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Network Administration Advanced Technical Certificate

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

After successful completion of this award, students will be prepared to support and manage computer networks.  Students will practice the skills required to install, operate and troubleshoot network environments. Network fundamentals, LAN switching technologies, IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols, Wireless LANs, WAN technologies, infrastructure services, infrastructure security, and enterprise network management will be explored.

The curriculum in this award is aligned with the globally recognized CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCST Networking, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and Juniper Networks Certified Associate (JNCIA-Junos). These industry certifications validate an IT networking professional’s knowledge and skill ability and open doors to beginning or advancing a career in networking.

 

Award Outcomes

Perform network administration tasks

Demonstrate troubleshooting tasks

Describe network components

Demonstrate programming logic

Career Opportunities

The following positions are available:

• Network Technician

• Network Administrator

• Network Analyst

• Network Engineer

• Network Infrastructure Analyst

• Network Engineer

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 20 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ITEC1105Network Admin 1

4

ITEC1421Network Admin 2

4

ITEC1431Network Admin 3

4

ITEC1443Network Admin 4

4

ITEC1480Networking Certification Exam Prep

1

ITEC2400Network Admin 5

3

General Education Required 0 Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Total Advanced Technical Certificate Credits 20

Semester Sequence

Completion of this award may require taking courses at both campuses.  For more information, please contact your faculty program advisor.

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ITEC1105Network Admin 1

4

Total Credits  4

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ITEC1421Network Admin 2

4

Total Credits  4

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ITEC1431Network Admin 3

4

Total Credits  4

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ITEC1443Network Admin 4

4

ITEC1480Networking Certification Exam Prep

1

ITEC2400Network Admin 5

3

Total Credits  8

Graduation (20 Credits)

Prerequisite: Strong foundation in computer concepts or coursework required. Basic computer literacy, familiarity with the Internet and college-level reading ability.

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.

 

3/12/2024 : BP 2164 / EP 2136