Rebekah Sanchez
Division Chair, Information Technology
Corinth
(940) 498-6480
rsanchez@nctc.edu
The Networking Technology Program is an exciting opportunity for those who find interest in computer networking. The curriculum provides learning opportunities and hands-on training in the fundamentals of CISCO, Network Security, Linux, and the Microsoft Windows Server platform.
Our labs offer all required equipment as outlined in the CISCO Networking Academy® as well as the most current versions of Windows Server.
Upon completion of the program, students may find employment with high-tech firms, school districts, Internet provider companies, government agencies, and other businesses that employ skilled networking technicians. The Networking curriculum has been developed with the assistance and advice of the Business & Industry Leadership Team (BILT) which is composed of service area industry professionals.
Prerequisite: Students in this program must be able to keyboard at a minimum rate of 40 words per minute (WPM). Those who cannot meet this requirement must take a keyboarding class to improve their skills prior to enrollment.
The Cisco Basic Level I Workforce Certificate is designed for students interested in completing only the courses required for certification.
Upon completion of the Level I Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:
- Identify and describe networking architecture.
- Explain the basic principles of routing and routing protocols.
- Configure routers and switches.
- Configure and troubleshoot network devices.
Students successfully completing the program are eligible to sit for the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) exam 200-301 during the ITCC 2370 course which serves as the capstone for this certificate.
The program is designed to take two semesters, or 32 weeks, to complete and consists of the following suggested pathway or course of study.
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