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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 hybrid) 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 hybrid) 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 hybrid) Shared with credit class DCOM 101 |
Networking and Data Communications |
37.5 |
Digital materials |
$569
|
|
PCA620 or PCA616 (if hybrid) 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; $79 Check with Coordinator for potential text update before purchasing |
$729 |
| Course Series Totals: | 87.5 | $144.33 |
$1,298 T-$390/F-$908
|
|
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Course Series and Prerequisite Totals: |
187.5 |
$316.33 |
$2,756 |
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