Network & Cyber Security Certificates

(19 credits)

Prepares students to perform fundamental PC support tasks and to hold entry-level jobs as help desk technicians. Students are encouraged to take the A+ certification exam upon certificate completion.

(20 credits)

Builds on basic PC support and networking skills and experience to develop more advanced networking skills. Students are encouraged to take the Network+ certification exam upon certificate completion. Students must complete the Help Desk certificate or have equivalent work experience as determined by the program chair before completing this certificate.

(30 credits)

Prepares students to perform entry-level network administration tasks on both local and wide area networks. To complete the Network Support certificate, students must first complete the requirements for the Help Desk and Technical Support certificates or have equivalent work experience as determined by the program chair. 

(30 credits)

Prepares students to assess, defend and remediate security risks for networked environments. Provides hands-on expertise in using process, technology and critical thinking skills to solve emerging security issues for business. Prepares students to pursue an entry-level position, upgrade a current role in an organization or further their education.

This certificate is aligned with the requirements of industry certifications (CompTia Security+, CCNA(R) Security, and CISSP Associate), and the industry standards of the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS), as the foundation of the CISSP. To complete the Cyber Security certificate, students must first complete requirements for the Help Desk and Technical Support certificates or have equivalent work experience as determined by the program chair.

(30 credits)

Prepares students to provide database and application software support. Prepares students to pursue an entry-level position, upgrade a current role in an organization or further their education. This certificate is aligned with the requirements of industry certifications (MCDBA - Microsoft Certified Database Administrator). To complete the Network Support certificate, students must first complete the requirements for the Help Desk and Technical Support certificates or have equivalent work experience as determined by the program chair.