Program Page - Information Technology - Network Specialist

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If you enjoy problem solving and working with the latest computer and networking technology, a career in the challenging and exciting field of Information Technology is for you. The Information Technology-Network Specialist program prepares individuals to install, configure, and administer a wide variety of networking equipment and network services that are common in today's ever expanding LAN and WAN environments.

IT-NS StudentThe IT-Network Specialist program provides training on the following computer and networking technologies:

  • Installing and managing the major network operating systems: Microsoft Windows, Novell Netware, and Unix/Linux
  • Installing and troubleshooting client computer hardware and software
  • Implementing network security
  • Managing user accounts
  • Monitoring network event logs for problem resolution
  • Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network hardware such as routers, switches, workstations, peripherals, and network infrastructure
 

Core Courses

  • Network Diagramming
  • IT Networking Concepts
  • Cisco 1: Network Fundamentals
  • Cisco 2: Routing Protocol/Conc
  • Netware Administration
  • Microsoft Windows Network Adm
  • Unix System Administration
  • Cisco 3: LAN Switch & Wireless
  • Adv Network Oper Systems 1
  • Wireless Networking
  • IT Management Concepts
  • Network Specialist Internship
  • Network Design, Instll & Tblsh
  • Cisco 4: Accessing the WAN
  • Adv Network Oper Systems 2
  • Network Security
  
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