This program of study includes instruction and practice in the theory, design, configuration, and operation of simple Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN). Topics include network security, router and switch configurations, network design, and wireless communications. This certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions in network administration and to take the third-party Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification Exam.
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This program groups the series of three courses (CIM 181, 182, and 283) that make up the preparation students need to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Exam. These courses are also in other CIM awards, but there are many CIM students who are only pursuing training to prepare for the CCNA Exam. This COA allows for them to do this preparation as well as earn a transcriptable award.
This COA will prepare students for a career as Computer User Support Specialists or Computer Network Support Specialists and students will acquire the following basic core Information Technology competencies: The COA in CCNA, offered as part of the Computer Information Management (CIM) program, directly supports the College's mission and College Goal 3:
This program is designed to be completed in one academic year.
Many of our IT students are seeking a prep course(s) for Cisco's CCNA certification exam. There are a series of three classes that will teach them the required material to prepare for that exam.
This COA captures those students and allows us to count them as 'completers' since they are only seeking these three courses.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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CIM 181 | Intro to Networking (CCNA 1) | 3 | S1 |
CIM 182 | Intermediate Networking (CCNA 2) | 3 | S2 |
CIM 283 | Advanced Networking (CCNA 3) | 3 | S2 |
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