Network Specialist Certificate

The Network Specialist Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as a local area network (LAN) administrator. Upon completion of this program, students will be able to design, implement, and manage local area network clients and servers.

The students will be trained utilizing industry standards, business platforms, and operating systems. To enable the student to work effectively in modern business environments, the program stresses the development of skills in written and oral communication, human relations, management, and business operations. Course work in this program articulates into the Associate in Science Degree in Networking Administrator.

Those Who Complete the Network Specialist Certificate Program May Earn:

An entry level worker can expect to earn $29,889 ($14.37 per hour).*

*Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation retrieved April 2011.

Career/Industry Opportunities:

Entry level LAN Administrator
Entry level Network Specialist
Network Support Technician

Course Prerequisites:

Refer to specific course descriptions listed in this Catalog.

Program Prerequisites:

None

General Education Core Requirements:

Any college level Mathematics course – 3 credit(s)

Total: 3

Certificate Core Requirements:

CGS 1100 - Microcomputer Skills 4 credit(s)
CGS 2260 - Computer Hardware and Software Maintenance 3 credit(s)
CIS 2321 - Data Systems and Management 3 credit(s)
CNT 1000 - Computer Networking Essentials 3 credit(s)
COP 1000 - Introduction to Computer Programming 3 credit(s)
CTS 2334 - Microsoft Windows Server 3 credit(s)
GEB 1011 - Introduction to Business 3 credit(s)
SLS 1331 - Personal Business Skills 3 credit(s)
Electives – 2 credits (see below for details)

Total: 27

Total Credit Hours: 30

Electives:

Electives selected from any Accounting, Business, Technology, or Drafting and Design courses.

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