Explore Business & IT Courses
Start these programs in the Fall 2026 semester.
Rend Lake College's Business & Information Technology courses are designed for students who enjoy problem-solving, innovation and building skills that translate directly to today's workplace. Whether you're preparing for a career in business operations, accounting, cybersecurity, networking or IT support, these courses provide practical experience and technical knowledge that employers value.
Our Business & Information Technology courses emphasize hands-on learning through real-world applications, industry-relevant software and technology-focused instruction. Students work alongside experienced faculty while developing the professional and technical skills needed for immediate employment, career advancement or continued education.
Business
The business landscape is rapidly evolving through innovation, data, and global connectivity. From modern digital management tools to strategic financial analysis and marketing, these courses prepare students to meet the demands of a modern economy while building critical problem-solving and communication skills.
Whether you're interested in accounting, management or digital marketing, these featured courses provide hands-on learning opportunities that prepare students for careers or further education in one of the world's most versatile and dynamic industries.
- CSCI 1616–Beginning Microsoft Excel
Students will learn the fundamental operations of spreadsheets.
- OFTC 1233–Office Accounting
This course is designed for an individual who is seeking an understanding of general office accounting principles such as debits / credits, t-accounts, entering journal entries, and posting to the general ledger. Emphasis will be placed on various scenario-driven accounting problems which students will likely encounter in a traditional office setting.
Interested in enrolling in the Business program? Fill out the interest form below to get more information about the program.
Information Technology
Information Technology is rapidly evolving through innovation and digital transformation. From network security tools to systems administration and hardware troubleshooting, these courses prepare students to meet the demands of a modern infrastructure while building practical, hands-on technical skills.
Whether you're interested in cybersecurity, network administration or computer support, these featured courses provide hands-on learning opportunities that prepare students for careers in one of the world's most critical and fast-paced industries.
- CNS 2228–Hacking Techniques and Tools
This course develops fundamental network security skills necessary to build, test and deploy a secure network. The course will follow elements of the CompTIA Security+ professional certification. The course will offer a balance
of lecture and lab experiments.
- CNS 1210–Introduction to Networks
This course develops those skills necessary to design, build, maintain, manage and protect small to medium- size networks. This course will offer a balance of lecture and lab experiments. Elements of the CompTIA A+ and Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) professional certification exams will be followed throughout the course.
- CNS 1235–Linux Server
This course provides the knowledge and skills students need to install, configure and administer a Linux server for mission-critical network services. Students will learn to setup and administer a Linux server through the use of
lectures, demonstrations, discussions and hands-on labs.
- CNS 1232–Windows Server
This course will introduce Microsoft Windows Server through lectures, discussions and hands-on labs. Students will learn how to install Windows Server and to use Server Manager and Active Directory tools for configuring and administering Windows Server. Labs will be conducted in a virtual environment. The course will offer a balance of lecture and lab experiments. Elements of the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) professional certification exam will be followed throughout the course.
- CNS 1212–Hardware and Operating Systems
This course will address the nomenclature, installation, configuration and troubleshooting of Windows operating system, as well as familiarize the student with the technology, maintenance and repair of microcomputers. Malfunctions will be diagnosed to the board level. Computer architecture also will be discussed and examined. Elements of the CompTIA A+ exam will be followed throughout the course. The class offers a balance of lecture and laboratory time.
Interested in enrolling in the Information Technology program? Fill out the interest form below to get more information about the program.