Networking Short-Term Technical Certificate

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The Networking Short-Term Technical Certificate provides students with the skills to enter a new job field or advance in their current one. Students who complete this certificate are prepared for the Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) exam. Short-Term Technical Certificates consist of three to seven courses that can be completed in a year or less. To receive a Certificate of Completion, students must complete the required courses with a cumulative GPA of “C” or better and complete an application for certificate.
NOTE Federal Financial Aid is not available for Short-Term Technical Certificate programs, but scholarship assistance may be available.
NOTE Students pursuing a Short-Term Technical Certificate may need to satisfy course prerequisites which may include placement testing.

Program Outcomes ►
The student will

apply positive ethical standards across various situations and industries;
use effective interpersonal skills to discuss important industry-specific concepts;
demonstrate an ability to design and maintain business networks to ensure operational efficiency, stability, and security; and
establish and implement security measures to protect information assets and maintain data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Courses

CIS 211S Operating System Concepts	3	C
CIS 214S Networking Essentials	3	C
CYB 246S Introduction to Networks	3	C
CYB 247S Switching and Routing	3	C
CYB 248S Security and Automation	3	C
Credit Hours	15
♦ Students who cannot demonstrate basic computer skills must take Introduction to Computers before entering this program.