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Your success begins at the IT Training Center. In the ever-changing, fast-paced field of Information Technology, it is imperative to keep the IT skills of your self, and your company, up-to-date. Whether you want to break into a new career, enhance your existing one, or provide a customized program for your staff, the IT Training Center is your solution. Our programs, curriculum, facilities, trainers, and services are meticulously designed to insure that you have the greatest opportunity to succeed.

Your success depends on the
Best training delivery possible:

• Instructors
  Professional, certified instructors help give IT Training students the competitive edge. Most instructors are highly acclaimed IT industry consultants who bring their real-world expertise to the classroom . Again and again, students have raved about our instructor’s ability to share their knowledge in a way that is understandable. Instructors go far beyond teaching the minimum needed for certification, and share how the learning is applied to real life conditions.
  
  "The Microsoft and Cisco training at DCTC is outstanding. The instructors were among the most knowledgeable I've seen, and the evening schedule made it possible to work the courses into my work schedule." - DCTC Student
  
  
• Time-tested Curriculum
  The curriculum used at the IT Training Center has been proven to effectively communicate complex technology issues in ways that students can understand. Curriculum revisions are regularly made to insure learner outcomes are achieved.
• Flexibility
  Our trainers have the flexibility to adjust the delivery of curriculum up to 20% of total content in order to best meet the needs of those being trained. In corporate settings, the IT Training Center has full latitude to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of your organization.

Your success depends on a
Learning environment that removes barriers:

• Professional Setting
  The IT Training Center provides a corporate setting to experience intense hands-on learning. Our ten training labs can be adapted to meet the most diverse of training needs. Theses labs are also open to students any time a class is not in session.
• Convenient Scheduling
  Classes are scheduled during day and evening hours. For businesses, IT Training Center offers a convenient corporate setting to conduct one-day seminars or comprehensive long-term training programs. Training can be delivered for companies at an on-site location or a neutral site more accessible your employees.
• Location
  The IT Training Center is conveniently located in Eagan, MN and provides easy freeway access and hassle-free, no-cost parking. The IT Training Center is a 7 minute drive from the airport, and less than 15 minutes from Bloomington, Richfield, Burnsville, Inver Grove Heights, Downtown St. Paul, and South Minneapolis. Public transit is available for daytime classes.
  
  "...training at DCTC has helped my career. The in-depth curriculum and the professional atmosphere made the classes a great experience, I have recommended the courses to several co-workers." - DCTC Student

Your success depends on the
Services that make learning easy:

• Career Counselors
  Professional IT career counselors are available to help you determine a path that’s right for you or your company. They will help you define training outcomes before you even start. Everything you need to get your IT skills and certifications up-to-date can be found right here.
• Financial Aid
  The counselors can also direct you to financial aid opportunities and discuss how your company’s tuition reimbursement program might assist in paying your tuition.
• College Credit
  As part of Dakota County Technical College and a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system, the IT Training Center provides college credit for most courses that can be applied towards your college degree goals or your company’s tuition reimbursement program.
• Certification
  As you complete your courses, the IT Training Center offers quick, easy and hassle-free certification testing. Our site is an authorized VUE testing center

Evidence of success:

Students:

• Join the hundreds of IT professionals who have found their success at the IT Training Center.
• Our MCSE programs generally have several students fully MCSE certified BEFORE the program is complete.
• A testimonial list is available.

Corporate:

• The IT Training Center is part of Dakota County Technical College’s Customized Training department which is one of Minnesota’s leaders in workforce training for business and industry. Last year alone, this department worked with over 200 local and national businesses to meet their training challenges.
• IT Training Center guarantees to solve your training or IT challenges by developing a plan that’s right for your company. IT Training Center’s network of business and educational partners has the resources to keep your IT department on track
• One example is Blue Cross/Blue Shield: The IT Training Center has helped BlueCross/BlueShield of MN adapt to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and move to a web-enabled insurance system. The IT Training Center delivered several eJava Developer Training Programs to BCBSM employees which addressed the intricacies of protecting a client’s privacy, while simultaneously allowing access to certain permissible information to the insured, insurance agents and BCBSM personnel.
  
  "The eJava Developer training program is a success at BCBSM, and is seen as a premier program from an IS standpoint. The program is fully sponsored and supported by management. The participants that have completed the program are valued for their newly learned skills and knowledge. The participants now enhance java projects and their confidence has risen to meet the challenges."
  
  - Carolyn White
  Organizational Development & Training
  Blue Cross-Blue Shield of MN
  
  
• For a list of business references call the ITTC

Dakota County Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator and member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

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