Award: CCT
Total Clock Hours: 366
CIP Code: 11.0901
Initiating College: Gateway Community College
Program Availability: Not Found
Program Availability: College-Specific
Program Availability: Shared by:
Field of Interest: Computer and Information Technology
GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as:
15-1231.00 Computer Network Support Specialists
Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
11-3021.00 Computer and Information Systems Managers
15-1241.00 Computer Network Architects
Description: The Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Network Support Specialist provides training for those interested in working with Cisco network and internet hardware with a particular emphasis on securing networks from threats and vulnerabilities. Knowledge and skills are developed to install, configure, and maintain Cisco routers and switches; configure routing protocols and local area networks (LANs); troubleshoot problems with various hardware and software configurations; and perform administrative tasks in a network. Specific skills in maintaining integrity, accountability, and confidentiality of data are also developed. Taught by Cisco certified professionals using the Cisco Network Academy program curriculum, courses are designed to help prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Security examinations. Students who complete this program may seek employment in a variety of environments. Additional certificates of completion (CCLs) in Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), as well as an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Network and Systems Administration, are also available.
Program Notes: This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Students who pursue this Certificate of Competency (CCT) should have a basic level of computer literacy including navigating the internet and computer systems or take ISP105 if necessary. Students with the requisite skills may have the ISP105 requirement waived by permission of the Instructor.
Required courses and restricted electives must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award.
Admission Criteria: None
Admission Criteria:
Program Prerequisites: None
Program Prerequisites
Prerequisite: CompTIA A+ certification or Instructor permission.
Clock Hours:
Required Courses
CSN140AB Introduction to Networks 122
CSN150AB Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials 122
CSN160AB Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation 122
Clock Hours: 366
Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge of network terminology, media, topologies, reference and protocol models including Ethernet. (CSN140AB)
2. Describe and demonstrate network segmentation including IP addressing and subnetting. (CSN140AB, CSN150AB)
3. Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco intermediary network devices applying industry best practices and standards. (CSN140AB, CSN150AB, CSN160AB)
4. Design, configure, manage, and troubleshoot local area networks (LANs) applying industry best practices and standards. (CSN150AB, CSN160AB)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
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curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.
