Bootcamps
& Certifications
Past Bootcamps
2025
Microsoft: Azure Fundamentals
In Azure Fundamentals, you will gain the foundational knowledge of cloud services for a career in IT. This course is intended for non-technical candidates who want to understand the cloud-based solutions for offering services such as sales, purchasing, and marketing of cloud services. This course prepares you for the AZ-900 exam.
Microsoft Excel Certification Course
This Excel course will cover the fundamentals of creating and managing worksheets, applying formulas and functions, and creating charts and objects. Participants will be proficient to address managing data, understanding advanced functions, and pivot tables. Upon successful completion, participants will have been exposed to skills needed to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification Exam.
CompTIA Network+ Bootcamp
UC's Networking bootcamps are designed for beginners. No knowledge of networking is required. During these intensive boot camps, you will quickly go from entry-level information technology skills to intermediate networking skills.The course outcomes are aligned to the CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) professional certification exam objectives and align with employer needs. Knowledge gained in this course will prepare students for IT Infrastructure jobs such as Network Field Engineer, Network Administrator, or Network Analyst. The course is self-paced with instructor support. Weekly check-ins and office hours.
DevOps Foundation Bootcamp
This course is designed for a broad audience, enabling those on the business side of an organization to obtain an understanding of the benefits of DevOps concepts such as continuous delivery, continuous deployment, and the associated enabling technologies. Those on the technical side of an organization can obtain an understanding of the business value of DevOps to reduce cost with increased quality to support business objectives centered on digital transformation initiatives.
CompTIA Security+ Bootcamp
The CompTIA Security+ Bootcamp is an intensive course in Information Technology Fundamentals and Cybersecurity. The bootcamp is designed for beginners who can spend 30 hours per week on course instruction, hands-on assignments, and discussions. The course begins with foundational learning in Information Technology, networking, and cybersecurity required for the in-depth cybersecurity topics that will be covered in the latter part of the bootcamp. The purpose of this bootcamp is to provide the student with an overview in practical information technology skills, intermediate skills in core cybersecurity functions, as well as problem solving and critical thinking skills. The course outcomes are aligned to the CompTIA Security+ (SYO-601) professional certification exam objectives and align with employer needs. Knowledge gained in this course will prepare students for cybersecurity jobs such as Security Administrator, Security Analyst, or Security Specialist.
Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
In Azure Data Fundamentals, you will describe analytical workloads and work with relational and non-relational data on Azure. Before taking this course, you should have a foundational knowledge of core data concepts and how they are implemented using Microsoft Azure data services. This course prepares you for the DP-900 exam.
2024
Google UI/UX Bootcamp
Individuals trained in User Experience and User Interface are in high demand. Experienced designers focus on the interaction that users have with products such as websites, apps, and accessibility. Through this course, you will gain in-demand skills that will prepare you for an entry level job.
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Certified Professional is an industry-recognized certification that demonstrates foundational skills and knowledge for digital media and IT careers. This class will build on student’s previous knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Certified Professional is an industry-recognized certification that demonstrates foundational skills and knowledge for digital media and IT careers. This class will build on students’ previous knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
Microsoft Word
Learn to use Microsoft Word to produce professional-looking documents. Features included are typing, formatting, editing, document spacing, margins, page numbering and saving a document.
2023
GenCyber Teacher Camp
GenCyber is a nationwide grant program funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Security Agency (NSA). With the intent of building excitement and awareness of this important field, GenCyber provide funding to programs so that they can introduce middle and high school students and their teachers to the field of cybersecurity.
2022
Cybersecurity Bootcamp
UC's Cybersecurity Bootcamps are designed for beginners, and no knowledge of IT or cybersecurity is assumed. During these intensive bootcamps you will quickly go from entry-level information technology skills to intermediate cybersecurity skills. The camp aligns with the outcomes in the CompTIA Security+ certifications and includes critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Upon successful completion, you will receive free vouchers for the certificate exam.
