Cert in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

This certificate readies graduates for entry-level network work, such as network administrator or network associate, in a market where reliance on digital communication keeps growing. Students learn to manage network services, plan data storage for different organizational needs, support several operating systems common in the industry, and design, set up and maintain local and wide area networks. It can be paired with the related associate degree. Plan on 2 semesters and 28 credits to finish this certificate. Classes meet on the West Boylston Street campus. Entry calls for a high school diploma or an equivalency credential such as the GED or HiSET. Because tuition is charged by the credit, the total cost depends on how many credits a student takes. In-state and out-of-state or international students pay different rates, and certain programs carry extra fees.