The Information Technology Specialist program is a way for students to validate entry level IT skills sought after by employers. The IT Specialist program is aimed at candidates who are considering or just beginning a path to a career in information technology. Students can certify their knowledge in a broad range of IT topics, including software development, database administration, networking and security, mobility and device management, and coding.
Candidates for this exam will need to prove introductory knowledge of, and skills with, databases — including relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server or Windows Azure SQL Database.
Candidates for this exam are seeking to prove core software development skills.
Candidates for this exam will need to prove their foundational networking knowledge and skills.
Candidates for this exam will validate foundational security knowledge and skills.
Candidates for this exam should be able to recognize and write syntactically correct JavaScript code, use data types supported by JavaScript, and recognize and write JavaScript code that will logically solve a given problem.
Candidates for this exam require instruction and/or hands-on experience with Java, are familiar with its features and capabilities, and understand how to write, debug, and maintain well-formed, well documented Java code.
Candidates for this exam should be able to recognize and write syntactically correct Python code, recognize data types supported by Python, and recognize and write Python code that will logically solve a given problem.
Candidates for this exam should be able to recognize and write syntactically correct HTML and CSS, structure data using HTML elements, and create and apply styles using CSS.
Candidates for this exam are seeking to prove their ability to use HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript to build responsive web applications that will run on a variety of touch-enabled devices, including PCs, tablets, and phones.
Candidates for this exam should have foundational skills in, and a basic knowledge of, Windows devices and mobility.
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The IT Specialist learning content, practice tests, and exams will be available July 2021.