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CISCO Basic Certificate

Location(s): Corinth Campus, Champions Circle, Online


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Rebekah Sanchez
Division Chair, Information Technology and Computer Science 
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 who do not currently type a minimum of 40 words per minute are encouraged to continuously improve their typing skills.

Level I Workforce Certificate

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 courses. 

Certificate Requirements


Total Credit Hours: 15


Financial Outlook Disclaimer


The salary information provided on this page is based on industry projections, publicly available data, and employer-reported trends. Actual salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as location, experience, education or degree level, industry demand, and individual employer policies.
Students can meet with the college’s Career Services to learn more about specific career pathways and current labor market information. The college does not promise or imply any guaranteed salary levels upon graduation.

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