Network Support Short-Term Technical Certificate
This certificate builds upon the Network Foundations Certificate (CompTIA A+) with curriculum aligning with the CompTIA Network+ certification. The certifications are not included in this curriculum, so students completing these courses must pursue the certification exams separately.
The A+ certification (Core 1 and Core 2) emphasize the technologies and skills IT pros need to support a hybrid workforce:
- Increased reliance on SaaS applications for remote work
- How to remotely diagnose and correct common software, hardware or connectivity problems
- Evolving core technologies from cloud virtualization and IoT device security to data management and scripting
- Multiple operating systems, when to use them and how to keep them running properly
- Reflects the changing nature of the job, including how to assess if it’s best to fix something on site, or send it to a specialized provider
The Network+ certification verifies that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:
- Establish network connectivity by deploying wired and wireless devices.
- Understand and maintain network documentation.
- Understand the purpose of network services.
- Understand basic datacenter, cloud and virtual networking concepts.
- Monitor network activity, identifying performance and availability issues.
- Implement network hardening techniques.
- Manage, configure, and troubleshoot network infrastructure.
Outcomes and Curriculum
- Demonstrate knowledge of computer terms and concepts.
- Install, manage, and configure network operating systems.
- Install, configure, manage, and maintain network-based voice, audio, and video technologies.
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Alisa Van Overstraeten Assistant Professor and Coordinator, Cybersecurity