Preparation for CISCO Certificate

Certificate Requirements:

• DCOM 217 - Cisco I - Network Fundamentals 4 Credits. *
• DCOM 218 - Cisco II - Routing Protocols and Concepts 4 Credits.
• DCOM 219 - Cisco III - LAN Switching and Wireless 4 Credits.
• DCOM 220 - Cisco IV - Accessing the WAN 4 Credits.

Total Credits Required for Certificate: 16**

*DCOM 101  or consent of the Program Coordinator is a co-requisite.
** A new college orientation requirement, completion of the one-credit ACDV 101  course, Transitioning to College, went into effect spring 2010. If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed college coursework at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101  during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the certificate to 17 credits. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. take the Cisco CCNA certification test;
2. install configure and maintain network switches, routers;
3. install and maintain network infrastructure for LAN and WAN networks; and
4. administer networks and network operating systems.

Program Description:

This certificate program prepares students to work with Cisco routers, switches, and other networking equipment. During this program students will prepare for and take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exams.

Gainful Employment Disclosure:

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