Information Technology Networking Certificate

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Overview

The Information Technology Networking Certificate Program consists of seven courses which provide students with a strong background in PC and Windows Server essentials. Students will complete four semesters of the CISCO Academy and be prepared to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification exam (CCNA) as well as a MIcrosoft Technology Associate exam when completed.

This program is available days and evenings.

This program is financial aid eligible. To be eligible for federal financial aid, students must submit an official, final high school transcript, or the equivalent documentation that demonstrates high school completion, to the NHTI Admissions Office.

Curriculum

Information Technology Networking Certificate

Course Number	Course Title	CL	LAB	CR
IST 104C	PC/Mobile Hardware & Networking	2	2	3
IST 154C	Introduction to Networks	2	2	3
IST 180C	Cloud Services and Windows Server	2	2	3
IST 254C	Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials	2	2	3
IST 256C	Enterprise, Networking, Security & Automation	2	2	3
IST 263C	Network Security	2	2	3
IST xxxC	IT Elective	2	2	3
TOTAL CREDITS				21
CL – Number of lecture/classroom hours per week for the course LAB – Number of simulation laboratory, laboratory or clinical hours per week for the course CR – Number of credit hours for the course

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

Test for the worldwide industry recognized certification, CCNA Routing and Switching
Have strong, marketable skills related to networking
Demonstrate professional behavior, critical thinking and problem solving, and the ability to work with and manage a group