Preparation for Network+ Certificate

Location(s): Catonsville, Dundalk, Essex, Online

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Important Information

As of Fall 2025, the Preparation for Network+ Certificate program is suspended. No new students will be enrolled. Current students may refer to the “Grandfathering” Policy .

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/Essex/Owings Mills
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 to earn Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) - For Network Technology, see Portfolio, Departmental Exam, and Articulated Credit by Industry/Apprenticeship. Several General Education classes also have CPL opportunities.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements

Pathway & Track

Technology and Engineering Pathway: Computers and Networks Track

Disclosures

CCBC cannot confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in states other than Maryland. If you plan to apply for licensure in a state other than Maryland, contact that state’s licensing board to determine whether the CCBC course or program meets requirements for licensure in that state. If you need assistance finding contact information for your state, click here .

Curriculum Maps

Curriculum Maps are a tool to provide students with a clear understanding of which courses to take and the order in which to complete them. Curriculum Maps help define a student’s individual path towards graduation, ensuring their time and efforts are not spent on credits that fall outside their program of study.

Each map identifies critical courses that must be completed in order to progress through the program and graduate. Curriculum Maps come complete with helpful hints for students - like recommended course electives and a reminder to apply to graduate.

Select the link(s) below to view the Curriculum Map(s) for this program:

Preparation for Network+ Certificate Curriculum Map

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 101 . 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.