Local Area Networks - Cisco, COA

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The Cisco CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) is one of the most demanded certifications in networking. Cisco has designed a four course program which leads to this certification. Students may cover the entire track at IVC over four semesters or they may take the college’s accelerated program, completing two semesters’ worth of material in one semester, in order to acquire the CCNA in one academic year. The program is designed to meet the needs of students who want 1) to obtain entry-level employment; 2) to advance in their current positions; or 3) to change careers. This program enables students to demonstrate specialization in areas such as computer technical support and networking. After completing the program, the actual CCNA Certification Exam is given by a third party. Potential careers include entry-level positions in such capacities as computer network analysts, computer network administrators, or computer network technicians.

Complete the following courses:

CIM 106 A+ HARDWARE CONCEPTS
CIM 108 A+ OPERATING SYSTEM PREPARATION
CIM 160 COMPUTER NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS (NETWORK+) 3 Units
CIM 161 SYSTEMS AND NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR (LINUX+) 3 Units
CIM 261.1 CCNA: INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES I
CIM 261.2 CCNA: INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES II
CIM 261.3 CCNA: INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES III
CIM 261.4 CCNA: INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES IV

Total Units Required: 24

Recommended electives:

CIM 170 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY (SECURITY+) 3 Units
CIM 172 DIGITAL FORENSICS FUNDAMENTALS 3 Units

To earn the certificate of achievement:

See Earning a Certificate for certificate information and requirements.

Note:

See an IVC counselor for course substitution if a course is not available.

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