Computer Networking Certificate (CPNT-CC)

THIS IS A PREVIEW. Curriculum changes for 2025-2026 can continue until the final publication of the Catalog on July 1, 2025.

The Computer Networking 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