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 curriculum provides similar classes to the degree program; however, there are no academic classes in the certificate. A student that commences study as a certificate student and later desires to complete the degree program will find that the classes taken for the certificate will readily transfer to the degree program.
Upon completion of the Level I Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:
- Communicate technical issues related to computer networks through presentations and reports.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the OSI and TCP layered models.
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The certificate can be completed through a mix of face-to-face and online classes. The program is designed to take one year, or 32 weeks, to complete and consists of the following suggested pathway or course of study.
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