Preparation for Network+ Certificate

Important Information

Short Description

The program prepares students for the industry recognized CompTIA Network+ certification exam and validates the knowledge and skills of networking professionals.

Type of Credential

Credit Certificate

Program Code

489

Contacts and Additional Information

Department Chair:

CCBC Essex
Noell Damron
443-840-2811 or cdamron@ccbcmd.edu

Program Coordinator:

CCBC Catonsville
Vini Nithianandam
443-840-3391 or vnithiana@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

The following Network Technology A.A.S. degree concentrations are offered both face to face and fully (100%) online: Cisco, General Networking, Information Technology (IT) Support, Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP), and Red Hat Linux.
Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - For Network Technology, see Portfolio, Departmental Exam, and Articulated Credit by Industry/Apprenticeship. Several General Education classes also have PLA opportunities.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits.

Semester 1*

CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
DCOM 101 - Introduction to Data Communications 3 Credit(s).

Semester 2

DCOM 251 - Local Area Networks 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 252 - Advanced TCP/IP 3 Credit(s).

Courses Needed for This Program*

Program Requirements and Electives - 13 Credits

Program Requirements:

CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
DCOM 101 - Introduction to Data Communications 3 Credit(s).
DCOM 251 - Local Area Networks 4 Credit(s). (Network+)
DCOM 252 - Advanced TCP/IP 3 Credit(s).

Total Credits Required for Certificate: 13*

Note

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Program Description

The program prepares students for the industry recognized CompTIA Network+ certification exam and validates the knowledge and skills of networking professionals. The Network+ certification exam is an international, vendor-neutral certification that recognizes a technician’s ability to describe the features and functions of networking components and to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols, and services. Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Network+ candidates have at least nine months of experience in network support or administration or adequate academic training, along with a CompTIA A+ certification.

Program Outcomes

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

take the CompTIA Network+ certification exam;
configure networking on systems and workstations;
understand and setup TCP/IP networks and subnets; and
maintain physical and wireless network connections and equipment.