Networking Certificate

Certificate Completers will be able to

. Design a local area network (LAN) per specifications and using required physical components.
. Install network hardware including modems, interface cards, and cabling.
. Install and configure network and desktop operating system software.
. Design, implement, and maintain a secure network environment.

Requirements for Certificate Entry:

. Experience using a computer system to include a keyboard and mouse.
. Ability to keyboard at 20 wpm.
. User level familiarity with one or more computer operating systems.

Note

CRITICAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN EACH CORE PROGRAM COURSE ARE LISTED ON THE PROGRAM WEBSITE. LEARNERS SHOULD REVIEW THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE ENROLLING IN A COURSE.

Curriculum

Catalog No. Description Credit
10-150-163 IT:Network:Cisco 1 3
10-150-168 IT:Network:Cisco 2 3
10-150-174 IT:Network:Client Op Sys 3
10-150-165 IT:Network:Microsoft Server 1 3
10-150-145 IT:Network:Security Fund 3
10-150-157 IT:Network:UNIX/LINUX-Intro 3

Certificate Total 18

Course Descriptions

10-150-163 IT:Network:Cisco 1...cable characteristics and termination, structured cabling systems, OSI reference model, IP addressing and subnetting, network architectures and basic protocols, Ethernet switches, basic router operation and configuration.
Offered in: Fall 2009, Spring 2010

10-150-168 IT:Network:Cisco 2...configuring routing protocols, access control lists, broadcast and collision domains, serial protocols, WAN services, protocol analysis, cellular communications, and Internet access alternatives.
Offered in: Fall 2009, Spring 2010

10-150-174 IT:Network:Client Op Sys...basic OS functions; memory, CPU, device/file management techniques, OS installation/configuration; configuration of I/O and storage devices; basic network connectivity; standard system maintenance procedures; command line introduction and batch file writing.
Offered in: Fall 2009, Spring 2010

10-150-165 IT:Network:Microsoft Server 1...Microsoft Server OS administration and implementation. Learner will install and configure the OS, Active Directory, Group Policies, IIS and security. Exam objectives for the Microsoft's 70-290 exam are addressed.
Offered in: Fall 2009, Spring 2010

10-150-145 IT:Network:Security Fund...examine common security vulnerabilities and defenses used to protect network resources. Included is a discussion of security policies, user awareness training, network monitoring, and secure network design.
Offered in: Fall 2009, Spring 2010

10-150-157 IT:Network:UNIX/LINUX-Intro...an introductory look at Unix/Linux administration and implementation. The learner will install, configure, and administer a Unix/Linux server, populate the system with users/groups, write scripts, and troubleshoot system failures.
Offered in: Fall 2009, Spring 2010

For more information, please contact: The Business & Information Technology Department,(920) 498-5435 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 5435, or contact Donna Meves, Flexible Learning Manager, (920) 498-6872 or (920) 498-5431, donna.meves@nwtc.edu