Advance Your IT Support Specialist Career

Over the next decade, jobs in computer and information technology are projected to grow much faster than average*. Whether you want to increase your salary or pursue a specialization, you’ll find the resources you need to advance your IT career here.

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Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Agile Software Development, Computer Programming, Software Engineering Tools, Application Development, Programming Principles, Software Architecture, Communication, Cloud Applications, Product Management, Scrum (Software Development), User Experience Design, Leadership and Management, Project Management, Business Analysis, Cloud Computing, IBM Cloud, Information Technology, Operating Systems, Python Programming, Risk Management

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Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Java Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, Critical Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Problem Solving, Computer Science

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Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Project Management

Ready to take the next step up from your entry-level IT role? Positions in this field earn more than twice the average salary for all occupations, so you have many high-paying career paths and specializations to choose from*. As a mid-level or advanced IT professional, you may begin to focus on an industry niche such as InfoSec, cybersecurity, cloud computing, or business IT. Higher-level IT professionals can also hold IT management or digital product management roles. Learn more about how to prepare for more advanced IT roles and how Coursera can help:

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*US Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer and Information Technology Occupations, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm.” Accessed February 1, 2024.