Collin College’s computer networking program prepares graduates to design and install secure network systems based on customer requirements, monitor and maintain network traffic and security, and maintain network hardware and software. Courses and hands-on labs will prepare you for a variety of Cisco, CompTIA, VMware, EMC, CWNP, Linux and Python certification examinations. The computer networking program offers four study tracks: infrastructure, systems, integrated networking technologies, and wireless.
The Computer Networking - Infrastructure track prepares graduates to design and install secure network systems with a focus on managing network devices. Courses and hands-on labs in this track specifically prepare students for the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), and Certified Wireless Technician (CWT) professional certification exams.
The Computer Networking - Systems track prepares graduates to design and secure network systems with a focus on managing servers. Courses and hands-on labs in this track prepare students for the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Information Storage Management (EMC), Linux and Python certification examinations.
The Computer Networking - Integrated Networking Technologies track prepares graduates to design and secure network systems with a focus on cloud computing, storage and virtualization networking technologies. Courses and hands-on labs in this track prepare students for the broad spectrum of networking technologies and help ready them for the Cisco Certified CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Networking Associate (CCNA) and Certified Wireless Technician (CWT), as well as Information Storage Management (EMC) certification, among others.
The Computer Networking - Wireless track will prepare you to design and administer wireless networks. These skills with WLAN and IoT are highly needed in the industry. Courses and hands-on labs in this track prepare students for essential certifications. Courses and hands-on labs in this track prepare Associate students for the broad spectrum of networking technologies and help ready them for the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) and Certified Wireless Technician (CWT), Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA), Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP), Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP), among others.
Students planning to transfer to a college or university should check with a Collin College academic advisor prior to beginning the program.
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