Program Description: A computer network specialist helps design and run the computer systems that link computer users locally, nationally, and internationally. Network adjustments, maintenance, security and recovery are tasks that individuals in this career area may be expected to perform. The Cisco networking course prepares the student to earn Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) certification and selected Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam modules. Employment opportunities are expected to be good for students who continue to develop skills and earn certifications after their initial coursework.

Program Approval Status: Pending

State Education Department (SED) Instructor Certification: Permanent Public School Teacher Certification- Systems Technology

Instructor Industry Credentials: Cisco Instructor Certification- Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA)- Levels 1,2,3, and 4/Instructional Technology (IT) Essentials- Level 1 and 2/Bridging Levels 1,2,3, and 4/Interconnecting Network Devices (ICND); Nortel Multiplexing Switch Certification; Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Advanced Routing; Microsoft Certification- Networking Essentials/Administering Windows/Supporting Windows Core Technologies; Microsoft Office Certification- Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher; American Red Cross- First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)- Adult and Child Certification

Program Industry Alignments: Cisco's Industry Networking Standards; Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)/Telecommunication Industry Association (TIA)

Credential Opportunities for Students: Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT); Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA); Technical Endorsement on Graduation Diploma- Pending Program Approval

Incorporated Academic Course: Math

Articulation Agreements: Fulton-Montgomery Community College; Onondaga Community College; Jefferson Community College

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