From fundamentals to advanced skills, the IT network specialist program was designed to cover 4 of the most popular and high demand IT certifications.
Students learn troubleshooting, configuring and repairing PCs, laptops, printers, cellphones, tablets through hubs, access points, switches, and routers from firewalls to security devices.
Designed to help you get certified for careers like tier I, II, and III IT support & help desk all the way to network technician, network analyst, and network administrator.
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The Network Technician Certification Program will prepare you for your career by attaining the necessary technical skills to pass various industry certifications such as:
The CCNA credential validates your ability to manage and optimize advanced networks. The exam covers networking fundamentals, IP services, security fundamentals, automation, and programmability.
Passing the CompTIA A+ exam demonstrates a core set of skills pertaining to information technology.
CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today’s core technologies from security to cloud to data management and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world.
CompTIA Network+ tests your ability to securely establish, maintain and troubleshoot essential networks.
Unlike other vendor-specific networking certifications, CompTIA Network+ prepares candidates to support networks on any platform. CompTIA Network+ is the only certification that covers the specific skills that network professionals need.
CompTIA Security+ is the first security certification a candidate should earn. It establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs.
Security+ incorporates best practices in hands-on troubleshooting, ensuring candidates have practical security problem-solving skills
Both the on-campus and online network certification programs provide a core understanding of networking fundamentals including network devices, network security, wireless networks, and other network technologies. Students will gain hands-on experience in how to install, configure, and repair PC computers, Cisco routers, and switches.
270 Hours
This module provides students with IT fundamentals. Students learn foundational concepts related to computer hardware and software, networking, databases, programming, information systems, and data security. The course includes a number of hands-on labs to reinforce the concepts students are learning.
Students will learn computer components and specifications, how to troubleshoot PC hardware problems, and understand how to solve computer maintenance issues. This course is designed to prepare you to pass the CompTIA A+ certification, which is the preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles.
270 Hours
This module covers all the objectives of the CompTIA Network+ certification test. The topics of focus will include networking devices, media, media specifications, networking theory, troubleshooting, policies, fundamental security, network operations, TCP/IP protocols, and tools.
CompTIA's Network+ validates the knowledge and skills needed to troubleshoot, configure, and manage wired and wireless networks found in companies around the world. CompTIA Network+ certifies a professional level understanding of emerging technologies including cloud and virtualization technologies.
270 Hours
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This module teaches knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, LAN switching technologies, routing technologies, infrastructure service, and infrastructure maintenance.
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) covers a breadth of topics including network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, and security fundamentals. In addition, CCNA includes security and automation and programmability. This course provides the foundation for achieving further CISCO certification.
90 Hours
Learn the skills required to be an entry-level computer and network security technician. Completion of this course identifies the student as a knowledgeable professional in the field of security, one of the fastest-growing fields in IT.
Security threats are increasing in number and severity and the gap between the need for security professionals and qualified IT personnel is the largest of any IT specialty. Even in a troubled economy, most businesses plan to maintain or increase their investment in security.
Tuesday – Thursday
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Monday – Thursday
5:45 PM – 10:15 PM
The theoretical, lecture, online lab functions, and lab simulators are online. This allows remote students, or those who need the most schedule flexibility to complete assignments by their weekly deadlines. The program sets attainable learning objectives for students and outlines explicit deadlines for reading assignments, quizzes, labs, and other assignments.
*Course schedule subject to availability. ICOHS College is a Clock Hour school, and ability to complete the program is based heavily on attendance (online or in person). Students are expected to attend a minimum 80% of course hours to pass each class and graduate.
With our in-person and online network certification programs, students will gain practical skills that will carry over into the real world and help them towards their career goals. Students can expect to walk away with a solid understanding of:
Upon completion, students will have the foundational knowledge needed to succeed as computer network technicians or network professionals.
Each IT student receives a laptop to support their studies and future careers! The laptop is for the student to keep and use for online assignments, tests, and projects.
Our two IT programs are delivered in 2 ways: Online or Hybrid (online with on-campus labs). Fostering two modalities in education deliveries allows ICOHS College to cater to different types of learners.
The Lead Instructor carefully monitors your progress on a weekly basis. If you are falling behind or need extra help; time will be set aside to ensure you have the support you need to meet the learning outcomes for your classes.
Mentorship hours: This is a time set aside to touch base between the instructor and student to ensure students are on track and answer questions they may have. It is expected that weekly learning objectives are met as outlined in the syllabus.
Type of Students: Out of town and only looking to do their whole program online and have weekly check-ins with their instructors. Must know how to work independently and be disciplined to turn in assignments on time. Must have self-motivation.
Benefits for Online Delivery: Convenience of studying from your own space and not worrying about transportation or time schedule. If you have a busy schedule or do not have daycare, this is the ideal delivery. In addition, if you need extra time to understand a concept, you may take longer to review the lessons.
