Information technologies specialists are an integral part of nearly every industry in today's technology-dominated workplace. Students in this program prepare for careers that focus on PC and network support with emphasis on both practical experience and certification preparation, including LAN/WAN administrator, network system support specialist. Students are encouraged to obtain Microsoft, Cisco, and CompTIA, certifications. Possible certifications students can obtain include A+, MCITP, MCP, MCDST, MCSE, and MCSA. Note: Bates Technical College is an official Cisco Networking Academy.