SCC provides the hands-on learning you need to develop IT skills that are in high
demand. All courses are taught by experienced industry professionals, so you’ll be
well-prepared for today’s job market and to pursue additional certifications and degrees.
SCC has been a Cisco Networking Academy for over 20 years, and our students train on state-of-the-art equipment. We are also
a Red Hat Academy and we provide Amazon Web Services Skills (AWS) training.
Whether you are already working in IT or are just setting out on your career path,
SCC will give you the foundation you need to thrive.
Office Information
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Tech 205B
The suggested course sequence helps you to complete your program.
Careers
Business Analyst
Computer and Information Research Scientist
Computer Network Architect
Computer Network Support Specialist
Computer Support Specialist
Computer Systems Analyst
Computer User Support Specialists
Database Administrator/Architect
Data Support Technician
Digital Forensics Analyst
Help Desk Technician
Field Service Technician
Information Security Analyst
IT Project Managers
IT Specialist
Managed Service Provider
Network and Computer Systems Administrator
Technical Support Specialist
Industry Salaries
Range: $38,010 - $176,940
Computer User Support Specialists: $38,010 to $102,600
Computer Network Support Specialists: $43,980 to $108,670
Information Security Analysts: $50,640 to $137,960
Network and Computer System Administrators: $55,000 to $134,730
Computer Systems Analysts: $62,450 to $138,780
Computer Network Architects: $66,700 to $176,940
All salaries listed represent the median annual wage for the specified profession
for workers in the greater St. Louis MO-IL area. Source: U.S. Department of Labor,
2023
SCC offers two areas of concentration: Cybersecurity, and Information Technology.
You’ll dive deep into interesting and relevant topics like digital forensics, ethical
hacking, and networking security. You’ll learn how to recognize system weaknesses
and defend against them. You’ll develop a command of open-source operating systems,
like Linux, and learn to build, maintain, and troubleshoot software, hardware, and
enterprise networks.
Cybersecurity Programs
Students develop defensive and offensive skills to help them design, build, and protect
computer networks. You’ll learn to configure firewalls and intrusion protection systems,
conduct penetration testing, and analyze evidence of hacking. You may enroll in courses
to prepare you for specific industry examinations, like the Microsoft Azure Security
Engineer (AZ-500), and the Computer Information Systems Security Professional exam
(CISSP).
Information Technology
We’ll teach you the foundations of cloud computing and virtualization. You’ll become
proficient in networking, routing, and switching, and acquire the security fundamentals
to protect the networks you serve. You’ll develop the skills in Linux, Cisco, and
Amazon Web Services that meet or exceed industry standards and be prepared for industry
certification exam from Microsoft, the Computing Technology Industry Association,
the Red Hat Academy, and others.
The Cybersecurity and Information Technology programs both develop professional skills
in networking, routing, and switching in our state-of-the-art lab by working on real
equipment. You’ll also learn how to design, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise
networks. You’ll be prepared for industry certifications like the Cisco Certified
Network Associate (CCNA) exam.
Our programs help prepare you for these industry certifications:
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified DevNet Associate
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
- Microsoft: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure (AZ-800)
- Microsoft: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services (AZ-801)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
