get a new career in tech

Centriq's IT Career Programs are designed for people who want a new career now, not in 4 years. IT Networking and Coding both offer rewarding careers with great opportunities for the future.

Why technology?

IT offers great career opportunities in today's economy.

Every company now has to be a technology company in some capacity in order to be successful in today's fast-paced economy. That's why the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the number of IT careers available to software developers is expected to increase 21% by 2028! MSN.com reports that IT jobs comprise 12 of the Top 25 Highest Paying Jobs with the most openings.

Entry-level IT positions are generally divided into two categories: Networking (or IT Administration) and Development (or Coding). Only Centriq offers you the choice of either.

Cybersecurity

Job Description

Cybersecurity Professionals manage the hardware and software that comprise the IT networks or systems companies rely on to operate their businesses. This starts with the computers, mobile devices and operating systems that employees use every day. The network links these devices to servers and software that connect all the computers within a company, as well as the software and hardware that connect the company to the Internet.

Cybersecurity Professionals implement new hardware and cutting edge software, keep the network systems up and running, and troubleshoot any problems or glitches that come up. Networking also covers the maintenance and access to the databases that hold all the data companies utilize (e.g., their product inventory and customer information) and also the security features that protect the company data from hackers and other data breaches.

Day-to-Day

Cybersecurity is for individuals that enjoy challenges and variety in their workday. They interact with every department in a company. They are good problem solvers and are experts in the hardware and software technologies that companies utilize including Microsoft products such as Windows 10, Server 2016, SharePoint, Exchange Server, as well as Cisco and other vendor technologies. Cybersecurity Professionals are essential to the success of any company.

Here are a few of the entry-level cybersecurity job roles Centriq grads are ready for:

Help Desk
Service Desk
Desktop Support
IT Support
Technical Support
Security Support Specialist
NOC Technician
PC Technician

Here are a few advanced job roles for experienced Network IT professionals:

• Network Engineer
• Network Technician
System Administrator
• Chief Security Officer
• Big Data
• Technology Director
• IT Manager

Coding

Job Description

Developers (or programmers or coders) work with programming “languages” to develop applications or programs that tell computers, devices, servers and websites how to function. When Amazon’s website tells you that if you bought that item, you’ll like this item, a developer wrote a program for that. When Pandora knows what songs to play for you, a coder did that. Like video games? Thank a coder. That’s who developed it.

Developers learn to code with various coding languages such a Microsoft .NET/Visual Studio – which is the foundation language for most enterprises. But there are many coding languages that are more specific to different aspects of any project.

Day-to-Day

Developers are generally people that like puzzles and games and other things that challenge them mentally. Many coders are also musicians. As companies determine new business initiatives, such as improving customer experience, new website functions or improving internal operating efficiencies, developers determine the technology to make those things happen.

Once a project is defined, entry-level or junior developers will develop or write code for their part of the project. They may code independently, as a “paired” programmer or even as a team collaborating around a large table or in pods. Generally, they are given a deadline and have the autonomy to meet it.

Here are a few of the entry-level developer job roles Centriq grads are ready for:

Here are a few advanced job roles or specialty areas for experienced developers:

• Senior Analyst
Application Architect
• Lead Application Developer
• Business Systems Architect
• Senior Developer
• Front End Engineer

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st. louis

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Online

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Please note that Centriq will be closed on the following observed holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day following Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
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If you don't see the Cohort Start date you are looking for don't forget to check out our online instructor-led calendar.
CSSP-I: Cloud & Security Specialist Program (In-Person Modality)
CSSP-V: Cloud & Security Specialist Program (Live Virtual Modality)
FSCP-I: Full Stack Coding Program (In-Person Modality)
FSCP-V: Full Stack Coding Program (Live Virtual Modality)
Please note that Centriq will be closed on the following observed holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day following Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.