Lab hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 9:30 am-4:00 pm. Hence, you will need to arrange to come during these hours.
Students can come during those times to receive their lab assignments and complete them with peers or on their own. It is recommended that students complete the reading and quizzes for the week prior to attending Lab to ensure their success. Labs are often built on the week’s reading and assignments. On the “online days”, there is optional time with an instructor as needed for you to ask questions, receive technical support, or get further explanation of a topic you might want assistance with.
Mentorship hours: This is a time set aside to touch base between the instructor and student to ensure students are on track and answer questions they may have. It is expected that weekly learning objectives are met as outlined in the syllabus.
Type of Students: Students that live within a 25-30 miles radius who can come to campus for hands-on training. Must know how to work independently and be disciplined to turn in assignments on time. Must have self-motivation.
Benefits for Hybrid Delivery: This is having the best of both worlds because you can work independently and get hands-on training in person. Great for people with a busy schedule, but who do not want to fully study independently.
Prior to 1/1/2022, all VA students can receive funding as if they are at an on-campus program regardless of the delivery. This is under special COVID-19 guidance for the VA.
After 1/1/2022, VA funding will be distributed in the following ways:
Online delivery students: Students who are enrolled in the completely online program will receive VA funding for Online-only delivery is around 50% for living allowance.
Hybrid delivery students: Students who are in the Hybrid program can receive their full local/on-site benefits and funding if they regularly attend the on-campus labs. Students who miss too many on-campus days may fail a class for lack of attendance for required on-campus time.
Please note: At this time, the VA does not fund Bootcamp certificates. Students must enroll in the full program for consideration.
ONLINE DELIVERY: Expectations for online delivery students is to read the assigned chapters and complete the assigned quizzes, labs, and other deliverables by the dates assigned. Typically, there is a “daily” deadline on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays but they can be completed any time before those days.
An instructor is assigned to the class that will be available via Email (response within 1 business day) for questions or concerns. The teacher will establish a schedule to meet with you and others taking the same class. Earlier in the program, meetings might occur a few times a week and they might scale back as students become more confident in the source material. These meetings are optional for students but highly recommended.
If you are missing assignments or are falling behind/receiving poor grades on the assignments, your teacher will reach out to you requesting a meeting to discuss your progress and help coach you through some topics you might be struggling with. This meeting is mandatory.
HYBRID DELIVERY: Expectations for hybrid delivery students are to read the assigned chapters and complete the assigned quizzes, labs, and other deliverables by the dates assigned. Typically, there is a “daily” deadline on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but they can be completed any time before the deadline. The Labs are on-campus, and typically require 4-6 hours to complete. You will have an assigned lab day for your cohort to come together and complete your lab assignments with your instructor. These lab days are mandatory. If you cannot complete labs on the assigned lab days, we can arrange another day of the week to complete labs. Currently, the Lab is only available Monday-Thursday 9:30 AM-5:00 PM. We do not have evening labs currently, once we have more students, evening labs will be available.
An instructor is assigned to the class that will be available via email (response within 1 business day) for questions or concerns. The teacher will establish a schedule to meet with you and others taking the same class. Earlier in the program, meetings might occur a few times a week and they might scale back as students become more confident in the source material. These meetings are optional for students but highly recommended.
If you are missing assignments or are falling behind/receiving poor grades on the assignments, your teacher will reach out to you requesting a meeting to discuss your progress and help coach you through some topics you might be struggling with. This meeting is mandatory.
Please note that your online delivery may have a different instructor than your onsite instructor. However, both instructors will follow the same syllabus and learning objectives.
After completing our network technician training, students will be able to pursue various careers in the computer industry. Certificate holders may choose to work in an office environment managing network devices or work independently.
As a professional, you will need to implement and manage computer networks, troubleshoot network problems, and even perform basic network security. Support specialists are not necessarily bound to the 9-5 work schedule. If preferred, professionals may choose to work nights, weekends, or other time slots outside of traditional office hours.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs among network technicians is projected to increase by nine percent over the next ten years, with over 844,000 new jobs hitting the market each year.
ICOHS College offers lifetime job assistance. We offer our students resume and cover letter review and support, mock interviews, and access to our list of partners and companies that want to hire them! So regardless of how long ago a student has graduated, they can always return to ICOHS College for job assistance.
Although we cannot guarantee a job, as the actual interview and determination are up to the employer, we will support them throughout the process.
Our Career Services team is constantly in contact with businesses that are looking for new staff. We send out timely email notices of internships and openings, and we help you prepare for your application!
At any time during and after your program, you can send us your resume and cover letter for feedback and editing, and we will always make time to do mock interviews and train you to get the job you want.
Note: Self- employment is a common vocational objective after completion of this program.
