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IT I-BEST

This option gets students started on a pathway towards an exciting career in Information Technology. Students will receive I-BEST support during the first two or three quarters of their program. Students can earn a certificate or an AAS-T Degree in one of the following four IT Pathways: Software Development, Web Development, Web Design, or Data Analytics and Database.

What career opportunities are available with an IT certificate or AAS-T degree?

  Career Opportunities
Software Development

Junior Software Engineer     
Mobile App Developer     
Front End Developer

 
Web Development Webmaster     
Web Developer     
Front End Developer
Data Analytics & Database Database Administrator     
Database Designers     
Database Programmers     
System Administrators
Web Design Web Builder     
Front End Designer     
User Interface Designer     
Web Designer     
Web Producer

Find current wage information and career information at Washington Career Bridge.

What are the requirements?

To be eligible for IT I-BEST, you need to meet one of the following requirements:

  • ESL 081A OR
  • ABE Level 5 OR
  • CASAS Reading and Listening: 227 and CASAS Math Score: 215

Please email us if you are unsure of your eligibility and/or English level.

When can I start?

You can start Fall, Winter or Spring quarter.

How long are the programs?

  Programming Web Dev Database Admin Web Design
Certificate 62 credits     
5-8 quarters		 62 credits     
5-8 quarters		 62 credits     
5-8 quarters		 61 credits     
5-8 quarters
AAS-T Degree 92 credits     
8-10 quarters		 92 credits     
8-10 quarters		 not available 91 credits     
8-10 quarters

How to Get Started

  1. [Download IT I-BEST information sheet]
  2. Schedule a meeting with Hansell Torres at Hansell.TorresRios@seattlecolleges.edu to confirm your eligibility and make a personalized plan
  3. Complete the New Student Enrollment Steps (Hansell and BTS staff can help with this)
  4. Staff will register you for I-BEST classes when you have completed all steps

Who can I talk to if I have questions about IT I-BEST?

Contact Hansell Torres, Student Development Specialist IT-IBEST