Faculty have at minimum a Masters degree in the discipline and manywork in the field as practicing professionals.

This 4-week course prepares you for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. Gaining this certification shows that you have the specific skills that network professionals need in todays networking environments. CompTIA Network+ validates the technical skills needed to securely establish, maintain and troubleshoot the essential networks that businesses rely on. CompTIA Network+ focuses on foundational networking tools and technologies used to create secure networks and guarantee the availability of critical business information. Students will receive hands-on experience through online labs, activities, assessments, projects, and challenging scenario-based exercises that reinforce curriculum topics. Upon completion, you will be ready to: Sit for the CompTIA Network+ exam and show you: Implement enterprise-level wired and wireless network solutions Identify and troubleshoot network performance issues Harden networks against threats to mitigate security vulnerabilities

Yes

11.0901 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications A program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that prepares individuals to function as network specialists and managers at various levels. Includes instruction in operating systems and applications; systems design and analysis; networking theory and solutions; types of networks; network management and control; network and flow optimization; security; configuring; and troubleshooting.

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Recommended Experience and Knowledge Have earned the CompTIA A+ Certification 9 to 12 months of networking experience

Rolling admission, offered every 8weeks throughout the year

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