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Computer Network Technician
Certificate of Achievement
Effective Fall 2020
The Computer Network Technician Program consists of foundation courses designed to teach the skills necessary to assist with designing, configuring, installing, maintaining, and repairing work station and network systems, network devices and servers; and providing information, support and/or recommendations regarding desktop installations and configurations. Network Technicians support internal users with their computer and/or telecom equipment, in person or remotely. Network Technicians troubleshoot software and hardware issues, perform repairs as needed, typically under the instructions of an IT Manager, or as requested by clients. They ensure that all transmission media, mostly cable links, are intact and offer quality uninterrupted communications to all users.
Career Opportunities
Computer Technician, Network Technician, Network Administrator, Computer Support Specialist, Cable Installer, Network Installer, HelpDesk Support Specialist, Bench Technician.
Course | Units |
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CS 43 (Professional Communications) OR | |
CIS 43 (Professional Communications) OR | |
CNT 43 (Professional Communications) | 3 |
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 8001 (Cisco CCNA1/3 Introduction to Networks (ITN)) | 3 |
Units Category | Units |
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Total Units | 16 |