Fast-Track Your
Career in IT Today!
TEKsystems and Siena Heights University have partnered to offer affordable online IT certificates.
This TEKsystems-Siena Heights University partnership could be a perfect fit for you!
TEKsystems is a leading provider of IT staffing. They partner with 80% of the Fortune 500 to create solutions that enable organizations to capitalize on change.
Whether you just graduated high school or you’ve been working for a while and need a change, obtaining your first IT certificate could help you launch your dream career in a high-paying industry with tons of opportunity for growth.
This TEKsystems-Siena Heights University partnership could be a perfect fit for you!
TEKsystems is a leading provider of IT staffing. They partner with 80% of the Fortune 500 to create solutions that enable organizations to capitalize on change.
Whether you just graduated high school or you’ve been working for a while and need a change, obtaining your first IT certificate could help you launch your dream career in a high-paying industry with tons of opportunity for growth.
Our Programs
You can choose from among 17 online certificate programs in information technology, as well as online and on campus degree programs.
Start anytime and learn from anywhere
All our courseworks are 100% online and self-paced
Industry-leading content and credentialing
Some programs can be completed in as little as 12-weeks
Entry-level and advanced coursework, depending on needs and goals
Our Programs
You can choose from among 17 online certificate programs in information technology, as well as online and on campus degree programs.
Start anytime and learn from anywhere
All our courseworks are 100% online and self-paced
Industry-leading content and credentialing
Some programs can be completed in as little as 12-weeks
Entry-level and advanced coursework, depending on needs and goals
CompTIA Security+
- • Duration: 180 Hours
- • Program Cost: $1,199
- • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Comparing Security Roles and Security Controls, Explaining Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence, Performing Security Assessments, Identifying Social Engineering and Malware, Summarizing Basic Cryptographic Concepts, and more…
Software Developer
- • Duration: 33 Weeks
- • Avg. Hours Per Week: 20+
- • Program Cost: $14,000
- • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Coding from Scratch, Front End Foundations, Programming Foundations, Front End Frameworks, Back End Foundations, Database Foundations, and more…
- Tracks:
- Track 1: Coding Foundations
- Track 2: Database and Programming Foundations
- Track 3: Back End Foundations
- Track 4: Responsive Design and Project Management
Cybersecurity
- • Duration: 33 Weeks
- • Avg. Hours Per Week: 15-20
- • Program Cost: $14,000
- • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Security Foundations, Networking Foundations, System Administration, Network Defense, Cryptography and Access Management, and more…
- Tracks:
- Track 1: Cybersecurity Foundations
- Track 2: Cybersecurity System and Network Defense
- Track 3: Cybersecurity Advanced Technical Concepts
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner
- • Duration: 100 Hours
- • Program Cost: $999
- • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Performing Risk Management Activities, Summarizing Governance & Compliance Strategies, Implementing Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery, Identifying Infrastructure Services, Performing Software Integration, Explain Virtualization, and more…
CompTIA Customer Service Representative
- • Duration: 200 Hours
- • Program Cost: $395
- • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as What is Customer Service, The Global Customer, Exceptional Customer Service, Customer Service Strategy, Critical Workplace Skills, and more…
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst
- • Duration: 50 Hours
- • Program Cost: $1,199
- • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Explaining the Importance of Security Controls and Security Intelligence, Utilizing Threat Data and Intelligence, Analyzing Security Monitoring Data, Collecting and Querying Security Monitoring Data, Utilizing Digital Forensics and Indicator Analysis Techniques, and more…
CompTIA IT Fundamentals+
- • Duration: 45 Hours
- • Program Cost: $599
- • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Common Computing Devices, Using a Workstation, Using an OS, Managing an OS, Troubleshooting and Support, Using Data Types and Units, Using Apps, Programming and App Development, and more…
CompTIA IT Level 1 - Help Desk
- • Duration: 250 Hours
- • Program Cost: $1,329
- • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Installing Motherboards and Connectors, Installing System Devices, Troubleshooting PC Hardware, Comparing Local Networking Hardware, Configuring Network Addressing and Internet Connections, and more…
CompTIA PenTest
- • Duration: 50 Hours
- • Program Cost: $999
- • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Scoping Organizational/Customer Requirements, Defining the Rules of Engagement, Footprinting and Gathering Intelligence, Evaluating Human and Physical Vulnerabilities, Preparing the Vulnerability Scan, Scanning Logical Vulnerabilities, Analyzing Scanning Results, and more…
CompTIA Server+
- • Duration: 100 Hours
- • Program Cost: $999
- • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Understanding Server Administration Concepts, Understanding Virtualization and Cloud Computing, Understanding Physical and Network Security Concepts, Managing Physical Assets, Managing Server Hardware, and more…
CompTia Project +
- • Duration: 25 Hours
- • Program Cost: $375
- • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Initiating the Project and Team Roles, Project Charter and Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedule and Resource Planning, Project Budget and Risk Plans, Communicating the Plan/Change Requests and Procurement Documents, and Project Tools and Documentation.
