Application Software Support Specialist

The Application Software Support Specialist Certificate program at the University of Cincinnati Online helps students learn job-ready skills in the computer support workforce.  Earn the credentials and skills required to become a key team player within a business needing advanced skills in computer support, spreadsheets, web development, data analysis, and Internet marketing. The Certificate can be completed in two semesters and also affords students a seamless pathway into an Associate Degree in Information Technology or Business Applications Technology.  This certificate can also be an additional qualification that Associate degree students in Business or Paralegal can acquire.

Program Highlights

• 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.
• Associate Degree Transfer Program: graduates can transition into UC's (100% online) Associate of Applied Information Technology program or Associate of Applied Business Applications Technology and continue their education.
• Three Start Dates per Year: with courses offered year-round, students are offered the convenience of beginning their certificate in Fall, Spring, or Summer.
• Start-to-Graduation Support: Every student enrolled online is assigned a dedicated Academic Advisor and also a Student Success Coordinator providing one-on-one support. They are your on-campus partners who can help you manage your time and ensure you're meeting degree requirements to get you to graduation.

You can look forward to employment as a Computer Support Specialist.  Computer Support Specialists (CSS) play a key role within a business by helping to maintain the computer networks, troubleshooting software application issues, providing technical help to computer users and utilizing Excel to explain and visualize organizational data  According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "the employment of Computer Support Specialists is projected to grow nine (9) percent from 2020 to 2030. The annual median pay for a Computer Network Support Specialist in 2021 was $62,760.

• Complete Common Application
• Pay $100 non-refundable fee
• Submit official School transcripts
• Submit official test scores
• Submit letter of recommendation (optional)