CISCO Networking Academy

The Computer Network Security Technician certificate prepares students for a variety of career opportunities including the networking field. The program prepares students for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and CCNA Security certification tests and CompTIA A+ tests. Constantly evolving and modernizing classes include targeted skills training in emerging technologies like Wireless, Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, and Operating System Hardening. Many of these subjects have become basic required knowledge 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 course path gives training in today's important tech knowledge areas. This certificate includes courses that apply towards an Associate in Science degree in Computer Network Technician and Computer Network Technician with emphasis in Security. This degree incorporates the latest in emerging technologies and skills employers are seeking.

The Computer Network Security Technician program prepares students for a variety of career opportunities including the networking field. The program prepares students for the CCNA Security certification industry exam. Constantly evolving and modernizing classes include targeted skills training in emerging technologies like Wireless, Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, and Operating System Hardening. Many of these subjects have become basic required knowledge 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 course path gives training in today's important tech knowledge areas. This degree includes courses with an emphasis in Security. This degree incorporates the latest in emerging technologies and skills employers are seeking.

Upon successful completion of the Computer Network Technician Certificate program, the student demonstrates the knowledge required to function as an entry-level computer network technician. The student will attain the necessary skills to design and implement Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) as well as Network Automation, wire infrastructure as per industry standards, select and implement appropriate protocols, configure network devices such as routers and switches, as well as manage, maintain and troubleshoot networks. The program prepares the students for industry certifications such as CCNA as well as for entry-level positions as network technicians, network administrators, network system installers, network system sales/marketing, or independent network services contractors.

Upon successful completion of the Computer Network Technician Associate in Science degree, the student will demonstrate the ability to function as an entry-level computer network technician. The student will attain the required skills to: design and implement Local Area Networks (LANs) and autonomous Wide Area Networks (WANs), wire infrastructure as per industry standards, select and implement appropriate protocols, configure network devices such as routers, firewalls and switches, as well as manage, maintain and troubleshoot networks. The program prepares the students for industry certification such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and entry-level positions in the Information Technology industry such as network technician, network administrator, network system installer, network system sales/marketing, or independent network services contractor.