Do you have a passion for new technology? Do you enjoy problem-solving? The Information Technology - Network Specialist program at CVTC teaches students how to install, configure, and administer the networking equipment and network services that are common in LAN and WAN environments.
The IT - Network Specialist program will teach you how to:
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IT - Network Specialist |
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Financial Aid Eligible |
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Estimated Program Cost
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Term 1 |
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2,278 |
Term 2 |
$ |
2,794 |
Term 3 |
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2,924 |
Term 4 |
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2,469 |
Books |
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250 |
License, Certificate, or Credential |
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353 |
Estimated Total: $11,068
Career Opportunities
Customer and Technical Support
Desktop Services Technician
IT Coordinator
IT Field Technician
Network Administrator
Network Systems Technician
Graduate Employers
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
IDEXX Laboratories
Kelly Mitchell Group, Inc.
Menards
WIN Technology
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
// Program ScorecardOur recent IT - Network Specialist graduates reported an average starting salary of $43,721.
70% of our recent IT - Network Specialist graduates got a job in the industry.
There are 74 job openings in the CVTC district for the IT - Network Specialist industry.
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the IT - Network Specialist program.
CCNA 1: Intro to Networks
This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks.
Microsoft Server 1
This course allows the learner to acquire necessary skills for supporting and configuring Windows Server including installation and configuration of an Active Directory Domain.
Virtualized Systems
This course will provide the learner with the skills necessary to install, configure, manage and troubleshoot enterprise OS and application virtualization and storage management.
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Apply NowThe best part of the IT-NS program is the hands-on experience. I started this program without any knowledge about computers, but I still was able to complete the program, thanks to the hands-on approach.
Nathaniel
IT - Network Specialist Graduate
Whether you're looking to continue your learning to another program or to gain continuing education credit, CVTC offers a variety of learning opportunities for students.
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