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Why Choose Capella?
With your online Bachelor’s in Information Technology degree, you’ll experience engaging online learning and gain technical and business skills that allow you to pursue a wide range of IT opportunities.
Engaging Coursework
Get hands-on experience with industry tools through virtual labs, interactive simulations, and innovative resources.
Stay Ahead in IT: Upskill with Skillsoft
Students will have unlimited access to Skillsoft, a comprehensive eLearning resource to help develop IT and business knowledge and skills.
Get exam vouchers at no cost
Gain skills and knowledge necessary to take up to seven select IT certification exams from PMI, CompTIA, Microsoft, and Cisco.*
*GuidedPath students only.
Earn credit for your knowledge
Earn credits through prior learning assessment by demonstrating mastery of IT competencies. You may also be eligible to earn credit for past coursework and prior learning.
Online Education, Two Ways
To meet the needs of busy professionals, we offer two competency-based online learning formats in select programs—GuidedPath and FlexPath.
Scholarships for New Students
Capella's School of Business and Technology Advisory Board ensures our curriculum is developed with the insight and support of industry leaders.
When I started, I was an older worker and I hadn’t been to long-term, structured training in decades. Capella allowed me to structure my training around my work schedule and being able to communicate with the instructors helped to alleviate my fears of being able to do this.
Sheila Stevens*
BS IT
*Actual Capella learner who agreed to appear in promotional materials for Capella.
Relevant blog posts
Whether you’re considering a return to school, exploring new career paths, or seeking ways to improve your job performance, the Capella Blog has relevant articles to support your goals.
Beyond Coding: IT Careers Today
Think all IT careers are focused on coding? Think again—coding is only one aspect of a large and varied field.
Information Security Career Central
A Capella-powered blog dedicated to information security trends, news, career information, and more.
Information Technology vs. Computer Science
Knowing the differences between IT and Computer Science can help you decide which degree and career path to pursue.