Network+ Certificate

Additional information available on the Computer Networking Department website.

This certificate is designed to prepare students to build the skills necessary to test for Comptia Network + and Security + industry certification which certifies an IT professional’s expertise in managing, maintaining, troubleshooting, installing, and configuring basic computer networks along with applying basic cyber security principles. Students entering this certificate program should have a good foundation in math and reading, as well as basic familiarity with Microsoft Windows. Students may be advised to take additional courses to prepare them for the certificate program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Network+ certificate program, students should be able to:

• Organize secure networks using appropriate network technology and protocols
• Analyze, design, install, configure, document, and troubleshoot network and system hardware and operating systems
• Describe the use of basic cryptography