Networking Certificate

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The Networking Certificate is a one-year program incorporating the Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) courses. Edison State Community College is a recognized Cisco Academy commissioned to deliver training.♦

Program Outcomes ►
The student will

apply positive ethical standards across various situations and industries;
use effective interpersonal skills to discuss important industry-specific concepts and to interact in diverse team environments;
communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders through written, oral, and digital means to convey industry-related information;
demonstrate an ability to design and maintain business networks to ensure operational efficiency, stability, and security;
demonstrate an ability to build, configure, manage, or troubleshoot networks using industry-standard tools and techniques; and
establish and implement security measures to protect information assets and maintain data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Semester 1 [Spring]

CIS 110S Computer Concepts and Applications	3
CIS 117S Cloud Foundations	1
CIS 211S Operating System Concepts	3	C
CYB 246S Introduction to Networks	3	C
Credit Hours	10

Semester 2 [Fall]

CIS 214S Networking Essentials	3		►NOTE: Criminal record background check required for CYB 246S.
CIS 215S IT Essentials	3
CYB 236S Computer Security Essentials	3
CYB 247S Switching and Routing	3	C
Credit Hours	12

Semester 3 [Spring]

CIS 121S Introduction to Programming	3	C
CIS 212S Linux Administration	3
CYB 248S Security and Automation	3
MKT 218S Customer Service	1
Credit Hours	10

Total Credit Hours | 32

♦ Students who cannot demonstrate basic computer skills must take Introduction to Computers before entering this program.