About
The Applied Information Technology program is a four-trimester career and technical education pathway that prepares students for careers in information technology, cybersecurity, networking, cloud computing, programming, and artificial intelligence. Students develop foundational skills in hardware, operating systems, networking, cybersecurity, scripting, and technical support while earning industry-recognized certifications. As students progress through the program, they gain hands-on experience with enterprise technologies, cloud platforms, programming, automation, and AI tools. The program culminates with a capstone project that demonstrates real-world technical skills and workforce readiness.
Overview
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Time Commitment | Full Time, Part Time |
| Typical Program Length | 16 Months |
| Clock Hours | 1,728 |
| Class Type | Day |
| Credentials | Certificate, Diploma |
| Total Tuition/Fees | $10,169.00 |
| Textbook/Supplies Cost | $2,939.00 |
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Program Credentials
New students enroll every month as space is available
Campus Locations
TCAT Upper Cumberland at Livingston
740 Hi Tech Drive
Livingston, TN 38570
740 Hi Tech Drive
Livingston, TN 38570
TCAT Upper Cumberland - Main Campus
910 Miller Avenue
Crossville, TN 38555
910 Miller Avenue
Crossville, TN 38555
Curriculum/Courses
First Trimester:
AIT 0001 Worker Characteristic
AIT 1010 Orientation and Safety
AIT 1011 Technology Foundations
AIT 1020 Introduction to Information Technology
AIT 1030 Copper Cabling Technologies
AIT 1040 Computer Systems Support
Technology Support Specialist - Certificate 432 Hours
Second Trimester:
AIT 0002 Worker Characteristic
AIT 2010 Networking Foundations
AIT 2020 Networking Security Foundations
AIT 2030 Fiber Cabling Technologies
AIT 2040 Data Analytics and Database Fundamentals
AIT 2050 Cloud Computing Fundamentals
AIT 2060 Web Technologies and Development
Networking Support Specialist - Certificate 864 Hours
Third Trimester:
AIT 0003 Worker Characteristic
AIT 3010 Cyber Security Foundations
AIT 3020 Software Development Fundamentals
AIT 3030 Python Fundamentals
AIT 3040 Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
AIT 3050 Drone Operations
AIT 3060 Applied Information Technology Capstone
Applied IT Specialist - Diploma 1296 Hours
Fourth Trimester:
AIT 0004 Worker Characteristic
AIT 4010 Offensive Security Foundations
AIT 4020 Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
AIT 4030 Offensive Cyber Operations Capstone
Offensive Cyber Specialist - Diploma 1728 Hours
AIT 0004 Worker Characteristic
AIT 4210 Enterprise Networking and Infrastructure
AIT 4220 Network Infrastructure Capstone
Network Infrastructure Specialist - Diploma 1728 Hours
AIT 0004 Worker Characteristic
AIT 4310 Cloud Infrastructure Foundations
AIT 4320 Microsoft Azure Foundations
AIT 4330 Amazon Web Services Foundations
AIT 4340 Cloud Systems Capstone
Cloud Solutions Specialist - Diploma 1728 Hours
AIT 0004 Worker Characteristics
AIT 4410 Web Application Development
AIT 4420 Object-Oriented Programming with Java
AIT 4430 JavaScript Application Development
AIT 4440 Intermediate Python Programming
AIT 4450 Application Development with C
AIT 4460 Software Development Capstone
Software Design Specialist - Diploma 1728 Hours
AIT 0004 Worker Characteristics
AIT 4510 AI Agent Development
AIT 4520 AI Service Desk Operations
AIT 4530 AI Security and Governance
AIT 4540 AI Capstone
AI Automation Specialist - Diploma 1728 Hours
AIT 0004 Worker Characteristics
AIT 4610 Data Management and Analytics
AIT 4620 Enterprise Server Administration
AIT 4630 Data and Server Capstone
Data & Server Specialist - Diploma 1728 Hours
Certifications
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02)
CompTIA A+ (220-1201, 1202)
CompTIA Network+ (N10-009)
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006)
CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-004)
CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003)
CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-004)
CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005)
CompTIA Data+ (DAO-002)
CompTIA SecAI+ (CY0‑001)
CompTIA Cisco Networking Pro
Cisco CCNA (200-301)
CompTIA Cloud+
CompTIA CySA+
CompTIA PenTest+
C-Tech Grounding and Bonding Technician
C-Tech Network Cabling Specialist (Copper Based Systems and Fiber Optic Based Systems)
C-Tech Fusion Splicer
Microsoft Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure (AZ-800)
Microsoft Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services (AZ-801)
Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
GMetrix (Information Technology Specialist, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Computational Thinking, Cybersecurity)
GMetrix (Data Analytics, Databases, Device Configuration and Management, HTML and CSS, HTML5 Application Development)
GMetrix (Java, JavaScript, Networking, Networking Security, Python v2, Software Development)
HTB Certified Penetration Testing Specialist
HTB Certified Junior Cybersecurity Associate
FAA TRUST (Drone Operator)
Oracle Certified Foundations Associate(Java)
C Certified Entry-Level Programmer Certification
Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
Books and Supplies Lists
Instructors
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