Computer Systems and Support Programs - Western Iowa Tech Community College

Start Up (or Reboot) Your IT Career with Real-World Training

From laptop repair to investigating cybercrimes, Western Iowa Tech is your fast track to a high-demand IT career. Earn your certificate, diploma, or degree to build a solid future with endless opportunities.

Western Iowa Tech's expert instructors provide hands-on training in:

Computer support
Information security
Network administration
Cyber security and digital crime

Get ready to immerse yourself in hardware, software, servers, storage clouds, and security systems. Employers across Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota are waiting for your application.

Information Security Roles

Ask any IT manager or director about their biggest worries. Chances are, it will be a security breach or widespread network outage (or worst-case scenario, both). Your diploma or degree makes you a valuable member of the team protecting vital information.

Cyber Security and Digital Crime | AAS

Two-Year Program

Put on your (white) sleuthing hat to take on the bad guys. You learn with real-world scenarios for investigating and preventing identity theft, network intrusions, social engineering, hackers, spam, viruses, and more. (Eligible for FREE tuition)

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Information Security Analyst | Dipl

One-Year Program

Gain hands-on experience with security devices and technologies as you learn the best practice standards. Courses cover network monitoring, installing and maintaining security equipment, and documenting security breaches. (Eligible for FREE tuition)

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IT Support Roles

PCs and LAN networks are the heart and soul of every office. Support techs are the behind-the-scenes heroes who keep everyone and everything connected.

Computer Support Technician | Dipl

One-Year Program

Learn everything you need to know for an entry-level position working with LAN networks. Courses cover monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance. (Eligible for FREE tuition)

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Network Administration and Security | AAS

Two-Year Program

Get inside the inner workings of enterprise network systems. You learn LAN/WAN design, installation, configuration, administration, and problem solving. Additional training includes virtualization and data storage systems. (Eligible for FREE tuition)

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Make Western Iowa Tech YOUR PLACE
We help students grow and succeed through education and by offering affordable learning opportunities. Your path to your future starts in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Our students are our focus
We make sure students get real-world experiences, use the latest technology, and learn from top-quality teachers. Whether they are earning a degree, certificate, or just learning new skills, we give our students the tools they need to succeed.

We spend a great deal of time doing customized, real-world labs with our students to prepare them for the workforce. Our well-rounded programs provide not only the surface level definitions, but an in-depth understanding of the networking and cyber issues in our environment today. We work on solving real-world problems and do it all in our high-tech, high-fidelity labs.

Sandy Silbernagel

Network Administration Instructor

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