Network Support Professional

Certificate of Achievement
2022-2023

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About the Program

The Computer Networking Technology program prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in the networking field. CNT classes prepare students for industry certifications such as Cisco CCNA, Microsoft MCSA, and CompTIA Net+, Security+ and A+. Coursework includes targeted skills training in emerging technologies, such as Cloud Computing, IoT, Virtualization, Wireless, Computer Forensics, Incident Response, Network Security and OS Hardening. Many of these subjects have become required knowledge even in other career fields. Students in Business, Sciences, Arts, and Administration of Justice may need skills in network technologies to excel in their fields. The Certificate of Achievement and Career Certifications provide quick paths to validate training in today’s important tech knowledge areas. The program also includes an AS degree in Network Security and Administration. This degree incorporates the latest in emerging technologies and skills employers are seeking.

About the Certificate

The Network Support Professional program prepares students for a variety of career opportunities targeting the information technology and computer networking fields. CNT classes prepare students for Cisco CCNA certification tests, Microsoft Server tests, and CompTIA Net+, Security+ and A+ tests. Constantly evolving and modernized classes include specific skills training in Emerging Technologies like Wireless, VoIP, VPN, Computer Forensics, Incident Response, Network Security and OS Hardening. Many of these subjects have become basic required knowledge even in other career fields. Students in Business, the Sciences, Arts and Administration of Justice will all need skills in network technologies to excel in their fields. This certificate incorporates the latest in Emerging Technologies and skills employers are seeking.

Career Opportunities

Network Administrator, Network Service Technician

Program Outcomes

• Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Network Support Professional, students are able to analyze, design and document computer network specifications to meet client needs.
• Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Network Support Professional, students are able to demonstrate professional behavior such as working in a team and communicating in a professional manner.
• Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Network Support Professional, students are able to install, configure, and manage client and server operating systems.
• Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Network Support Professional, students are able to install, configure, and manage computer hardware.
• Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Network Support Professional, students are able to configure a LAN with routing, and troubleshoot LAN configuration.
• Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Network Support Professional, students are able to configure a WAN with routing, and troubleshoot WAN configuration.

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Required Core: (25 Units) Units

Course	Units
CNT 51 Comptia’s A+ Certification Computer Technician	4
CNT 52 Networking Fundamentals  or
CIS 66 Networking Fundamentals	3
CNT 55 MCSA I Windows Server Installation, Storage, and Compute	3
CNT 69 Network Security; CompTIA Security+ Certification	3
CNT 8001 Cisco CCNA1/3 Introduction to Networks (ITN)	3
CNT 8002 Cisco CCNA2/3 Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (SRWE)	3
CNT 8003 Cisco CCNA3/3 Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation v7.0 (ENSA)	3
CS 43 Professional Communications  or
CIS 43 Professional Communications  or
CNT 43 Professional Communications	3

Units

Units Category	Units
Total Units	25

Updated: July 2022