Enroll in programs designed to help you begin or advance your career in information technology. Learn cutting-edge skills from industry experts who understand the qualifications employers seek. Pay lower fees because the IT Readiness program is supported by grants from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. Classes meet at the University of Arkansas Global Campus in Rogers.
IT Readiness participants pay a reduced rate to take these certificate courses because of a $923,842 Regional Workforce Continuation Grant from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. The original grant application identified information technology as a skills gap in Northwest Arkansas and proposed the IT Readiness program to help close that gap.
Samir Jha changed careers after earning IT Readiness certificates in back-end and mobile development. He turned his part-time passion into a full-time job as a senior associate developer with a cyber security consulting firm.
Study with industry experts in six-month sessions to prepare for entry-level information technology jobs, industry certification or continued education. Each part-time program meets two nights a week and every other Saturday.
Climb higher in your career with advanced, targeted knowledge gained during accelerated workshops. Learn from experienced experts and earn a competitive edge in the job market.
Apply to the IT Readiness program.
It is not a requirement at this time to know what certificate you would like to enroll in, however, you can specify your preference.
Once we receive your application, you will be contacted within 3 weeks to set up the face-to-face portion of the application. This will include an interview and written questions.
After the face-to-face portion, students will be notified if they have been accepted to the program at which time they will be sent an enrollment and payment link.