Network Systems Administrator Certificate

Program Description

This certificate program includes courses to prepare students for entering the field of network systems administration. Students wishing to pursue the A.A.S. degree may apply these credits to the Information Technology degree, which may include additional courses for Microsoft Certification exams.

Graduates of the Network Systems Administrator Certificate will be able to:

• Apply fundamental information technology concepts in order to manage files and effectively use a variety of information technology tools
• Conceptualize, design, and diagram possible solutions to logical problems, focusing on those problems which are amenable to a computer-based solution
• Perform basic network and operating system administration, configuration, and system security tasks

Sequence of Study - Network Systems Administrator Certificate

Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include developmental coursework. See Academic Preparation  for the developmental course sequence if applicable to you.

Required Courses (in expected order)

• INT-1010 Introduction to Information Technology (CyberWATCH common course equivalent: CW120) Credits: 3 (Computer Literacy Program Requirement)
• INT-1700 Understanding Operating Systems Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-1111 Programming Logic and Design Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-1550 Introduction to Networks: Network+ Credits: 3 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)

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• INT-1620 Security+ Preparation Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or
• INT-2721 Linux Operating System I Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

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• INT-2300 Windows Desktop Operating System Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-2310 Windows Server Administration Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

Program Total: 21 Credits