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Network Administration: Cisco

Description:
The CIS: Network Administration: Cisco certificate provides instruction for both entry-level and IT professionals aiming for enhancement of the specific knowledge and skills required to master industry standard Cisco network technologies, such as routers, switches, local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) cabling, systems and devices, and network administration. The certificate covers all the objectives and skill requirements of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam. 
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
  • demonstrate competency in basic Microsoft Windows and Linux operating system terminology, command line interface commands, account management, and file management and storage.
  • define networking terminology, protocols, industry standard models, and best practices for configuring network operating system services.
  • configure and implement basic data security methods for protecting servers, workstations and networks from unauthorized access.
  • evaluate and demonstrate basic procedures for troubleshooting and replacing field replaceable components in microcomputers.
  • implement, evaluate and troubleshoot a transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) addressing scheme.
  • define, implement, evaluate and troubleshoot the most common utilities and protocols of the TCP/IP suite.
  • design, evaluate, construct and implement a routed network using TCP/IP and industry standard routing protocols and state of the art technology routing equipment, in a wired or wireless configuration.
  • design, evaluate, construct and implement a multilayer switching network using switching protocols, such as Ethernet, in a wired or wireless configuration.
  • design, install and test WAN connectivity solutions.
  • design and evaluate basic security and access solutions in a switched or routed LAN or WAN.
  • evaluate, specify, and install various types of network media.

Course List:
Required Program
CISC 323 Linux Operating System 1
CISC 324 Intermediate Linux Operating System 1
CISC 350 Introduction to Data Communications 1
CISC 361 Microcomputer Support Essentials - Preparation for A+ Certification 3
CISN 140 CISCO Networking Academy (CCNA)tm: Networking Fundamentals 3
CISN 141 CISCO Networking Academy (CCNA)tm: Routing Protocols and Concepts 3
CISN 142 CISCO Networking Academy (CCNA)tm: LAN Switching and Wireless 3
CISN 143 CISCO Networking Academy (CCNA)tm: Accessing the Wide Area Network 3
CISS 310 Network Security Fundamentals 3
Total Units: 21

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The CIS: Network Administration: Cisco certificate provides instruction for both entry-level and IT professionals aiming for enhancement of the specific knowledge and skills required to master industry standard Cisco network technologies, such as routers, switches, local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) cabling, systems and devices, and network administration. The certificate covers all the objectives and skill requirements of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam. 
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