Networking/Cybersecurity Certificate

Program Start Date: Fall 
Minimum Program Length: 70 academic weeks; 5 terms; 30 credits
Program ID:  CT.NC
Curriculum Code: 71463

Program Description

This advanced networking/cybersecurity certificate trains students to develop skills to design, build, maintain, and secure small to medium-sized networks.  In addition, students learn to apply knowledge and skills to monitor, detect, investigate, analyze, and respond to security incidents. This advanced networking/cybersecurity certificate trains students to develop skills to design, build, maintain, and secure small to medium-sized networks. In addition, students learn to apply knowledge and skills to monitor, detect, investigate, analyze and respond to security incidents.

Practical Experience

Students’ complete lab projects using Cisco devices such as routers, switches, and security appliances. They develop communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Professional Opportunities

Networking technician, security administrator, security specialist.

Unique Aspects

This program is designed for those who have a basic knowledge of PC hardware/operating systems and networking.  Entrance into the program requires the permission of the department head.

EEDA Career Cluster:

Information Technology; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

1. Apply IT support and security skills including installing, operating, diagnosing and repairing problems with computer hardware and operating systems.
2. Configure and diagnose secure networks and subnetworks consisting of PCs, switches and routers.
3. Apply knowledge and skills to monitor, detect, investigate, analyze and respond to security incidents.