Online Certificate in Information Technology (IT)
The Information Technology Certificate at the University of Cincinnati Online is the perfect stepping stone to help you enter the IT workforce. This 100% online program, provides students with the skills needed to enter the IT field. Our certificate program offers students a flexible learning schedule that helps them balance work, family and their education. If you are looking to advance in your IT career, or break into the industry, UC Online’s certificate program is the perfect fit for you.
Information Technology Certificate Program Overview
Information Technology (IT) includes the computer technology a company or organization uses, and how it is used. According to workforce.com, “Information technology is the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems—particularly software applications and computer hardware.” The University of Cincinnati Online’s IT Certificate students learn the fundamentals of IT, programming, database design and systems administration.
Information Technology Certificate Program Highlights
High Quality Education
- Associate Degree Transfer Program: graduates can transition into UC’s (100% online) Associate of Applied Business Information Technology program and continue their education
Flexibility
- 100% online: no campus visits are required
- Part-time and full-time scheduling: have the flexibility to balance work and family obligations while completing your degree
- Three Start Dates per Year: with courses offered year-round, students are offered the convenience of beginning their degree in Fall, Spring, or Summer.
Support from Application through Graduation
At UC, you’ll have a full support team behind you:
Enrollment Services Advisor: Your go-to resource during the application process
Student Success Coordinator: Helping you prepare for classes and stay on track
Access to Resources: Access to university resources that will support you through your program including online learning expectations and resources, health and wellness resources, and academic support
The Information Technology Certificate program welcomes applicants from various educational backgrounds.
Prerequisites
First-Year:
High school diploma, official final high school transcript, GED or home-school equivalent.
Transfer:
Transferability is based on school accreditation, course/content comparability, year taken, and final grade.
Submit all official transcripts for every school attended. Learn more about requesting your transcripts.
Complete the online application and submit a $50 application fee.
Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year. Our staff will review your application based on the following:
All applicants are required to upload unofficial transcripts during the application process, showing all undergraduate and graduate course work completed, including degrees granted and dates of conferral.
Official transcripts are not required until the student has received and accepted an offer of admission from the university. Once the offer has been confirmed, the student must submit official transcripts.
Students who have received degrees from the University of Cincinnati do not need to submit official paper copies of their UC transcripts.
For questions regarding international students, contact an Enrollment Services Advisor.
Transcripts can be submitted electronically or by mail. To see if your transcript(s) can be ordered electronically, visit the links below and search for your previous school(s).
- Parchment
- Please select “University of Cincinnati – Main Campus” as the recipient of your transcript.
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Please have your transcript sent directly to admissions@uc.edu.
If you do not see your past school(s) listed on either site, please contact the school(s) directly. Then, mail your sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
Please mail sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
PO Box 210091
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0091
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 |
March 15, 2026 July 15, 2026 |
May 11, 2026 August 24, 2026 |
The University of Cincinnati's online course fees differ depending on the program. On average, students will accrue fewer fees than students attending on-campus classes.
The one fee applied across all UC Online programs is the distance learning fee. Students living outside the state of Ohio must also pay an additional “non-resident” fee to enroll in courses at UC Online. This fee is lower than the out-of-state fee for traditional on-campus programs.
To view tuition information and program costs, visit the Online Program Fees page.
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