Kaplan College’s Cincinnati Campus Launches Computer Support Technician Diploma Program
Program Combines IT Skills Development with Customer Service Focus
CINCINNATI, June 16, 2010—The Kaplan College Cincinnati campus is now enrolling students for its new computer support technician diploma program.
The 21-month program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, technical skills and work habits to pursue a variety of entry-level positions in the information technology field, particularly in network administration and computer systems support. Graduates of the program may seek employment in positions including help desk specialist, computer lab coordinator, office systems support specialist, hardware/software installer and computer sales.
“The demand for trained information technology professionals continues to grow,” said Tony DaRosa, executive director of Kaplan College’s Cincinnati campus. “Our new program helps to meet that demand within the Cincinnati community.”
According to the Ohio Occupational Employment Projections, a report by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, network and computer systems administrator positions are expected to increase by 20 percent between 2006 and 2016.
Instruction will take place in a classroom and lab environment, where students can gain hands-on experience working with equipment they may encounter in a job setting. Students will be taught about hardware and software, computer programs and network systems. The program also includes a focus on developing communications and customer service skills.
The Kaplan College Cincinnati campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). ACCSC is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education.
About Kaplan College
Kaplan College is a part of Kaplan Higher Education, which serves more than 119,000 students through 70-plus campus-based schools and online operations across the United States. Its online institutions include Kaplan University and Concord Law School of Kaplan University. Kaplan Higher Education schools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from certificates and diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a juris doctor degree. Kaplan Higher Education is part of Kaplan, Inc., a leading international provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Kaplan serves students of all ages through a wide array of offerings including higher education, test preparation, professional training and programs for kids in grades K through 12. Kaplan, Inc., is a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO), and its largest and fastest-growing division. For more information, visit www.portal.kaplan.edu.