Networking Bootcamp
UC's Cybersecurity Boootcamps are designed for beginners and no knowledge of IT or cybersecurity is assumed. During these intensive bootcamps you will quickly go from entry-level information technology skills to intermediate networking skills. The course outcomes are aligned to the CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) professional certification exam objectives and align with employer needs. Knowledge gained in this course will prepare students for IT Infrastructure jobs such as Network Field Engineer, Network Administrator, or Network Analyst.
2021
Cybersecurity Awareness 8-Week Course
Cybersecurity news is making headlines about cyberattacks that affect businesses and governments and assume it’s a problem for IT or law enforcement. Cybersecurity is an issue that affects everyone and with just a little bit of awareness, an everyday cybercitizen can make a big difference. This course will examine the current cybersecurity landscape and introduce you to common threats that you may encounter. Each week we will look at a different topic and discuss how it affects you and learn steps to take to become secure in your digital life.
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Networking Bootcamp
UC's Cybersecurity Bootcamps are designed for beginners, and no knowledge of IT or cybersecurity is assumed. During these intensive bootcamps you will quickly go from entry-level information technology skills to intermediate networking skills. The course outcomes are aligned to the CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) professional certification exam objectives and align with employer needs. Knowledge gained in this course will prepare students for IT Infrastructure jobs such as Network Field Engineer, Network Administrator, or Network Analyst.
Cybersecurity Bootcamp
UC's Cybersecurity Bootcamps are designed for beginners, and no knowledge of IT or cybersecurity is assumed. During these intensive bootcamps, you will quickly go from entry-level information technology skills to intermediate cybersecurity skills. The camp aligns with the outcomes in the CompTIA Security+ certifications and includes critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Upon successful completion, you will receive free vouchers for the certificate exam.
GenCyber Teacher Camp
GenCyber is a nationwide grant program funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Security Agency (NSA). With the intent of building excitement and awareness of this important field, GenCyber provides funding to programs so that they can introduce middle and high school students and their teachers to the field of cybersecurity. The application deadline has passed for the 2021 GenCyber Camp. Join us next year for this opportunity!
Microsoft Power Platform Training and Certification Course
This Power Platform Fundamentals course is designed for anyone who aspires to improve productivity by automating business processes, analyzing data to produce business insights, and acting more effectively by creating simple app experiences. Students do not need to have any experience with Microsoft Power Platform before taking this course; however, a basic level of familiarity with computer technology, data analytics, cloud computing, and the Internet is assumed.
Networking Bootcamp Training
The Network+ Bootcamp is an intensive course in Information Technology Fundamentals and Computer Networking. The course outcomes are aligned to the CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) professional certification exam objectives and align with employer needs. Knowledge gained in this course will prepare students for IT Infrastructure jobs such as Network Field Engineer, Network Administrator, or Network Analyst. Concepts presented in this course will also prepare students for a better understanding of Cybersecurity knowledge and skills.
Cybersecurity Bootcamp Training
The Security+ Bootcamp is an intensive course in Information Technology Fundamentals and Cybersecurity. The camp is designed for beginners who can spend 30 hours per week on the course instruction, hands-on assignments, and discussions. The course began with foundational learning in Information Technology, networking, and cybersecurity required for the in-depth cybersecurity topics that will be covered in the latter part of the camp. The course outcomes are aligned to the CompTIA Security+ (SYO-501) professional certification exam objectives and align with employer needs. Knowledge gained in this course prepares students for cybersecurity jobs such as Security Administrator, Security Analyst, or Security Specialist.
Early IT Summer Camp
The Early IT Summer Camp took place as a two-week, virtual day camp designed to give students a solid foundation in Information Technology, including cybersecurity, software development, game development and simulations, data and cloud technologies. Students had the opportunity to experience hands-on learning of current technologies, work in groups to develop their own IT solutions, and learn from college professors and IT business leaders.
2020
Cybersecurity Bootcamp
Bootcamps are an opportunity to jumpstart your IT career! This boot camp required no past experience to attend. This intensive IT Bootcamp was aimed to prepare you for the exam for CompTIA Security+ or Network+ Certification. Learn from UC faculty, industry professionals, and IT experts. Work at your own pace online with assistance from LIVE panel sessions. No cost to Ohio residents once approved. Non-Ohio residents are eligible for a discount.