CompTIA Network+
- • Duration: 50 Hours
- • Program Cost: $999
- • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Comparing OSI Model Network Functions, Deploying Ethernet Cabling, Deploying Ethernet Switching, Troubleshooting Ethernet Networks, Explaining IPv4 Addressing, Supporting IPv4 and IPv6 Networks, Configuring and Troubleshooting Routers, and more…
CompTIA Linux+
- • Duration: 100 Hours
- • Program Cost: $1,199
- • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Introducing Linux, Administering Users and Groups, Configuring Permissions, Implementing File Management, Authoring Text Files, Managing Software, and more…
CompTIA Data+
- • Duration: 150 Hours
- • Program Cost: $999
- • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Identifying Basic Concepts of Data Schemas, Understanding Different Data Systems, Understanding Types and Characteristics of Data, Comparing and Contrasting Different Data Structures, Explaining Master Data Management Concepts, and more…
CompTIA Essentials+
- • Duration: 40 Hours
- • Program Cost: $599
- • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Understanding Cloud Computing Concepts, Applying Cloud Business Principles, Advising a Cloud Design and Migration, Operating in the Cloud, and Managing Cloud Governance.
CompTIA Cloud+
- • Duration: 100 Hours
- • Program Cost: $999
- • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Understanding Cloud Computing Concepts, Planning and Designing a Cloud Environment, Administering Cloud Resources, Managing Cloud Storage, Managing Networks in the Cloud, Securing and Troubleshooting Networks in the Cloud, and more…
CompTIA A+
- • Duration: 100 Hours
- • Program Cost: $1,995
- • Curriculum: Program may include courses such as Performing Risk Management Activities, Summarizing Governance & Compliance Strategies, Implementing Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery, Identifying Infrastructure Services, Performing Software Integration, and more…
Cybersecurity, B.S.
- • Degree Program Format: On Campus
- • Total Credits: 120
- • Total Classes: 40
- • The Cybersecurity Bachelor of Science degree will train students on state-of-the-art technology, prepare them for the CompTIA A+ exam, and prepare them for industry-leading certifications including Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, and Certified Computer Forensic Examiner.
Data Analytics, B.S.
- • Degree Program Format: On Campus
- • Total Credits: 120
- • Total Classes: Varies
- • Students who graduate with a Data Analytics degree will be proficient in mathematics, statistical design, and computing. In addition, graduates will also be qualified for other related careers such as actuarial science, cybermetrics, and economics. These students will be well positioned to join the rapidly growing field of statistics.
Learn More About the IT Certificate and
Degree Programs at Siena Heights University
If you already have work experience in IT and are held back due to a skills gap or lack of credentials, you can open the path to advancement with a professional certificate through the TEKsystems-SHU partnership.
Obtain a Professional Certificate
Through the TEKsystems-SHU partnership, you obtain a professional certificate in Cybersecurity and begin your career.
Gain Professional Experience
After three years of employment with steady salary growth, you decide to become an IT Lead or even specialize your cybersecurity skills, perhaps in an area such as cloud or network security.
Obtain Additional CompTIA Certificate
You return to SHU to obtain an additional CompTIA certificate (Cloud+ CV0-003 would be a great choice). Your company may even cover the cost of the certificate.
Better Career Opportunities
After a few months of working and studying on your own schedule, you complete your certificate. You are now qualified to receive a promotion and increase your salary!
40 months ago, you were pretty much living paycheck to paycheck. Now, you have the opportunity to make a great living leading others, and have the opportunity to build your own schedule.
Career Advancement Opportunity
You’ve been working in IT for several years already. Your employer says they’d love to offer you a promotion if you obtain the skills needed for an open role.
Obtain a Professional Certificate
You take advantage of this partnership and complete an intermediate CompTIA certificate, such as the Advanced Security Practitioner.
Growth Opportunity and Better Compensation
After six months of working and studying on your own schedule, you have an opportunity to grow in your company, making more money and working in a position better suited to your career goals and interests.
While every situation is unique, this scenario happens all the time in the rapidly growing IT industry. More knowledge and skills typically leads to better opportunities and higher pay!
There are a lot of courses. How do I choose the right one for me?
- Scheduling a call with one of our advisors is the best way to learn about each program and decide which is the best fit for you. The CompTIA programs, for example, range from entry-level and beginner-friendly to more advanced certificates that may require previous knowledge.
Is funding available to obtain my certificate?
- Yes! You may qualify for a private loan, a grant from your local workforce development board, or tuition reimbursement if offered by your employer.
