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Get IT certified and become a networking technician in less than a year!
Employment opportunities for Network Specialists are expected to grow dramatically. Main factors in the rising demand include the necessity of sharing information and resources, the exponential growth of networks and client/server environments, and the need for IT specialists who can problem-solve. Be a part of an exciting time in Information Technology with our IT Network Specialist program.
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IT Network Specialist Certificate Program Details
What you’ll learn
The IT Network Specialist Program teaches students how to install, configure, and repair PC computers, Cisco routers, and switches. You will gain the necessary skills to troubleshoot wired and wireless networks and operating systems such as Windows and Linux. Become adept at securing the operating system by learning skills such as how to combat malware, viruses, and worms.
- Demonstrate baseline security skills for IT support professionals
- Configure device operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Android and iOS and administer client-based as well as cloud-based (SaaS) software
- Troubleshoot and problem solve core service and support challenges while applying best practices for documentation, change management, and scripting
- Support basic IT infrastructure and networking
- Configure and support PC, mobile and IoT device hardware
- Implement basic data backup and recovery methods and apply data storage and management best practices
- Course Text: CompTIA CertMaster Learn
- Applied Activities: LABs
- Certifications: CompTIA A+
- Design and implement functional networks
- Configure, manage, and maintain essential network devices
- Use devices such as switches and routers to segment network traffic and create resilient networks
- Identify benefits and drawbacks of existing network configurations
- Implement network security, standards, and protocols
- Troubleshoot network problems
- Support the creation of virtualized networks
- Course Text: CompTIA CertMaster Learn
- Applied Activities: LABs
- Certifications: CompTIA Network+
- Network fundamentals and network access
- IP connectivity & IP services
- Security fundamentals
- Automation and programmability
- Foundation for achieving further CISCO certification
- Course Text: CISCO Networking Academy
- Applied Activities: LABs
- Certifications: CCNA
- Detect various types of compromise and understanding of penetration testing and vulnerability scanning concepts
- Install, configure, and deploy network components while assessing and troubleshooting issues to support organizational security
- Implement secure network architecture concepts and systems design
- Install and configure identity and access services, as well as management controls
- Implement and summarize risk management best practices and the business impact
- Install and configure wireless security settings and implement public key infrastructure
- Course Text: CompTIA CertMaster Learn
- Applied Activities: LABs
- Certification outcome: CompTIA Security+
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