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Catonsville, Essex, Owings Mills, Online
Possible career opportunities for those with a CompTIA® Network+ certification include Computer Network Support Specialist, Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Network Specialist, Network Technician, and System Administrator. This career requires continued training and education. Tasks associated with these positions include: back up network data; configure security settings or access permissions; use diagnostic testing software and equipment to identify and troubleshoot network or connectivity problems; install and configure networking hardware and software; perform routine maintenance or standard repairs to networking components; and install or repair network cables.
This program prepares students to take the CompTIA® Network+ Certification exam and for a career in computer network support. Learn how to plan, install, configure, and troubleshoot a computer network. Develop the skills to install and configure network operating systems and network hardware. Implement wireless networks, install and configure TCP/IP, perform diagnostic procedures to troubleshoot network malfunctions, and implement/manage network security.
Successful candidates must be self-motivated and independent learners, have strong analytical skills, the ability to take direction, and the ability to work both independently and as a team member.
According to U.S. Department of Labor, overall employment of computer network support specialists is projected to grow 11% from 2020 to 2030 in Maryland. Projected annual job openings in Maryland are 700. Additional career information may be found in Career Coach: https://ccbcmd.lightcastcc.com/.
Excellent attendance is required.
Prerequisites:
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Hours |
Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change) |
Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
|
PCA644 or PCA994 (if blended) Shared with credit class DCOM141 |
A+ Certification PC Technician Module 1 |
50 |
PC Pro (Access Key); TestOut; $172 Check with Coordinator for potential text update before purchasing |
$729 |
|
PCA 645 or PCA995 (if blended) Shared with credit class DCOM235 |
A+ Certification PC Technician Module 2 | 50 | Same as Module 1 |
$729
|
| Prerequisite Totals: | 100 | $172 |
$1,458 |
Course Series
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Hours |
Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change) |
Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
|
PCA619 or PCA615 (if blended) Shared with credit class DCOM 101 |
Networking and Data Communications |
37.5 |
Digital materials |
$569
|
|
PCA620 or PCA616 (if blended) Shared with credit class DCOM251 |
Network+ Technician Certification |
50 |
The Official CompTIA Network+ Student Guide; CompTIA; $65.33 CompTIA Labs for Network+ (Access Key); CompTIA; $82.67 Check with Coordinator for potential text update before purchasing |
$729 |
| Course Series Totals: | 87.5 | $148.00 |
$1,298 T-$390/F-$908
|
|
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Course Series and Prerequisite Totals: |
187.5 |
$320.00 |
$2,756 |
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