Computer Networking Technology Certificate (CPNT-CC)

This 2024-25 Curriculum Guide is intended as a reference for Fall 2024 registration. The complete 2024-25 Academic Catalog will be finalized on July 1, 2024.

The Computer Networking Technology Certificate is designed to take a student with little or no information technology experience and prepares them for entry-level work in network and systems administration. It covers the fundamentals of computer network theory as well as practical network connectivity device configuration, administration of networked client-server Linux and Windows computer operating systems.

Students will be able to build virtualized and real-world computer networks. Students will have hands-on access to computer networking equipment.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of all certificate requirements, graduates should be able to:

• Design and build local area networks (LAN).
• Use packet tracing software to analyze network traffic.
• Install and configure Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Install and configure network services in Linux and Windows operating systems.

This certificate will begin to prepare students for common security certification exams such as:

• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Linux+
• CCNA