Network Technician Certificate
Total Program Credits: 12
The Network Technician Certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in PC installation, maintenance and repair professions. Computer network technicians maintain, resolve, and supervise the use of LANs and WANs, besides establishing and maintaining the internet, intranets, and extranets of an organization. This program also prepares students to take the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.
Stackable Certificate:
A+ Microcomputer Technician Certificate
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Network Technician Certificate program the graduate will be able to:
- design and install computer networks, connections and cabling;
- identify benefits and drawbacks of existing network configurations;
- troubleshoot system failures and identify roadblocks in the network; and
- implement network security, standards and protocols and evaluate network performance to improve the network.
(Fall 2022)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| CIS 101 ◊ Computer Systems & Business Applications | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| CIS 102 Professional Information Technology and Computer Science | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 105 ◊ A+ PC Hardware & Software | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 106 ◊ A+ PC Maintenance & Repair | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 210 ◊ # Data Communications & Networking Fundamentals | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 12 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.) |
See CIS course descriptions.
Chairperson: Michael Henson, Ext. 3354
KEY
(AAS/CERT) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |