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Information Technology and Cybersecurity

Area of Interest

Looking to break into one of today’s fastest-growing industries? Pima’s Information Technology (IT) and Cybersecurity programs prepare you for careers in cybersecurity, IT, and programming through hands-on training and industry-recognized certifications. You won’t just study IT — you’ll experience it.

Whether you want to build and defend networks, design applications, or manage systems, you’ll train using real-world tools and technologies at our state-of-the-art Center of Excellence for Information Technology and Cybersecurity. Our flexible program allows you to choose the class format that works best for you — online, in person, or hybrid — and gain the skills employers are looking for.

Along the way, you can earn industry certifications that can enhance your résumé and provide a competitive advantage even before you graduate. These certifications stack right into our associate degrees, so you can graduate ready to launch your career or transfer seamlessly to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

Completing our IT and Cybersecurity programs prepares you for roles like:

  • IT Support Specialist
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Network or Systems Administrator
  • Software Support Technician
  • Data or Systems Analyst
  • + more

Not sure which career path is right for you? Connect with a career counselor or check out Career Coach to explore your options and get inspired!

Degrees & Certificates

At Pima, our programs are designed to help you build your skills as you go. Start with foundational certificates and advance to higher-level certificates and a two-year degree, all while gaining the hands-on experience needed for in-demand careers.

Certificate, IT Support Specialist

  • Program Type - Certificate
  • Program Length - Less than 1 year (full-time)
  • In Person | Hybrid
  • Location - East

Pima’s IT Support Specialist Certificate is an excellent opportunity to expand your basic IT knowledge and dive deeper into the real-world skills employers are looking for.

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Certificate, IT Support Technician

  • Program Type - Certificate
  • Program Length - Less than 1 year (full-time)
  • In Person | Hybrid
  • Location - East

It’s a great starting point if you’re new to tech and want to qualify for entry-level roles like helpdesk support or IT technician.

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Certificate, IT PimaFastTrack

  • Program Type - Workforce Education
  • Program Length - 4 months
  • In Person | Hybrid
  • Location - East

In just four months, you’ll build the skills you need to succeed in entry-level IT roles and prepare to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam.

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Certificate, IT Support Technician - IBEST

  • Program Type - Certificate
  • Program Length - 1 year (full-time)
  • In Person | Hybrid
  • Location - East

Build real-world IT skills for entry-level roles and prepare to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam.

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Associate of Applied Science, Networking

  • Program Type - Degree
  • Program Length - 2 years (full-time)
  • In Person | Hybrid
  • Location - East

Pima’s Networking/Cyber Defense AAS program gives you hands-on experience with real systems, including Windows, Linux, cloud services, and enterprise tech.

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Associate of Applied Science, CyberSecurity

  • Program Type - Degree
  • Program Length - 2 years (full-time)
  • In Person | Hybrid
  • Location - East

This program is nationally recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense.

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Associate of Applied Science, Programmer Analyst

  • Program Type - Degree
  • Program Length - 2 years (full-time)
  • In Person | Hybrid
  • Location - East

You’ll gain real-world experience by building working applications using a variety of programming languages, including Python, C, C++, Java, and Assembly

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Non-Credit Courses, Information Technology and Cybersecurity

  • Program Type - Workforce Education
  • Program Length - 4 months
  • In Person | Online | Hybrid
  • Location - East

From beginner skills to industry-standard certifications, Pima’s IT and computer training courses are your best way to a high-value career.

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Nationally-Recognized and Industry-Approved Degrees

Pima’s Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense — meaning you’ll get trusted, high-quality training that meets the highest industry standards. Learn in real-world environments and graduate with skills employers are looking for. Our Programs were co-designed by industry experts for in-demand jobs.


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