Computer Networking Certificate
Program code: CPNT-CC
Locations: Capital, Gateway, Manchester, Quinebaug Valley
Program Description
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