Certificates

Certificates

  • This certificate is designed to prepare students for the CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) examination. Topics include network topologies and design, router configuration and protocols, switching theory, virtual LANS and threaded case studies.

    Upon completion of the four-course sequence, students will have the expertise they need to pass the test required to achieve CCNA status. Completion of NET 110 or CTI-120 or its equivalent is required to begin this program.

  • The CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certificate provides the student with advanced skills in LAN/WAN networking technologies with an emphasis on CISCO methodology. These courses will provide an in-depth study of theory, as well as practical hands-on lab activities to prepare the student for the CCNP certification objectives. Topics include routing protocols, switching technology, remote access setup and maintenance, building multi-layer networks, and networking troubleshooting.

    *** NOTICE: Some courses in this certificate may require prerequisite knowledge or course work. Check WebAdvisor, or talk to your academic advisor for more details. ***

  • Graduates from this certificate program will be prepared to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities in securing and auditing Linux based systems. Students will learn how to install, configure, and monitor Linux systems that include Apache, and Security Enabled Linux servers and workstations. Graduates will be ready to demonstrate proficiency in the management and hardening of LAMP stack systems.

    *** NOTICE: Some courses in this certificate may require prerequisite knowledge or course work. Check WebAdvisor, or talk to your academic advisor for more details. ***

  • This certificate is designed to prepare students for Linux or Red Hat certifications. Topics include network installation, Red Hat Linux file system and kernel concepts, scripts, system recovery, cron system, LILO configuration, implement configure, log and restrict various Red Hat network services, configuration issues associated with using Red Hat Linux as a router, basic firewall policies, and basics of the XWindow system. Completion of NOS-110 or CTI-130 is required to begin this program.

    *** NOTICE: Some courses in this certificate may require prerequisite knowledge or course work. Check WebAdvisor, or talk to your academic advisor for more details. ***

  • This certificate is intended for students who are interested in testing for the MCITP or MCSA industry certifications. Courses cover the installation, configuration and management of Microsoft operating systems.

    *** NOTICE: Some courses in this certificate may require prerequisite knowledge or course work. Check WebAdvisor, or talk to your academic advisor for more details. ***

  • Graduates from this certificate program will be prepared to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities in securing Microsoft Windows clients and servers, including technologies such as PKI, IPSec, and Group Policies. Students will earn how to install, configure and secure Windows operating systems. Graduates will be ready to demonstrate proficiency in managing the hardening of Windows systems against malware and persistent adversaries.

    *** NOTICE: Some courses in this certificate may require prerequisite knowledge or course work. Check WebAdvisor, or talk to your academic advisor for more details. ***

  • This program is intended for individuals who are interested in getting certified in network security. Courses may lead to industry credentials in networking and network security.