
VA: Yes
Pell Grant: Yes

TEIT 1000 Information Technology Fundamentals
MaterialRequiredNew
Headphones$6.50
Minimum of 64GB Flash Drive✔$12.99
CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (ACI Learning)✔$125.87
Subtotal of required materials$138.86
TEIT 1050 Career & Workplace Relations
MaterialRequiredNew
Don R. Crawley The Compassionate Geek: How Engineers, IT Pros, and Other Tech Specialises Can Master Human Relations Skills to Deliver Outstanding Customer Service. 3rd Edition. Soundtraining.net, 2013. ISBN: 978-0983660736✔$29.70
Subtotal of required materials$29.70
TEIT 1200 A+ Core I
MaterialRequiredNew
CompTIA A+ Core 1 (ACI Learning)✔$125.87
Subtotal of required materials$125.87
TEIT 1210 A+ Core II
MaterialRequiredNew
CompTIA A+ Core 2 (ACI Learning)✔$125.87
Subtotal of required materials$125.87
TEIT 1100 Introduction to Networking
MaterialRequiredNew
James Bernstein Networking Made Easy: Get Yourself Connected. 1st Edition. Independently Published, 2018. ISBN: 9781720034100✔$16.99
Subtotal of required materials$16.99
TEIT 1170 Computer Networks I
MaterialRequiredNew
CompTIA Network+ (ACI Learning)✔$125.87
Subtotal of required materials$125.87
TEIT 1300 Linux Foundations
MaterialRequiredNew
Raspberry PI 3,4, or 5 computer (special order only)✔$99.95
Subtotal of required materials$99.95
TEIT 1110 Introduction to Cybersecurity
MaterialRequiredNew
Don Franke Cyber Security Basics: Protect your organization by applying the fundamentals. 1st Edition. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016. ISBN: 9781522952195✔$5.99
Subtotal of required materials$5.99
TEIT 2300 Linux+
MaterialRequiredNew
CompTIA Linux+ (ACI Learning)✔$125.87
Subtotal of required materials$125.87
TEIT 1400 Introduction to Cloud
MaterialRequiredNew
CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ (ACI Learning)✔$125.87
Subtotal of required materials$125.87
TEIT 2200 Security+
MaterialRequiredNew
CompTIA Security+ (ACI Learning)✔$125.87
Subtotal of required materials$125.87
TEIT 2270 Cybersecurity Analysis
MaterialRequiredNew
CompTIA CySA+ (ACI Learning)✔$125.87
Subtotal of required materials$125.87
TEIT 2250 Ethical Hacking
MaterialRequiredNew
Certifiied Ethical Hacker (ACI Learning)✔$125.87
Subtotal of required materials$125.87
TEIT 1660 Server+
MaterialRequiredNew
CompTIA Server+ (ACI Learning)✔$125.87
Subtotal of required materials$125.87
TEIT 1670 Windows Administration
MaterialRequiredNew
Richard Siddaway Learn Active Directory Management in a Month of Lunches. 1st Edition. Manning Publications, 2014. ISBN: 9781617291197✔$35.00
Subtotal of required materials$35.00

The Information Technology program at OTECH has a reading requirement. Please visit this page for more information.

The OTECH Information Technology program has rolling start dates throughout the year. If you are interested in enrolling in the program, please review the application deadlines and program start dates below to ensure a smooth application process.

3/9/2026
  • Develop and demonstrate skills required for entry-level positions in Information Technology.
  • Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities aligned with standards for industry certifications.
  • Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot common hardware and software.
  • Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot operating systems.
  • Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication using industry-specific terminology.
Course Syllabus →
Course NumberCourse NameCreditsCost
ITEC1000Introduction to Information Technology3$285
ITEC1005Foundation Skills in Information Technology2$190
ITEC1105Career Planning1$95
ITEC1116A+ I4$380
ITEC1117A+ II1$95
ITEC2005Intermediate Service Desk2$190
ITEC2011Microsoft 365 I4$380
ITEC2012Microsoft 365 II1$95
ITEC2015PowerShell Scripting2$190
ITEC2025Virtual Machines2$190
ITEC2185Linux Computing with Raspberry Pi2$190
ITEC2195Introduction to Cloud Computing2$190
ITEC2320Introduction to Windows Server1$95
ITEC2326Windows Server 2016 Essentials I4$380
ITEC2327Windows Server 2016 Essentials II1$95
ITEC2356Linux+ I4$380
ITEC2357Linux+ II1$95
ITEC2361Server+4$380
ITEC2456Introduction to Networking2$190
ITEC2461Network+ I4$380
ITEC2462Network+ II1$95
ITEC2561Cloud+3$285
ITEC2571Security+ I4$380
ITEC2572Security+ II1$95
ITEC2576Introduction to Cybersecurity2$190
ITEC2585Cybersecurity Analyst4$380
ITEC2590Ethical Hacking4$380
ITEC2595Emerging Technologies1$95
ITEC3502Information Technology Work-Based Learning I1$95
ITEC3507Information Technology Work-Based Learning II1$95
ITEC3512Information Technology Work-Based Learning III1$95
ITEC3517Information Technology Work-Based Learning IV1$95
PROG1015Intro to Programming1$95
PROG1501SQL: Relational Database4$380
TEIT 1000Information Technology Fundamentals2$190
TEIT 1040Introduction to Virtualization1$95
TEIT 1050Career & Workplace Relations1$95
TEIT 1100Introduction to Networking1$95
TEIT 1110Introduction to Cybersecurity1$95
TEIT 1200A+ Core I3$285
TEIT 1210A+ Core II3$285
TEIT 1300Linux Foundations2$190
TEIT 1400Introduction to Cloud2$190
TEIT 1500Introduction to Scripting1$95
TEIT 1660Server+4$380
TEIT 1670Windows Administration4$380
TEIT 1800Certification Test Prep I1$95
TEIT 1810Certification Test Prep II1$95
TEIT 1820Certification Test Prep III1$95
TEIT 1830Certification Test Prep IV1$95
TEIT 1840Certification Test Prep V1$95
TEIT 1850Certification Test Prep VI1$95
TEIT 1943Intermediate Service Desk2$190
TEIT 2100Computer Networks4$380
TEIT 2140Network Traffic Analysis1$95
TEIT 2200Security+4$380
TEIT 2250Ethical Hacking3$285
TEIT 2270Cybersecurity Analysis3$285
TEIT 2300Linux+3$285
TEIT 2900IT Externship2$190
TEIT 2910Special Projects I1$95
TEIT 2920Special Projects II2$190
TEIT 2930Special Projects III3$285
Curtis Blackley

Curtis comes to OTECH after a 16-year career in the automotive industry with roles ranging from help desk technician to managing a team of system engineers and sysadmins. His expertise in email security and automation scripting, along with proficiency in multiple IT and non-IT disciplines, brings a breadth of knowledge and experience to offer to students. He has a master’s degree in computer science from Weber State University.

Office Hours (by appointment):  M-F 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location
Business Tech 152B

curtis.blackley@otech.edu

801-627-8362