Cert in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Network professionals keep organizations connected, and this certificate offers advanced preparation for that work. Students get practical lab time running, setting up, repairing, and protecting networks. Five courses and fifteen credits make up the plan. The sequence starts with networking basics, continues through routing and switching, then covers scaling, security, and automation. Two enterprise-level classes finish the program, one on core technologies and one on advanced routing and services. The courses also prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Professional industry credential, which gives the coursework a connection to employer expectations beyond the college. The certificate is a natural continuation for those who have completed earlier network-focused certificates in the same department. The catalog lists each requirement with its code and credit value, and the computer and information technology program page provides more information about related options and stackable credentials.