In-person, Online
Catonsville, Essex, Online
Possible career opportunities for those with a Cisco Certified Network Association (CCNA) certification include Information Network Associate; Network Specialist; Network Administrator; Network Support Engineer; and Information Technology (IT) Specialist. Tasks associated with these positions include: Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers; perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems; and analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access.
This program prepares students to take the Cisco Certified Network Association (CCNA) certification exam. Learn how to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks. Students are introduced to the architecture, components and operation of routers, including the principles of routing and the primary routing process.
Successful candidates must be self-motivated and independent learners, detail-oriented, have strong analytical skills, the ability to take direction, and the ability to work both independently and as a team member.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, overall employment of network and computer systems administrators is projected to grow 10% from 2020 to 2030 in Maryland. Projected annual job openings in Maryland are 1,180. Additional career information may be found in Career Coach: https://ccbcmd.lightcastcc.com/.
Excellent attendance is required.
Prerequisite
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Hours |
Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change) |
Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
|
PCA 619 or PCA 615 (if hybrid) Shared with credit class DCOM 101 |
Network and Data Communications
|
37.5 |
Digital Materials Check with Coordinator for potential text update before purchasing |
$569 |
Course Series
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Hours |
Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change) |
Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
|
PCO 270 or PCO 273 (if hybrid) Shared with credit class DCOM 217 |
Cisco I: Introduction to Networks |
50 |
CCNAv7: Intro to Networks Companion Guide; Cisco; $80 Check with Coordinator for potential text update before purchasing |
$729 |
|
PCO 271 or PCO 274 (if hybrid) Shared with credit class DCOM 218 |
Cisco II: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials |
50 |
CCNAv7: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials Companion Guide; Cisco; $80 Check with Coordinator for potential text update before purchasing |
$729 |
|
PCO 272 or PCO 275 (if hybrid) Shared with credit class DCOM 219) |
Cisco III: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation |
50 |
CCNAv7: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation Companion Guide; Cisco; $80 |
$729 |
|
Course Series Totals: |
150 |
$240 |
$2,187 |
|
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Course Series & Prerequisite Totals:
|
187.5 |
$240 |
$2,756 |
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