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.
Completers will be able to apply credits toward the following programs:
. 101502, Network Specialist - IT
Curriculum
Catalog No. Description Credits
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
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.
10-150-168 IT:Network:Cisco 2 ...basic routing and packet-forwarding concepts; understanding, configuring and troubleshooting dynamic routing protocols; IP addressing with VLSM; static routes. (Prerequisite: 10-150-163, IT:Network: Cisco 1)
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.
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. (Prerequisite: 10-150-174, IT:Network:Client Operating Systems)
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. (Prerequisites: 10-150-157, IT:Network:UNIX/LINUX-Intro; 10-150-165, IT:Network:Microsoft Server 1; 10-150-168, IT:Network:Cisco 2)
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. (Prerequisites: 10-150-163, IT:Network:Cisco 1 and 10-150-174, IT:Network:Client Operating Systems)
For more information, please contact: The Business & Information Technology Department, (920) 498-5435 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 5435, or contact Enrollment Services at (888) 385-NWTC.